Dennis Hull obit

Blackhawks legend Dennis Hull dies at 81

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Former Chicago Blackhawks player Dennis Hull has died. He was 81.

In a statement from Blackhawks Chairman & CEO Danny Wirtz, he says the hockey legend died Saturday morning.

"The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis Hull earlier this morning. Dennis enjoyed a distinguished career built on his scoring ability and consistency, leaving lasting contributions not only to the Blackhawks franchise, but to the game itself.

Known around the league for his immense skill, toughness and intelligence, Dennis was as dominant on the ice as he was beloved off it. He often drew on his sharp wit and sense of humor to keep the locker room loose, while his warmth and humility made everyone he met feel welcome.

On behalf of the Wirtz family and the entire Blackhawks organization, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Dennis’s family, friends and teammates, and the many fans who adored him."

Hull played for the Blackhawks for eight seasons, from 1964 to 1977. He received the nickname "the Silver Jet." His brother Bobby Hull, also a Blackhawks player, got the nickname "the Golden Jet."

Dennis Hull, who played alongside his brother Bobby during his 13 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, died Friday. He was 81.

Hull, a forward, had two goals and two assists in the eight-game Summit Series held in September 1972, which Canada won 4-3 with one tie. With Canada trailing 3-1 in the series through five games, Hull had a goal in Game 6, an assist in Game 7 and an assist in Game 8 as Canada won the final three games by one goal each to win the series.

The Blackhawks released a statement from chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz:

"The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis Hull earlier this morning. Dennis enjoyed a distinguished career built on his scoring ability and consistency, leaving lasting contributions not only to the Blackhawks franchise, but to the game itself.

“Known around the league for his immense skill, toughness and intelligence, Dennis was as dominant on the ice as he was beloved off it. He often drew on his sharp wit and sense of humor to keep the locker room loose, while his warmth and humility made everyone he met feel welcome.

“On behalf of the Wirtz family and the entire Blackhawks organization, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Dennis’s family, friends and teammates, and the many fans who adored him.”

In 1964, Hull joined older brother Bobby with the Blackhawks and the two played eight seasons together through the 1971-72 season. He remained with Chicago through the 1976-77 season before playing one season with the Detroit Red Wings.

Over his 14 seasons, Hull had 654 points (303 goals, 351 assists) in 959 regular-season games for the Blackhawks and Red Wings. He had 67 points (33 goals, 34 assists) in 104 playoff games, missing the playoffs just once. He appeared in five NHL All-Star Games.

Hull played in three Stanley Cup Finals with Chicago, but the Blackhawks lost to the Montreal Canadiens in seven games in both 1965 and 1971, and then again to the Canadiens in six games in 1973. Hull had 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in the playoffs in 1973, second among all players behind Montreal’s Yvan Cournoyer.

He was the brother of Bobby Hull and uncle of Brett Hull and Bart Hull.

 

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season                        Playoffs

Season Team   League GP       G         A         Pts       PIM     GP       G         A         Pts       PIM

1960–61          St. Catharines Teepees            OHA   47        6          4          10        33        6          0          1            1          2

1961–62          St. Catharines Teepees            OHA   50        6          12        18        29        2          0          0            0          0

1962–63          St. Catharines Black Hawks   OHA   50        19        29        48        73        —        —        —            —        —

1963–64          St. Catharines Black Hawks   OHA   55        48        49        97        123      12        4          11            15        50

1964–65          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    55        10        4          14        18        6          0          0          0            0

1965–66          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    25        1          5          6          6          3          0          0          0            0

1965–66          St. Louis Braves          CHL    40        11        16        27        14        5          2          1          3            0

1966–67          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    70        25        17        42        33        6          0          1          1            12

1967–68          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    74        18        15        33        34        11        1          3          4            6

1968–69          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    72        30        34        64        25        —        —        —        —            —

1969–70          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    76        17        35        52        31        8          5          2          7            0

1970–71          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    78        40        26        66        16        18        7          6          13            2

1971–72          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    78        30        39        69        10        8          4          2          6            4

1972–73          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    78        39        51        90        27        16        9          15        24            4

1973–74          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    74        29        39        68        15        10        6          3          9            0

1974–75          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    69        16        21        37        10        5          0          2          2            0

1975–76          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    80        27        39        66        28        4          0          0          0            0

1976–77          Chicago Black Hawks NHL    75        16        17        33        2          2          1          0          1            0

1977–78          Detroit Red Wings      NHL    55        5          9          14        6          7          0          0          0            2

NHL totals       959      303      351      654      261      104      33        34        67        30

 

Accomplishments and awards

OHA-Jr. First All-Star Team (1964)

NHL Second All-Star Team (1973)

Played in NHL All-Star Game (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974)