Gwyneth Philips Explained

Birth Date:17 August 2000
Birth Place:Athens, Ohio, U.S.
Position:Goaltender
Shoots:Right
Height Ft:5
Height In:7
Sex:f
Ntl Team:United States
Career Start:2019

Gwyneth Philips (born August 17, 2000) is an American ice hockey goaltender and member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. She was drafted 14th overall by PWHL Ottawa in the 2024 PWHL draft. She played college ice hockey at Northeastern was named the WHCA National Goalie of the Year in 2023.

Early life

Philips attended Shady Side Academy where she played ice hockey and lacrosse. She won the Women's Interscholastic Hockey League of the Mid-Atlantic (WIHLMA) Championship in 2016, 2017 and 2019. She was named First-Team All-WIHLMA in 2015, 2016 and 2019.[1] [2]

College career

Philips began her collegiate career for Northeastern during the 2019–20 season.[3] During her freshman year she appeared in seven games, and posted a 5–0–0 record with three shutouts. She recorded three shutouts in her first three career games.[1] She served as the backup goaltender for Aerin Frankel her first three years at Northeastern. During that time she appeared in 16 games with a 13–1–0 record, a 0.64 goals against average (GAA) and .969 save percentage.[4]

During the 2022–23 season, in her senior year, she started all 38 games for the Huskies and posted a 34–3–1 record. She led the nation with 34 wins, a 0.87 GAA and .960 save percentage. She set single-season program records for games played (38), minutes played (2,272) and wins (34), while her 0.87 GAA, 10 shutouts and .960 save percentage rank second all-time in program history.[1] [5] Following an outstanding season, she was named All-Hockey East First Team, CCM/AHCA First Team All-American, Hockey East Goaltender of the Year and WHCA National Goalie of the Year.[4] [6] She was also named a top-ten finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award.[7]

During the 2023–24 season, in her fifth year, she started all 37 games for the Huskies and posted a 23–11–3 record, with a 1.17 GAA and .955 save percentage. Her 23 wins, and six shutouts were tied for third best in the NCAA, while her .955 save percentage led the nation. Following the season, she was named All-Hockey East First Team, CCM/AHCA First Team All-American and Hockey East Goaltender of the Year for the second consecutive year.[8] [9] She was again named a top-ten finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award, and a finalist for the WHCA National Goalie of the Year.[10] [11] She finished her collegiate career with a .958 save percentage, the highest in NCAA history.[12]

Professional career

On June 10, 2024, Philips was drafted in the third round, 14th overall, by PWHL Ottawa in the 2024 PWHL draft. She was the first goaltender selected in the draft.[13]

International play

On March 31, 2024, Philips was named to the roster for the United States at the 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship, where she will make her senior national team debut.[14] [15]

Personal life

Philips was born to Guy and Linda Philips, and has one brother. She graduated from Northeastern University with a major in industrial engineering.[1] [16]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

SeasonTeamLeagueGP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2019–20Northeastern UniversityHE7 5 0 0 342 2 3 0.37 .982
2020–21Northeastern UniversityHE2 2 0 0 124 2 1 0.97 .941
2021–22Northeastern UniversityHE7 6 1 0 398 5 2 0.75 .964
2022–23Northeastern UniversityHE38 34 3 1 2,272 33 10 0.87 .960
2023–24Northeastern UniversityHE37 23 11 3 2,247 44 6 1.17 .955
NCAA totals91 70 15 4 5,366 86 22 0.96 .958

