Macklin Celebrini earns best forward honor at hockey worlds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Macklin Celebrini, captain of the San Jose Sharks, was named the best forward at the men's hockey world championships on May 31. He also made the media all-star team and ranked second in the tournament with 14 points, including six goals. Despite his individual success, Canada finished the tournament without a medal after losing to Finland in the semifinals and to Norway in the bronze medal game. Celebrini, who had a standout season with the Sharks, is eligible for a contract extension next month.
- •Celebrini was named best forward by the IIHF.
- •He had 14 points, ranking second in the tournament.
- •Canada finished without a medal for the third consecutive year.
- •Celebrini set a team single-season scoring record this year.
- •He is eligible for a contract extension on July 1.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Sharks' Macklin Celebrini receives individual awards at hockey worlds
"Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini was named the best forward and made the All-Star team at the men's hockey world championships.
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