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Matias Maccelli
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Matias Maccelli (born October 14, 2000) is a Finnish professional ice hockey left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs 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.[1]
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Early life
[edit]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.[2][3]
Playing career
[edit]Maccelli began his junior career with HC Turun Palloseura (or TPS) of the Finnish Liiga.[4] In 2017 he joined the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League (USHL). In 98 games with Dubuque, he scored 39 goals and 93 points.[5] In his second year in the USHL, his play led him to being named to the ALL-USHL Second Team.[6] In 2019 Maccelli returned to Finland to join Ilves of Liiga.[5]
Maccelli was selected by the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL) 98th overall in the fourth round of the 2019 NHL entry draft. In his first season with Ilves, the 2019–20 season, he scored 13 goals and 30 points in 42 games. Maccelli signed a three-year entry-level contract with Arizona on April 29, 2020, while still playing for Ilves.[5] He was named the league's rookie of the year, being awarded the Jarmo Wasama Memorial Trophy.[7] On July 17, 2020, it was announced that Maccelli would stay at Ilves after an open-ended agreement was reached between the Finnish team and Arizona.[8] He played well with Ilves during the 2020–21 season.[4]
For the 2021–22 season, Maccelli returned to North America, joining Arizona's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners. He scored 14 goals and 57 points in 47 games with Tucson.[4] He was recalled by Arizona in March 2022 to replace Andrew Ladd who had been placed on injured reserve. He made his NHL debut in a 2–1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on March 3, 2022.[9] He scored his first NHL goal in his second game on March 6 versus the Ottawa Senators.[10]
Maccelli broke out in the 2022–23 season, making the Coyotes out of training camp. In his first 30 games, he scored three goals and 22 points. He suffered a lower-body injury that led to some missed time, but upon his return, scored seven goals and 23 points in his next 30 games.[11] He finished the season with 11 goals and 49 points in 64 games with the Coyotes and was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team, playing a major role in the team's power play.[12] On July 16, 2023, Maccelli signed a three-year contract with Arizona.[13]
Shortly after the end of the 2023–24 regular season, the Coyotes' franchise was suspended and team assets were subsequently transferred to the expansion team Utah Hockey Club; as a result, Maccelli became a member of the Utah team.[14]
Following the 2024–25 season, Utah traded Maccelli to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick.[15]
International
[edit]Maccelli played for Finland at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in 2017.[16] He played for the team again during the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, scoring two goals and five points in seven games.[7][17]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2016–17 | TPS | Jr. A | 13 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | TPS | Jr. A | 34 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Dubuque Fighting Saints | USHL | 36 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | Dubuque Fighting Saints | USHL | 62 | 31 | 41 | 72 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2019–20 | Ilves | Liiga | 43 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Ilves | Liiga | 51 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 47 | 14 | 43 | 57 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 23 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 64 | 11 | 38 | 49 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 82 | 17 | 40 | 57 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Utah Hockey Club | NHL | 55 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2025–26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Liiga totals | 94 | 28 | 41 | 69 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| NHL totals | 242 | 41 | 97 | 138 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Finland | IH18 | 6th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | Finland | WJC | 4th | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |
| Junior totals | 11 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | ||||
Awards and honours
[edit]| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| USHL | ||
| Second All-Star Team | 2019 | [6] |
| Liiga | ||
| Jarmo Wasama Memorial Trophy | 2020 | [7] |
| NHL | ||
| NHL All-Rookie Team | 2023 | [18] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Matias Maccelli - Elite Prospects". Elite Prospects. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ Perkiö, Jari (September 12, 2019). ""Kukkakeppi" paukutti neljä maalia Tapparan verkkoon: "Se oli ihmeellinen ilta" – Matias Maccelli nauttii Ilveksen pelityylistä". Aamulehti (in Finnish). Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ Leppänen, Marko; Romanoff, Kimmo (June 23, 2019). "Ilvekseen siirtyvä hyökkääjälupaus erilaista reittiä pitkin kohti NHL-unelmaa: "Isä varmaan jännitti, kun ei puhunut mitään"" (in Finnish). MTV. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c Krigbaum, Cooper (August 20, 2023). "Coyotes' Matias Maccelli's Journey to NHL Wasn't Always Easy". