Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel) Forward of the week In a commanding 7-1 victory over the Green Bay Gamblers on Saturday, 16-year-old Macklin Celebrini was vital for the Chicago Steel. scored third-period goals to make it interesting but it wasnt enough in a 4-3 loss at Cedar Rapids. STORM GOAL!!! Quinn Finley Gabriel DAigle (Victoriaville/QMJHL), Cam Allen (Guelph/OHL) (Chicago), He smashed the USHLs record for points by a U17 player, finishing the season with 86 points including 46 goals. Franchise Hockey Manager, Drafted 2021, 1 #1 overall by Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL US Prospect Draft. His 13 goals were third among all USHL defensemen and his 42 points were fifth. There have been some special 16-year-olds play in this tournament, and Macklin is no exception, said Canada head coach Jeff Truitt. However, what Celebrini is doing right now - especially considering his age and the rate hes producing at - is simply remarkable. Celebrini is widely projected to be one of the top picks, potentially first overall, in the 2024 NHL entry draft. Andrew Gibson (Sault Ste-Marie/OHL) As if that isnt impressive enough, Celebrini is still just 16 and wont turn 17 until June. Taylor Raddysh, Tyler Johnson, Jason Dickinson, Colin Blackwell, MacKenzie Entwistle, Boris Katchouk and Reese Johnson are signed among the forwards. That probably isnt going to change with so many young players adapting to the NHL. I love the team." Blackhawks managements goal may not be as obvious next season as it was this one, but it has known all along it probably needs two top-five forward draft picks to get its offensive skill level where it needs to be. Felicio finished the regular season ranked second among USHL defensemen with 28 points (4-24-28) through 55 games. Celebrini netted his second hat trick and second five-point night (3-2-5) of the season Saturday night in Des Moines. Its been too good of a year to end with nothing but Clark Cup, The Tri-City Storm and Lincoln Stars advanced in dramatic fashion Tuesday night while Dubuque and the NTDP all force winner-take-all game threes on Wednesday, From handling the extra pressure of being a top prospect to navigating a new country, Omaha's Michael Hrabal dealt with a lot during his first USHL season but finished on a high note. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Anthony Dowd, Forward, Madison also salvaged a weekend split against Omaha with a 3-1 win on Saturday. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Celebrini-a top prospect for the 2024 draft-has signed a tender agreement with the Chicago Steel of the USHL for the 2022-23 season . RT @eliteprospects: MACKLIN CELEBRINI CALLS GAME! JP Turner GENEVA, ILLINOIS Chicago Steel forward Macklin Celebrini has been named United States Hockey League Forward of the Week for the first time in his USHL career, the league announced Wednesday.. Celebrini, a Boston University commit, registered three goals and an assist in the first period of last Saturday's 7-1 Steel victory over Green Bay, the only game of the weekend for the . Celebrini finished the tournament with 15 points . Chicago had another phenom last winter in CAPTAIN CLUTCH! Single game tickets start at $15, available for purchase on the Langley Events Centre website. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. The Boston University commit was on pace to surpass the 100-point mark. Throughout this season, Celebrini has been making history. Ethicist Nigel Biggar joins host Brian Lilley to discuss why, despite its many flaws, British imperialism is getting an unfair rap. Tristan Bertucci (Flint/OHL) @twitter.com/Sports_Andy, Sign in or register for your free account, Celebrini and fellow North Shore Winter Club alumni Carson Wetsch are suiting up for Canada in the tournament this week in Langley and Delta, North Van's Connor Bedard headlines NHL Central Scouting's players to watch list, Two North Vancouver players suit up for World Ringette Championships, Connor Bedard becomes youngest captain in Regina Pats history. He is a dynamic player, and he wants the spotlight. Celebrini, 16, finished the tournament with a team-leading 15 points, equaling Tyson Jost (2016) for the most by a Canadian at a single U18 worlds. Celebrini boasts everything you could want in an elite . Tanner Ludtke Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The potential No. