Question 1

True or false: Brett Hull never won a Stanley Cup as a player.

Accepted Answer

False. He won two: with the Dallas Stars in 1999 and the Detroit Red Wings in 2002. His controversial 1999 foot-in-the-crease goal sealed Game 6.

Question 2

True or false: Brett Hull's nickname was 'The Golden Brett' because of his blond hair and scoring touch.

Accepted Answer

True. Fans and media dubbed him 'The Golden Brett' as a play on his father's nickname 'The Golden Jet' and his own blond locks.

Question 3

True or false: Brett Hull was born in Canada but represented the United States in international play.

Accepted Answer

True. Born in Belleville, Ontario, he held dual citizenship and played for Team USA at the Olympics and World Cup.

Question 4

True or false: Brett Hull was known for his physical, two-way defensive play.

Accepted Answer

False. He was a pure goal-scorer with a deadly slap shot, but rarely threw hits or focused on defense. His game was all offense.

Question 5

True or false: Brett Hull's father, Bobby Hull, also won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.

Accepted Answer

True. Brett won the Hart in 1991, and Bobby won it twice (1965, 1966). They're the only father-son duo to both win NHL MVP.

Question 6

True or false: Brett Hull scored 86 goals in the 1990-91 season, a record for a right winger.

Accepted Answer

True. He netted 86 that season, the third-highest single-season total ever, and the most by a right winger in NHL history.

Question 7

True or false: Brett Hull was selected first overall in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.

Accepted Answer

False. He was drafted 117th overall (6th round) by the Calgary Flames in 1984. Many teams overlooked him due to skating concerns.

Question 8

True or false: Brett Hull never scored 50 goals in a season after age 30.

Accepted Answer

False. At age 34 in 1998-99, he scored 58 goals for the Dallas Stars. He also had a 50-goal season at age 31 in 1995-96.

Brett Hull Trivia Questions