Phillip Di Giuseppe Bio
Phillip Di Giuseppe is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League while under contract to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. A left winger who shoots left, he stands 6 feet 0 inches tall and weighs 192 pounds. He serves as an alternate captain for the Manitoba Moose and has built a long professional career through multiple NHL organizations since turning pro in 2014.
Di Giuseppe first gained national attention when the Carolina Hurricanes selected him 38th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. After three seasons at the University of Michigan, he signed his first professional contract and has since appeared in the NHL with Carolina, Nashville, New York, Vancouver, and Winnipeg while spending significant time in the AHL.
Early Life and Background
Phillip Di Giuseppe was born on October 9, 1993, in Maple, Ontario, Canada, to parents Luciano and Cathy. His father works as a general contractor, and his mother works in finance. Growing up in a family with a stable work ethic, Di Giuseppe was introduced to hockey at the age of seven and quickly took to the sport in his local community.
As a youth player in Ontario, Di Giuseppe developed through the Greater Toronto Hockey League with the Vaughan Kings before moving to the Ontario Junior Hockey League to play for the Villanova Knights. During the 2009–10 season, he recorded 16 goals and 31 assists in 56 games with the Knights. The following year, he broke out offensively with 24 goals and 39 assists for 63 points, then added six goals and 10 assists in 10 playoff games. His play earned him a spot on the South-East Conference All-Prospects Second Team.
Path to Professional Hockey
Di Giuseppe was selected in the sixth round of the 2009 Ontario Hockey League Draft by the Niagara IceDogs, but he chose to continue his development in the OJHL. He also committed to play collegiate hockey at the University of Michigan, joining the Wolverines of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association for the 2011–12 season.
At Michigan, Di Giuseppe enrolled in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and quickly became an impact freshman. He scored his first two NCAA goals on October 8, 2011, against the Bentley Falcons, and was named CCHA Rookie of the Month for October. Despite a mid-season scoring slump, he finished his freshman year with 26 points and was selected 38th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. After two more seasons with the Wolverines, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with Carolina on March 26, 2014.
Phillip Di Giuseppe Career
Early Career (2014–2017)
Di Giuseppe began his professional career on an amateur try-out with the Charlotte Checkers, Carolina’s AHL affiliate, recording one assist in three games to close the 2013–14 season. He spent most of the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons developing with the Checkers before receiving his first NHL recall on December 4, 2015.
The following day, Di Giuseppe made his NHL debut in a 3–2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. On July 27, 2017, the Hurricanes re-signed him to a one-year, two-way contract worth $725,000 as he continued to split time between the NHL and AHL levels.
Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators (2017–2019)
Di Giuseppe continued to shuttle between Carolina and Charlotte through the 2017–18 season. On January 1, 2019, he was claimed on waivers by the Nashville Predators. He appeared in three NHL games for Nashville while also playing 24 games for their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.
His brief Predators stint gave Di Giuseppe experience in another organization and further AHL playing time as a depth forward. The exposure helped him land his next NHL opportunity as an unrestricted free agent following the 2018–19 season.
New York Rangers Era (2019–2021)
On July 18, 2019, Di Giuseppe signed a one-year, two-way contract with the New York Rangers. He opened the season with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL, leading the team with six goals and seven assists for 13 points through 25 games by December 2019. He also led Hartford in shots on goal and tied for the team lead in plus-minus rating.
During the shortened 2019–20 season, Di Giuseppe recorded one goal and three assists in 20 NHL games with the Rangers while averaging 9.70 shots on goal per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5. On October 13, 2020, he signed a contract extension to remain in the Rangers organization ahead of the 2020–21 season.
Vancouver Canucks Era (2021–2025)
On July 28, 2021, Di Giuseppe signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Vancouver Canucks. After attending the Canucks’ Development Camp, he was assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL, where he was recalled in December 2021 but tested positive for COVID-19 during the recall and was later re-assigned. He finished the 2021–22 season with Abbotsford, setting new career highs of 24 assists and 36 points and ranking third on the team in shots.
Di Giuseppe re-signed with Vancouver on July 13, 2022, and later signed a two-year, two-way contract extension on March 12, 2023. He split time between the NHL and AHL throughout the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons before helping the Abbotsford Canucks capture the Calder Cup on June 23, 2025, as AHL champions.
Winnipeg Jets Era (2025–Present)
After four seasons within the Canucks organization, Di Giuseppe left as a free agent and signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets for the 2025–26 season on July 2, 2025. He is currently assigned to the Manitoba Moose, where he serves as an alternate captain.
The Jets signing represented a fresh start for the veteran forward, who brought experience and recent AHL championship pedigree to the Manitoba Moose lineup for the 2025–26 campaign.
Driving Style and Strengths
Di Giuseppe is recognized as a hard-working, two-way left winger who brings energy, physicality, and shot generation to every line. He has consistently ranked among his AHL teams’ leaders in shots on goal and plus-minus rating, reflecting his responsible defensive play and willingness to drive play to the net. His experience as a reliable penalty killer and his veteran presence have made him a valuable depth piece in every organization he has joined.
Notable Events and Milestones
Di Giuseppe’s signature career milestone came on June 23, 2025, when he won the Calder Cup as a member of the Abbotsford Canucks. Other key moments include his NHL debut on December 5, 2015, against the Montreal Canadiens, his selection 38th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, and earning CCHA Rookie of the Month honors during his freshman season at the University of Michigan.
Phillip Di Giuseppe Family
Family Background and Hockey Lineage
Phillip Di Giuseppe was raised in Maple, Ontario, by his father Luciano, who works as a general contractor, and his mother Cathy, who works in finance. He began playing hockey at the age of seven in the Ontario youth hockey system.
Personal Life
Di Giuseppe is a Canadian national who has spent his professional career moving between NHL cities and their AHL affiliates. Public details about his marital status and children are not widely confirmed.
2025 Season Performance
Di Giuseppe opened the 2025 calendar year still in the Vancouver Canucks system and finished his time there by winning the Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks on June 23, 2025. The championship capped a long AHL journey and gave him one of the most significant trophies in North American minor professional hockey.
On July 2, 2025, Di Giuseppe signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets and was assigned to the Manitoba Moose for the 2025–26 season. He is serving as an alternate captain for the Moose and is expected to provide veteran leadership and offensive depth while remaining a candidate for NHL call-ups during the season.
With his contract running through the 2025–26 season, Di Giuseppe enters the year motivated by his recent Calder Cup success and looking to earn another NHL opportunity with the Winnipeg Jets.