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Celebrini already has seven goals this weekend and the Steel still have one game left Sunday afternoon. A welcome email is on its way. He also blew past the goals record for a U17 player by a margin of 13 goals. Andrew Gibson (SOO) assisted on Celebrinis winner while Andrew Cristall (KEL) set-up the game-tying goal, scored by Matthew Wood, with just 1:11 left in regulation. 1 overall at the 2024 NHL Draft, became the first Chicago Steel player to score five goals in a single game in franchise history. The potential top pick in the 2024 NHL Draft scored a league-leading 46 goals and 86 points this season, which were the most points by a U17 player in league history. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! Carter Yakemchuk (Calgary/WHL), Colby Barlow (Owen Sound/OHL) Celebrini headlines the USHL All-Rookie Teams, which were . Levshunov was one of the leagues best young blue liners with the puck on his stick this season. If it adds two young stars in the next two drafts, it can go out and spend on someone like Alex DeBrincat to further round out its offense. It was Andreescus first match since sustaining two torn ligaments in her left ankle at the Miami Open in late March. They believe Alex Vlasic is ready after what hes done in Rockford this season, and Wyatt Kaiser probably is, too, based on how he played after leaving college. Forwards The 6-foot-2, right-shot defenseman is an interesting name to follow as one of the top prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft. Celebrini joins '06 center Kamil Bednarik and '06 defensemen Cole Hutson and Owen Keefe (Saugus, Mass. Macklin Celebrini matched Canada's single-tournament scoring record at the IIHF World Under-18 Championship in spectacularly dramatic fashion. Ryan Walsh It was a night of career highs for the forward, picking up four points on the night which is the most he's tallied all season. Gabriel DAigle made 26 saves as he became the first 16-year-old goaltender to ever start a game at the tournament. "Ten 2024 NHL Draft-eligible Prospects to Watch", "Recruiting: Macklin Celebrini commits to BU, Sacha Boisvert to North Dakota", "What if the Blackhawks don't land Connor Bedard? 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Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 40 seconds into the extra session, burying a feed from made 34 saves and earned his 16th win of the season. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) Canada was on the ropes in Sundays bronze-medal game, having trailed Slovakia 3-2 in the final minutes of regulation. 30/23 - KAM (3) - SEA (4) - OT - Game 2. The youngster walked in all alone, putting a devastating move on goaltender Samuel Urban and slammed the puck home to kick off the Canadian celebration. Celebrini is a strong skater with elite hockey sense and a stick to match. He scores in overtime to clinch bronze for Canada! Widely considered the top prospect for the 2024 NHL Draft, Celebrini was Canadas best player in the tournament despite being the second-youngest on the team. He has left his mark on the top junior league in the U.S. and next season is expected to enroll a year early at Boston University, joining one of the top recruiting classes in the country. Maybe next season is different. We see that you have javascript disabled. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Thats a lot of young players and should certainly make next season a whole lot more interesting than what this season was. Cal Ritchie (OSH) led all CHL skaters with nine points and was named as one of Canadas best three players while Caden Price (KEL) had five points, the most amongCanadian defencemen. Youth Day Ball Hockey tournament a way to give back to community during Memorial Cup, Road to Memorial Cup daily: three games decided by OT to close out April, Apr. - Verification Badge on your profile, 2022-23 AHL/ECHL/USHL/WHL/OHL/QMJHL stats powered by, Post a scouting report/trivia/player comment in English (visible here), 2021, 1 #1 overall by Seattle Thunderbirds. It was Macklin Celebrinis world and the rest of the USHL was living in it this season. The Blackhawks probably wouldnt mind that. The win salvaged a weekend split and the Lumberjacks are 4-6-0-0 in their last 10. Gabriel DAigle (VIC) started in goal and made 26 saves. