The USHL has announced that Chicago Steel forward Macklin Celebrini is the USHL Forward of the Week.

Celebrini was pivotal in Chicago’s win last week, a 7-1 Saturday night victory over the Green Bay Gamblers. The 16-year-old forward opened his night with an unassisted goal midway through the opening frame before adding his second tally seven minutes later. Then, in a span of 1:44, Celebrini picked up a pair of power-play points, first with a primary assist, followed by his third goal of the period.

The Boston University commit finished the night with four points (3-1-4), his new career-high for the USHL.

A Vancouver, B.C., native, Celebrini was a tender selection of the Steel before this season and currently has 14 points (9-5-14) in nine games, including at least one point in eight of his nine games this season.

The former San Jose Jr. Sharks forward is considered a top prospect for the 2024 NHL Draft.

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(November 3, 2022)