Isaak Phillips (born September 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Personal life

Phillips was born in Barrie. His paternal grandparents were from

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, and his mother is Finnish.

Playing career

Phillips played junior for the

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in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and was selected by the Blackhawks in the fifth -round, 141st overall, of the

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. He signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks in March 2021 and played his first NHL game on October 29, 2021.

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.

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* 2001 births Living people Chicago Blackhawks draft picks Chicago Blackhawks players Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players Sudbury Wolves players {{Canada-icehockey-bio-stub