Brian Sutter
15 Interesting Facts
A legendary St. Louis Blues forward and decorated coach, he was the first of his famous hockey-playing family to have his jersey number retired by an NHL team.
He won the Jack Adams Award as the league's best coach in 1991.
He was the oldest of six brothers who played in the NHL.
His jersey number 11 was retired by the St. Louis Blues on December 30, 1988.
He served as the captain of the St. Louis Blues for the final nine years of his playing career.
He played in three NHL All-Star Games during the 1980s.
He was selected 20th overall in the 1976 NHL Entry Draft.
He was also selected 36th overall in the 1976 WHA draft by the Edmonton Oilers.
A nagging back injury forced him to retire from professional play in 1988.
He coached the Bentley Generals to their first Allan Cup title in 2009.
He spent the first 16 years of his adult life at ice level with the St. Louis organization.
He served as the head coach for four different NHL franchises throughout his career.
He replaced his younger brother as the head coach of the Red Deer Rebels in 2007.
He recorded 1,786 penalty minutes over the course of his 779 NHL regular season games.
He played for the Kansas City Blues in the CHL during the 1976-77 season.
He stepped down as the head coach of the Innisfail Eagles in 2022 after nearly a decade of service.
About Brian Sutter
A gritty and dedicated forward, he spent his entire 12-season NHL playing career with the St. Louis Blues. After retiring due to injury, he transitioned into a successful coaching career, winning the Jack Adams Award in 1991.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Jack Adams Award Winner
1991
NHL All-Star
1982
NHL All-Star
1983
NHL All-Star
1985
St. Louis Blues Jersey Retirement
1988
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Teams & Career
Brian Sutter played for 4 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the St. Louis Blues in 1976.