VEGAS (February 26, 2018) – Vegas Golden Knights General Manager GeorgeMcPhee announced today, February 26, the following roster transaction: the team has acquired defenseman Philip Holm from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Brendan Leipsic. Holm will join the Golden Knights AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.

Holm made his NHL debut with the Canucks on February 23, 2018 against the Vegas Golden Knights. In 42 games with Vancouver’s AHL affiliate this year (Utica Comets), Holm tallied 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points. His 11 goals and 29 points led all Utica defensemen. The 26-year-old spent the 2016-17 season with the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League where he posted 21 points in 52 games.

Holm was originally signed by the Canucks as a free agent on May 26, 2017. He won a gold medal with Team Sweden during the 2016-17 World Championship.