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Penguins Claim Andy Hilbert Off Waivers from Chicago
Thursday, Mar. 9th, 2006
Hilbert, 25, has appeared in 28 games this season with Chicago, recording nine points (5+4) and 22 penalty minutes. Hilbert also played in five games with Chicago’s AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, recording seven points (3+4) and two penalty minutes.
The 5-11 and 194-pound native of Lansing, Michigan ranked seventh in the American Hockey League in scoring during the 2004-05 season, recording 79 points (37+42) in 79 games with the Providence Bruins. Hilbert was named team MVP and led the team in playoff scoring with 21 points (7+14) in 17 games during the Calder Cup playoffs.
Hilbert has appeared in 66 NHL games with Boston and Chicago, recording 15 points (8+7) and 40 penalty minutes. He was acquired by the Blackhawks from Boston on November 6, 2005 in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Hilbert was originally drafted by Boston in the second round (37th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
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