Macklin Celebrini
Born 2006 · Age 19
Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the San Jose Sharks. Starred at Shattuck-Saint Mary's, led the USHL, won numerous junior and college awards, won the Hobey Baker as a 17-year-old freshman at Boston University, was selected 1st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, and debuted with the Sharks in 2024.
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Born in North Vancouver, British Columbia
Macklin Celebrini born in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Played for San Jose Jr Sharks program (2019–20)
Spent the 2019–20 season with the San Jose Jr Sharks minor program after family moved to San Jose.
Family moved to San Jose (father took job with Golden State Warriors)
Celebrini's family relocated to San Jose after his father accepted a position with the Golden State Warriors; led to Celebrini joining San Jose Jr Sharks program.
Playoff contributions for Shattuck-Saint Mary's (2021–22 playoffs)
Played 11 playoff games posting 8 goals and 12 assists for 20 points in the 2021–22 playoffs for Shattuck-Saint Mary's.
Signed tender with Chicago Steel (USHL) for 2022–23 season
Joined the Chicago Steel for the 2022–23 USHL season after his Shattuck-Saint Mary's success.
USHL first-period hat trick; named Forward of the Week
Early in the USHL season Celebrini recorded a first-period hat trick and earned USHL Forward of the Week honors.
Breakout season at Shattuck-Saint Mary's (Midget AAA)
Recorded 50 goals and 67 assists for 117 points in 52 games playing for Shattuck-Saint Mary's (2021–22 season totals listed under 2022).
Named to Canada's roster for 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Made international debut for Canada with the under-17 team at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
Played alongside brother Aiden at Boston University (2023–24 season)
Macklin and his older brother Aiden were teammates on the BU Terriers during Macklin's freshman season.
Led USHL with 86 points in 2022–23
Finished the USHL season with 86 points, the league leader and the most-ever by an under-17 player in USHL history.
Chicago Steel reached USHL Eastern Conference Finals
Helped the Chicago Steel reach the USHL Eastern Conference Finals in the 2022–23 season.
Set USHL record for most points by an under-17 player
Recorded the most-ever points by an under-17 player in USHL history (86 points in 2022–23).
Hockey East Player of the Month (Oct 2023) and multiple weekly awards
Earned Hockey East Player of the Month for October 2023 and several Hockey East weekly honors across the season.
Named National Rookie of the Month (Oct 2023 & Mar 2024) and multiple Hockey East weekly/monthly honors
Earned national and conference monthly/weekly awards during his freshman season.
Committed to Boston University (BU) for 2023–24 season
Announced commitment to play college hockey at Boston University, joining his older brother Aiden in the program.
Bronze medal-winning overtime goal at 2023 IIHF U18 Worlds
Scored the overtime goal to clinch bronze for Canada at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championship; matched Canada's single-tournament scoring record with 15 points (6g,9a).
Named to All-USHL First Team and All-Rookie First Team
Earned All-USHL First Team and USHL All-Rookie First Team honors for 2022–23.
USHL Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Forward of the Year
Became only the second USHL player to win Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Forward of the Year; first to win all three in a single season.
Brother Aiden Celebrini drafted by Vancouver Canucks
Macklin's older brother Aiden was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft; the brothers later played together at BU.
College debut; first collegiate goal and assist (BU)
Scored his first collegiate goal and had a primary assist in his Boston University debut (4-3 overtime win at Bentley).
Recorded four assists vs UMass Lowell (career-high)
Notched a career-high four assists in a single game for BU against UMass Lowell.
Public attention and scouting praise as top 2024 draft prospect
Widely acknowledged as a top prospect for the 2024 NHL Draft by media outlets and scouting services.
Finished freshman season with 32 goals and 64 points (38 games)
Recorded 32 goals and 64 points in 38 games in his 2023–24 freshman season at Boston University.
Led NCAA in points per game (1.69) during 2023–24
Finished the regular season leading the nation in points-per-game with 1.69.
Enrolled in Boston University College of Arts & Sciences
Academic enrollment while playing freshman season for BU as a student in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Recognized for academic achievement (Hockey East All-Academic Team)
Named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team during his freshman season.
Hockey East Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Scoring Champion, Three-Stars Award
Won multiple major Hockey East honors after breakout freshman campaign.
Won the Hobey Baker Award (youngest ever)
Awarded the Hobey Baker Award as top NCAA men's hockey player; at 17 became the youngest winner and the fourth freshman to win.
Named Tim Taylor National Rookie of the Year & AHCA East First Team All-American
Also earned national rookie of the year honors and All-American recognition following his freshman season.
Invited to 2024 IIHF World Championship (senior team) roster
Accepted an invitation to join Canada's senior national team for the 2024 IIHF World Championship following his collegiate season.
Dropped from 2024 IIHF World Championship roster
Was subsequently removed from the senior roster as Hockey Canada added more experienced NHL players.
Selected 1st overall in 2024 NHL Entry Draft by San Jose Sharks
Taken with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks.
Signed three-year entry-level contract with San Jose Sharks
Signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with the Sharks; EliteProspects and hockeyDB list a cap hit of $975,000.
Moved into living situation with Joe Thornton (Sharks alumnus)
Reportedly was living with Sharks alumnus Joe Thornton as part of his rookie transition to San Jose.
NHL debut; scored first NHL goal and recorded first assist
Made his NHL debut for the San Jose Sharks, scoring his first goal and recording his first assist in a 5–4 OT loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Led NHL forwards in puck battle wins per game (first half of 2024–25)
Statistical reports showed Celebrini led all NHL forwards in puck battle wins per game during the first half of his rookie season.
Finished rookie NHL season with 63 points (70 games) and 25 goals
Completed the 2024–25 NHL season with 63 points (25 goals, 38 assists) in 70 games, tied for second among rookies in points and second in rookie goals.
Recorded first NHL hat-trick (rookie)
Scored his first NHL hat-trick on April 9, 2025 against the Minnesota Wild — the first rookie to record a hat-trick in the 2024–25 season.
Made senior Team Canada debut at 2025 IIHF World Championship
Represented Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, recording 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 8 games; Canada finished 5th.
Named finalist for Calder Memorial Trophy (top NHL rookie)
Named one of the finalists for the Calder Trophy following his rookie season.
Named to NHL 2024–25 All-Rookie Team
Recognized as one of the NHL's top rookies as a member of the All-Rookie Team.
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