Sharks’ Celebrini Aspires for Prestigious Spot on Canada’s Olympic Roster
Celebrini, a rising star in hockey, is vying for a position on Canada’s Olympic roster. His experiences with NHL legends have greatly influenced his development.
Key Experiences with NHL Stars
The young athlete’s journey includes significant interactions with Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon. Both players were named to Team Canada’s roster in June.
World Championship Highlights
- Celebrini played with Crosby and MacKinnon at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
- During the tournament, he scored six points—three goals and three assists—in eight games.
- He finished with an impressive plus-9 rating.
He describes the experience as transformative, sharing, “Being around two legends…seeing how they carry themselves was pretty cool.” Celebrini has admired Crosby and MacKinnon since his youth.
Additional Training Opportunities
Following the World Championship, Celebrini continued to hone his skills. He skated alongside Crosby and MacKinnon in Nova Scotia. Teammate Will Smith and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli also participated in these training sessions.
Recognition from NHL Veterans
Crosby has taken note of Celebrini’s dedication. Describing him as passionate and hardworking, Crosby mentioned how Celebrini’s skills have rapidly improved. “You could see right from last year how he got better as the season went on,” said Crosby.
With the upcoming season approaching, Celebrini’s performance continues to attract attention. He is a standout player aiming not only for success with the Sharks but also for a prestigious spot on Canada’s Olympic roster.