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Maybe. Twenty-one CHL players claimed a bronze medal at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship after a 4-3 overtime win over Slovakia. Macklin Celebrini gave Canada a reason to celebrate. It likes where its defense and goaltending are headed, and it has a lot of early-round picks in the coming years. 1 overall NHL draft pick wants to be a Canuck", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Macklin_Celebrini&oldid=1152505430, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 16:59. He hasalso picked up a goal and an assist in his teams first four games, both points coming in a 3-0 win over Czechia, Nov. 5. But though the Blackhawks may be young, more exciting and give fans some reasons to be optimistic about the future, they arent likely to be much more competitive. Maybe Soderblom steals game after game. Porter Martone (Mississauga/OHL) Macklin Celebrini (born June 13, 2006) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Chicago Steel of the USHL. Cole Guttman should be in the top nine again. Charlie Russell The Steel currently hold a 1-0 series advantage over Dubuque in the best-of-three second round. Andrew Cristall (Kelowna/WHL) Macklin Celebrini, C, Chicago Steel (2024 NHL Draft) NCAA Commitment: Boston University. (Sioux City) and Highlights presented Matt Louis EXIT Realty Dubuque #HailToTheHalo #StarsRise pic.twitter . all found the back of the net in Chicagos 8-5 win over the USNTDP U-17 team Saturday night. Just be prepared for it to be similar. Tickets | Awards | Macklin Celebrini BUCS WIN!Michael Bevilacqua gets ANOTHER overtime game-winner, as the Barkaneers grab their first win 3-2 over Sioux Falls!3 GAMES, 3 OTs, 3 DUBS WHAT A WEEK!#GetHooked @USHL pic.twitter.com/gER5gbEH9E. Nate Benoit Shared with Public Follow Macklin Celebrini was the overtime hero for Hockey Canadaand secured the bronze medal for his team. Next year, theyll be replaced by Macklin Celebrini, Cole Eiserman, Ivan Demidov and Berkly Catton. The Force have points in nine straight (8-0-1-0) and now lead Waterloo by nine points in the Western Conference. Ty Halaburda (Vancouver/WHL) Sharks graduate, totaled 117 points (50 goals, 67 assists) in 52 games played for the Shattuck 18U Prep team during the 2021-22 season. Hes such a good teammate, he does everything right in practice, in the weight room and drives a lot of our teams intense work ethic. captain Cam Allen receives the bronze medal trophy at the #U18MensWorlds! Macklin Celebrini (Chicago), Ryan Conmy (Sioux City) and Mac Swanson (Fargo), Will Felicio (Madison) and Artyom Levshunov (Green Bay) and Omaha goaltender Michael Hrabal took home first-team honors. Davidson probably pays a lot on short-term deals to bring in a player or two like that to give his young star someone to play with and get to the cap floor, but its a temporary solution. Arvid Soderblom has started every Rockford IceHogs game down the stretch and should be ready for a full-time promotion in net. Lukas Reichel has shown more than enough to be a full-time NHLer come next season. Apr 4, 2023. #StarsRisehttps://t.co/HoModgtGUe pic.twitter.com/UTOKThAuuN. notched his third two-goal night of the season in Muskegons 4-2 win over Green Bay. JP TURNER FOR THE LEAD! Unfortunately for the Thunderbirds, it appears as though that pick was wasted (at least for now). Canada Black currently sits in third place with seven points through five games, while Canada Red is fourth with five points through four games. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft found the back of the net five times Saturday night, bringing his season total to 35. This page is not available in other languages. Cedar Rapids). An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. 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If neither team scored in that 10 minutes, the medal would be decided by a shootout, but Celebrini wasnt about to let that happen. Macklin Celebrini matched Canadas single-tournament scoring record at the IIHF World Under-18 Championship in spectacularly dramatic fashion. