Dennis Hull, a former NHL player who helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, has died at age 81. CBC News and the Winnipeg Free Press report that Hull, a two-way forward, starred alongside his older brother, Bobby Hull, with the Chicago Blackhawks. Hull is described as a key contributor during the Summit Series against the Soviet Union, a moment widely remembered as one of Canada’s major hockey achievements. According to CBC News, Hull’s death is confirmed by his brother Garry, who said he died on Friday night. The reports present Hull’s NHL career and his role in the 1972 series as central to his legacy. Both outlets agree on the broad details: Hull’s identity, his connection to the Blackhawks, his involvement in Canada’s 1972 Summit Series run, and his age at death.