At the time, even Dallas Morning News hockey writer Keith Gave questioned the legality of the goal. In 1999, it was illegal to score a goal if an offensive player's skate entered the crease before the puck did. Hull's goal ended the series, and the Stars were awarded the Cup. Many Buffalo fans felt that this call was incorrectly made and the term "No Goal!" became their rallying cry. Others have pointed out that similar plays were called differently during the regular season.
Because of that action, he became the possessor of the puck prior to his skate entering the crease, which the NHL determined made the goal legitimate.
On this play, Hull kicked the puck with his left skate (while still outside of the crease) into a shooting position. During the middle of the season, the NHL sent out a memo clarifying the "skate in the crease" rule that allowed goals in instances where the goalscorer established possession of the puck prior to entering the crease. Traded to Hartford by Winnipeg for future considerations, February 27, 1980.When Brett Hull scored his series-clinching goal in triple overtime of game six, his foot was in the crease but the puck was not.Claimed by Winnipeg from Chicago in Expansion Draft, June 13, 1979.Reclaimed by Chicago from Winnipeg prior to Expansion Draft, June 9, 1979.Selected by Winnipeg (WHA) in 1972 WHA General Player Draft, February 12, 1972.Gordie Howe Trophy (Most Valuable Player - WHA) (1975).Gary Davidson Trophy (Most Valuable Player - WHA) (1973)."This is show business, and we're here to put on a show."įor more of Bobby Hull's 100 Greatest Players bio, please click here. "Fans who pay good money to watch us play hockey deserve to be royally entertained," Hull said. Winning hockey games was, of course, of paramount importance. Bobby Hull had it all figured out early in his Hall of Fame career.
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