Alan Douglas Hill (born April 22, 1955) is a

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former professional

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who played eight seasons in the

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(NHL) for the

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. On February 14, 1977, Hill made his NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers and scored two goals and three assists in a 6–4 victory against the St. Louis Blues. Hill set the NHL record for most points (five) in a debut, including scoring twice in the first period (0:36) and (11:33) against goaltender Yves Bélanger.

Career

Hill started his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers in

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. He retired from hockey after the

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. On February 14, 1977, Hill made his NHL debut for the Flyers. On that night, he tallied two goals and three assists for five points. His performance set a new record for most points by a player in his first NHL game (a 6-4 Philadelphia victory over the

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). Since retiring, Hill has worked as a scout for the Flyers.

Career statistics

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External links

* * Meltzer, Bil
Great Moments: Al Hill's Record-Breaking Debut
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