Awards and honors

HonorsYear
College
All-Hockey East First Team2023[17]
CCM/AHCA First-Team All-American2023[18]
Hockey East Goaltender of the Year 2023
WHCA National Goalie of the Year2023[19]
All-Hockey East First Team2024[20]
Hockey East Three Stars Award2024[21]
Hockey East Goaltender of the Year 2024
CCM/AHCA First-Team All-American2024[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gwyneth Philips Bio . nuhuskies.com . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082336/https://nuhuskies.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/gwyneth-philips/8371 . live .
  2. Web site: Girls Prep Ice Hockey Wins WIHLMA Championship . shadysideacademy.org . February 16, 2016 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082336/https://www.shadysideacademy.org/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=2176 . live .
  3. Web site: Women's hockey unveils incoming class for 2019-20 . nuhuskies.com . June 26, 2019 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082336/https://nuhuskies.com/news/2019/6/26/whky1920recruitingclass . live .
  4. Web site: Gwyneth Philips Is A Star On The Rise . . Ian . Kennedy . April 24, 2023 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082335/https://thehockeynews.com/womens/college/gwyneth-philips-ncaa-star-northeastern-hockey . live .
  5. Web site: Mueller, Philips Earn All-USCHO Honors . nuhuskies.com . March 31, 2023 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082340/https://nuhuskies.com/news/2023/3/30/womens-ice-hockey-mueller-philips-earn-all-uscho-honors . live .
  6. Web site: Defensive-minded Huskies chase elusive NCAA title with Gwyneth Philips, the best goalie in women’s college hockey . news.northeastern.edu . Ian . Thomsen . October 1, 2023 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082336/https://news.northeastern.edu/2023/10/01/magazine/gwyneth-philips-hockey-goalkeeper/ . live .
  7. Web site: Ten Finalists Named for 2023 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award . pattykaz.com . March 2, 2023 . April 1, 2024 . December 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207201854/https://www.pattykaz.com/news_article/show/1262126 . live .
  8. Web site: Kaz Watch: Gwyneth Philips Continuing the Northeastern Goalie Tradition . pattykaz.com . Dan . Scifo . March 7, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082336/https://www.pattykaz.com/news_article/show/1303272 . live .
  9. Web site: Athens native named First Team All-American in women's hockey . . March 24, 2024 . April 1, 2024.
  10. Web site: Gwyneth Philips named Top-10 finalist for Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award . . March 7, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082339/https://www.athensmessenger.com/sports/national/gwyneth-philips-named-top-10-finalist-for-patty-kazmaier-memorial-award/article_22bdd144-dcb0-11ee-b8a3-43ebe5e86941.html . live .
  11. Web site: Philips Tabbed Goalie Of The Year Finalist . nuhuskies.com . March 7, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082342/https://nuhuskies.com/news/2024/3/7/womens-ice-hockey-philips-tabbed-goalie-of-the-year-finalist.aspx . live .
  12. Web site: Philips Earns CCM/AHCA First Team All-America Accolades . nuhuskies.com . March 23, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082338/https://nuhuskies.com/news/2024/3/23/womens-ice-hockey-philips-earns-ccm-ahca-first-team-all-america-accolades.aspx . live .
  13. Web site: Gwyneth Philips Is The First Goaltender Off The Board Going 14th Overall To Ottawa . . Ian . Kennedy . June 10, 2024 . June 11, 2024 . June 11, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240611015347/https://thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/gwyneth-philips-is-the-first-goaltender-off-the-board-going-14th-overall-to-ottawa . live .
  14. Web site: 2024 U.S. Women’s National Team Roster Announced . teamusa.usahockey.com . March 31, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . March 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240331154720/https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1305641-2024-u-s-women-s-national-team-roster-announced . live .
  15. Web site: U.S. women’s world championship roster: Kendall Coyne Schofield returns, college stars debut . . Hailey . Salvian . March 31, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . March 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240331190029/https://theathletic.com/5381075/2024/03/31/us-womens-worlds-roster-kendall-coyne-schofield/ . live .
  16. Web site: An Athens native becomes a hockey superstar . woub.org . . Maria . Monesi . May 24, 2023 . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240401082335/https://woub.org/2023/05/24/an-athens-native-becomes-a-hockey-superstar/ . live .
  17. Web site: Hockey East Names 2022-23 Women's All-Star Teams . hockeyeastonline.com . February 24, 2023 . April 1, 2024 . March 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230320095300/https://hockeyeastonline.com/women/articles/2023/02/hockey-east-names-2022-23-womens-all-star-teams.php . live .
  18. Web site: 2022-23 CCM Hockey Women's Division I All-Americans . ahcahockey.com . April 1, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240614010143/https://ahcahockey.com/allamer/2023.php . live .
  19. Web site: Northeastern’s Gwyneth Philips is Goalie of the Year . hockeycommissioners.com . March 16, 2023 . April 1, 2024 . March 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240313174412/https://hockeycommissioners.com/articles/20222023/northeasterns-gwyneth-philips-is-goalie-of-the-year.php . live .
  20. Web site: Hockey East Names 2023-24 Women's All-Star Teams . hockeyeastonline.com . March 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240614010134/https://hockeyeastonline.com/women/articles/2024/03/hockey-east-names-2023-24-womens-all-star-teams.php . live .
  21. Web site: Hockey East Names Women's Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team . hockeyeastonline.com . February 28, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240614010133/https://hockeyeastonline.com/women/articles/2024/02/hockey-east-names-womens-pro-ambitions-all-rookie-team.php . live .
  22. Web site: Northeastern's Gwyneth Philips Repeats As First-Team All-American . hockeyeastonline.com . March 23, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240614010134/https://hockeyeastonline.com/women/articles/2024/03/northeasterns-gwyneth-philips-repeats-as-first-team-all-american.php . live .

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