Dennis Hextall (Born April 17, 1943 in Poplar Point, Manitoba) was a professional hockey forward who spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Redwings. The son of Bryan Hextall and brother of Bryan Hextall Jr, Dennis played two years at the University of North Dakota followed by brief stints in the EHL, CSHL, and American Hockey League. The left-winger broke into the NHL with the New York Rangers during the 1968 playoffs. The next few years he jumped back and forth between the AHL and NHL, spending time with the Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and California Golden Seals. He would secure a spot with the North Stars in 1972. Hextall played five seasons with the North Stars followed by another four with the Detroit Redwings. His final two seasons were spent with the Washington Capitals where he retired with 681 games under his belt. In his thirteen NHL seasons he recorded a total of 150 goals, 350 assists, 503 points, and 1398 penalty minutes. April 17 is the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (108th in leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... The Minnesota North Stars were a team in the National Hockey League between 1967 and 1993. ... The Detroit Red Wings are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Founded: 1926 Formerly known as: Cougars 1926-1930, Falcons 1930-1932 Home arena: Joe Louis Arena Former Home Arenas: Windsor Arena (1926-27); Detroit Olympia (1927-1979) Uniform colors: Red and white. ... Bryan Hextall (July 31, 1913 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan - July 25, 1984 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. ... Bryan Hextall Jr. ... The American Hockey League (AHL) is regarded as the top professional hockey league in North America outside the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The New York Rangers (NYR) are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. ... The Los Angeles Kings are a National Hockey League team based in Los Angeles, California, USA. // Facts Founded: 1967 Arena: Staples Center Former Home Arenas: Long Beach Sports Arena (part of 1967), Los Angeles Sports Arena (part of 1967); The Forum (1967-1999) Uniform colors: Purple, black, and silver Logo... The Oakland Seals were a team in the National Hockey League. ... The Detroit Red Wings are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Founded: 1926 Formerly known as: Cougars 1926-1930, Falcons 1930-1932 Home arena: Joe Louis Arena Former Home Arenas: Windsor Arena (1926-27); Detroit Olympia (1927-1979) Uniform colors: Red and white. ... The Washington Capitals are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Washington, D.C. // Facts Founded: 1974 Arena: Verizon Center (formerly known as MCI Center) Former Arena: US Airways Arena (previously known as Capital Centre, US Air Arena) Uniform colors: Blue, black, and bronze Logo design: Two logos: 1...
DennisHextall (Born April 17, 1943 in Poplar Point, Manitoba) was a professional hockey forward who spent most of his career with the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings.
He is the son of Bryan Hextall, brother of Bryan Hextall Jr, and uncle of the 1987 Conn Smythe Trophy winner goalie Ron Hextall.
Dennis played two years at the University of North Dakota followed by brief stints in the EHL, CSHL, and American Hockey League.