Macklin Celebrini is set to make history as one of the youngest top prospects in franchise history ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Canadian ice hockey player, born on June 13, 2006, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, has been making waves in the hockey world.
Coming from a sports-focused family, Celebrini’s father, Rick Celebrini, is a former soccer player and a prominent figure in sports medicine and science. His older brother, Aiden Celebrini, was also drafted by their hometown team, the Vancouver Canucks, in the 2023 NHL Draft.
Celebrini has had an impressive career so far, playing collegiate hockey for the Boston University Terriers and excelling in the USHL with the Chicago Steel. He has also represented Canada in international competitions, earning a Bronze Medal in the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships.
However, Celebrini’s most coveted achievement came during his freshman year at Boston University, where he won several awards, including the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. The award is given to the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player and recognizes outstanding skills on and off the ice.
As the 2024 NHL Entry Draft approaches, Celebrini is poised to be the number one overall pick, with the San Jose Sharks having the first selection.
With his impressive skills and accomplishments, Celebrini seems like a natural fit for the Sharks, a team he has a connection to after playing for the Junior Sharks in his younger years.
Fans and enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Celebrini’s next move as he continues to make a name for himself in the world of ice hockey.
The NHL Draft will take place on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Celebrini could be making history again.
