Hilliard Donald Graves (born October 18, 1950) is a
Canadian
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former professional
ice hockey
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player who played 556 games in the
National Hockey League
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. He played for the
California Golden Seals,
Atlanta Flames,
Vancouver Canucks
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, and
Winnipeg Jets
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. During his career he was known for having a devastating
hip check.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
External links
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1950 births
Atlanta Flames players
Baltimore Clippers players
California Golden Seals players
Canadian ice hockey right wingers
Ice hockey people from New Brunswick
Living people
New Brunswick Hawks players
Providence Reds players
Sportspeople from Saint John, New Brunswick
Tulsa Oilers (1964–1984) players
Undrafted National Hockey League players
Vancouver Canucks players
Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) players
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