Gary Suter

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Suter
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 24, 1964(1964-06-24)
Age	60
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Gemini

Gary Suter Biography

Gary Suter is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on June 24, 1964 in Wisconsin, United States. NHL defenseman who appeared in over 1,000 matches in all, including his participation in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Olympics as well as the four All-Star games.

He was kicked out of the playoff game against teams Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers in the 1986 Stanley Cup Final after a collision with the teammate He was taken out of the playoff matchup between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers in the 1986 Stanley Cup Final after a hit by Mark Messier..

Gary Lee Suter (born June 24, 1964) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played over 1,000 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1985 and 2002. He was a ninth round selection of the Calgary Flames, 180th overall, at the 1984 NHL Entry Draft and played with Calgary for nine years. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 1986, played in four All-Star Games and was a member of Calgary’s Stanley Cup championship team in 1989. He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1994, then to the San Jose Sharks in 1998, with whom he finished his career.

After playing his junior and senior seasons of high school hockey with the Culver Military Academy, Suter joined the Dubuque Fighting Saints program in the United States Hockey League (USHL). He appeared in 18 games with the Fighting Saints in the 1981–82 season, scoring 3 goals and 7 points. He was eligible for the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, but listed at five feet, nine inches tall by the Central Scouting Bureau, was considered too small for the NHL and went undrafted. Suter established himself as one of the first star players in the USHL’s junior era, improving to 39 points in 41 games in 1982–83 and leading Dubuque to the Clark Cup championship. The team’s captain, he also led Dubuque to a national junior championship. He was again passed over by the NHL in the 1983 Draft, but accepted a full scholarship to play at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

His three brothers who were older played hockey, and his sister was the figure skater.

Gary Suter Net Worth

Gary Suter is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Suter 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was omitted by NHL teams during his first year of eligibility because he was deemed to be too short.

The goal scored by him was in one NHL game. By mid-season, he had become one of the leading scorers in the league.

Suter was born on June 24, 1964, in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the youngest of five children, all of whom were heavily involved in sports. Gary followed his three elder brothers, John, Bob and Steve into hockey, while his sister was a figure skater. Their father Marlow was a senior player in the 1950s, and helped found and coach the Madison Capitols minor hockey system that all four boys played with in their youth. Gary idolized his brother Bob, who was a member of the American “Miracle on Ice” team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

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Suter’s international career was marred by three controversial incidents. He was the target of international criticism following a vicious incident during the 1987 Canada Cup in a game against the Soviet Union. Following a physical battle with Andrei Lomakin, Suter was speared in the neck by the Soviet player. He retaliated with a “baseball swing” that broke his stick across Lomakin’s face, causing a gash that required 20 stitches to close. Suter was given a six-game suspension from international competition by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), while the NHL assessed a four-game ban of its own. Suter was again vilified in the 1991 Canada Cup tournament after he knocked Canada’s Wayne Gretzky out of the tournament with a check- from-behind in the first game of the best-of-three final. Gretzky forgave Suter for the hit, noting he was usually a clean player. In the second game, Suter was responsible for two turnovers that led to goals, including what proved to be the championship-winning marker in a 4–2 victory for Canada. Suter was a member of the American team that won the inaugural World Cup of Hockey in 1996.

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Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Suter celebrates birthday on June 24 of every year.

Suter’s tenure with the Whalers lasted only one day, as Hartford immediately traded him to the Chicago Blackhawks (along with Randy Cunneyworth and a draft pick) in exchange for František Kučera and Jocelyn Lemieux. Suter appeared in 16 regular season games with the Blackhawks, finishing the season with 41 games played and 18 points combined between Calgary and Chicago. He quickly established a place alongside Chris Chelios as the team’s top defensive pair. In his first full season in Chicago, Suter was looked upon to serve as a team leader and played a key role with the team’s power play. He appeared in all 48 games of the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season, scoring 37 points, but missed several playoff games after suffering a broken hand against the Vancouver Canucks.

Are Ryan and Gary Suter related?

Suter resides in Madison, Wisconsin, during the NHL off-season. He is married to Becky Suter (née Palmer), who is from Bloomington, Minnesota. Ryan and Becky have four children together. His uncle is Gary Suter.

Is Gary Suter in the Hall of Fame?

He was a member of the American team that won the inaugural World Cup of Hockey in 1996 and was a two-time Olympian, winning a silver medal in 2002. Suter is an honored member of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, inducted in 2011.

Is Suter still playing hockey?

But after nine seasons in Minnesota, Suter had the final four seasons of his contract bought out on July 13, 2021, and 15 days later, the 36-year-old defenseman signed a four-year, $14.6 million contract ($3.65 million average annual value) with the Dallas Stars.

How old is Darryl Sutter?

64 years (August 19, 1958)

Who is the richest Sutter brother?

Rich. Rich Sutter , twin brother of Ron, was drafted 10th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He led the Lethbridge Broncos to a WHL championship in 1983 and a Memorial Cup appearance.