UW Men's Hockey

vs. Michigan.

media release: As part of 'Throwback Weekend' at the Kohl Center, the Wisconsin men's hockey program will take its game on Friday, Dec. 2 against Michigan and honor the contributions of the Suter family to Badger hockey and hockey in the Madison community. 

Dating back to high school and amateur hockey in the 1950s, continuing through the arrival of Bob Johnson and beyond, the Suter family has left a lasting impression on state, Madison and Wisconsin hockey.

From patriarch Marlowe Suter's time manning the Dane County Coliseum penalty box and handing out Milk Duds to penalized Badgers, three generations of Suters have left their mark at Wisconsin.

It continued when Marlowe's sons John and Bob Suter helped the Badgers capture the 1977 NCAA Championship and Bob won gold as part of the Miracle on Ice at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games.

A third son, Gary, skated for the Badgers in the mid-1980s and went on to Olympic, international and NHL acclaim.

Both Bob and Gary are members of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.

A third generation joined the legacy when Bob's son Ryan became a Badger in the early 2000s and has since carried on the Olympic, international and NHL family tradition.

It isn't just Badger hockey, but Madison-area hockey where the Suter family has impacted the game. From the Madison Cardinals, Suter's Gold Medal Sports, the Madison Capitols youth hockey programs, Sun Prairie hockey and Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena, among others, the family's impact carries forward.

During the evening, Wisconsin men's hockey will wear Suter helmet stickers, while special pucks will be used for the game. A ceremonial puck drop featuring the core Suter family members in attendance will also be a part of the evening.

On Saturday, UW will hold its annual Teddy Toss presented by BMO, with fans throwing stuffed animals onto the ice after UW’s first goal of the afternoon. All proceeds, including monetary donations, will go to Toys for Tots. Former Badger Band director Mike Leckrone will also make an appearance leading the band during the second intermission.

As part of the weekend's throwback theme, banners like those at the Dane County Coliseum will be hung from the third level.

The preferred way to order general public single game tickets is online at UWBadgers.com. Orders will also be accepted in person at the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office or by calling 608-262-1440 or 1-800-GO-BADGERS.

Home single game tickets will be sent digitally via mobile ticket delivery. Mobile tickets must be downloaded to your mobile device and must be shown and scanned on your mobile device for entry. Tickets range from $29 to $18.