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c Morgan, Craig (April 29, 2020). "Neutral zone: Maccelli's AHL readiness, Fischer's future, escrow and the cap". The Athletic. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "All-USHL Teams Announced". United States Hockey League. April 23, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Matias Maccelli Named Liiga Rookie of the Year". Ilves. March 31, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Matias Maccelli Stays at Ilves With an Open-Ended Loan Agreement". Ilves. July 17, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Last-place Coyotes beat NHL-leading Avalanche again, 2-1". ESPN. Associated Press. March 4, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Coyotes' Matias Maccelli: Gets first NHL goal". CBS Sports. March 6, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Marshall, John (April 7, 2023). "Coyotes' Maccelli turning heads in rookie season". AP News. Associated Press. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Mastey, Remy (June 27, 2023). "Maccelli Named to NHL All-Rookie Team". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona Coyotes re-sign winger Matias Maccelli to three-year, $10.2M deal". Sportsnet. July 17, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Coyotes give fans a win in final Arizona game, fans show plenty of love". azcentral.com. April 17, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Maccelli traded to Maple Leafs by Mammoth for draft pick". nhl.com. June 30, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "Canada rolls over Finland at Ivan Hlinka". TSN. The Canadian Press. August 8, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Canada beats Finland in world juniors to face Russia in gold medal game". Global News. January 4, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "NHL announces 2022-23 All-Rookie Team". National Hockey League. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Matias Maccelli
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Early life
Family background
Matias Maccelli was born on October 14, 2000, in Turku, Finland.[2] He is the son of Petri Maccelli, a Finland native, and Antonia Maccelli, who was born in Florida, United States, and relocated to Finland at the age of seven.[2][8] Maccelli's ethnic heritage includes Italian roots through his maternal great-grandfather, who originated from Italy.[2] Raised in Turku, Maccelli grew up in a family environment that provided strong encouragement for his early athletic interests, with his parents actively supporting his development in sports.[8]Introduction to hockey
Matias Maccelli began playing ice hockey at a young age in his hometown of Turku, Finland, through local programs affiliated with Turun Palloseura (TPS), the city's premier hockey club. Growing up immersed in Turku's vibrant hockey community, he was introduced to the sport early, developing foundational skills under the guidance of local coaches, including his father.[9][3] Maccelli's progression within the TPS youth systems started with introductory levels around age 10-12, where he focused on basic techniques such as skating, puck control, and positional play in Finnish junior development leagues. By age 12, he gained his first competitive experiences representing Finland Selects at the U13 level in international tournaments, marking the beginning of structured team play.[3][10] This early advancement continued as Maccelli moved through TPS's U15 and U16 squads by age 14, honing his abilities in higher-intensity practices and regional competitions. At this stage, his rapid skill-building and dedication led him to commit more seriously to hockey, prioritizing training and team commitments over other activities.[3][9]Playing career
Junior career
Maccelli began his organized junior hockey career with the TPS junior teams in Finland during the 2016–17 season. Playing for TPS U18 in the U18 SM-sarja, he recorded 46 points, consisting of 15 goals and 31 assists, in 32 regular-season games, showcasing his playmaking ability early on. He also made appearances with TPS U20 in the U20 SM-liiga that year, contributing 7 points (4 goals and 3 assists) in 13 games. In the following 2017–18 season, Maccelli transitioned primarily to the U20 level with TPS, where he tallied 30 points (15 goals and 15 assists) in 34 games, helping to solidify his reputation as a skilled offensive forward in Finnish junior hockey.[3] Seeking greater competitive exposure, Maccelli relocated to the United States in 2017 to join the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League (USHL), a top junior league serving as a pipeline to NCAA and NHL programs. In his rookie USHL season of 2017–18, he adapted quickly, posting 21 points (8 goals and 13 assists) in 36 games despite limited ice time. Maccelli's development accelerated in 2018–19, his sophomore year, when he emerged as a standout performer with 72 points (31 goals and 41 assists) in 62 games, ranking third in the league in total points while leading the Fighting Saints in scoring. This breakout performance highlighted his vision, puck-handling skills, and ability to create scoring chances, earning him a selection to the USHL Second All-Star Team.[3][11] Maccelli's strong junior production culminated in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the fourth round, 98th overall. This draft pick was pivotal for his career trajectory, as it connected him to an NHL organization and facilitated his transition from junior hockey to professional development, underscoring the value of his international experience in the USHL for scouts evaluating late-round prospects.[2]Professional career in Europe
