Dennis Hull, Blackhawks star and Summit Series champion, dies at 81
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Dennis Hull, former NHL forward and member of the Chicago Blackhawks, passed away on Saturday at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by nephew Bart Hull on social media and announced by Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz. Hull had a prominent career, playing almost 14 seasons with the Blackhawks and concluding his career with the Detroit Red Wings. He was part of the Canadian team that secured victory in the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, a significant event in Canadian hockey history.
- •Dennis Hull died on Saturday at 81 years old.
- •He played 13 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.
- •Hull won the 1972 Summit Series with Canada.
- •He completed his NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings.
- •His death was confirmed by nephew Bart Hull.
- 2:13 AMESPN — Five-time All-Star forward Dennis Hull dies at 81
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the '72 Summit Series, dies at 81
"Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Saturday. Nephew Bart Hull confirmed Hull's death on social media, and the Blackhawks announced the death with a statement from owner Rocky Wirtz. Hull played 13 of 14 seasons in the league with Chicago before one final year with the Detroit Red Wings.
"Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks, helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series over the Soviet Union, and appeared in five NHL All-Star Games, died Saturday at the age of 81.
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External links- ESPNMay 31, 2026, 2:13 AMFive-time All-Star forward Dennis Hull dies at 81
Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks, helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series over the Soviet Union, and appeared in five NHL All-Star Games, died Saturday at the age of 81.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 12:43 AMDennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the '72 Summit Series, dies at 81
Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Saturday. Nephew Bart Hull confirmed Hull's death on social media, and the Blackhawks announced the death with a statement from owner Rocky Wirtz. Hull played 13 of 14 seasons in the league with Chicago before one final year with the Detroit Red Wings.
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