Born	June 2, 1987 (1987-06-02) (age 22), Viking, AB, CAN
Height Weight	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	Calgary Flames Abbotsford Heat (AHL)
NHL Draft	179th overall, 2005 Calgary Flames
Pro career	2007 – present

Brett Sutter (born June 2, 1987 in Viking, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League (AHL). Sutter was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 6th round, 179th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut for the Flames during the 2008–09 season, scoring a goal in his first game. He is the son of Darryl Sutter, and the eighth member of the famous Sutter family to play in the NHL.

Contents 1 Playing Career 2 Family 3 Career statistics 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Playing Career

Sutter played four Western Hockey League (WHL) seasons with the Kootenay Ice and Red Deer Rebels between 2003 and 2007. During his time in Red Deer, he played with his cousin Brandon, and was coached by his uncle Brent Sutter.^[1] He was the Rebels' team captain in his final season of junior in 2006–07,^[2] and posted a career high 28 goals.^[3]

He turned professional in 2007–08. Sutter was one of the Flames' final cuts prior to the season,^[4] and was assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Quad City Flames, where he recorded four goals and ten points in 75 games.^[5] Sutter earned more ice time throughout the season as he adapted to the speed of the professional game.^[4] Sutter returned to Quad City for the start of the 2008–09 AHL season. He recorded one goal and six assists in 28 games prior to joining the Flames.^[6]

Sutter was recalled by the Flames on December 22, 2008 from Quad City, in a move that generated interest as his father is the Flames general manager. "Everybody makes a big deal about his last name, but there's been lots (of Sutters) before him and will be ones after him," Darryl Sutter said.^[7] The Flames stated that he was recalled on merit, and to fill a specific role with the team.^[3] He made his NHL debut on December 23, 2008 against the Anaheim Ducks, and scored a goal while being named the game's third star.^[8][9] Sutter played three games with the Flames before being returned to Quad City.

[edit] Family

Upon making his debut, Brett became the eighth member of the Sutter family to play in the NHL.^[10] Along with his father, Darryl, his uncles Brent, Brian, Duane, Rich and Ron all played in the NHL, while his cousin Brandon is currently a member of the Carolina Hurricanes.^[11] Another cousin, Shaun, was also a draft pick of the Flames in 1998, and is playing professionally in Europe.^[12] Another cousin, Brody is currently playing in the Western Hockey League.

Brett's selection by the Flames, 179th overall, was coincidentally the same spot at which his father was drafted. Darryl was claimed by the Chicago Blackhawks, 179th overall, in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft.^[13]

[edit] Career statistics

				Regular Season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003–04	Kootenay Ice	WHL		44	5	7	12	26		4	0	0	0	4
2004–05	Kootenay Ice	WHL		70	8	11	19	70		16	1	2	3	16
2005–06	Kootenay Ice	WHL		16	8	7	15	21		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Red Deer Rebels	WHL		57	9	26	35	80		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Red Deer Rebels	WHL		67	28	29	57	77		7	3	4	7	11
2007–08	Quad City Flames	AHL		75	4	6	10	63		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Quad City Flames	AHL		71	10	15	25	50		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Calgary Flames	NHL		4	1	0	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
NHL Totals				4	1	0	1	2		0	0	0	0	0

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Brett Sutter's player profile on flames.nhl.com
• Brett Sutter's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database