Hiller

American

[hil-er] / ˈhɪl ər /

noun

Dame Wendy, 1912–2003, British actress.

Hiller British

/ ˈhɪlə /

noun

Dame Wendy. 1912–2003, British actress. Her many films include Pygmalion (1938), Major Barbara (1940), and Separate Tables (1958)

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The Kings fired coach Jim Hiller on Sunday amid ongoing struggles that have put the team’s playoff hopes in a perilous spot.

From Los Angeles Times

“I want to thank Jim Hiller for his dedication, professionalism, and the commitment he showed to our players and our team every day. He is a respected coach and person, and we appreciate the work he’s done behind our bench,” Kings general manager Ken Holland said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Hiller went 93-58-24 with the Kings but didn’t win a postseason series for a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2014.

From Los Angeles Times

Coming off the Olympic break, the Kings dropped their first two games, including an 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday that prompted chants of “Fire Hiller” from fans at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Hiller, 56, took over when the Kings fired Todd McLellan during the 2023-24 season.

From Los Angeles Times

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