Tommy Phillips
Inducted:
1945
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Born:
May 22, 1883
Rat Portage, Ontario, Canada
Died:
November 30, 1923
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
McGill University
Tommy Phillips was one of the most skilled and versatile forwards of hockey’s early professional era. Playing from 1903 to 1912, Phillips starred with teams such as the Ottawa Hockey Club (Silver Seven), where he became known for his speed, scoring ability, and creativity on the ice. He helped lead Ottawa to multiple Stanley Cup championships, combining strong offensive instincts with precise passing and excellent puck control.
Phillips was also respected for his leadership, often guiding younger teammates during high-pressure games in a physically demanding era. Beyond individual statistics, Phillips played a key role in popularizing the sport in Canada and setting standards for elite forwards. Tommy Phillips’ remarkable contributions were recognized with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945.
Phillips's Awards and Record:
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1903 with Montreal, 1907 with Kenora)
- WPHL Scoring Leader (1908)
- Captain of the Kenora Thistles Stanley Cup Champions
- Known for speed, scoring, and playmaking ability
- Leader and influential figure in early professional hockey
- Key player in Ottawa’s dominance in the early 1900s
Career Teams
Career Stats
Playing career:
1900–1912
Games Played:
54
Goals:
117
Points:
117
Penalty Minutes:
78
St Cup Games:
13
Playoff Points:
24 (24 Goal)
Stanley Cups:
2 (1903, 1907)