USHL Prospect - Mace'o Phillips

[Sandman]

Dec.5th:

Green Bay wins again, this time 2-1 over Dubuque. Phillips did not play.

[Sandman]

Nov.6th:

Green Bay defeats Chicago, 6-5 in a SO- and once again, no Phillips, as he is away getting ready for this week's World Junior A Challenge. 17gp/1g/3a/4pts,+8, 68 PIM.

[Canada 02]

Mace'o has played 3 games for Team USA at the World Junior A Challenge. He has no points and 6 PIMs

[edslunch]

Is anyone whelmed?

[RyZ]

Maybe some of our more knowledgeable prospect watchers can comment on Hurtig vs Phillips. Outside of Hurtig being a little older, they both appear to be large, strong junior age defensive Dmen. Are these guys comparable at all? Do they have similar games and upsides?

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by RyZ

Maybe some of our more knowledgeable prospect watchers can comment on Hurtig vs Phillips. Outside of Hurtig being a little older, they both appear to be large, strong junior age defensive Dmen. Are these guys comparable at all? Do they have similar games and upsides?

They are similar in that both are mostly stay-at-home defensemen who play a shutdown game, and neither offer much in the other end of the ice.

I think Hurtig has better puck-skill, and is a better passer, but Phillips is far meaner, more athletic, and much more intimidating.

[DuckSauce]

Who is the better skater?

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by DuckSauce

Who is the better skater?

Phillips’ mobility in camp really surprised me, he’s been working hard at it.