<sod>Between 1945 and 1949 Hunter coached and managed hockey teams in North Battleford, [[Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina]], [[Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan|Moose Jaw]] and [[Yorkton, Saskatchewan|Yorkton]]. It was during these years that Hunter was nicknamed "Wild Bill" following a dispute with a [[referee (ice hockey)|referee]]. Hunter did not like the nickname especially at first, but it stuck with him for the rest of his life.<eod>
<sod>Between 1945 and 1949 Hunter coached and managed hockey teams in North Battleford, [[Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina]], [[Moose Jaw]] and [[Yorkton]]. It was during these years that Hunter was nicknamed "Wild Bill" following a dispute with a [[referee (ice hockey)|referee]]. Hunter did not like the nickname especially at first, but it stuck with him for the rest of his life.<eod>