Zack Phillips

Hometown:

Fredericton New Brunswick

Team:

Minnesota Wild

Currently Playing In:

Pro

Birthday:

1992-10-28
Position:

C
Eligible for draft:

2011
Shoots:

Right
Drafted:

2011
Height:

6-1
Acquired:

1st round (28th overall), 2011
Weight:

181 lbs.
Prospect Talent Score
7.0

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Probability of Success
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History

2007-08: Chosen in the second round, 34th overall, of the 2008 QMJHL Entry Draft by the Lewiston Maineiacs.

2008-09: Phillips played for Lawrence Academy in New England, scoring 19 goals and adding 29 assists for 48 points in 30 games. Phillips was dealt to the Saint John Sea Dogs prior to the 2009-10 season.

2009-10: In his QMJHL rookie season, Phillips played in 65 games, for the Sea Dogs. He scored 16 goals and added 28 assists for 44 points. In 21 playoff games, he scored 2 goals and added 4 assists for 6 points.

2010-11: In 67 games for the Sea Dogs, Phillips scored 38 goals and added 57 assists for 95 points on the season. Played for Team Orr at the 2011 CHL Home Hardware Top Prospects Game, scoring 1 goal and adding 2 assists for 3 points in Orr's 7-1 win over Team Cherry.

2011-12: Signed to a three-year entry-level contract by the Wild in December 2011, Phillips was the second-leading scorer for the QMJHL champion Saint John Sea Dogs in his third junior season. He scored 30 goals with 50 assists in 60 games and was plus-47 with 32 penalty minutes. The Sea Dogs won 50 of 68 games in finishing with the league's best record and were 16-1 in the playoffs. Phillips scored 9 goals with 23 assists and was plus-29 in the playoffs. In four games at the Memorial Cup he scored 3 goals and 1 assist and was an even plus/minus. Saint John finished 2-2 at the tournament; falling to Shawinigan in the semifinal game.

 

Talent Analysis

A cerebral offensive forward, Phillips is primarily a playmaker but is no slouch when it comes to putting the puck in the net either. Blessed with great on ice vision and loads of hockey sense, his ability to anticipate the play cannot be overstated. Only average-sized and not particularly physical, his skating also needs some work and when he doesn't keep his feet moving, it's noticeable for all the wrong reasons.

 

Future

Phillips will begin his pro career in 2012-13, most likely with the AHL's Houston Aeros.

 

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