Philip Larsen

Philip Elzer Gade Larsen (born 7 December 1989) is a Danish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with Esbjerg Energy of the Metal Ligaen (DEN). He was originally drafted 149th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2008 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Larsen came to Rögle BK's junior team at age 15. On 9 October 2005, Larsen made his senior hockey debut for Rögle in a 3–0 win over Nybro Vikings. For the 2006–07 season Larsen was acquired by Frölunda HC. On 24 February 2007, Larsen made his Elitserien debut for Frölunda in an 8–2 win against HV71. On 20 April 2009, following his season at Frölunda, Larsen was recalled to the NHL club that drafted him, the Dallas Stars, who then signed him to a three-year entry-level contract.

On 21 January 2012, he scored his first NHL goal against Josh Harding of the Minnesota Wild in a 5–2 defeat.

With the 2012–13 season delayed due to the Lockout, Larsen signed a contract for the duration of the dispute with Lukko of the Finnish SM-liiga on 27 September 2012.

After completion of the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, on 4 July 2013, Larsen was traded, along with a draft pick, by the Stars to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Shawn Horcoff.

On 28 May 2014, HC Yugra of the KHL signed Larsen to a one-year contract. Larsen enjoyed a successful debut season in the KHL in 2014–15, contributing with 6 goals and 25 points in 56 games as Yugra missed the post-season.

On 25 May 2015, Larsen signed a one-year contract to remain in the KHL, moving to Finnish participant Jokerit. While in the playoffs with Jokerit having recorded 36 points in 52 regular season games, on 24 February 2016, Larsen's NHL rights were traded by the Edmonton Oilers to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a conditional 5th round pick in the 2017 draft.

On 1 July 2016 Larsen signed a one-year, one-way deal by the Vancouver Canucks. Limited to 26 games with the Canucks due to injury and form, Larsen struggled to make an impact in his return to the NHL in 2016–17, registering 1 goal and 6 points.

As an impending free agent from the Canucks, Larsen opted to return to the KHL after his rights were traded by Jokerit, agreeing to a two-year contract with Russian club, Salavat Yulaev Ufa on 20 April 2017.

After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, he elected to leave the team.

International play At international level, Larsen has represented Denmark at the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, and at the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014 IIHF World Championships with the Denmark men's national ice hockey team.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2004–05 Esbjerg fB Ishockey DNK U20 100112 ————— 2005–06 Rögle BK J20 3214524 ————— 2005–06 Rögle BK Allsv 130000 ————— 2006–07 Frölunda HC J18 Allsv 21122 42138 2006–07 Frölunda HC J20 373151850 80116 2006–07 Frölunda HC SEL 50000 ————— 2007–08 Frölunda HC J20 814512 70446 2007–08 Frölunda HC SEL 160002 ————— 2007–08 Borås HC Allsv 24551032 ————— 2008–09 Frölunda HC J20 11010 ————— 2008–09 Frölunda HC SEL 532151718 112134 2009–10 Frölunda HC SEL 42191020 70004 2009–10 Dallas Stars NHL 20110 ————— 2010–11 Dallas Stars NHL 60220 ————— 2010–11 Texas Stars AHL 544182212 62354 2011–12 Texas Stars AHL 1219106 ————— 2011–12 Dallas Stars NHL 55381116 ————— 2012–13 Lukko SM-l 275101524 ————— 2012–13 Dallas Stars NHL 3223518 ————— 2013–14 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 71674 ————— 2013–14 Edmonton Oilers NHL 3039128 ————— 2014–15 HC Yugra KHL 566192534 ————— 2015–16 Jokerit KHL 5211253639 43140 2016–17 Vancouver Canucks NHL 261564 ————— 2017–18 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 5211273816 132462 2018–19 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 559172614 151562 2019–20 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 619233212 61340 2020–21 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 471025358 90220 2021–22 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 364131712 10002 SEL totals 1163242740 182138 NHL totals 1519283746 ————— KHL totals 36160149209135 48715226

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2006 Denmark WJC D1 14th 50114 2006 Denmark WJC18 D1 13th 533612 2007 Denmark WJC D1 11th 50226 2008 Denmark WJC 10th 61126 2009 Denmark WJC D1 14th 50442 2009 Denmark OGQ DNQ 30110 2009 Denmark WC 13th 60008 2010 Denmark WC 8th 72024 2012 Denmark WC 13th 70222 2013 Denmark WC 12th 61124 2014 Denmark WC 13th 70114 2016 Denmark OGQ DNQ 3 1 1 2 0 2018 Denmark WC 10th 7 0 3 3 0 2021 Denmark OGQ Q 3 0 1 1 0 Junior totals 264111530 Senior totals 494101422