The entire hockey community was devastated by the news of Bob Suter's passing. The following is a sample of the outpouring of support for one of the greatest players the state of Wisconsin has ever produced.
Sad news at the passing of Bob Suter a great teammate on1980 Olympic team he will be missed by so many RIP BamBam
— MIKE ERUZIONE (@MERUZIONE) September 9, 2014
Thoughts and prayers going out to the Suter family from the extended Wisconsin Badger and Madison Capitols hockey family around the world.
— Gary Shuchuk (@gshuchuk) September 9, 2014
So sorry to hear of death of UW hockey legend and Miracle on Ice team member, Bob Suter.
— Governor Walker (@GovWalker) September 9, 2014
Statement from Miracle on Ice and Wisconsin teammate Mark Johnson on the passing of Bob Suter: pic.twitter.com/PmaVy7epqM
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) September 9, 2014
I mourn the loss of my mentor, idol and dearest best friend. His love for kids and the game of hockey was inspiring! pic.twitter.com/kPtopBpA4N
— Tom Sagissor (@SagissorTom) September 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Suter family... Today is a sad day in the hockey world. RIP coach Suter
— Jack Skille (@JackSkille) September 10, 2014
Prayers go out to the Suter family. Was lucky enough to meet the badger legend growing up and playing at Cap Ice #BadgerFam
— John Ramage (@JohnRam55) September 10, 2014
Thoughts and prayers from Canada on the passing of a legend- Bob Suter was an inspiration to so many kids #goldmedalbob
— Doug Macdonald (@goinshelf44) September 10, 2014
— Dan Boeser (@DBoeser20) September 10, 2014
Bob Suter was a simple, hard working man. A rink rat. Serving others. And that made him a great American. Again. A sticktap of respect.
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) September 10, 2014
Coach Bob Suter put me back at defense for 1st time at age 8 & I never looked back. Good memories all along the way of him. #BadgerFamily
— Chris Julka (@chris_julka) September 10, 2014
Rest in Peace Bob, thank you for the greatest sports memory of all time...#MiracleOnIce pic.twitter.com/EXXKXBygRV
— mark mcgrath (@mark_mcgrath) September 9, 2014
#ICYMI: Bob Suter, first Miracle on Ice player to die, remembered by former teammate Ken Morrow as genuine article. http://t.co/0mPEspwAff
— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) September 10, 2014
Rememberance of Bob Suter - http://t.co/kTW8iwjZGJ - The Official Athletic Site of the Wisconsin Badgers http://t.co/EgyZMVuTOH
— Mike Heller (@hellerbig1070) September 10, 2014
My @SportsCenter #SC3stars star of the night will pay respect to Bob Suter. Member of1980 Miracle on Ice team &father of Ryan Suter #RIP
— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) September 10, 2014
Sad day in the hockey world as we all lose a legend. You will be missed Bob Suter.
— Dominick Mersch (@dommersch) September 10, 2014
Today we lost a hockey icon that helped grow the game of hockey in such a great city! You will be dearly missed Bob Suter. #thankful #RIP
— Nic Kerdiles (@NicKerdiles) September 10, 2014
Favorite from Sochi, Gold Medal Bob Suter w/ Al Michaels & @SagissorTom before watching son @rsuter20 in the Olympics pic.twitter.com/zOphEHyk4f
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) September 10, 2014
Cassie Newcomer Crystal Soram Brit Fleming Haley Redders Bob Suter and Maddie Posick @MadCapsHockey #youthhockey pic.twitter.com/F5bCu6Qjx5
— Brian Posick (@brian_posick) September 10, 2014
Thoughts go out to Suter family. Bob Suter did so much for young hockey players in the city of Madison and beyond.
