Brett Hull is a worthy son of his father who became a legend!

Brett Hull is a legendary hockey player! He was not only the "Most Valuable Player of the NHL", but also the most colorful character of the team. With his father, Bobby Hall, was the first and only "hockey duet" in the history of the NHL. Each of them scored more than 600 goals for a career.

The list of his awards is incalculable: the Hart Trophy Cup (1991), the Pearson Leicester Prize (1991). He played in eight NHL games All-Star, two-time Olympic champion, with the US team won the World Hockey Cup in 1996, two- time Stanley Cup champion and others.

Childhood and youth

Brett Andrew Hull (born in 1964) was born in Bellville, Ontario (Canada), unlike his brothers and sisters who were born in Chicago, USA. Skating taught him to skate mother, Joan, in her youth she was a professional figure skater. His father, Bobby Hull, the legendary NHL player, instilled in his son a love of hockey from a young age.

In 1972 his family moved to Winnipeg, as his father signed a contract with the Winnipeg Jets team for $ 1 million. Two years later, Brett Hull begins to play in the Canadian professional hockey school. It shows itself in the best way. Many goalkeepers began to be afraid of him for his striking and strong blows.

In 1979, after the divorce of his parents, he moved with his mother to Vancouver, where he begins to play not only in hockey, but also in baseball and football. In the hockey junior league, he joins the Penticton Knights team.

Young sensation

In 1984, he became a member of the Calgary Flames in the NHL Draft. Then two years he plays for the hockey team of the University of Minnesota "Duluth". In 1986 he made his debut with the US team at the World Hockey Championship in Moscow. Then he is recognized as the best scorer of his team.

In 1988, Brett Hull, a hockey player, was sold to the St. Louis Blues. He immediately became one of the best players in the NHL. In the 1990-1991 season scores 86 goals and becomes the owner of the "Hart Memorial Trophy" as "Most Valuable Player of the NHL". In 1996, he won the World Hockey Cup with his team, scoring the decisive goal in the final against the Canadians.

Delightfully revealing himself in 11 seasons with the St. Louis Blues, Hull signs a contract with Dallas Stars in 1998. In 1999, he helped the team win the Stanley Cup, scoring the winning goal. In the 1999-2000 season, the effectiveness of Brett's game was disrupted by numerous injuries. In 2001, "Dallas Stars" won the fifth consecutive title of "Pacific Division".

In 2001, Brett Hull joins the Detroit Red Wings. In 2002, again becomes the owner of the Stanley Cup. At the 2002 Winter Olympics, he helps the US team earn a silver medal.

In 2004, he signed a two-year contract with the "Phoenix Coyotes" team, where his legendary father also played. The first year of operation of the contract falls on the "crisis" in the NHL. After restoring order in the League, Hull will only play 5 games. Dissatisfied with his performance, he announces retirement in October 2005.

Dizzying biography: Brett Hull and his memories

In January 2006, a solemn ceremony was held at the University of Minnesota Duluth dedicated to the retirement of Brett Hull. Turning to all his fans, he expressed his gratitude for their support. Remembering his games, he said that the best goalkeeper he ever played was Edward Belfort, the flawless defenders - Sergey Zubov and Niklas Lidstrom, the player he hated was Chris Chelios, the genius coaches Ken Hitchcock and Scotty Bowman .

In 2007, Hull returns to Dallas Stars as a special assistant to the president of the club.

Soon he is temporarily appointed to the post of general manager of the team.

In 2009, he becomes vice-president of the club. In the same year, his name is placed on the honor board of the Hall of Hockey Glory NHL.

Personal life

In May 1997, Brett Hull married his student friend, Alison Carran. Soon they have three children: the son is Jude, the hockey goalkeeper, and the daughters are Jadie and Crosby.

In July 2006, he married the second time - on Darcy Schollmeier.

In late 2008, along with his teammate, Mike Mondano, opens a restaurant in Dallas, Texas.

Club "Saint Louis Blues" presented the statue of Brett before the opening of the season 2010-2011, in October 2010. "Stone Hull" sits in front of the entrance to the "Scotttourcent Center" next to the other two "stars" of the team - Al MacInnis and Benny Federko.

In recent years, Brett was fascinated by golf. He became a worthy competitor for the participants of the annual American championship in golf.