Billy Saunders facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bill Saunders |
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| Born | November 22, 1937 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Portland Buckaroos | ||
| Playing career | 1955–1975 | ||
William George Saunders (born November 22, 1937) is a Canadian ice hockey player. He was a forward, which means he played in a position that focuses on scoring goals. Bill Saunders was very good at scoring, getting 425 goals during his career. This made him one of the top three goal scorers in the history of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Bill Saunders' Hockey Career
Bill Saunders was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He started his professional hockey career in 1955. He played for many years, until 1975. Most of his career was spent playing for the Portland Buckaroos.
Scoring Goals
Bill Saunders was known for his ability to score. He was a left wing, meaning he played on the left side of the ice. His 425 goals show how important he was to his team's offense.
Awards and Achievements
Bill Saunders won several important awards and championships during his time playing hockey. These awards show how successful he was as a player.
- He helped his team win the Turnbull Cup MJHL Championships in both 1956 and 1957.
- He also won the WHL Championships twice, in 1965 and 1971.
- Bill Saunders is an "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as a very important player in his home province's hockey history.
