The San Jose Jr. Sharks have announced that defenseman Philippe Blais-Savoie has committed to NCAA Division I Colorado College (NCHC).

Blais-Savoie plays for the Jr. Sharks’ 16U AAA team this season, leading the team in all offensive categories with 13 goals, 14 assists and 27 points in 26 games as a defenseman.

In addition to playing for the Jr. Sharks, Blais-Savoie also plays for Valley Christian High School in the Sharks High School Hockey League. He leads the league in scoring with 24 goals and 15 assists for 39 points in just 11 games.

He has played his entire youth hockey career in Sharks Ice hockey programs.

Before moving on to Colorado College, Blais-Savoie will likely play a season or two in the USHL with the Tri-City Storm after being drafted in the fifth round (70th overall) in 2021. He was also selected seventh overall by the Vancouver Giants in the 2020 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft.

His first year with Colorado College will be in the fall of 2023 or 2024.

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(February 7, 2022)