Noah Philp, 24-year-old Edmonton Oilers prospect, has decided to retire from his hockey career. This news comes after he previously signed a one-year contract in April 2022 with the Oilers where he played in the AHL for the Bakersfield Condors.
Philp’s hockey career
During the 2022–23 season, Philp played 70 games with the Condors scoring 19 goals and 18 assists. Prior to playing in Bakersfield, the undrafted forward was a member of the University of Alberta Golden Bears hockey team. During his time with the Golden Bears, he played 36 games over two seasons, scoring 20 goals and 18 assists.
In an interview with TheAthletic, Oilers General Manager Ken Holland mentioned that a two-year contract was offered to Philp. However, Philp was not interested and made the difficult decision to not play hockey for personal reasons.
Philp’s statement
On June 14, Philp released a statement:
I want to start off by thanking the Edmonton Oilers and Bakersfield Condors. The treatment of players and overall atmosphere they’ve created is amazing. I have nothing but respect for everyone within both organizations and I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity I received.
I’m at a time in my life where I want to focus on things outside the realm of hockey. I’m doing well and wish all the best to the players, coaches and staff in Bakersfield and in Edmonton.
Philp has never played a game with the Oilers but played an integral role for the Condors this past season. It cannot be an easy decision to retire at such a young age and best wishes to him in the future.
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