A HULL OF A NIGHT

Fifty-five years ago tonight, Chicago Black Hawks forward, Bobby Hull, set a new NHL record when he scored his 51st goal of the 1965-66 campaign. It was the most goals scored in a single season.

The Chicago Tribune described the goal as follows: "Hull's historic stroke was a 50-foot centre ice slap shot blasted thru New York Ranger goalie Cesare Maniago's skates at 5:34 of the final period ..."

As for Hull, he provided these comments on his record-breaking feat. "I got the puck from [Lou] Angotti, and moved in. The defense backed up because our wings were moving in, then I pushed the puck ahead. But it didn't go as far as I expected. The ice was a bit sticky - so actually I did not get a real good shot at it. Then I waited until the light went on. Yes, I knew it was in, I saw it go in."

Hull shared the previous record of 50 goals with Rocket Richard and Bernie Geoffrion of the Montreal Canadiens.

The Golden Jet went on to end the regular season schedule with 54 goals. His closest rival in the scoring department was Frank Mahovlich of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who potted 32 goals.