Macklin Celebrini Named USHL Rookie of the Year
May 2, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release
GENEVA, ILLINOIS - Chicago Steel forward Macklin Celebrini was named 2023 USHL Rookie of the Year, the United States Hockey League announced Tuesday.
Celebrini, a 6-foot, 199 lbs., 16-year-old forward from Vancouver, British Columbia, was named to the All-USHL First Team and All-Rookie First Team earlier this week.
Celebrini is the fourth player in Steel history to win the award, joining Brendan Brisson (2019-2020), Robby Jackson (2013-2014), and Danny Richmond (2001-2002).
Celebrini shattered the USHL record for most points by a U17 player (69, Taylor Cammarata 2011-2012), registering 86 points (46G, 40A) in 50 games played, leading all USHL players. The second closest rookie in points was Sioux City's Ryan Conmy with 62.
"Mack's adjustment to the USHL as a rookie was astounding," said Steel Head Coach and General Manager Mike Garman. "Every week you could see him developing as a player and becoming more dominant. His relentless work ethic on and off the ice is a huge reason why he enjoyed so much success in his rookie season."
Celebrini is a top prospect in the 2024 NHL Draft and competed for Canada in both the 2022 IIHF World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in November and the recent 2023 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.
In the U18 tournament, Celebrini matched Canada's single-tournament scoring record with 15 points and surpassed the most points by a player 16 or younger for Canada in the tournament, moving ahead of Connor Bedard, Shane Wright and Connor McDavid. Celebrini scored the overtime game-winning goal in the third place game, helping Canada earn a bronze medal.
The Steel will take on the Youngstown Phantoms in the best-of-five Eastern Conference Final starting with the first two games at home, Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, before the series shifts to Youngstown for Games 3 & 4 (if necessary) on Monday and Tuesday, May 8 and 9. If there is a Game 5, it would be played at the Fox Valley Ice Arena on Thursday, May 11.
Eastern Conference Final tickets are now on sale and may be purchased at the Steel Box Office at Fox Valley Ice Arena, by phone at 855-51-STEEL or online at ChicagoSteelHockeyteam.com. Fans with questions should email info@ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com to learn more.
All Chicago Steel tickets are digital and available on mobile devices. Fans should create their profile online. For more information on digital tickets for the Chicago Steel, click here. Fans attending Steel home games this season are encouraged to purchase tickets prior to arriving at the arena to avoid any delays on game night.
Season ticket plans for the 2023-2024 season are now on sale starting at just 5 games for just $50.
Upcoming Schedule presented by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush:
Eastern Conference Final - Best-of-Five
#1 Steel vs. #2 Youngstown
Game 1: YNG at Steel - Friday, May 5, 7:05 pm at Fox Valley Ice Arena
Game 2: YNG at Steel - Saturday, May 6, 7:05 pm at Fox Valley Ice Arena
Game 3: Steel at YNG - Monday, May 8 at 6:05 pm at Covelli Centre
Game 4 (if necessary): Steel at YNG - Tuesday, May 9 at 6:05 pm at Covelli Centre
Game 5 (if necessary): YNG at Steel - Thursday, May 11, 7:05 pm at Fox Valley Ice Arena
All times CST
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