Philip Larsen is saying goodbye to professional hockey, marking the end of a short time with the Edmonton Oilers during his NHL journey.
The ex-Oilers defenseman is leaving the sport at 36 after playing in several leagues.
Larsen came to Edmonton in 2013 when the team traded Shawn Horcoff to the Dallas Stars.
He joined the team as a right-shot defenseman but didn’t manage to find a steady position with them.
Larsen played in 30 games for the Oilers, scoring 12 points during that time.
His playing time was limited, and he couldn’t secure a regular place in the team lineup.
A short stay in Edmonton
Larsen mostly played a backup role and switched in and out of games while with the Oilers.
He didn’t get much playtime on special teams and wasn’t part of the usual player rotation.
After his time in Edmonton, Larsen found more chances in the NHL but never settled into a full-time spot.
He eventually went to Europe, where he had a bigger role and played more minutes.
One of his best seasons happened in the KHL, where he scored 32 points in 61 games.
That level of playing didn’t follow him during his time with Edmonton.
Traded from the Stars to Edmonton along with a 7th round pick for Oilers captain Shawn Horcoff. Seems like just yesterday. https://t.co/YceXXrds3C
— Gavin Spittle (@gjspittle) March 23, 2026
For the Oilers, Larsen’s time was short and not very well-known.
The trade that brought him to the team was part of a bigger change in the roster at that time.
He went on to have a lengthy career playing in various leagues and for different teams.
Now, his retirement brings an end to a professional journey that included a brief time in Edmonton.
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