Gary Suter

Gary Suter (born June 24, 1964 in Madison, Wisconsin) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenceman. He played his junior hockey for the Dubuque Fighting Saints and then moved on to the University of Wisconsin. Gary 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 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. He is currently the head coach for the Madison Capitals AAA hockey club, coaching their U18 Midgets squad.