Kings sign defenceman Markus Phillips to three-year entry-level

Markus Phillips of the Guelph Storm. (Terry Wilson/OHL Images)

The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenceman Markus Phillips of the three-year entry-level contract. The team did not disclose the financial details of the deal.

Phillips, 20, will play in the OHL Finals as a member of the Guelph Storm after helping his team eliminate the Saginaw Spirit in Game 7 Monday. In 62 OHL games with the Owen Sound Attack and Guelph, Phillips had five goals and 26 points. He has two goals so far in 18 playoff games.

A native of Port Perry, Ont., Phillips also represented Canada at the 2019 World Juniors.

The Kings originally selected Phillips in the fourth-round of the 2017 NHL Draft.

April 30, 2019

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Markus Phillips

SIGNED BY
Los Angeles Kings
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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