Título: Brett Hull
Seção: International play
Background: Hull was born August 9, 1964, in Belleville, Ontario. His father, Bobby, was a long-time professional hockey player in both the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA). His mother, Joanne (McKay), was an American professional figure skater and taught him how to skate. He has three brothers: Bobby Jr., Blake and Bart, and a younger sister: Michelle.

Conteúdo: As a dual Canadian and American citizen, Hull was eligible to play for either country internationally. While playing at UMD, he was passed over by officials with Team Canada when they selected their roster for the 1986 World Ice Hockey Championships. However, the American national team invited him to join their squad. Hull accepted and led the team in scoring with 7 goals and 11 points for the sixth place Americans. Hull later said the faith shown in him by American officials gave him the confidence to excel in his career. He played with Team USA for the rest of his career, and at the 1986 Calgary Cup tournament, played a pivotal role in a 5-3 upset of Canada by the Americans. Following the game, he said "I don't feel more like an American than a Canadian. I just want to play."  Hull tied Mike Modano for the American scoring lead at the 1991 Canada Cup with nine points. He led the Americans into the tournament final against Canada, but was held pointless in the decisive game as Canada won the tournament with a 4-2 game. Canadian fans turned on Hull at the inaugural World Cup of Hockey in 1996. In the semifinal against Russia, fans in Ottawa loudly booed Hull and chanted "traitor" towards him as he scored two goals to lead the United States to the final against Canada. In the deciding game of the best-of-three final, Hull scored a key goal as the Americans turned a 2-1 deficit with five minutes to play into a 5-2 victory and captured the championship. Hull led all players with

user: What lead to his international career ?

assistant: passed over by officials with Team Canada when they selected their roster for the 1986 World Ice Hockey Championships. However, the American national team invited him to join

user: What did they invite him to join?

assistant: the American national team invited him to join their squad.

user: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?

assistant: Hull tied Mike Modano for the American scoring lead at the 1991 Canada Cup with nine points.

user: Did they win any championships?

assistant: Americans turned a 2-1 deficit with five minutes to play into a 5-2 victory and captured the championship.

user: Did they have any other notable wins?

assistant: Hull and the Americans settled for the silver medal following a 5-2 defeat.

user: Were there any notable losses?

assistant: Making his Olympic debut at the 1998 Winter Games, Hull scored two goals in four games. The Americans were quickly eliminated from the tournament

user: What happened after that loss?

assistant: eliminated from the tournament and were criticized for their lack of desire and leadership.

user: Did he retire shortly after?

assistant: Hull, Modano and John LeClair formed the American's top line for the 2002 Olympics.