Maccelli transitioned to professional hockey by signing with Ilves of Finland's Liiga in the spring of 2019, marking his entry into salaried adult competition after junior stints in the USHL. In his rookie season of 2019–20, he recorded 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points in 43 regular-season games, leading all Liiga rookies in scoring and ranking as Ilves' third-leading scorer overall. His performance earned him the Jarmo Wasama Memorial Trophy as the league's top rookie, awarded on March 31, 2020, after receiving 40 first-place votes from Finnish ice hockey journalists. Maccelli also contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 playoff games for Ilves that year.[12][13] On April 28, 2020, Maccelli signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes, who had selected him 98th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, but he remained in Finland on loan to continue developing in Liiga. The 2020–21 season proceeded amid COVID-19 disruptions that delayed the start of the American Hockey League campaign, allowing Maccelli to play a full year with Ilves. He built on his rookie success with 15 goals and 24 assists for 39 points in 51 games, finishing second on the team in scoring and helping Ilves reach the postseason, where he added 1 assist in 5 games.[2][14][13][15] Following the conclusion of the 2020–21 Liiga season, Maccelli completed his European professional stint and relocated to North America to join the Coyotes' organization on a full-time basis.[3]NHL career
Maccelli began his North American professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Tucson Roadrunners, the primary affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, during the 2021–22 season. He recorded 57 points (14 goals and 43 assists) in 47 games, leading all AHL rookies in scoring and earning recognition as the league's top rookie playmaker.[2][3] Maccelli made his NHL debut with the Arizona Coyotes on March 3, 2022, against the Colorado Avalanche. In his second NHL game two days later, he scored his first career NHL goal on March 5, 2022, against the Ottawa Senators, going five-hole on goaltender Matt Murray.[2][16] In the 2022–23 season, Maccelli emerged as a key contributor for the Coyotes, tallying 49 points (11 goals and 38 assists) in 64 games despite missing time due to injury. His performance, which ranked second among NHL rookies in assists and points, earned him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team.[17][3] The following year, during the 2023–24 season, he built on that success with 57 points (17 goals and 40 assists) in 82 games, solidifying his role on the team's top lines.[1][2] On July 17, 2023, Maccelli signed a three-year contract extension with the Coyotes worth $10.275 million, carrying an average annual value of $3.425 million and extending through the 2025–26 season.[5] Following the franchise's relocation to Utah as the Utah Hockey Club for the 2024–25 season, Maccelli appeared in 55 games, contributing 18 points (8 goals and 10 assists) while adapting to the team's rebuilding phase amid injuries.[2][13] On June 30, 2025, the Utah Hockey Club traded Maccelli to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, which could upgrade to Toronto's 2029 second-round pick if Maccelli records at least 51 points in 2025–26 and Toronto qualifies for the playoffs.[6] In the early stages of the 2025–26 season with Toronto, Maccelli has posted 8 points (4 goals and 4 assists) in 15 games as of November 11, 2025. After being a healthy scratch in late October, he responded strongly on November 5, 2025, scoring the game-winning goal and adding an assist in a 5–3 victory over his former team, the Utah Hockey Club.[18][19][3]International career
Junior international play
Maccelli earned his first call-up to represent Finland in junior international play at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, an under-18 invitational competition held in Breclav, Czech Republic, and Bratislava, Slovakia. His selection to the team came after a productive 2016–17 season with TPS U18 in the Finnish U18 SM-sarja, where he tallied 46 points (15 goals and 31 assists) in 32 regular-season games, complemented by his sixth-round selection (99th overall) in the 2017 USHL Entry Draft by the Dubuque Fighting Saints.[3] Playing primarily as a playmaking winger on the under-18 squad, Maccelli utilized his strong vision and puck-handling skills to facilitate offensive plays.[3] In four games, he recorded 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points, contributing to Finland's run to the silver medal after a 5–1 loss to Canada in the final, where Maccelli scored one of Finland's goals late in the third period to spoil the shutout.[20][21] The tournament marked Maccelli's initial exposure to international under-18 competition, highlighting stylistic differences from Finnish domestic juniors, such as increased physicality and faster transitions emphasized in North American-influenced play.World Junior Championship participation
