Wilbert Hiller
Wilbert Carl "Dutch, Wib" Hiller (May 11, 1915 – November 12, 2005) was a professional ice hockey player in the NHL.
| Wilbert Hiller | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
| Born |
May 11, 1915 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
November 12, 2005 (aged 90) Glendale, California, USA | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1938–1947 | ||
He died of congestive heart failure in 2005.[1]
Awards and achievements
- 1940 Stanley Cup Championship (NYR)
- 1946 Stanley Cup Championship (Montreal)
- In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, was ranked No. 73 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team's first 82 seasons[2]
References
- "Wilbert 'Dutch' Hiller dies at 90". 2005-11-16.
- Cohen, Russ; Halligan, John; Raider, Adam (2009). 100 Ranger Greats: Superstars, Unsung Heroes and Colorful Characters. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0470736194. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
External links
- Wilbert Hiller career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Hockey Hall of Fame Obituary
- Dutch Hiller's Day with the Stanley Cup
- Picture of Wilbert Hiller's Name on the 1940 Stanley Cup Plaque
- Picture of Dutch Hiller's Name on the 1946 Stanley Cup Plaque
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