31. Lionel Hitchman

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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 a 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 playing career ended in 1934, when the Bruins retired his #3, making him the first player tonor from receive that ho the Bruins.

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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)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes:
2nd in 1930

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