Brent Sutter
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Brent Colin Sutter is a retired National Hockey League
(NHL) player and current head coach of the Calgary Flames
. Selected by the New York Islanders
17th overall at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft
, Sutter played over 1,000 games for the Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks
during his 18-year career. He won the Stanley Cup
twice with the Islanders and was an All-Star. He represented Canada on numerous occasions, winning the Canada Cup
three times.
After retiring as a player in 1998, Sutter bought the Red Deer Rebels
of the Western Hockey League
and served as the team's head coach and general manager for eight seasons, winning the Memorial Cup
in 2001. He coached the Canadian junior team to gold medals at the 2005
and 2006
World Junior Hockey Championships, as well as winning the 2007 Super Series
. Sutter compiled a 19–0–1 record in three years as the national junior team coach. He joined the New Jersey Devils
as their head coach in 2007. He led the Devils to one division title in two seasons before leaving New Jersey to take on the same position in Calgary, working for brother Darryl, who was at the time, the Flames' general manager.
He is a member of the famous Sutter family
. He was one of six brothers, along with Brian
, Darryl
, Duane
, Ron
and Rich
, to play in the NHL. He coached his son Brandon
and nephew Brett
while with Red Deer; both have also gone on to play in the NHL.
and the Chicago Blackhawks
in the NHL
, finishing with 829 points (363 goals, 466 assists) in 1111 regular season games and 74 points (30 goals, 44 assists) in 144 playoff games.
In the 1980 NHL Entry Draft
Sutter was the Islanders' first pick, 17th overall. His tenure with the Islanders lasted between 1981 and 1991 and with much early success. Sutter would have the fortune of being on a team that entered the Stanley Cup finals in his first three seasons, winning in his first two. After Denis Potvin
retired, starting in 1988–89, Brent was named captain of the Islanders.
In 1991, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks with Brad Lauer
for Adam Creighton
and Steve Thomas
. He spent the last seven years of his NHL career in Chicago. During part of his time with the 'Hawks he was coached by his older brother Darryl. Brent was the last active player in the NHL that had played with the Islanders during their early 1980s dynasty, as well as the last member of the team, still with the Islanders, when he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks
in 1991. In 1991–92, he helped lead the Hawks to a Stanley Cup final appearance, thus playing in four Cup finals in his career.
junior ice hockey teams to consecutive gold medals at the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
and 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
. He led both teams to unbeaten records, becoming the first coach to lead Canada to consecutive gold medals. Sutter declined Hockey Canada's offer to return for a third time in 2007.http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/news_story/?ID=167029&hubname=world_jrs During the eight-game 2007 Super Series
, Sutter extended his junior coaching unbeaten record to 20 straight games - 19 of them wins - behind the Canadian bench in international junior play.http://tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/news_story/?ID=217966&hubname=canadian_hockey
Sutter was also the head coach and GM of the Red Deer Rebels
of the WHL
for seven seasons, leading them to a finals appearance as well as two 50 win seasons.
Sutter resigned as head coach and GM of the Rebels on July 12, 2007 as he reached an agreement to become the next coach of the New Jersey Devils
. The following day, Sutter was introduced as head coach of the New Jersey Devils
. http://www.tsn.ca/news_story.asp?ID=213429&hubName=main In the 2007–08 season, Sutter led the Devils to a 46 win season and a playoff berth. The following season, Sutter enjoyed his best season as a head coach, leading the Devils to a franchise best, 51 win season as well as an Atlantic Division
title. After a first round playoff exit from the Carolina Hurricanes
, Sutter stepped down as coach of the team on June 9, 2009, citing family reasons. However, two weeks later on June 23, Sutter was named head coach of the Calgary Flames by his brother Darryl Sutter
, the Flames' general manager. This decision sparked controversy and anger from many Devils fans, players, and front office officials. Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek was openly critical of the decision for Sutter to step down and later sign to coach another team.http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/06/new_jersey_devils_owner_jeff_v_1.html
Collectively, the six Sutter brothers played over 5000 games and captured six Stanley Cups. The second generation of Sutters are beginning to reach the NHL, as Brandon Sutter is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. Brett Sutter who had played 18 games with the Flames' was traded to the Hurricanes on November 17, 2010 and has been called up by the Hurricanes, but is mainly a member of the Charlotte Checkers, the Hurricanes AHL affiliate.
