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What lead to Brett Hull's international career ?
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.
What did they invite him to join?
the American national team invited him to join their squad.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Hull tied Mike Modano for the American scoring lead at the 1991 Canada Cup with nine points.
Did they win any championships?
Americans turned a 2-1 deficit with five minutes to play into a 5-2 victory and captured the championship.
Did they have any other notable wins?
Hull and the Americans settled for the silver medal following a 5-2 defeat.
Were there any notable losses?
Making his Olympic debut at the 1998 Winter Games, Hull scored two goals in four games.
The Americans were quickly eliminated from the tournament.
What happened after that loss?
eliminated from the tournament and were criticized for their lack of desire and leadership.

Question: Did he retire shortly after?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Brett Hull retire shortly after his elimination from the 1998 Winter Games?