Great One recalls a hockey pioneer with vision, integrity and wild sense of humour

From the Edmonton Journal:

Wayne Gretzky always called him Mr. Hunter because he was honoured to be in Wild Bill's company.

Few know better than Gretzky what Hunter did for this city.

The man ultimately responsible for bringing the NHL -- and Gretzky -- to Edmonton died Monday at the age of 82.

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The arena I work at was recently renamed in his honor. Bill Hunter Arena.