Bob Suter Passes at 57

Yesterday, news broke that Miracle on Ice defenseman, Bob Suter, passed away suddenly at the age of 57. Reports did not disclose what the cause of death was, however, I heard reports this morning that an apparent heart attack was the cause of death for the Olympic gold medalist.

Aside from his Olympic team history, Suter was an LA Kings draft pick in 1977, but turned down their contract offer. In 1981, he would sign with the Minnesota North Stars, but spent the whole year in their Central Hockey League affiliate, the Nashville South Stars. He never saw the ice in a single NHL game and retired in 1982.

He is also the father to current Minnesota Wild defenseman, Ryan Suter, and the duo are on a short list of father and son combinations who have played in the Olympic games.