Jack Hillen

Jack Hillen (born January 24, 1986) is an American professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Personal Life
Hillen attended Colorado College where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

Career
After playing four seasons at Colorado College, where he won Defensemen of the Year his senior year, Hillen was signed by the New York Islanders to a 2-year contract.

He made his NHL debut as an Islander during the last two games of the 2007 - 2008 season against the Islanders' rival, the New York Rangers.

Hillen scored his first career point, posting an assist during his second NHL game.

During a home game against the Washington Capitals on January 26, 2010, Hillen took a direct hit to the face from a slapshot by Alex Ovechkin. He was able to leave the ice on his own, while a trainer tried to stop the bleeding. He was later transported to a hospital where he had surgery to correct a broken jaw and tooth damage, resulting in him missing six weeks of play.

On August 8, 2011, Hillen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Predators.

Career Statistics
(GP = Games Played, G = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties In Minutes, " - " = None)