San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini is named the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 27, making him the youngest player to appear on the franchise’s game cover. Multiple outlets report that his selection is a notable milestone for both Celebrini and the Sharks. Yahoo Sports notes that this is the first time since NHL 2001 that a San Jose Sharks player appears on the cover. The Athletic adds that the cover spot reflects Celebrini’s rising public profile as a marketable hockey star. Another Yahoo Sports report emphasizes the “youngest cover athlete in NHL video game history” angle, linking the news to Celebrini’s recent achievements and broader attention around his career. Collectively, the coverage frames the announcement as a combination of personal accomplishment for Celebrini and a return of Sharks representation to the NHL video game cover after more than two decades.
Macklin Celebrini named cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 27
San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini is named the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 27, making him the youngest player to appear on the franchise’s game cover. Multiple outlets report that his sele...
- Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks is named the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 27.
- He is the youngest player to be featured on an NHL video game cover, according to reports.
- It is the first time since NHL 2001 that a San Jose Sharks player appears on the cover.
- Celebrini’s selection is widely described as reflecting his growing prominence and marketability.
- He is the only Sharks player (with Owen Nolan) previously noted as having been featured on the NHL video game cover.
For the first time since NHL 2001, a member of the San Jose Sharks will be on the cover of an EA Sports NHL video game.
2 hours agoCelebrini joins Owen Nolan as the only Sharks players to be on the cover of the annual game.
4 hours agoThe video game cover appearance is yet another example of the 20-year-old Celebrini's growing profile as a marketable hockey star.
4 hours agoMacklin Celebrini's list of 2026 accolades just got longer after becoming the youngest cover athlete in NHL video game history
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