The Kirkland Lake native, who played for eight NHL clubs over 19 seasons and won six Stanley Cups, died late Friday at the age of 85.
According to family and friends. Hillman finished his career in the World Hockey Association with Cleveland and Winnipeg, where he subsequently led the Jets to the 1978 Avco Cup.
After retiring, Hillman maintained a number of outdoor-themed companies in the north country.
Larry’s younger brother Wayne, who also played defense in the NHL and WHA and on a couple of teams with Larry, died of cancer in 1990.
After honing his skills in junior with Windsor and Hamilton, the six-foot Hillman made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings in time for the 1955 playoffs, when he was a member of their Cup-winning squad.
He was relegated after a few years in Boston, but he earned the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s finest defenseman, prompting Imlach to buy his rights.
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