Seventeen of Sauer's Wisconsin players earned All-American honors during his career, and thirteen competed on Olympic teams. He coached many players who have gone on to success in the National Hockey League, including current stars Chris Chelios x'84, Curtis Joseph x'89, Mike Richter x'89, and Dany Heatley x'03.
"Jeff has had a highly successful coaching career," says Director of Athletics Pat Richter '64, JD'71. "He has few peers in terms of his victory totals and longevity. He means a great deal, not only to Wisconsin hockey, but to the game as a whole."
Sauer will stay on with the athletic department in an administrative role, providing guidance for the men's and women's hockey programs.