Fallston’s Charlie Cerrato should finally hear his name called at the NHL draft

Fallston’s Charlie Cerrato should finally hear his name called at the NHL draft

The story many hockey fans remember when they think about Charlie Cerrato involves him, at age 4, staring at a naked Alex Ovechkin. Cerrato, a longtime Capitals fan, doesn’t remember it. But his father, Vinny, a former NFL executive, does.

Carolina Hurricanes draft MD native Charlie Cerrato, the son of former Commanders’ GM Vinny Cerrato, in second round

The Carolina Hurricanes selected center Charlie Cerrato in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday (49th overall). Welcome to the crew, Charlie pic.twitter.com/89xNCwyBem — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) June 28, 2025 Not only does the 20-year-old have DMV roots as a native of Fallston, MD — a town roughly 30 miles north of Baltimore and about a 90-minute drive from DC — he’s also the son of former Washington Commanders general manager…

Cerrato Goes 49th Overall in Second Round of the 2025 NHL Draft

Charlie Cerrato, a rising sophomore from Penn State, was drafted 49th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2025 NHL Draft. This selection marks a significant milestone for the Penn State hockey program, as Cerrato is now the second-highest draft pick in its history. After an impressive freshman year, Cerrato was recognized with the Freshman of the Year award following a standout season where he scored 15 goals and provided 27 assists, total…

Penn State Men's Hockey Center Charlie Cerrato Drafted No. 49 Overall By Carolina Hurricanes

Third time’s the charm for Charlie Cerrato. Penn State men’s hockey forward Charlie Cerrato was drafted in the second round by the Carolina Hurricanes with the No. 49 overall selection. Cerrato is the second Nittany Lion taken in the 2025 NHL Draft after commit Jackson Smith was taken in the first round by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. Welcome to the crew, Charlie pic.twitter.com/89xNCwyBem— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) June 28, 2025 Thi…