PLAYERS:
Jack Hillen,
Joey Crabb,
George Mcphee,
John Erskine,
Jeff Schultz,
Cam Schilling,
Tom Poti,
Alexander Ovechkin
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders
TEAMS: Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders
The NHL Lockout is over, and in the days leading up to a much-anticipated training camp, we will be profiling the newest members of the Washington Capitals organization. On Tuesday, Joey Crabb was up. Today, we profile Jack Hillen.
Date of Birth: January 24, 1986
Place of Birth: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Age: 26
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 190 Pounds
Position: D
Pro career:
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2007-08
New York Islanders
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