After four seasons with the North Stars, Hicke was signed by the Los Angeles Kings. He left the NHL after the 1978 season and went to play for the CHL's Dallas Black Hawks. Hicke ended his hockey career with another 8 goals and 24 assists, before he retired as a player after the 1980 season.
Following four seasons with the North Stars, Hicke was acquired by the Los Angeles Kings. He departed from the NHL in 1978 and played for the CHL's Dallas Black Hawks. Hicke concluded his hockey career with eight goals and twenty-four assists before retiring as a player after the 1980 season.