Overview
- Steve Kerr said the Warriors halted a scheduled film session to watch the final minutes of Canada’s 2-2 semifinal before the late winner against Finland.
- Macklin Celebrini logged a team-high 25:53 of ice time in that game, underscoring his trust level for Canada at just 19 years old.
- Gary Payton II urged Bay Area fans to tune in and predicted Celebrini could join the sport’s all-time greats, while Moses Moody praised his composure and competitiveness.
- Kerr lauded Celebrini’s maturity and leadership, likening his intangibles to Stephen Curry and highlighting the pride felt for the family of longtime staffer Rick Celebrini.
- A former Boston University standout and the 2024 No. 1 pick by the San Jose Sharks, Celebrini has 81 points in 55 NHL games and enters the Canada–USA gold-medal game under Hart Trophy consideration.