"Most media we've had. Ever, Celebrini said. Starting to feel like a Canadian market. And a reflection of his growing popularity, as Celebrini's record-setting performance at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics capped by a gold medal game watched by tens of millions of fans raised his profile here at home and across the NHL."
"I know Mack is certainly proud to be Canadian, and he should be, but we were also proud to represent, you know, San Jose Sharks, the Bay Area, the community around here, the fans, obviously, he's become, you know, the face of the franchise, in a sense."
"This was the goal, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said. Not to talk to this many media people, but the goal was to get the energy back in the building and get people talking about the Sharks again, and I think the players did a great job of doing that."
Macklin Celebrini returned to the San Jose Sharks after competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where his record-setting performance and gold medal victory dramatically increased his profile. His first practice back drew unprecedented media coverage, with roughly a dozen news outlets attending—more than usual and including outlets at a Sharks practice for the first time this season. Celebrini has become the face of the franchise and one of the Bay Area's most recognizable sports figures. The increased attention has translated to strong ticket sales, with the Sharks trending toward sellout crowds for upcoming games against Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. The team has already sold out 12 of 26 home games this season, compared to 15 of 41 last season, reflecting renewed fan interest and energy around the organization.
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