Isaak Phillips

Isaak Phillips
Isaak Phillips
Born	September 28, 2001 (age 23); Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P); Cur. team; Former teams	Winnipeg Jets; Manitoba Moose (AHL); Chicago Blackhawks
NHL draft	141st overall, 2020; Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2021–present

Isaak Phillips (born September 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract as a prospect to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Personal life

Phillips was born in Barrie. He is of Afro-Vincentian and Finnish descent: his paternal grandparents were from St. Vincent, and his mother is Finnish.^[1]

Playing career

Phillips played major junior hockey for the Sudbury Wolves in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 5th round, 141st overall, during the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.^[2] On March 31, 2021, the Blackhawks signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract.^[3]

Phillips made his NHL debut on October 29, 2021, going pointless in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.^[4] He appeared in four total games for the Blackhawks during the 2021-22 season while primarily playing for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. On January 14, 2023, Phillips scored his first career NHL goal during an 8-5 loss to the Seattle Kraken.^[5]

On January 15, 2025, Phillips was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Dmitry Kuzmin.^[6]

International play

Phillips represented Jamaica at the 2018 Team Elite Hockey Prospect Showcase, winning the tournament. Though he is not of Jamaican descent, the team included players of all West Indian backgrounds.^[7]

Career statistics

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017–18	Stouffville Spirit	OJHL	52	3	8	11	40	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Sudbury Wolves	OHL	68	3	11	14	54	8	0	1	1	6
2019–20	Sudbury Wolves	OHL	63	9	17	26	27	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	27	2	7	9	14	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	64	10	15	25	46	5	0	2	2	4
2021–22	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	4	0	0	0	4	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	51	6	17	23	80	5	1	2	3	2
2022–23	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	16	1	4	5	5	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	29	4	10	14	20	4	0	2	2	4
2023–24	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	33	0	6	6	22	—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	28	1	7	8	54	—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	3	1	0	1	0	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals			56	2	10	12	31	—	—	—	—	—

References

^ "As Jamaican hockey movement grows, Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips could soon become its first NHL alumnus". Chicago Sun-Times. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
^ "Blackhawks Select Eight in 2020 NHL Draft". Rockford IceHogs. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
^ "RELEASE: Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Isaak Phillips". Chicago Blackhawks. March 21, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ Dusterberg, Kurt (October 30, 2021). "Hurricanes remain undefeated, deny Blackhawks first win". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
^ Miles, Bruce (January 15, 2023). "Kraken score 8, cruise past Blackhawks to sweep 7-game road trip". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
^ "Jets acquire defenceman Isaak Phillips from Blackhawks". Winnipeg Jets. January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
^ "Phillips wins with Jamaica, eyes spot with Wolves". thesudburystar. Retrieved 2022-06-22.

External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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[1] "As Jamaican hockey movement grows, Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips could soon become its first NHL alumnus". Chicago Sun-Times. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2022-06-22.

[2] "Blackhawks Select Eight in 2020 NHL Draft". Rockford IceHogs. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.

[3] "RELEASE: Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Isaak Phillips". Chicago Blackhawks. March 21, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[4] Dusterberg, Kurt (October 30, 2021). "Hurricanes remain undefeated, deny Blackhawks first win". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 30, 2021.

[5] Miles, Bruce (January 15, 2023). "Kraken score 8, cruise past Blackhawks to sweep 7-game road trip". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 15, 2023.

[6] "Jets acquire defenceman Isaak Phillips from Blackhawks". Winnipeg Jets. January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.

[7] "Phillips wins with Jamaica, eyes spot with Wolves". thesudburystar. Retrieved 2022-06-22.

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