Andrew John Hilbert (born February 6, 1981) is an American former professional

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forward who played in the

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with the

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and the

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Playing career

As a youth, Hilbert played in the 1995

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with the Detroit Little Caesars

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team. Hilbert was drafted by the

in the 2nd round (37th overall) in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft from the

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of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. In his sophomore year, Hilber was named an AHCA West First-Team All-American and All-CCHA First Team. On July 9, 2001, Hilbert chose to conclude his collegiate career and turn professional. In his rookie season with the Boston Bruins

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affiliate, the Providence Bruins, Hilbert was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team and AHL All-Star Classic. Hilbert missed the beginning of the 2003–04 season due to a groin injury. This kept him to a total of 19 AHL games. On February 9, 2005, Hilbert was named to the AHL All-Star Classic as a replacement for Thomas Vanek. In November 2005, Hilbert was traded by the Bruins to the

for a 5th round selection in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. In the same season he was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 9, 2006. On July 4, 2006, Hilbert was signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with the

. Hilbert produced a career high 28 points in his first full season in the NHL with the Islanders in 2006-07, and was subsequently rewarded with a two-year contract extension on July 3, 2007. As a free agent, Hilbert was belatedly signed prior to the 2009-10 season to a one-year contract with the

on October 1, 2009. He returned to the Islanders organization the following year on August 18, 2010. However, due to injury was forced to retire.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

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