Macklin Celebrini to be NHL 27 cover athlete as Sharks acquire new headquarters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Macklin Celebrini has been announced as the cover athlete for NHL 27, making him the first San Jose Sharks player featured since Owen Nolan in 2001. Celebrities from hockey and soccer alike, Celebrini attributes much of his skill development to soccer, highlighting how it has influenced his vision and agility on the ice. Additionally, the Sharks have purchased a Google-owned office building near SAP Center, signifying a strategic move for their new downtown headquarters. Celebrini also engaged with soccer fans in Vancouver during the Men's World Cup this July.
- •Macklin Celebrini named NHL 27 cover athlete.
- •Celebrini credits soccer for his hockey skills.
- •Sharks acquire new office building from Google.
- •Celebrini hosted a soccer camp during World Cup.
- •Sharks aim to enhance operations with new headquarters.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — SJHN Daily: Celebrini on How Soccer Impacted Him…Will Be NHL 27 Cover Athlete? Sharks Buy Building From Google
"He may be one of the rising stars of the NHL, and his dad may work for an NBA team, […] The post SJHN Daily: Celebrini on How Soccer Impacted Him…Will Be NHL 27 Cover Athlete? Sharks Buy Building From Google appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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