Anthony Cirelli (born July 15, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center who is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Lightning in the 3rd round (72nd overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Cirelli started his juniors career with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League. Cirelli went undrafted in the OHL draft, and would end up making the team as a walk-on. Cirelli scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Kelowna Rockets in the 2015 Memorial Cup. On June 27, 2015, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Cirelli 72nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. On January 28, 2016, Cirelli was named as captain of the Generals. On May 19, 2016, the Lightning signed Cirelli to a three-year entry level contract.
On January 9, 2017, Cirelli was traded by the Oshawa Generals to the Erie Otters. Cirelli would go on to help the Otters capture the J. Ross Robertson Cup, which is awarded to the champion of the OHL. However, the Otters would ultimately fall in the championship game to the Memorial Cup Tournament host Windsor Spitfires in the 2017 Memorial Cup.