Pioneering Canadian Hockey Player Dennis Hull Passes Away at 81 A legendary figure in Canadian hockey history has left an indelible mark on the sport. Dennis Hull, a key member of the Canadian team that dominated the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, has passed away at the age of 81. Hull's contributions to the Canadian team's historic victory, which marked a turning point in the country's hockey rivalry with the Soviets, will be remembered for generations to come. As a member of the Hull family, which produced several notable NHL players, Dennis Hull's own career was marked by his speed, skill, and tenacity on the ice.

Dennis Hull dies at 81, helped Canada win 1972 Summit Series  NHL.com