Sutter and his wife Connie have three children, sons Merrick and Brandon
, and daughter Brooke.
International
International
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL) player and current head coach of the Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
. Selected by the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
17th overall at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft
1980 NHL Entry Draft
The 1980 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum. This was the first time that an NHL arena hosted the draft. The National Hockey League teams selected 210 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1979–80 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the...
, Sutter played over 1,000 games for the Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
during his 18-year career. He won the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
twice with the Islanders and was an All-Star. He represented Canada on numerous occasions, winning the Canada Cup
Canada Cup (ice hockey)
The Canada Cup was an invitational international ice hockey tournament held on five occasions between 1976 and 1991. The tournament was created to meet demand for a true world championship that allowed the best players from participating nations to compete regardless of their status as professional...
three times.
After retiring as a player in 1998, Sutter bought the Red Deer Rebels
Red Deer Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....
of the Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
and served as the team's head coach and general manager for eight seasons, winning the Memorial Cup
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
in 2001. He coached the Canadian junior team to gold medals at the 2005
2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships was held between December 25, 2004, and January 4, 2005, at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States...
and 2006
2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships were held in Vancouver, Kelowna, and Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The championships began on December 26, 2005, and finished on January 5, 2006. Games were played at GM Place and the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, the Interior Savings Centre in...
World Junior Hockey Championships, as well as winning the 2007 Super Series
2007 Super Series
The 2007 Super Series was an eight-game Under-20 ice hockey challenge between Russia and Canada. The series was won by Canada, who shocked the Russians with seven wins and one tie . Over the course of the eight games, Canada outscored Russia 39-13. The Series was held from August 27 to September 9...
. Sutter compiled a 19–0–1 record in three years as the national junior team coach. He joined the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
as their head coach in 2007. He led the Devils to one division title in two seasons before leaving New Jersey to take on the same position in Calgary, working for brother Darryl, who was at the time, the Flames' general manager.
He is a member of the famous Sutter family
Sutter family
The Sutter family, originally from Viking, Alberta, Canada, is one of the most famous families in the National Hockey League . Six brothers: Brent, Brian, Darryl, Duane, Rich, and Ron, reached the NHL in the 1970s and 80s. Four brothers, Brian, Duane, Darryl, and Brent have gone on to become...
. He was one of six brothers, along with Brian
Brian Sutter
Brian Louis Allen Sutter is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward and former head coach in the National Hockey League . Brian is the second oldest of the famous Sutter brothers, six of whom have played in the NHL, and is the only one to have his number retired by an NHL team.-Player: Sutter was...
, Darryl
Darryl Sutter
Darryl John Sutter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward and coach, and former general manager of the Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League...
, Duane
Duane Sutter
Duane Calvin Sutter is a Canadian former forward player and former head coach in the National Hockey League. He is one of the famed six Sutter brothers to play in the NHL. As of August 22, 2011, he is a pro scout for the Edmonton Oilers....
, Ron
Ron Sutter
Ronald Sutter is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He is the brother of Brian, Brent, Darryl, Duane and Rich Sutter all of whom went to the NHL...
and Rich
Rich Sutter
Richard G. Sutter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. He is part of the...
, to play in the NHL. He coached his son Brandon
Brandon Sutter
Brandon Sutter is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League...
and nephew Brett
Brett Sutter
Brett Darryl Sutter is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. Sutter was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 6th round, 179th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, and traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on...
while with Red Deer; both have also gone on to play in the NHL.
Playing career
Sutter played for the New York IslandersNew York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
and the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
in the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
, finishing with 829 points (363 goals, 466 assists) in 1111 regular season games and 74 points (30 goals, 44 assists) in 144 playoff games.
In the 1980 NHL Entry Draft
1980 NHL Entry Draft
The 1980 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum. This was the first time that an NHL arena hosted the draft. The National Hockey League teams selected 210 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1979–80 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the...
