The Chicago Blackhawks announced the death of Dennis Hull on Saturday, May 30. He was 81 years old.
The five-time All-Star left winger was the brother of Hall of Famer Bobby Hull and recorded 298 regular-season goals in the Windy City. He also was a member of Team Canada when they beat the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series.
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“The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis Hull earlier this morning,” Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said in a statement. “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.”
Dennis’ nephew, Bart, also shared the news of his passing on Instagram. A cause of death has not been revealed at the time of publication.
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Dennis, who was known as the “Silver Jet,” played 13 of his 14 NHL seasons with the Blackhawks, who signed him ahead of the 1964-1965 season after a stint with the St. Catharines Black Hawks, an amateur team in Ontario, Canada.
He played eight of those with Bobby, the “Golden Jet,” who died in 2023 at age 84. Chicago made the playoffs all but once while Dennis was on the team, including reaching the Stanley Cup Final three times, which they lost each time. He finished his career with one season with the Detroit Red Wings.
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