Wolves "Sign" a Hull of a Player
November 25, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves have "signed" National Hockey League Hall-of-Fame left wing BOBBY HULL. He will be in uniform when the Wolves host the Milwaukee Admirals at the Allstate Arena on Sat., Dec. 17, at 7 p.m.
"I'm proud to be with the Wolves," said HULL. "They're a part of Chicago and I'm pleased to be back because it's the greatest city in the world with the greatest sports fans in the world. With the new rules today, maybe I could score 25 goals - of course I'll be 67 in January."
The 66-year-old forward amassed 610 goals and 1,170 points in 1,063 NHL games spanning 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks (1957-1972), Winnipeg Jets (1979-1980) and Hartford Whalers (1979-1980). He also collected 62 goals and 129 points in 119 playoff games, which includes helping the Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Championship.
HULL also spent seven seasons in the World Hockey Association with Winnipeg (1972-1979), registering 303 goals and 638 points in 411 contests.
The Pointe Anne, Ontario, native was recognized twice as the NHL's most valuable player (1964-65 and 1965-66), captured three league scoring titles (1959-60, 1961-62 and 1965-66) and garnered one Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for combining sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct with a high standard of playing ability (1965-66).
"Our scouts have loved this guy since the Å50s. He's a young 66, and with the new rules, we expect him to light it up like never before," said Wolves General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. "It should be a treat for our fans to see a legend like No. 9 at the Allstate Arena on Dec. 17. If this works out, I may have to give Guy Lafleur, Glenn Hall and Gordie Howe a buzz."
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