Brent Sutter
Ice hockey player and coach, New Jersey Devils
Born
June 10th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player and coach. Played as a center in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks. Served as captain for the New Jersey Devils and won two Stanley Cup championships in 1995 and 2000. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, leading teams at various levels, including junior leagues in Canada. Achieved success as a head coach in the WHL and has been involved in coaching positions with the Canadian national junior team.
Won Stanley Cup with New Jersey Devils in 1995
Coached Canadian national junior team
Served as head coach in WHL
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