Gary Suter

Gary Lee Suter (born June 24, 1964) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He played his junior hockey for the Dubuque Fighting Saints, high school hockey at Culver Military Academy and then moved on to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Suter was drafted by the Calgary Flames in round 9 (#180 overall) in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, and had a long and successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL), including receiving the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1986. He won the Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames. Suter also played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks. With 844 NHL career points, Suter is ranked 13th overall among American players,

Gary's brother Bob Suter was a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team at the 1980 Winter Olympics. His nephew Ryan Suter (Bob's son) currently plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL and represented the United states at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Gary Suter is currently the head coach for the Madison Capitals AAA hockey club, coaching their U18 Midgets squad.

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