Blake Hillman Returns to Toledo

February 5, 2022 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release

Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Blake Hillman (left)
(Grand Rapids Griffins, Credit: Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins)

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 career, Hillman has skated in 76 AHL contests, amassing seven points (1-6-7) and 28 penalty minutes. The Elk River, Minn., native began the season with Toledo and recorded 13 points (2-11-13) in 11 games, which ranks fourth among Walleye blueliners. Hillman, a former sixth-round draft choice of the Chicago Blackhawks, has suited up for 169 games in his pro career, including four in the NHL. Through those 169 outings, the 26-year-old has 45 points (8-37-45) and 50 penalty minutes.

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Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Blake Hillman (left) (Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins)

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