Edmonton Oilers Sign Ivy League Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with right-handed defenseman, Philip Kemp. The deal sees the Yale University product signed for three-years with the Oilers at $925,000 per season.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed their 2017 7th round pick, defender Philip Kemp, to a three-year entry-level contract. The 21-year old recorded a 3G+8A=11P in 32GP last season and is currently the captain at Yale University (NCAA). #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/I6ooeVo0hd
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Kemp is 21, 6'3 and 201 pounds, he's a native of Greenwich, Connecticut and provides the Oilers with another defensive prospect for the cupboards.

Not only is Kemp a product on the ice, his performance off the ice has been recognized several times as well. He's a three time selection for the All-Academic team for the ECAC conference. Kemp was recently named the captain of his team before their season was cancelled a couple of weeks ago.