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. CALGARY - APRIL 27: Brett Hull 17 of the Detroit Red Wings waits during Game 3, Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs against the Calgary Flames at Pengrowth Saddledome on Apin Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Hull was drafted 117th overall by Calgary in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and the Phoenix Coyotes. 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. Brett Hull (born Brett Andrew Hull on Augin Belleville, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for the Calgary Flames, St.

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