Brent Sutter
Brent Sutter
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Brent Sutter is commonly known by his first name. He is also sometimes referred to as "The Sutters" in reference to him and his five brothers who all played professional hockey.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on June 2, 1962. Brent Sutter is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Canadian, former NHL player, coach, and executive.
Early Life and Background
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Brent Sutter was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada, to a family of hockey enthusiasts. His father, Darryl Sutter, was also a professional hockey player who played in the NHL. Brent's five brothers – Rich, Brian, Darryl Jr., Duane, and Ron – all followed in their father's footsteps and pursued careers in professional hockey.
Growing up in Canada, Brent developed a passion for hockey from an early age. He began playing minor hockey at the age of 5 and quickly demonstrated his natural talent on the ice. As he progressed through the junior ranks, Brent's skills earned him recognition as one of the top prospects for the NHL draft.
Major Accomplishments
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Drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
Played 16 seasons in the NHL with the New York Islanders (1981-1994), Chicago Blackhawks (1992-1993), and San Jose Sharks (1993-1994).
Won three Stanley Cup championships with the New York Islanders (1983, 1984) and Chicago Blackhawks (1995).Notable Works or Actions
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Brent's on-ice accomplishments are only part of his legacy. He also made headlines for his off-ice endeavors:
In 2001, Brent joined the coaching staff of the Calgary Flames as an assistant coach.
From 2010 to 2012, he served as head coach of the New Jersey Devils.Impact and Legacy
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Brent Sutter's impact on hockey extends far beyond his playing career. He has inspired countless young players with his dedication and work ethic. As a coach and executive, Brent brought valuable experience to teams in need of leadership and guidance.
His contributions to the sport have not gone unnoticed by fans and fellow professionals alike:
Brent was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (2003) and the Hockey Hall of Fame (2017).
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Brent Sutter's quotes often reflect his no-nonsense approach to hockey and life. He is widely quoted for his candid opinions on:
The importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success.
His experiences as a player, coach, and executive in the NHL.
Readers can gain valuable insights from Brent Sutter's words, which offer a glimpse into the mind of a true hockey legend.
Quotes by Brent Sutter
I am not going to get into comparing one team to the other. I said from Day 1 this team will form its own identity and it will be good within itself. I think the kids have stuck on the program.
He's a heart and soul guy and when you have a team that is perhaps lacking some experience at the national level, which obviously we are, you need a real strong character and real strong person mentally that's totally committed to the way we want to play. He's probably a huge reflection of myself.
I have to disagree with the Russian coach. We would not have changed our game plan if the Russians had scored one goal.
I haven't seen anything that's surprised me, ... I saw him a lot before we drafted him. He's an impressive young man and an impressive young player. He's got a long way to go, but he's going to play in the NHL for a long time one day.
I just like his mindset, his attitude. Nothing seems to bother him and he's a got a little strut that goes with it.
If you get too caught up in what the opposition is going to do, it really affects the way you play. We're not going to change as far as our philosophy and the way we need to play. We play a certain way and we're going to play that way. We'll make some adjustments, but we have to stick to our game plan and our identity and the way we need to play. It has gotten us this far ? we're not going to go a different route.
I'm assuming that's the way it's going to be from here on in. That's what we've been told. I'm assuming it's going to carry on like (Saturday) and I know that's what the IIHF wants, too.
I never questioned that he'd do it. I'd seen him so many times this year do it and Justin was the guy everybody fed off.