Wayne Hillman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wayne Hillman
Born	(1938-11-13)November 13, 1938 Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Died	November 24, 1990(1990-11-24) (aged 52)
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Defenceman
Played for	NHL: Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers Minnesota North Stars Philadelphia Flyers WHA: Cleveland Crusaders
Playing career	1957–1975

Wayne James Hillman (born November 13, 1938 – died November 24, 1990) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a defenceman, which means he played a position focused on defending his team's goal. Wayne played for 14 seasons in the NHL, which is the top ice hockey league in North America.

Wayne Hillman's Hockey Journey

Wayne Hillman started his professional hockey career in 1957. He played for many different teams during his time as a defenceman. His career lasted until 1975, showing how dedicated he was to the sport.

Playing in the NHL

Wayne played for several teams in the NHL. He spent five seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks. After that, he played four seasons for the New York Rangers. He also played one season with the Minnesota North Stars and four seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Time in the WHA

Besides the NHL, Wayne also played in another major league called the WHA. He played two seasons for the Cleveland Crusaders in the WHA. He retired from professional hockey after his time with the Crusaders.

Winning the Stanley Cup

Even though Wayne Hillman only played one playoff game for the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1960-61 NHL season, his name was still added to the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup is one of the oldest and most famous trophies in sports. It is awarded each year to the NHL playoff champion. Getting your name on the Cup is a huge honor for any hockey player.

Later Life

Wayne Hillman passed away on November 24, 1990, after battling an illness. He was 52 years old.

• Wayne Hillman's NHL player profile
• Wayne Hillman's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database