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, known as Bill Saunders, was a talented Canadian ice hockey player. He was born on November 22, 1937. Bill played as a forward, specifically a left wing, during his career.
He was known for scoring many goals. In fact, he scored 425 goals in the WHL. This amazing number placed him third on the WHL's All-Time list for goals scored. This means only two other players in the league's history scored more goals than him.
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Bill Saunders' Hockey Achievements
Bill Saunders had a very successful career in ice hockey, winning several important championships and earning special recognition.
Championship Wins
Bill helped his teams win major championships during his time as a player.
- He won the Turnbull Cup MJHL Championships twice, in 1956 and 1957. The MJHL stands for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, a league for younger players.
- He also won the WHL Championships two times, in 1965 and 1971. The WHL was a professional ice hockey league in western North America.
Hall of Fame Recognition
After his playing career, Bill Saunders was honored for his contributions to hockey.
- He became an "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. A Hall of Fame is a special place that recognizes people who have achieved great things in a sport. It celebrates their skills and impact on the game.
More About Bill Saunders
If you want to learn more about Bill Saunders' career, you can check out these links.
- Billy Saunders's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Billy Saunders’s biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
