The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced today the 2024 recipient of college hockey’s top individual prize is Macklin Celebrini from Boston University. The announcement came during a live broadcast on NHL Network and hobeybaker.com.
At just 17, Macklin Celebrini is the youngest player in college hockey and the youngest to win the Hobey Baker Award. He stands out as one of the country’s top centers, showcasing a comprehensive, 200-foot game that balances elite playmaking with diligent defensive responsibility. His blend of superior talent, hockey sense, competitive drive, and work ethic underscores his commitment to improvement, both on the ice and off it. Celebrini helped lead the Terriers to a 2024 Frozen Four appearance, and recorded 64 points in 38 games, including 32 assists, 12 power play goals and 4 game winning goals, ranking second nationally in goals, third nationally in points, and third in points per game averaging 1.68. Celebrini was named the Hockey East Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year, and also named to Hockey East First Team, All Rookie Team, is the Hockey East Scoring Champion. At the Sioux Falls Regional, he was named Most Outstanding Player and named to the All-Tournament team. Earlier today Celebrini was named the Tim Taylor National Rookie of the Year and First Team All-American. Celebrini has been marked a top prospect eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, coming in at the top of the list on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings of top North American skaters.
Top Ten:
• Ranks second in NCAA scoring for goals (30) and ranks third in points (55)
• A top prospect eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft ranked #1 on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings of top North American skaters.
• Named Hockey East Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year, and also named to Hockey East First Team, All Rookie Team, is the Hockey East Scoring Champion
Player Stats
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2024 Runner Up
A standout sophomore at UND, Jackson Blake has matched a rare feat by scoring over 40 points in his first two seasons, a level of performance not seen since Brock Boeser’s 60 points in the 2015-16 season. His scoring consistency included eight games with at least three points, contributing to a streak where he scored in 17 of the last 18 regular-season games. Poised to join Zach Parise as the second sophomore in the last 30 years to reach 100 career points at UND, he also shattered the NCHC single-season scoring record with 37 points in conference play. Remarkably, he led the team in points as a freshman, the first time this had been achieved at UND since 1980.
Cutter Gauthier is at the forefront nationally, boasting 32 goals and ranking fifth with 52 points, showcasing his knack for clutch moments with nine game-winners and proficiency on the power play with 10 goals. Throughout the season, he’s been a consistent force, hitting the score sheet in 30 out of 35 games and achieving multiple points in 14 games.