18-year-old Macklin Celebrini scores a goal in his hyped debut for the Sharks
Macklin Celebrini didn’t take long to make an impact for the San Jose Sharks
By JOSH DUBOW
Published - Oct 11, 2024, 01:55 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:26 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini didn't take long to make an impact for the San Jose Sharks.
The 18-year-old rookie scored San Jose's first goal of the season and added an assist in his first period as a pro Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues, signifying a brighter future ahead for a franchise that has been in the doldrums the last five years.
“It was awesome,” Celebrini said. “It’s everything I thought it would be for my first game. It was an amazing experience and I'll cherish it for the rest of my life.”
The happy beginning had a sad ending for San Jose as the Sharks blew a 4-1 lead in the third period and lost 5-4 in overtime.