Sutter was the Islanders' first pick, 17th overall. His tenure with the Islanders lasted between 1981 and 1991 and with much early success. Sutter would have the fortune of being on a team that entered the Stanley Cup finals in his first three seasons, winning in his first two. After Denis Potvin
Denis Potvin
Denis Charles Potvin is a former defenseman and team captain for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League and cornerstone for the Islanders' four Stanley Cup championship teams in the early 1980s. His brother, Jean Potvin, was also an NHL defenseman and the brothers were teammates for...
retired, starting in 1988–89, Brent was named captain of the Islanders.
In 1991, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks with Brad Lauer
Brad Lauer
Brad R. Lauer is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. Lauer was drafted 34th overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and played in the National Hockey League for the Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh...
for Adam Creighton
Adam Creighton
-International:-External links:...
and Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas (ice hockey)
Stephen Antony "Stumpy” Thomas is a retired English-born Canadian ice hockey right winger who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Detroit Red Wings...
. He spent the last seven years of his NHL career in Chicago. During part of his time with the 'Hawks he was coached by his older brother Darryl. Brent was the last active player in the NHL that had played with the Islanders during their early 1980s dynasty, as well as the last member of the team, still with the Islanders, when he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
in 1991. In 1991–92, he helped lead the Hawks to a Stanley Cup final appearance, thus playing in four Cup finals in his career.
Coaching career
Sutter coached the CanadianCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
junior ice hockey teams to consecutive gold medals at the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships was held between December 25, 2004, and January 4, 2005, at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States...
and 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships were held in Vancouver, Kelowna, and Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The championships began on December 26, 2005, and finished on January 5, 2006. Games were played at GM Place and the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, the Interior Savings Centre in...
. He led both teams to unbeaten records, becoming the first coach to lead Canada to consecutive gold medals. Sutter declined Hockey Canada's offer to return for a third time in 2007.http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/news_story/?ID=167029&hubname=world_jrs During the eight-game 2007 Super Series
2007 Super Series
The 2007 Super Series was an eight-game Under-20 ice hockey challenge between Russia and Canada. The series was won by Canada, who shocked the Russians with seven wins and one tie . Over the course of the eight games, Canada outscored Russia 39-13. The Series was held from August 27 to September 9...
, Sutter extended his junior coaching unbeaten record to 20 straight games - 19 of them wins - behind the Canadian bench in international junior play.http://tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/news_story/?ID=217966&hubname=canadian_hockey
Sutter was also the head coach and GM of the Red Deer Rebels
Red Deer Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....
of the WHL
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
for seven seasons, leading them to a finals appearance as well as two 50 win seasons.
Sutter resigned as head coach and GM of the Rebels on July 12, 2007 as he reached an agreement to become the next coach of the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. The following day, Sutter was introduced as head coach of the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. http://www.tsn.ca/news_story.asp?ID=213429&hubName=main In the 2007–08 season, Sutter led the Devils to a 46 win season and a playoff berth. The following season, Sutter enjoyed his best season as a head coach, leading the Devils to a franchise best, 51 win season as well as an Atlantic Division
Atlantic Division (NHL)
The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won...
title. After a first round playoff exit from the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
, Sutter stepped down as coach of the team on June 9, 2009, citing family reasons. However, two weeks later on June 23, Sutter was named head coach of the Calgary Flames by his brother Darryl Sutter
Darryl Sutter
Darryl John Sutter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward and coach, and former general manager of the Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League...
, the Flames' general manager. This decision sparked controversy and anger from many Devils fans, players, and front office officials. Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek was openly critical of the decision for Sutter to step down and later sign to coach another team.http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/06/new_jersey_devils_owner_jeff_v_1.html
Sutter family in hockey
The Sutter family, originally from Viking, Alberta, Canada, is one of the most famous families in the National Hockey League (NHL). Six brothers: Brian, Darryl, Duane, Brent, Rich and Ron, reached the NHL in the 1970s and 80s. Four brothers: Brian, Duane, Darryl and Brent have gone on to become coaches and general managers as well. A seventh brother named Gary is said by his brothers to have been the best hockey player of all seven boys. Rather than making his living as a hockey player, Gary stayed home to work on the family farm, as Rich Sutter remarked on an episode of the Canadian sports show Off the Record.Collectively, the six Sutter brothers played over 5000 games and captured six Stanley Cups. The second generation of Sutters are beginning to reach the NHL, as Brandon Sutter is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. Brett Sutter who had played 18 games with the Flames' was traded to the Hurricanes on November 17, 2010 and has been called up by the Hurricanes, but is mainly a member of the Charlotte Checkers, the Hurricanes AHL affiliate.
