Bobby Hull has declined an invitation to the Winnipeg Jets‘ Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 19th and 20th, the team announced Friday.
The Jets said that Hull will not be attending for personal reasons.
“We have been informed Mr. Hull will not be attending our inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony for personal reasons,” the Jets said in a statement. “The Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame was created to acknowledge the rich history of our team which began with the World Hockey Association and quickly reached international significance through the achievements of the Hotline. Accordingly, we are deeply disappointed that Mr. Hull has declined our invitation to join his teammates, Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson when we honour their collective accomplishments on October 19th and 20th.”
Hull won three Avco Cups with the Jets when they were part of the World Hockey Association. He scored 638 points in 411 games in the WHA after compiling 1170 points in 1063 NHL games.
“It’s a true honour to be inducted into the Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame alongside my former linemates, and friends, Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson,” Hull said in a statement. “While I will not be in attendance for the celebration, I want to thank the Jets for the special recognition and the wonderful fans of Winnipeg for all of their support throughout the years.”
The Jets and Edmonton Oilers will take part in the 2016 Heritage Classic on Oct. 22nd and 23rd.