Wisconsin hockey icon Bob Suter, 57, passes away Tuesday

Former Wisconsin hockey icon Bob Suter passed away Tuesday at the age of 57. The former Badger standout played at Wisconsin from 1975-79 and was a member of UW's 1977 NCAA championship team. He went on to help the 1980 ?Miracle on Ice? U.S. Olympic Team to a gold medal.

Suter is part of a Badger hockey family legacy that includes his brothers John and Gary, and his son Ryan, who all attended and played hockey for the University of Wisconsin.

Here?s a statement from Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez:

?I was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Suter. The Suter name is synonymous with Badger hockey. Bob did tremendous work in the Madison and UW community to grow the sport of hockey. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Suter family.?

Read more at uwbadgers.com.

Here are a few reactions via Twitter:

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Suter family today. I will miss you forever Bob Suter

— Phil Kessel (@PKessel81) September 9, 2014

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

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