Source: nytimes
Macklin Celebrini is a highly touted ice hockey prospect from North Vancouver, British Columbia, and is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. In addition to that, Celebrini has had an impressive career trajectory till now. He began with the North Shore Winter Club before plying his trade for the San Jose Sharks Jr U14 AAA and U18 team in his adolescent years. As he matured, he moved to the Shattuck St. Mary's U18 Prep team and was later signed by the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Remarkably, in his only season with them, he led the league with 86 points and became the first player to win Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Forward of the Year in the same season.
Moving forward to his freshman year at Boston University, Celebrini continued to excel, finishing second in the nation with 32 goals and third with 64 points in 38 games. His noteworthy performance earned him the Hobey Baker Award, making him the youngest player and just the fourth freshman to win the award in its history. He also received multiple accolades, including Hockey East Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year award that same season.
Macklin Celebrini's Brothers
Macklin Celebrini has two brothers, namely Aiden Celebrini and RJ Celebrini. More details about them are provided below:
Aiden Celebrini
Aiden Celebrini is also a standout hockey player at Boston University but presently remains unsigned by any professional team despite being drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NHL Draft by the Vancouver Canucks.
His journey commenced with the Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep in the 2018-19 season, where he recorded 22 points in 29 games in the CSSHL U15 league. He also played briefly for the Burnaby Winter Club Elite 15s before moving to the San Jose Jr. Sharks 15U AAA team in 2019-20, where Celebrini contributed 17 points in 38 games. The following season, he continued with the San Jose Jr. Sharks 15U AAA squad and tallied 22 points across 38 games in the 15U AAA league while also playing nine games for Willow Glen High in the USHS-CA league, where he scored 22 points. Transitioning to Shattuck St. Mary's in the 2020-21 season, he competed in the 16U AAA league before moving up to Shattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep team and posting 32 points across 55 games in the USHS-Prep league, along with 5 points in 11 games in the PHC playoffs. His junior career continued with the Brooks Bandits in the 2022-23 season and later joined Boston University in the 2023-24 season, where he continues to hone his skills.
RJ Celebrini
While much is not known about RJ Celebrini, it is known that he was born in 2012 and was part of the Western Selects in the Brick Invitational Tournament in 2021-22.
Macklin Celebrini's Sister
Macklin Celebrini has a sister named Charlie. Along with his brothers Aiden and RJ, they make up the Celebrini siblings.
FAQs
A. Macklin Celebrini’s father, Rick Celebrini, is the vice president of player health and performance for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.
A. Macklin Celebrini was born on June 13, 2006, and is 18 years old as of June 2024.
A. Macklin Celebrini has won several awards, including the Hobey Baker Award, Tim Taylor Award, and the Hockey East Player of the Year award.
A. Macklin Celebrini plays at Boston University for the Boston University Terriers.
A. Macklin Celebrini scored 64 points (32 goals and 32 assists) in 38 games while at Boston in 2023-24.
