Bill Hunter (ice hockey)

Bill Hunter OC
Born	(1920-05-05)May 5, 1920 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died	December 16, 2002(2002-12-16) (aged 82) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Occupation(s)	Ice hockey manager, coach, and investor
Known for	Founding of: Western Hockey League World Hockey Association Edmonton Oilers

William Dickenson Hunter, OC (May 5, 1920 – December 16, 2002) was a Canadian sports promoter and ice hockey player, coach, manager, and investor. Also known as "Wild Bill", Hunter co-founded the Western Hockey League (WHL), helped to launch the World Hockey Association (WHA), and worked to bring professional hockey to Edmonton and to his hometown of Saskatoon.