From his college records to his family ties, here are five things to know about top NHL Draft prospect Macklin Celebrini.
Boston University's Macklin Celebrini is the consensus top prospect after a standout freshman season for the Terriors.These 11 NHL teams are still chasing their first Stanley Cup title
In his first and only season playing collegiate hockey, Celebrini was recognized as the top men's player in the country with the Hobey Baker Award. At just 17 years old, he became the youngest player to ever win the award -- and just the fourth freshman in 44 years.Celebrini, a Vancouver native, made his debut for Team Canada with the under-17 team at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. The next year, he made the under-18 team and played in the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship.
Now, after helping lead BU to a Frozen Four appearance, Celebrini has accepted an invite to make his senior national team debut at the 2024 IIHF World Championship -- which will be held from May 10 to 26 in the Czech Republic.Celebrini had a standout 2022-23 season in the United States Hockey League before attending Boston University. While suiting up for the Chicago Steel, Celebrini led the league with 86 points -- the most ever by a player under 17 years old.
The Chicago Steel have a long history of putting players into the NHL. Adam Fantilli and Owen Power are two of the recent success stories, with Celebrini next to follow in their footsteps. He could return to the city next season, too -- theSports have been a staple of the Celebrini family for as long as Macklin can remember. His father, Rick, played soccer for the Vancouver 86ers, then worked for theMacklin's older brother, Aiden, was drafted by the Canucks in the sixth round last year.
Celebrini's NHL future could lead him back to San Jose, with the Sharks holding the best odds to win the draft lottery . The Sharks were an NHL-worst 19-54-9 this season, their fifth straight year with a losing record.
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