Maccelli was selected to represent Finland at the 2020 IIHF World Under-20 Championship, held in Ostrava and Třinec, Czechia, from December 26, 2019, to January 5, 2020. As a 19-year-old left winger from Ilves Tampere in the Liiga, he earned a spot on the roster following a strong start to his professional season, where he had already recorded 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points in 43 games. The tournament came amid a competitive Finnish junior program, with Maccelli stepping up amid limited depth on the forward lines.[3] Throughout the event, Maccelli played in all seven games for Finland, registering 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points, along with 8 penalty minutes and a -3 plus/minus rating. His offensive contributions included a goal in the bronze medal game against Sweden on January 5, which restored Finland's lead in a 3-2 loss that secured fifth place overall for the team after a semifinal defeat to Canada. In the round-robin phase, he provided key assists, such as in the 4-1 win over Slovakia, showcasing his playmaking ability on the top line after injuries to key centers like Rasmus Kupari forced greater reliance on his skills.[3][22][23] Maccelli's performance highlighted his emergence as a top-line playmaker for Finland, adapting to increased ice time and responsibility in a tournament marked by team injuries that disrupted lineup stability. Despite the fifth-place finish—the lowest for Finland since 2016—he demonstrated poise in high-pressure situations, using his vision and puck-handling to create scoring chances, which foreshadowed his later professional success.[23][2]Senior international play
Maccelli made his senior international debut for Finland during the 2019–20 Euro Hockey Tour, appearing in 3 games and recording no points. He has not appeared in further senior international competitions as of November 2025.[3]Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Maccelli's professional club career statistics for the regular season and playoffs are detailed below, covering his time in the Finnish Liiga, the American Hockey League (AHL), and the National Hockey League (NHL). Data is sourced from official league records and player profiles.[3][13]Regular season
Liiga| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Ilves | 43 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 6 | 16 |
| 2020–21 | Ilves | 51 | 15 | 24 | 39 | -3 | 20 |
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Tucson Roadrunners | 47 | 14 | 43 | 57 | -8 | 20 |
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Arizona Coyotes | 23 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -10 | 4 |
| 2022–23 | Arizona Coyotes | 64 | 11 | 38 | 49 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023–24 | Arizona Coyotes | 82 | 17 | 40 | 57 | -4 | 8 |
| 2024–25 | Utah Hockey Club | 55 | 8 | 10 | 18 | -13 | 8 |
| 2025–26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Playoffs
Liiga| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Ilves | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
International tournaments
Maccelli represented Finland in select junior international tournaments, recording the following statistics.2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
| GP | G | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2020 IIHF World Junior Championship
| GP | G | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Awards and honors
Professional awards
Maccelli has garnered notable accolades during his club career across junior and professional leagues, recognizing his offensive contributions and rookie excellence. In 2019, while playing for the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the United States Hockey League (USHL), Maccelli was named to the Second All-Star Team after a prolific sophomore season, recording 72 points (31 goals and 41 assists) in 62 games, which ranked third in league scoring.[2][3] During the 2019–20 season with Ilves in the Finnish Liiga, Maccelli received the Jarmo Wasama Memorial Trophy as the league's top player under 21, after leading all rookies with 30 points (13 goals and 17 assists) in 43 games despite the season's early termination due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12][2] In the American Hockey League (AHL), Maccelli was named Rookie of the Month for November 2021 and February 2022 with the Tucson Roadrunners.[25] In the National Hockey League (NHL), Maccelli was selected to the All-Rookie Team in 2023 following his 2022–23 season with the Arizona Coyotes, where he posted 49 points (11 goals and 38 assists) in 64 games, leading all NHL rookies in assists.[17][2]International and junior honors
Maccelli represented Finland at various junior international levels, accumulating 30 points in 40 games across U16, U17, U18, and U20 competitions.[3] His notable junior tournament appearances include the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, where he recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 games as Finland finished sixth overall after a 4-3 overtime loss to the United States in the fifth-place game.[21] At the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic, Maccelli contributed 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 7 games, including a goal in the bronze medal game against Sweden. Finland advanced to the semifinals but lost 5-0 to Canada before falling 3-2 to Sweden in the bronze medal contest, securing fourth place.[26] On the senior international stage, Maccelli debuted for Finland during the 2019-20 Euro Hockey Tour, appearing in 3 games without recording a point.[3]| Tournament | Year | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | Team Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Hlinka Memorial | 2017 | Finland U18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6th place[21] |
| IIHF World Junior Championship | 2020 | Finland U20 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4th place[26] |
| Euro Hockey Tour | 2019-20 | Finland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A[3] |