MATTHEW
PHILLIPS
#16 -
RW
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
5’7’’,
140 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
2
years
Debut
May 19, 2021
Born
Apr 6, 1998
(26 yrs)
Calgary, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by Calgary in 2016 (6/166).
Drafted from
Victoria (WHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-03 |
Assigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
|
| 2024-10-02 |
Placed on waivers by the Colorado Avalanche.
|
| 2024-08-09 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2024-04-06 |
Assigned to the Hershey Bears (AHL).
|
| 2024-04-05 |
Recalled from the Hershey Bears (AHL) on an emergency basis.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WHL | Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year | 2015-16 |
| WHL | West First All-Star Team West First All-Star Team | 2017-18, 2016-17 |
News
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Rotowire
Wed, Oct 02, 2024 at 10:06 AM
The Avalanche waived Phillips with the intention of reassigning him to AHL Colorado.
Rotowire
Fri, Aug 09, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Phillips penned a one-year contract with the Avalanche on Friday.
Scouting Report
Is among the smaller forwards in the National Hockey League, but his skill level compensates for his lack of size. Capable of playing both wing and center, he uses elite quickness to dart in and out of scoring areas. Also, he is not afraid to go in the dirty areas of the ice, despite his lack of girth. Like most players his size, he must prove capable of withstanding the constant rigors of the NHL over time.
Long Range Potential: Diminutive scoring forward.
