The Red Wings released their training camp roster and schedule this morning, and there were two names on the list that I was unfamiliar with in pro try-outs Cameron Hillis and Orrin Centazzo.
Put bluntly, they’re small guys who are competing for ECHL spots.
Cam Hillis is a 5’9,” 174-pound center who was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 2018, and the 23-year-old unrestricted free agent has mostly played in the ECHL, most recently posting 53 points in 46 games for the Indy Fuel;
Orrin Centazzo was signed by the Toledo Walleye in late August, and the 5’8,” 163-pound left wing has also mostly played in the ECHL, most recently posting 51 and 46-point seasons with the Newfoundland Growlers. He’s also 23.
The Red Wings are trying to get bigger and stronger, but there’s room for a “small guy” who can score at the ECHL level, and Hillis will be looking to impress new Walleye coach Pat Mikesch, who attended the prospect tournament, and will be attending training camp.
