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Jim Hiller Hockey

What is jim hiller hockey?

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Key facts

Full name James Andrew Hiller[1]
Birth date May 13, 1969[1]
Birth place Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada[2]
NHL games played 63[1]
Current role Head coach, Toronto Maple Leafs[1]
NHL teams as player Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers[1]

Jim Hiller hockey refers to the Canadian ice hockey coach and former player, James Andrew Hiller, who is the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played 63 NHL games and has coached in the NHL since 2015.

Context

Jim Hiller is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former player, currently head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs [1]. He played 63 NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers [1]. Hiller was drafted by the Kings in 1989, 10th round, 207th overall [2]. After retiring, he began coaching in junior leagues [1]. He joined the Maple Leafs as an assistant coach from 2015 to 2019 [2]. He later became head coach of the Los Angeles Kings for the 2023-24 through 2025-26 seasons [3]. In 2025, he was hired as the 41st head coach in Maple Leafs history [2].

Documented claims

  • Jim Hiller was hired as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. [2]
  • He previously served as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings from 2023-24 through 2025-26. [3]

Questions and answers

Did Jim Hiller play in the NHL?

Yes, Jim Hiller played 63 NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers [1].

Why did the Leafs hire Jim Hiller?

The Maple Leafs hired Jim Hiller as their 41st head coach in franchise history, as reported by CBC [2].

Is Jim Hiller a good coach?

The sources do not provide an evaluation of his coaching quality.

Sources

  1. Jim Hiller Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com — hockeydb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as 41st head coach in franchise history — cbc.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. After 21 years behind a bench, Jim Hiller gets his big chance with the Kings. What is his path to success? — nytimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People