— Brad Winchester (@bradwinchester) September 10, 2014
RIP Bob Suter. A great hockey player and an even better man. Thoughts and prayers are with the Suter family. #BadgerFamily
— Mike Valley (@elitegoalies) September 10, 2014
The hockey community lost a great member today in Bob Suter. One of the best #Badgers to hit the ice pic.twitter.com/GGgNnLYnyE
— Badger Womens Hockey (@BadgerWHockey) September 9, 2014
Here's how I will remember a great friend and competitor, Bobby Suter. http://t.co/PI4Nt4rgQm
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) September 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Suter family today. I will miss you forever Bob Suter
— Phil Kessel (@PKessel81) September 9, 2014
Incredibly sad day for the Madison, UW, & hockey community as we lost a legend today. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Suter family! #USA
— Brad Navin (@BNavin92) September 9, 2014
Wisconsin teammates Mark Johnson, Mike Eaves and AD Barry Alvarez comment on sudden passing of Bob Suter http://t.co/KxEGpzaxGe
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) September 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Suter family. Bob was a great guy that help so many. @rsuter20 @BadgerMHockey @UWMadison
— Duane Karen Derksen (@DuanedKaren) September 9, 2014
Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Bob Suter, former Badger & US Olympian - you’ll always be a "Miracle" to us. pic.twitter.com/oN5JhFc3O0
— UW-Madison (@UWMadison) September 9, 2014
Today the hockey world lost a legend... You will be truly missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Suter family!
— Brianna Decker (@Bdecker14) September 9, 2014
Condolences to the Suter family on the passing of 1980 Olympian and gold medalist Bob Suter. http://t.co/5QbItFH4sy pic.twitter.com/VgNXoiY9Eh
— US Olympic Team (@USOlympic) September 9, 2014
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez comments on the shocking death of Bob Suter: pic.twitter.com/pKoLLefXyg
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) September 9, 2014
Statement from Wisconsin head coach Mike Eaves on the passing of Bob Suter: pic.twitter.com/stltYw66gt
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) September 9, 2014
Statement from Miracle on Ice and Wisconsin teammate Mark Johnson on the passing of Bob Suter: pic.twitter.com/PmaVy7epqM
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) September 9, 2014
The world lost an amazing man today. Bob was one of the greatest people I have ever known. I wouldn't be the person I am today without him
— Jake Suter (@JakeSuter) September 9, 2014
Condolences to Suter family on the passing of 1980 Olympian Bob Suter; Statement from USAH: http://t.co/rxT978iONN pic.twitter.com/F9uEnjMHff
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) September 9, 2014
Sad day today. Our thoughts are with the Suter family. http://t.co/LuZsQNNQ9j
— HerbBrooksFoundation (@HerbBrooksFDN) September 9, 2014
'Miracle On Ice' defenseman Bob Suter has died at age 57 http://t.co/ZM5hNiIBrT pic.twitter.com/nQCVDLkByO
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 9, 2014
1980 U.S. Olympian, Wisconsin hockey legend Bob Suter, 57, dies of apparent heart attack http://t.co/cmWg0gWMAw pic.twitter.com/3mtgETce1Y
— Let's Play Hockey (@LetsPlay_Hockey) September 9, 2014
So sad to hear the news about Bob Suter. Keep the Suter family in your thoughts and prayers. #badgerfamily
— Chase Drake (@1Cdrake5) September 9, 2014
#mnwild statement on the passing of Bob Suter: http://t.co/lrAQvPZy5u pic.twitter.com/ROO5TE6xhq
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) September 9, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Suter family...Bob will be missed #greatguy
— Jessie Vetter (@Vetter31) September 9, 2014
Deeply saddened with the news of Bob Suter's death. He was such a great guy and friend since I was a little girl. He will be greatly missed
— Amanda Kessel (@AmandaKessel8) September 9, 2014
Tough news hearing about Bob Suter. Prayers go out to the suter family. He will be missed #alwaysabadger #badgerhockey
— Shane Connelly (@ShaneConnelly) September 9, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Suter family. #BadgerStrong
— Mark Zengerle (@Zengerle9) September 9, 2014
Thoughts n Prayers go out to Ryan Suter and family on the passing of his father..
