Phil DeSimone
Philip DeSimone | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 19, 1987 East Amherst, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey player (retired) |
| Known for | Ice hockey center |
Philip DeSimone (born March 19, 1987) is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played as a center.
Playing career
Prior to his enrollment at the University of New Hampshire, DeSimone spent three seasons (2004–2007) competing with the Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL. He was chosen in the third round, 84th overall, by the Washington Capitals during the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
DeSimone launched his professional career in the 2011–12 campaign by signing a one-year deal with the Hamilton Bulldogs. After tallying 33 points in his debut professional season, he inked another one-year contract with the Albany Devils on July 6, 2012.
He started his overseas career in Finland’s top league, Liiga, playing for Jokerit, followed by stints in Sweden’s HockeyAllsvenskan with both Södertälje SK and briefly with Björklöven IF. On August 19, 2014, DeSimone agreed to a one-year contract with HC Bolzano of the EBEL for the 2014–15 season, where he contributed 36 points across 49 contests.
On June 29, 2015, he continued competing in the Austrian League by signing a one-year agreement with the Graz 99ers. During the 2015–16 season, DeSimone played on Graz’s leading offensive line, recording nine goals and 22 points over 39 games before terminating his contract midway through the season. He then returned to North America, joining the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms on January 22, 2016.
On October 26, 2016, DeSimone secured a Professional Tryout Contract with the Utica Comets. After appearing in 15 games with HC La Chaux-de-Fonds during the 2016–17 season, he finished his playing career with the senior men’s squad, the Stoney Creek Generals, competing in the Allan Cup Hockey league.
Personal life
Philip DeSimone’s younger sibling, Nick, is affiliated with the Calgary Flames organization.
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2004–05 | Sioux City Musketeers | USHL | 44 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2005–06 | Sioux City Musketeers | USHL | 60 | 15 | 38 | 53 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Sioux City Musketeers | USHL | 60 | 26 | 47 | 73 | 60 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2 | ||
| 2007–08 | University of New Hampshire | HE | 38 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | University of New Hampshire | HE | 38 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | University of New Hampshire | HE | 39 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | University of New Hampshire | HE | 39 | 10 | 31 | 41 | 36 | — | — | — | ||||
Awards and distinctions
| Honor | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| USHL | ||
| First All-Star Team | 2007 | |
| Forward of the Year | 2007 | |
| Player of the Year | 2007 | |
| College | ||
| HE All-Academic Team | 2010 | |
External links
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Albany Devils players
- American men's ice hockey centers
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- IF Björklöven players
- Bolzano HC players
- HC La Chaux-de-Fonds players
- Graz 99ers players
- Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) players
- Jokerit players
- Lehigh Valley Phantoms players
- New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey players
- People from East Amherst, New York
- Ice hockey people from Erie County, New York
- Sioux City Musketeers players
- Södertälje SK players
- Trenton Titans players
- Utica Comets players
- Washington Capitals draft picks
- American expatriate ice hockey players in Finland