Jets acquire Markus Phillips from the Los Angeles Kings for Nelson Nogier

WINNIPEG, March 20, 2022 - The Winnipeg Jets announced today they have acquired defenceman Markus Phillips from the Los Angeles Kings for defenceman Nelson Nogier. The Jets also announced they have assigned Phillips to the AHL's Manitoba Moose.
Phillips, 23, has played 38 games for the AHL's Ontario Reign this season and has five points (1G, 4A) and 18 penalty minutes. The Markham, Ont. native is in his third professional season and has played 74 games for the Reign recording 15 points (4G, 11A) and 36 PIMs.

Phillips, the Kings' fourth-round pick (118th overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft, spent five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League. His OHL career was highlighted by a trip to the 2019 Memorial Cup, where his Guelph Storm team lost to the eventual champion Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the semifinal. Internationally, Phillips represented Canada at the 2019 World Junior Championships where they lost in the quarterfinals to Team USA.
Nogier, 25, was drafted by the Jets in the fourth round (101st overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft and played 11 NHL games for Winnipeg. The Saskatoon, Sask. native also played 242 games for the Manitoba Moose over six seasons and recorded 41 points (8G, 33A) and 152 PIMs.
Markus Phillips
Defence
Born Mar 21 1999 -- Markham, ONT
Height 6.00 -- Weight 200 -- Shoots L