 On March 26, 2001, Hulton coached in his first career OHL post-season game, as Belleville hammered the Kingston Frontenacs 10-2.The Bulls swept the Frontenacs in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals, however, they were upset by the Ottawa 67's in the conference semi-finals.The Bulls improved in Hulton's second season with the club, as in 2001-02, Belleville had a record of 39-23-4-2, earning 85 points, winning the East Division for the second consecutive season, and finishing in second place in the Eastern Conference.