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Clinton Hill Makes AAA Red Ninja Spring Tournament Team

Submitted by his proud parents Barbara Lynn & Chad Hill, Sr.

Ja:göh Clinton Hill! Clinton (Seneca, wolf clan) is the son of Barbara Lynn and Chad Hill, Sr. Grandson of Tina and John Abrams, Sr. and paternal grandparents Clint Hill and Martha Bucktooth. 9-year-old Clinton has worked hard all season. In addition to playing with the Olean Arrows, he joined the Florida Jr. Panthers in December, scored two goals, and had multiple assists during the Outdoor Classic at Riverworks in Buffalo, NY. They had an exciting semi-final game, going into double OT where they came out on top, and went on to win the Championship game! He has been participating in Skill Sessions with Western Door Hockey and Hill Hockey Development at the Cattaraugus Community Center; in addition to his team practices. On January 2, 2023, Clinton was one of 350 youth hockey players from Western New York to try out at the Harbor Center for the prestigious AAA and Elite Red Ninja Spring Tournament Teams. Clinton made the Squirt AAA team and will be traveling to Ontario for the “Niagara Baurer Hockey Challenge #1,” next up is “Niagara Battle,” and finally, on to Toronto for “DraftDay Toronto Spotlight.” Clinton has decided to take his hockey training seriously, making it his top priority. He has missed numerous sleepovers, birthday parties and get-togethers with friends to either ensure a good night’s sleep before a game/practice or to lace up for a game/practice. He works hard and is on the ice as much as possible; he truly loves the game. Clinton has a proud cheering fan base, he is the big brother to Cypress, the younger brother to Chad Jr., and has one older sister Charli Rae. In addition to his siblings and grandparents, he has his Aunt Joni, Aunt Lisa, Uncle Bev, Uncle Billy & “The Great One” aka Great Grandma Jimerson who are always rooting for him!