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Jim Hiller
/dʒɪm ˈhɪlər/
Definition
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Jim Hiller is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player, best known for serving as the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL.
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Hiller took over as interim head coach for the Kings in 2024 before being officially appointed, only to be fired in early 2026 amid a disappointing season.
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Jim Hiller's bench boss era with the Kings ended faster than a power-play goal gone wrong.
After years as an assistant, Jim Hiller finally got the big chair—only for it to spin him right out the door.
Hockey fans everywhere nodded knowingly when Jim Hiller hit the coaching market again, résumé freshly polished.
Jim Hiller drew up plays that dazzled, but the Kings decided they needed a fresh plot twist.