Hull–Hedberg–Nilsson line

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The Hull–Hedberg–Nilsson line was a famed high-scoring forward trio in the World Hockey Association featuring Bobby Hull, Anders Hedberg, and Ulf Nilsson, renowned for their offensive dominance and speed.

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instanceOf ice hockey forward line
sports trio
alsoKnownAs Hot Line NERFINISHED
associatedWith Winnipeg Arena NERFINISHED
competitionLevel major professional
country Canada
era 1970s
formedAround Bobby Hull NERFINISHED
includedNationality Canadian players
Swedish players
influenced perception of European players in North American professional hockey
league World Hockey Association NERFINISHED
legacy remembered as a legendary WHA forward line
member Anders Hedberg NERFINISHED
Bobby Hull NERFINISHED
Ulf Nilsson NERFINISHED
notableFor high scoring
offensive dominance
speed
offensiveRole top scoring line
positionType forwards
reputation one of the most dominant lines in WHA history
scoringImpact key contributor to Winnipeg Jets offensive success in WHA
sport ice hockey
styleOfPlay fast skating
offensive
team Winnipeg Jets (WHA) NERFINISHED
timePeriod mid-1970s

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Winnipeg Jets (WHA) notableLine Hull–Hedberg–Nilsson line