

(Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)īorn in Point Anne, Ont., Hull was an NHL poster boy, with a famous picture of him working shirtless on a farm.

His feud with the Blackhawks lasted until the end of the Bill Wirtz era, when Hull and other Chicago stars such as Stan Mikita and Tony Esposito made peace with the team in time for its resurgence as Stanley Cup champs in 2010, ’13 and ’15.įormer Chicago Blackhawk Bobby Hull is introduced to the fans during the NHL hockey team’s convention Friday, July 15, 2016, in Chicago. He had four seasons of 50 or more goals with the Jets, including 77 in 78 games in 1974-75. Article contentīut with the Jets, Hull combined with the European talent the new league embraced. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.He has 741 goals and 650 assists in 20 seasons with Calgary, St. The 41-year-old Hull has one assist in five games this season. Only Gretzky and Gordie Howe have more goals than Hull in NHL history.īefore the Coyotes' home opener a week ago, Hull's father, Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, had his number "un-retired" so his son Brett could wear it this season. 6, 2004, because he wanted to play for his longtime friend, Wayne Gretzky, who is in his first season as Phoenix's coach. The announcement came just hours before the Coyotes faced Hull's former team, the Detroit Red Wings, at Glendale Arena.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the official announcement had not been made, said Hull had decided to retire five games into his 18th NHL season. EDT news conference to make a major announcement. Phoenix, October 15 - Brett Hull, the third-leading scorer in NHL history, is retiring from the game, effective immediately, a source close to the Phoenix Coyotes said Saturday.
