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Young Phillips could be great find in Jets' net

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CLINT TRAHAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Goaltender Jamie Phillips shared duties with fellow prospect Mikhail Berdin on what proved to be a busy night for netminders. Phillips was solid, turning away 21 of 22 shots Friday.

PENTICTON, B.C. — He may be untested at the pro level, but goaltender Jamie Phillips showed a flair for the dramatic when he announced his arrival Friday night.

The former Michigan Tech star, an off-season signing of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, stopped 21 of 22 shots in 30 minutes of work during a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames in the opening game of the Young Stars Classic NHL rookie tournament.