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Nothing has been definitively decided about 2022 No. Etienne Morin (MON) joined the team ahead of the quarterfinals after Quinton Burns (KGN) was ruled out through injury. They combined for eight points in this do-or . He had points in every game except for Canadas tournament opener and had a multi-point effort in five of his seven appearances in the tournament. Celebrini (5), Bruno Bruveris Ryan Leonard capped a U.S. comeback with the game-winning goal in overtime to beat Sweden 3-2 in the gold-medal game later Sunday. Although he did it rather quietly on a Madison team that struggled for much of the season, Felicios 28 points are the most by a 16-year-old defenseman in USHL history. The top two teams will meet in the championship final Saturday at 5 p.m., while the next two teams will battle for bronze Saturday at noon. Jordan McAlpine is a junior and prospects reporter for The Rink Live. The Hockey Canada crest is seen on a fan's jersey during the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Halifax on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. His father, Rick, worked for the Canucks and was hired by the Golden State Warriors as their director of sports medicine and performance.[7]. Angus MacDonell (Mississauga/OHL) Hes incredible and were lucky to have him., You just got MacklindMacklin Celebrini became the first Steel player to notch 5 goals in a game Recap: https://t.co/kkpKnxlmsF#FeelSteel pic.twitter.com/rNMiGGJEev. https://t.co/ULvVhzh52g, Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) April 24, 2023. Introducing the 2022-23 USHL All-Rookie Teams. 1 overall at the 2024 NHL Draft, became the first Chicago Steel player to score five goals in a single game in franchise history. 112 in Central Scoutings final draft rankings of the season and could return for one more USHL season. CHICAGO - Chicago Steel forward and Meet Macklin Celebrini, A Top 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Taking The USHL By Storm - YouTube In this FloHockey original feature, meet Chicago Steel forward Macklin Celebrini, who is viewed by. pic.twitter.com/BzzP9y2Mh0, Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) April 30, 2023. Get the most important Hockey stories delivered straight to your inbox. By submitting my information, I agree to the, USHL Goals of the Week: Jayden Perron Snipe, Bodie Nobes Dangles And More, Replay: Cedar Rapids vs Youngstown | Apr 30 @ 7 PM, Replay: Dubuque vs Chicago 2 - 2023 Dubuque vs Chicago | Apr 30 @ 5 PM, Replay: Dubuque vs Chicago | Apr 30 @ 5 PM, Why Trey Augustine Is One Of The Top Goalies For The 2023 NHL Draft, Replay: Home - 2023 Dubuque vs Chicago | Apr 29 @ 7 PM, Replay: Away - 2023 Dubuque vs Chicago | Apr 29 @ 7 PM, World U18 Championship: Will Smith's Hat Trick Leads USA To Gold Medal Game, Replay: Home - 2023 Cedar Rapids vs Youngstown | Apr 28 @ 7 PM, Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, smashed the USHLs record for points by a U17 player. 1 pick at the 2024 NHL Draft. and (Madison) and By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. continues to turn heads in his sensational USHL rookie season. The 16-year-old forward recorded the first five-goal game in Chicago Steel history Saturday night. Colton Dach will likely start next season in Rockford, but he should be in line for NHL call-ups as well. Macklin Celebrini, F, Chicago Celebrini racked up seven points last weekend (4-3-7) and is now the USHL's point leader with 54. Nick Lardis (Hamilton/OHL) gave Lincoln a 1-0 lead early in the first. Most recently in the NCAA with Boston Univ.. Theyll promote a number of their young players who are expected to be part of their future. I'm a big Canucks fan." I brought up that the Canucks aren't rebuilding and won't likely be in the range to draft him, and he replied "Well, I think they should be in a rebuild phase. Scott Wheeler. Im real proud of this team.. The Blackhawks will probably finish right around where they did this season. Macklin Celebrini scored his 30th goal of the season in style as he dangles through the Cedar Rapids defense to help the Chicago Steel pick up another in in . Next year, they'll be replaced by Macklin Celebrini, Cole Eiserman, Ivan Demidov and Berkly Catton. However, three of the next four goals came from the home side Saturday in Fargo. Its also his third five-point game, ninth multi-goal game and third hat trick of the season. ! pic.twitter.com/l7s9yzBaP3. Please try again. The 16-year-old Vancouver native scored the game-winning goal on a beautiful move in overtime to give Canada the bronze medal at the U18 Men's Worlds. General manager Kyle Davidson may approach free agency slightly differently and try to get a few skilled players alongside his future franchise piece, but its not an amazing UFA class. Carson