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VGK Acquires Goaltender Adin Hill From the San Jose Sharks

VEGAS (August 29, 2022) -Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, August 29, that the team has acquired a goaltender Adin Hill from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

Hill, a native of British Columbia, spent the 2021-22 campaign in San Jose and appeared in a career-high 25 games with the Sharks, posting a 2.66 GAA and .906 save percentage with two shutouts. Before his time in San Jose, Hill played four seasons with the Coyotes after being drafted by Arizona in the third round (76th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The goaltender has seen action in a total of 74 NHL contests, earning a 2.74 GAA and .908 save percentage. Internationally, Hill helped Canada win gold at the 2021 IIHF World Championship by appearing in three games and making 36 saves on 40 shots. The 26-year-old spent three years with the Portland Winterhawks and earned the best save percentage (.921) among all qualified goaltenders in the WHL following the 2014-15 season.

Adin HillGoaltender
Birthplace: Comox, BC
Height: 6-6
Weight: 214 lbs.
Age: 26
Catches: Left
Notes:
-Appeared in a total of 74 contests with the San Jose Sharks and Arizona Coyotes, earning a 2.74 GAA and .908 save percentage with five shutouts during his NHL career.
-Played in a career-high 25 games with the Sharks during the 2021-22 season
-Earned a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Championship after appearing in three of the team’s games throughout the tournament
-Drafted by Arizona in the third round (76th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft
-Spent three years with the Portland Winterhawks and posted the best save percentage (.921) among all qualified goaltenders in the WHL following the 2014-15 season.

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