Player Profile

Dennis Hull

15 Interesting Facts

A dynamic left winger and five-time NHL All-Star, Dennis Hull scored 303 career goals and starred for the Chicago Black Hawks.

Position
Left wing
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
1

He spent the majority of his 14-year NHL career playing for the Chicago Black Hawks.

2

He scored over 300 career goals in the National Hockey League.

3

He earned the nickname "the Silver Jet" as a play on his famous brother's nickname.

4

He represented Team Canada during the iconic 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, scoring two goals in four games.

5

He played alongside his older brother on the same NHL team for eight seasons.

6

He recorded his single-season career high in points during the 1972-73 season, registering 39 goals and 51 assists for 90 points.

7

He played on the popular "MPH" line alongside centre Pit Martin and right wing Jim Pappin.

8

He was selected to participate in five NHL All-Star Games during his professional playing career.

9

He led his team in playoff scoring during the 1973 postseason, recording 24 points in 16 games.

10

He initially considered boycotting the 1972 Summit Series after his brother was excluded due to playing in the WHA.

11

He finished his NHL playing career by spending one season with the Detroit Red Wings in 1977-78.

12

After retiring from professional hockey, he earned a degree in history and physical education from Brock University.

13

He operated a cattle farm raising Polled Hereford in Northumberland County, Ontario alongside his brother Gary.

14

Prior to his professional hockey career, he scored 48 goals and 97 points during the 1963-64 season with the St. Catharines Black Hawks of the OHA.

15

He served as the athletic director at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago following his retirement from sports.

About Dennis Hull

Dennis Hull was a prolific left winger who played 14 seasons in the NHL, mostly for the Chicago Black Hawks. Nicknamed "the Silver Jet," he scored 303 career goals and earned NHL Second Team All-Star honors in 1973. He also represented Canada on the international stage during the famous 1972 Summit Series.

Career Achievements & Milestones

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NHL Second All-Star Team

1973

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NHL All-Star Game Selection

1969

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Summit Series Team Canada Member

1972

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Dennis Hull.

Player Info

Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Point Anne, Ontario
Died: 5/30/2026

Career Stats

Seasons: 14
Goals: 303
Assists: 351
Points: 654
Teams: 3

Season Scoring

Goals Assists Stack = points · scale 0–90
1964-65
1965-66
1966-67
1967-68
1968-69
NHL All-Star Game Selection
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
Summit Series Team Canada Member
1972-73
NHL Second All-Star Team
1973-74
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78

Teams & Career

Chicago Black Hawks St. Louis Braves Detroit Red Wings

Dennis Hull played for 3 different teams during his 14 seasons career.