Joey Hishon is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Colorado Avalanche. Hishon was drafted by the Avalanche in the first-round 17th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. With his career hampered by a long-term concussion, Hishon played within the Avalanche organization for four seasons and a combined total of only sixteen games before spending two years abroad in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and Swedish Hockey League (SHL) to complete his playing career.
Hishon with the San Antonio Rampage in 2015
Hishon with Lake Erie Monsters (2013).
Hishon with the Owen Sound Attack in 2009
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of eleven American-trained players were selected in the first round, starting with Jack Campbell and ending with Brock Nelson. The record was set in the 2006 and 2007 drafts, where ten U.S.-trained players were selected in the first round.
Taylor Hall, selected first-overall, sits down with TSN's panel at the Draft
Calvin Pickard of the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) was the top-rated North American goalie.
Taylor Hall was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikael Granlund was selected ninth overall by the Minnesota Wild.
