The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has activated forward Luke Philp from injured reserve (right Achilles) and assigned him to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Philp, 28, appeared in three games with the Blackhawks during the 2022-23 campaign, notching one assist. The forward made his NHL debut on Jan. 24 at Vancouver and posted his first career NHL point on Jan. 26 at Calgary (1A). He also skated in 60 regular-season games with Rockford, totaling 53 points (29G, 24A). His 29 goals led all IceHogs’ skaters, while his 53 points ranked third on the team. Philp also recorded two assists in five postseason games with Rockford last season.
The Blackhawks play the Washington Capitals on Saturday at Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT. The game can be seen on NBCSCH+ and heard on WGN Radio.
