Philip Tomasino

Philip Tomasino (born July 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 24th overall by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the 2019 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Junior Niagara IceDogs Tomasino was drafted by the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League in the first round, fifth overall, at the 2017 OHL Priority Draft. He had previously played minor midget hockey for the Mississauga Rebels. Tomasino played in his first game with the IceDogs on September 23, 2017, earning an assist in a 4–1 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs. On October 19, Tomasino scored his first career OHL goal, as he scored against Jacob Ingham of the Mississauga Steelheads in a 6–3 win. In 61 games during the 2017–18 season, Tomasino scored five goals and 24 points. On March 2, 2018, Tomasino was named Central Division Academic Player of the Month for February

Tomasino saw his offensive production increase in his second season with the IceDogs in 2018–19. On September 29, Tomasino earned four assists in a 6–1 win over the North Bay Battalion. Tomasino recorded the first multi-goal game of his OHL career on November 17, scoring twice in a 6–3 victory over the Erie Otters. Tomasino set a career high for points in a game, as on December 15, he scored two goals and added three assists in a 6–2 win over the Oshawa Generals. In 67 games with the IceDogs, Tomasino scored 34 goals and 72 points. On March 26, Tomasino earned his first career OHL playoff goal, as he scored twice against Christian Propp of the Battalion, and added an assist in a 6–0 win. In 11 postseason games, Tomasino scored four goals and seven points.

Tomasino returned to the IceDogs for the 2019–20 season, as he was named an assistant captain. On October 4, Tomasino scored his first career OHL hat-trick, as he scored three goals, and added three assists, for his first career six point game, in an 8–4 win over the Kingston Frontenacs. On January 2, Tomasino scored a goal and added four assists in a 9–8 overtime victory over the North Bay Battalion. On January 9, the IceDogs traded Tomasino to the Oshawa Generals for David Guicciradi, a 2nd-round selection in 2020, a 2nd-round selection in 2021, 3 2nd-round selections in 2023, 1 2nd-round selection in 2024, a 3rd-round selection in 2024, and a 4th-round selection in 2020 and 2024. In 36 games with the IceDogs, Tomasino scored 22 goals and 57 points.

Oshawa Generals Tomasino finished the 2019–20 season with the Oshawa Generals following a mid-season trade with the Niagara IceDogs. Tomasino played his first game with the Generals on January 9, as he scored two goals and added three assists for a five-point game in a 6–3 win over the Windsor Spitfires. Tomasino's first goal with the Generals was against Xavier Medina. On January 25, Tomasino recorded his second five-point game with Oshawa, as he scored a goal and added four assists in a 7–4 win over the Kingston Frontenacs. In 26 games with Oshawa, Tomasino scored 18 goals and 43 points. Overall, between the Niagara IceDogs and his time with Oshawa, Tomasino scored 40 goals and 100 points in 62 games, as he ranked fourth in OHL scoring during the regular season.

Professional Nashville Predators Tomasino was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the first round, 24th overall, at the 2019 NHL entry draft, held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Tomasino was signed by the Predators to a three-year, entry-level contract on October 21, 2019.

Pittsburgh Penguins During the 2024–25 season, on November 25, 2024, Tomasino was traded by the Predators to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL entry draft. He made his Penguins debut on November 27 in a game against the Vancouver Canucks. He scored his first goal as a Penguin in his second game against the Boston Bruins.

Philadelphia Flyers On December 31, 2025, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired forward Philip Tomasino from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Egor Zamula. Following the trade, Tomasino was expected to report to the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Following the season, he was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Flyers, making him an unrestricted free agent. On July 1, 2026, he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators.

Ottawa Senators As a free agent from the Flyers, Tomasino was signed by the Ottawa Senators to a one-year, two-way contract for the season on July 1, 2026.

Personal life Tomasino is of Italian descent through his father.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2016–17 Mississauga Rebels GTMMHL 54 37 31 68 — — — — — — 2017–18 Niagara IceDogs OHL 61 5 19 24 18 10 0 0 0 2 2018–19 Niagara IceDogs OHL 67 34 38 72 32 11 4 3 7 5 2019–20 Niagara IceDogs OHL 36 22 35 57 20 — — — — — 2019–20 Oshawa Generals OHL 26 18 25 43 12 — — — — — 2020–21 Chicago Wolves AHL 29 13 19 32 43 — — — — — 2021–22 Nashville Predators NHL 76 11 21 32 10 3 0 0 0 12 2022–23 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 38 12 20 32 24 16 2 7 9 4 2022–23 Nashville Predators NHL 31 5 13 18 6 — — — — — 2023–24 Nashville Predators NHL 41 7 13 20 25 — — — — — 2023–24 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 22 11 7 18 11 15 5 1 6 4 2024–25 Nashville Predators NHL 11 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 50 11 12 23 8 — — — — — 2025–26 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 9 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2025–26 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 14 5 10 15 25 — — — — — 2025–26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 38 7 19 26 28 — — — — — NHL totals 218 34 61 95 49 3 0 0 0 12

International Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM 2017 Canada Black U17 5 0 1 1 0 2019 Canada U18 6 1 4 5 2 2021 Canada WJC 7 4 2 6 0Junior totals 18 5 7 12 2