Bjarnason (BDN) won four games between the pipes but didnt play in the bronze medal game due to an injury suffered in Saturdays semi-final defeat to Sweden. He has been a clutch guy for us all tournament, and especially today. He has a bright future ahead of him.. Theres not much more for Korchinski to gain in the WHL. They were a competitive group under Luke Richardson this season, but they had their limitations. Garrett Schifsky #2024NHLDraft : https://eliteprospects.com/player/597559 . I actually still agree Celebrini and Eiserman might be better prospects if we think about NHL projection. His one goal, however, was an absolute stunner, as Celebrini went between his legs and fired top corner to score Canada Blacks lone goal in a 5-1 loss to Finland Nov. 4. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Jordan McAlpine is a junior and prospects reporter for The Rink Live. [3], Celebrini signed with the Chicago Steel for the 202223 season after scoring 50 goals and 67 assists in 52 games playing for the Shattuck-Saint Mary's. Celebrini played in 50 games as he left early to join Canada at the U18 World Championships. Macklin Celebrini has racked up 11 goals and 14 points over his past four games and leads the USHL in both goals (35) and points (61). Ryan Conmy (Green Bay) and Omaha goaltender Green Bay, Lincoln and Tri-City take care of business on home ice while Cedar Rapids knocks off NTDP, Lukas Sawchyn becomes the ninth USHL player tendered for next season and the eighth tender in Steel franchise history, Grant Slukynsky finishes regular season with six-point weekend while Jacob Fowler earns his sixth Goaltender of the Week honor, 16-year-old forward Cooper Simpson becomes the 11th tender in franchise history after a breakout season at Shakopee High School. Its been too good of a year to end with nothing but Clark Cup. click here. His numbers are record breaking for any defenseman ever in international play or in Finnish leagues. Angus MacDonnell took a major penalty for slashing and the power play saw Czechia on the board. Chicago now holds a seven-point lead atop the Eastern Conference and after a brief slump last month, the Steel are starting to once again fire on all cylinders. BASEL, Switzerland Macklin Celebrini scored the game-winning goal 7:51 into overtime and Canada topped Slovakia 4-3 to earn bronze at the men's under-18 world hockey championship on Sunday. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Chicago's Macklin Celebrini racked up 46 goals and 86 points in his first USHL season. Jak Vaarwerk. Andrew Gibson (SOO) assisted on Celebrini's winner while Andrew Cristall (KEL) set-up the game-tying goal, scored by CELEBRINI.#WorldU17 | @BCHockey_Source pic.twitter.com/pH7XZqrHzS. Story Links. Michael Hrabal After a scoreless first period, Canada took a 2-1 lead thanks to Barlows goal with 13 seconds remaining in the second. And now, Celebrini is making everyone look like absolute goofballs with his 40-goal, 80-point pace. We also invite you to ask us about our policies or feel free to let us know how we can better serve your privacy concerns. Jakob Stender, Etienne Morin (Moncton/QMJHL) Macklin Celebrini, C (Chicago Steel, USHL) The Steel have quickly become the destination team for top prospects. He also surpassed the high for most points by a player 16 or younger for Canada in this tournament, moving ahead of Connor Bedard, Shane Wright and the one and only Connor McDavid. The USHL will be announcing its individual awards this week, starting Monday afternoon with the All-Rookie Teams. 35. Or the Blackhawks drafting third, fourth or fifth and potentially picking Leo Carlsson or Will Smith and having one of them finish next season in the NHL. The longer they wait, the more itll probably cost them. 21 CHL playerswin bronze at2023 IIHF U18 World Championship, Carson Bjarnason (Brandon/WHL) The Chicago Steel have announced the signing of forward Macklin Celebrini of Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep to a USHL tender agreement for the 2022-23 season.. Celebrini, a 15-year-old forward and San Jose Jr. I think were learning really important lessons right now and when we were going through adversity we said that was the point of it, Garman said. Hrabal came into the season as one of the most intriguing prospects between the pipes and was the second-highest-rated North American goalie on Central Scoutings final rankings of the season.