Defenseman Isaak Phillips Earns First NHL Call-Up to Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that they have recalled defenseman Isaak Phillips from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League and assigned defenseman Ian Mitchell to Rockford.

Phillips, 20, has two assists in four contests this season with Rockford, leading club defensemen in points and assists. The Barrie, Ontario native would make his NHL debut should he see a game with the Blackhawks this season.

The Rockford IceHogs wrap up their season-opening, season-long, six-game road trip on Thursday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 30 against the Texas Stars at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. The puck drops for both contests at 7 p.m.

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