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31. Lionel Hitchman

31. Lionel Hitchman
Often paired with the legendary Eddie Shore, Lionel Hitchman was a stay-at-home defenceman even for an era where that was considered normal.  As such, he did not put up impressive offensive statistics, but he was highly respected hockey player who once finished second in Hart Trophy balloting and would six times finish in the top ten in Defensive Point Shares.  He would make history right after his rplaying career ended in 1934 when the Bruins retired his #3, making him the first to receive that honor by the Bruins.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Traded from the Ottawa Senators for cash 1/10/25.
  • Departed: Retired at the end of the 1933/34 season.
  • Games Played: 833
  • Notable Statistics: 26 Goals
    27 Assists
    53 Points
    485 PIM
    .14 PPG
    N/A Plus/Minus*
    33.3 Point Shares

    31 Playoff Games
    2 Goals
    1 Assist
    3 Points
    64 PIM
    .13 PPG
    N/A Plus/Minus*

    *Plus/Minus was not a stat when Hitchman played.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (1929)

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