— Chris McAlpine (@McAlpine39) September 9, 2014
It was a privilege and pleasure to know Bob Suter @MadCapsHockey #badgers #miracleonice We send prayers to @rsuter20 & the Suter family
— Brian Posick (@brian_posick) September 9, 2014
Here is a link to the sad news! Bobby touched so many lives, can't believe he's gone!! http://t.co/qSB50OoU1e
— Mark Osiecki (@Osiecki24) September 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers with Ryan Suter and his entire family. Suter was skating with #mnwild this afternoon when his wife came and got him
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) September 9, 2014
So sad to hear of the passing of Bob Suter. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Suter Family.
— Mark Osiecki (@Osiecki24) September 9, 2014
Former #Badgers defenseman and 1980 US Olympian Bob Suter has passed away from an apparent heart attack. http://t.co/x3AufULrsP
— Andy Johnson (@AndyJohnsonB5Q) September 9, 2014
Never take anything for granted, your life can change in the blink of an eye. You are a true hero Bob Suter. You will be missed. #RIP ❤️
— Mellissa Channell (@MellissaChan) September 9, 2014
#Stunned #Sad RT @AndyBaggotWSJ Terrible news for Madison & U.S.hockey communities:Sources say Bob Suter has died of apparent heart attack.
— Michelle Shuchuk (@MichelleShuchuk) September 9, 2014
So, so, so sad the news of Bob Suter's passing. Madison Capitols and the larger hockey community mourns this loss. #RIP
— Ilana Friedman (@ifriedman01) September 9, 2014
Our thoughts go out to @BadgerMHockey icon Bob Suter's family and friends - http://t.co/3rzDMOBzt9
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 10, 2014
Thanks Bob Suter for giving me my favorite moment as a kid. Just thinking and praying for their family. God Bless
— shjon podein (@spodein) September 9, 2014
#mnwild statement on the passing of Bob Suter: http://t.co/lrAQvPZy5u pic.twitter.com/ROO5TE6xhq
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) September 9, 2014
Hockey has lost a legend today. RIP Bob Suter, thanks for your dedication to the sport we all love. #1980 #Gold
— Taylor G. Ward (@TaylorGWard) September 9, 2014
In shock over the news about Bob Suter. Unbelievable guy and did so much for Wisconsin hockey. Prayers with the whole Suter family
— Joe Fiala (@JoeFiala3) September 9, 2014
Bob Suter was in Lake Placid last March at the #ECACHockey championships. R.I.P. Bob Suter. #MiracleOnIce #USAHockey
— Ken Schott (@slapschotts) September 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan Suter & his entire family. His Dad Bob Suter has died of an apparent heart attack. Devastating news.
— Dawn Mitchell (@DawnAtFOX9) September 9, 2014
Prayers with the #MNWild and #uwbadgers families on the sudden passing of 1980 @usahockey hero Bob Suter.
— Jess Myers (@JessRMyers) September 9, 2014
Bob Suter is known for playing on the Miracle on Ice team and being Ryan's dad, but his impact on hockey in Wisconsin was just enormous.
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) September 9, 2014
Bob Suter (2nd from right) with @DanBrooks6, Rob McClanahan, @BretHedican, @rsuter20 & @WCCORosen on Jan. 15 in Mpls. pic.twitter.com/2TY5tDtNVW
— Let's Play Hockey (@LetsPlay_Hockey) September 9, 2014
Rememberance on Bob Suter who passed at age 57. Part of one of the great UW hockey families. http://t.co/S3pspsZQon pic.twitter.com/htQJXw0kQi
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) September 9, 2014
Lost legend, RIP Bob Suter. Thoughts and prayers to the Suter family and friends.
— Erik Strand (@blugold14) September 9, 2014
R.I.P. Bob Suter -terrible loss for Wisconsin Hockey. Our deepest condolences to @rsuter20 & family RT @AndyBaggotWSJ pic.twitter.com/6K7aYnKsjk
— Vintage MN Hockey (@VintageMNHockey) September 9, 2014