Wheeling, WV - The Wheeling Nailers have announced that forward Ryan Hillier has been assigned to the team by the New York Rangers. The Halifax, NS native is on contract with the Rangers and was their 3rd round pick in 2006.Hillier has been playing this season with Charlotte of the ECHL and Hartford of the AHL. Last year with Charlotte he had 10 goals and 26 points in 66 games. The 22 year old from Halifax, NS played 4 seasons with Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior League including back to back seasons of 32 and 34 goals to complete his juniors career.
Hillier will be wearing #22 and will be in uniform tonight when the Nailers take on the Florida Everblades Wednesday at 7:05.
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