Celebrini Protests Own Penalty, Earns Respect

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It's February 2nd. Here's your San Jose Sharks news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old San Jose Sharks sensation, grabbed attention for all the right reasons off the puck last week. During a road game against the Edmonton Oilers last Thursday, he drew a high-sticking penalty on Matthias Ekholm. But here's the twist. The stick never actually hit him.

What did Macklin Celebrini do during the game against the Oilers?

Host 0:24
Instead of celebrating the power play in his favor, Celebrini did something rare.
Macklin Celebrini 0:29
He protested to the officials, urging them to call it off. His teammates admitted they'd never seen a player fight against their own advantage like that at any level of hockey.
Host 0:39
Sharks alternate captain Mario Ferraro raved about Celebrini's character, saying he doesn't cheat the game on or off the ice. Coach Ryan Warsofsky called it a sign of his respect for hockey, adding that for a teenager, it speaks volumes about who he is as a person. Zach Ostapchuk agreed, noting he plays with real integrity. This moment echoes a famous play four years ago when Colorado's Cale Macker convinced refs to rescind a tripping call against the Islanders. Ferraro, who played college hockey with Makar, said guys like them earn league-wide respect by staying honest. Celebrini shrugged it off, saying he'll never sell a call or go down easy. That's just not his style. At 19, he's already commanding huge respect in the locker room and beyond.
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