Cale Hulse

Cale D. Hulse
Born	(1973-11-10) November 10, 1973 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Occupation	Professional ice hockey defenseman (retired)
Years active	1992–2006
Known for	NHL career with New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets

Cale D. Hulse (born November 10, 1973) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who competed in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Selected 66th overall in the third round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils, Hulse played a key role in the Albany River Rats' 1995 Calder Cup victory within the American Hockey League. On February 26, 1996, he was traded to the Calgary Flames along with Tommy Albelin and Jocelyn Lemieux, in exchange for Phil Housley and Dan Keczmer. Later, on March 14, 2000, Hulse and a third-round draft pick for the 2000 NHL Entry Draft were sent to the Nashville Predators in return for Sergei Krivokrasov.

As an unrestricted free agent, Hulse inked a deal with the Phoenix Coyotes on July 10, 2003. Subsequently, on October 8, 2005, he was traded alongside Michael Rupp and Jason Chimera to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Geoff Sanderson and Tim Jackman. He made a return to Calgary on February 28, 2006, when traded for Cam Severson. Hulse also attended the Carolina Hurricanes' training camp in 2006 but was released prior to the start of that season.

Personal life

On September 9, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona, Hulse married actress Gena Lee Nolin. Together they have two children born in 2006 and 2008. Additionally, Hulse has a daughter from an earlier relationship and serves as stepfather to Nolin's son from her previous marriage.

2000–01 NHL seasonNashville Predators NHL 82 1 7 8 128 2001–02 NHL season Nashville Predators NHL 63 0 2 2 121 2002–03 NHL season Nashville Predators NHL 80 2 6 8 121 2003–04 NHL seasonPhoenix Coyotes NHL 82 3 17 20 123 2005–06 NHL seasonColumbus Blue Jackets NHL 27 0 3 3 43 2005–06 Calgary Flames NHL 12 0 1 1 20

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1990–91	Calgary Royals	AJHL		49	3	23	26	220		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Portland Winterhawks	WHL		70	4	18	22	250		6	0	2	2	27
1992–93	Portland Winterhawks	WHL		72	10	26	36	284		16	4	4	8	65
1993–94	Albany River Rats	AHL		79	7	14	21	186		5	0	3	3	11
1994–95	Albany River Rats	AHL		77	5	13	18	215		12	1	1	2	17
1995–96	New Jersey Devils	NHL		8	0	0	0	15
1995–96	Albany River Rats	AHL		42	4	23	27	107
1995–96	Calgary Flames	NHL		3	0	0	0	5		1	0	0	0	0
1995–96	Saint John Flames	AHL		13	2	7	9	39
1996–97	Calgary Flames	NHL		63	1	6	7	91
1997–98	Calgary Flames	NHL		79	5	22	27	169
1998–99	Calgary Flames	NHL		73	3	9	12	117
1999–00	Calgary Flames	NHL		47	1	6	7	47
NHL totals				619	16	79	95	1000		1	0	0	0	0

Awards and distinctions

Honour	Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Albany River Rats)	1995

External links

• [http://az3.tv/cale-hulse Interview with Cale Hulse by Tara Hitchcock of KTVK in Phoenix