Where is Macklin Celebrini from?

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Macklin Celebrini

Macklin Celebrini, born June 13, 2006, is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL. Celebrini first made waves in college hockey, playing for Boston University, where he had an outstanding freshman season, becoming the youngest player to win the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. His exceptional talent and performance led to him being selected first overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Celebrini made an immediate impact on his NHL debut on October 10, 2024, scoring his first goal and recording his first assist in a close 4-5 overtime game against the St. Louis Blues. Celebrini continues to play in the league.

Macklin Celebrini birthplace

Macklin Celebrini is originally from Vancouver, B.C. He started playing minor hockey in Vancouver until his family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area when his father accepted a job in the U.S. He then joined the prestigious Shattuck-Saint Mary’s program, where he delivered an impressive 50 goals and 67 assists in 52 games, catching the attention of top leagues. Celebrini signed with the Chicago Steel in the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the 2022–23 season where he made an immediate impact with a hat trick and winning the USHL Forward of the Week. He led the league with 86 points, setting a record for Under-17 players and earning Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Forward of the Year, becoming the first to earn all three awards in a single season.

Celebrini committed to Boston University in 2023. His freshman season saw him notch 32 goals and 32 assists in 38 games, ultimately winning the Hobey Baker Award as the youngest player to achieve this honor.

Macklin Celebrini nationality

Macklin Celebrini is a Canadian ice hockey professional center. He has made a notable mark in international hockey from a young age. He debuted for Canada with the under-17 team at the 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. In 2023, Celebrini advanced to the under-18 national team for the IIHF World U18 Championships, where he scored an overtime goal in the bronze medal match against Slovakia. Celebrini continued his rise in 2024, joining Canada’s junior team for the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Although Canada’s run ended in the quarter-finals, his performance stood out. After his freshman collegiate season, Celebrini was invited to join Canada’s senior team for the IIHF World Championship.

FAQs on Macklin Celebrini hometown

A. Macklin Celebrini grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area.

A. Macklin Celebrini has played for Shattuck-Saint Mary’s, Chicago Steel (USHL), Boston University, and currently the San Jose Sharks in the NHL.

A. Macklin Celebrini played for Boston University.

A.  Macklin Celebrini is a Canadian citizen.

A. Macklin Celebrini is 6 feet tall around 183 cm.

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