Matias Maccelli
Finnish ice hockey player
Matias Maccelli (born October 14, 2000) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who is a winger for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Maccelli was drafted in the fourth round, 98th overall, by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2019 NHL entry draft, and has also played for the Utah Hockey Club.
Early life
Maccelli was born to an American-born mother and Finnish father in Turku, Finland. His mother had moved to Finland when she was seven years old. Maccelli is of Italian descent through his maternal great-grandfather who was from Italy.
Playing career
Maccelli began his junior career with HC TPS of the Finnish Liiga. In 2017, he joined the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League (USHL). In 98 games with Dubuque, he recorded 39 goals and 54 assists for 93 points. In his second year in the USHL, his play led him to being named to the ALL-USHL Second Team. In 2019, Maccelli returned to Finland to join Ilves of Liiga.
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