Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Blake Hillman (left)

Blake Hillman Returns to Toledo

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday released defenseman Blake Hillman from his professional tryout, returning him to the Toledo Walleye (ECHL). Hillman has been featured on the Griffins' roster since Nov. 24 and competed in 10 games, despite being injured from Dec. 11-Jan. 18. The defenseman totaled two assists, two penalty minutes and a minus-two rating with Grand Rapids. Throughout his five-year ca... Full Story