KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Western Michigan Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Athletics Kathy Beauregard are saddened to announce passing of former Bronco student-athlete and legendary sports broadcaster John Saunders.
Saunders passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 on Wednesday. He was a member of the 1975-76 WMU hockey team, along with his brother Bernie. John visited WMU's campus in 2013 to help induct Bernie into the WMU Hockey Ring of Honor. Bernie is also a member of the WMU Athletics Hall of Fame.
"We're extremely proud that John and his brother played for the Broncos," Beauregard said.