Phil Graham

Chapter 5

Phil Graham / Graham Sr.

Mentioned by Jimmy as Garrett's father and a two-time Stanley Cup champion who played for the New York Rangers before retiring in Boston.

Chapter 6 - GARRETT

Phil Graham / Phil

Mentioned by Garrett as his father and a former New York Rangers superstar whose expectations dictate Garrett's hockey career. Garrett despises him but acknowledges the pressure to uphold his legacy.

Watches Briar’s game from the bleachers in a Rangers cap, waits in the parking lot post-game, and offers only a brief nod to his son after a win, maintaining a cold and routine-driven dynamic that leaves Garrett feeling like a mere extension of himself.

Chapter 29 - GARRETT

Phil Graham / Phil

Described by Garrett as an abusive narcissist who beat him for years while maintaining a pristine public reputation, ultimately contributing to his wife’s prolonged suffering before her death.

Chapter 30 - HANNAH

Phil Graham

Appears in the parking lot after the game and demands Garrett return home for Thanksgiving, leveraging his tuition payments and threatening physical force to ensure compliance.

Chapter 35 - HANNAH

Phil Graham / Phil

Sits in a wing-backed chair with an amber drink and offers only a curt nod to Hannah upon their arrival. He dictates household routines by demanding formal attire, expects immediate dinner service once the turkey is ready, and has previously influenced Cindy to sell her business so he would not miss her at work.

Chapter 36 - GARRETT

Phil Graham / Phil

Criticizes Cindy's cooking and questions Hannah about her relationship with Garrett, dismissing the romance as a temporary fling that threatens his son's hockey focus. He roars at Garrett for settling for second place in the conference and attempts to intimidate him with physical threats before retreating to his study. He demands privacy to reprimand Garrett without acknowledging Hannah's presence or contribution to the meal.

Chapter 37 - HANNAH

Phil Graham

Wears a low baseball cap while signing autographs on jerseys and photos from Briar players before heading toward the locker room hallway.

Chapter 39 - HANNAH

Phil Graham

Confronts Hannah outside the diner and outlines a calculated ultimatum: sever all ties with his son or face complete financial abandonment. He details how he funds every aspect of Garrett’s life, argues that independence would force him to drop hockey, and uses degrading language to enforce compliance.

Epilogue

Phil Graham / Phil

Lurks near the team bus after the championship but is completely ignored by Garrett, Hannah, and the entire team. His presence is rendered irrelevant as his son and teammates have collectively rejected him following recent revelations about his abuse.