Dennis Hull

Lore & Background

Dennis Hull played 14 seasons in the NHL, with the Chicago Black Hawks (1964–77) and Detroit Red Wings (1977–78). He was named a Second Team All-Star and played in five NHL All-Star Games. His best years were as part of the "MPH" line with centre Pit Martin and right wing Jim Pappin. He recorded seasons of 40, 30, 39, and 29 goals from 1971 through 1974. His best season was in 1973 when he had 39 goals and 51 assists for 90 points. He was instrumental in Chicago's appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals that season, leading the team with 9 goals and 15 assists for 24 points, finishing second in playoff scoring. He earned the nickname "the Silver Jet" (Bobby was known as "the Golden Jet"). During the 1972 Summit Series, Hull took over for Vic Hadfield on the New York Rangers "Goal A Game" line with Jean Ratelle and Rod Gilbert, managing two goals and two assists in four games.

Reader's Guide

Dennis Hull never played for the Winnipeg Jets; he played for the Chicago Black Hawks and Detroit Red Wings.

Did You Know?

• Dennis Hull was born on November 19, 1944 at Point Anne, Ontario, one of 11 children of Robert and Lena (Sills) Hull.
• He wrote a book entitled "The Third Best Hull" (ECW Press) containing memoirs of his hockey career.
• After hockey, he became a broadcaster, educator, public speaker, and comedian, and operated a cattle farm raising Polled Hereford with his brother Gary in Northumberland County, Ontario.
• He became good friends with Soviet goaltender Vladislav Tretiak, whom he played against in the 1972 Summit Series.