Jody Hull is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 15 years. He was born on February 2, 1969, in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. Hull began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Peterborough Petes in 1985. He played for the Petes for three seasons and was a key player in their 1989 Memorial Cup championship team.
In 1987, Hull was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the second round, 33rd overall. He made his NHL debut with the Whalers in the 1988-89 season and played for them for four seasons. Hull was known for his defensive skills and was often used as a penalty killer. He was also a reliable scorer, with a career-high of 25 goals in the 1992-93 season.
After his time with the Whalers, Hull played for several other NHL teams, including the Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Philadelphia Flyers. He was traded several times throughout his career and was often used as a depth player or a veteran presence in the locker room.
Hull's best season came in 1995-96 when he played for the Panthers. He scored 20 goals and had 24 assists for a total of 44 points in 82 games. He also helped the Panthers reach the Stanley Cup Finals that year, although they ultimately lost to the Colorado Avalanche.
In addition to his NHL career, Hull also represented Canada in international competition. He played for Canada in the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, and won a silver medal. He also played for Canada in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and the 1997 IIHF World Championships.
Hull retired from professional hockey in 2004 after playing for the AHL's Syracuse Crunch. He finished his NHL career with 162 goals and 202 assists for a total of 364 points in 831 games. He also had 12 goals and 14 assists in 70 playoff games.
After his playing career, Hull became a coach and worked as an assistant coach for the OHL's Peterborough Petes and the AHL's Syracuse Crunch. He also worked as a scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings.
Overall, Jody Hull had a successful career as a professional hockey player. He was known for his defensive skills, his penalty-killing ability, and his leadership in the locker room. He also represented Canada in international competition and helped the Panthers reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1996.
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