
Dennis William Hull
Professional Hockey Player and Public Speaker
- Lifespan
- November 19, 1944 – May 30, 2026Nov 19, 1944 – May 30, 2026
- Location
- Ontario, CanadaOntario, Canada

Professional Hockey Player and Public Speaker
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Dennis was born
· Ontario, Canada
Career Milestone
Hull began his professional journey by joining the Chicago Blackhawks in 1964. He would go on to spend 13 of his 14 NHL seasons with the franchise. This debut marked the start of a career that included three trips to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Career Milestone
Hull began his professional journey by joining the Chicago Blackhawks in 1964. He would go on to spend 13 of his 14 NHL seasons with the franchise. This debut marked the start of a career that included three trips to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Partnership
For eight seasons, Dennis played alongside his brother Bobby Hull in Chicago. During this era, they were known as the Silver Jet and the Golden Jet respectively. The partnership ended in 1972 when Bobby departed for the WHA.
Partnership
For eight seasons, Dennis played alongside his brother Bobby Hull in Chicago. During this era, they were known as the Silver Jet and the Golden Jet respectively. The partnership ended in 1972 when Bobby departed for the WHA.
Tournament
Hull represented Team Canada in the historic eight-game Summit Series against the Soviet Union. He recorded two goals and two assists, playing a vital role in the Canadian victory. The series established him as a national hero independent of his family name.
Tournament
Hull represented Team Canada in the historic eight-game Summit Series against the Soviet Union. He recorded two goals and two assists, playing a vital role in the Canadian victory. The series established him as a national hero independent of his family name.
Award
Following the 1972-73 season, Hull was named a Second-Team NHL All-Star. He set career highs with 39 goals and 90 points during the campaign. This period cemented his status as one of the league's premier forwards.
Award
Following the 1972-73 season, Hull was named a Second-Team NHL All-Star. He set career highs with 39 goals and 90 points during the campaign. This period cemented his status as one of the league's premier forwards.
Retirement
Hull played his final professional season with the Detroit Red Wings in 1977-78. He retired with 303 career goals and 654 total points. His departure from the ice led to a new chapter in academia and public speaking.
Retirement
Hull played his final professional season with the Detroit Red Wings in 1977-78. He retired with 303 career goals and 654 total points. His departure from the ice led to a new chapter in academia and public speaking.
Book Release
Hull released his humorous autobiography which reflected on his life in the shadow of his brother Bobby and nephew Brett. The book showcased his celebrated wit and self-deprecating humor. It became a staple of his identity as a popular after-dinner speaker.
Book Release
Hull released his humorous autobiography which reflected on his life in the shadow of his brother Bobby and nephew Brett. The book showcased his celebrated wit and self-deprecating humor. It became a staple of his identity as a popular after-dinner speaker.
Dennis Hull passed away