The Calgary Flames select Maceo Phillips 80th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft

Originally posted on The Win Column | By Cody Misyk | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 4:11 PM ET

With the 80th selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected Maceo Phillips, a defenceman from the US National U18 Team.

With the 80th pick in the 3rd round of the #2025NHLDraft, Calgary selects Maceo Phillips
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Who is Maceo Phillips

Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	P
2023–24	U.S. National U17 Team	NTDP	51	2	4	6
2024–25	U.S. National U18 Team	NTDP	60	2	4	6

Analyzing the pick

Maceo Phillips is a defensive defenceman who excels in playing physically. The young defenceman is a hard hitter who can be a solid depth defenceman. The Flames have a fair share of young offensive defencemen in their prospect pool, so it was worth gaining a defensive defenceman.

What’s next for Maceo Phillips

Phillips played a couple of years in the NTDP for the US National Development Program. For the 2025–26 season, he is committed to playing at the University of Minnesota. Here, he will play against stronger players and gain a better opportunity to develop his skills. He was ranked to be drafted in the 80th overall range.

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