Sutter and his wife Connie have three children, sons Merrick and Brandon
Brandon Sutter
Brandon Sutter is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League...
, and daughter Brooke.
Playing career
Regular season and playoffs| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1977–78 | Red Deer Rustlers Red Deer Rustlers The Red Deer Rustlers were a Junior A ice hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League based in Red Deer, Alberta. They captured the inaugural Centennial Trophy in 1971... |
AJHL Alberta Junior Hockey League The Alberta Junior Hockey League is an Alberta-based Junior A hockey league that belongs to the Canadian Junior Hockey League . It was formed as a five-team league in 1964. There are currently 16 teams in the league. The regular season league champions receive the Dave Duchak Trophy... |
60 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1978–79 | Red Deer Rustlers | AJHL | 60 | 42 | 42 | 84 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1979–80 | Red Deer Rustlers | AJHL | 59 | 70 | 101 | 171 | — | 13 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 16 | ||
| 1979–80 | Lethbridge Broncos Lethbridge Broncos The Lethbridge Broncos were a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League from 1974 until 1986. They played at the Lethbridge Sportsplex.-Season-by-season record:... |
WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... |
5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1980–81 | Lethbridge Broncos | WHL | 68 | 54 | 54 | 108 | 116 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 51 | ||
| 1980–81 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
NHL | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1981–82 | Lethbridge Broncos | WHL | 34 | 46 | 34 | 80 | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1981–82 | New York Islanders | NHL | 43 | 21 | 22 | 43 | 114 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 36 | ||
| 1982–83 | New York Islanders | NHL | 80 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 128 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 26 | ||
| 1983–84 | New York Islanders | NHL | 69 | 34 | 15 | 49 | 69 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | ||
| 1984–85 | New York Islanders | NHL | 72 | 42 | 60 | 102 | 51 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | ||
| 1985–86 | New York Islanders | NHL | 61 | 24 | 31 | 55 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1986–87 | New York Islanders | NHL | 69 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1987–88 | New York Islanders | NHL | 70 | 29 | 31 | 60 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | ||
| 1988–89 | New York Islanders | NHL | 77 | 29 | 34 | 63 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1989–90 | New York Islanders | NHL | 67 | 33 | 35 | 68 | 65 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1990–91 | New York Islanders | NHL | 75 | 21 | 32 | 53 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1991–92 | New York Islanders | NHL | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1991–92 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
NHL | 61 | 18 | 32 | 50 | 30 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 22 | ||
| 1992–93 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 65 | 20 | 34 | 54 | 67 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1993–94 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 73 | 9 | 29 | 38 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1994–95 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 47 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 51 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1995–96 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 80 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 56 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 1996–97 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 39 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1997–98 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 52 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 1111 | 363 | 466 | 829 | 1054 | 144 | 30 | 44 | 74 | 164 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | Team result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 1984 Canada Cup The 1984 Canada Cup was a professional international ice hockey tournament played during the first three weeks of September 1984. The best-of-three final took place between Canada and Sweden, with Canada winning two games to nil... |
Canada | CC Canada Cup (ice hockey) The Canada Cup was an invitational international ice hockey tournament held on five occasions between 1976 and 1991. The tournament was created to meet demand for a true world championship that allowed the best players from participating nations to compete regardless of their status as professional... |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | Championship |
| 1985 | Canada | WC Ice Hockey World Championships The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation . First officially held at the 1920 Summer Olympics, it is the sport's highest profile annual international tournament. The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European... |
8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 | Silver medal |
| 1987 1987 Canada Cup The 1987 Canada Cup was a professional international ice hockey tournament held from August 28 to September 15, 1987. The finals took place in Montreal on September 11 and Hamilton, Ontario, on September 13 and September 15, and were won by Team Canada.... |
Canada | CC | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | Championship |
| 1991 1991 Canada Cup The 1991 Canada Cup was a professional international ice hockey tournament played in September 1991. The finals took place in Montreal on September 14 and Hamilton, Ontario on September 16, and were won by Canada. The Canadians defeated the USA in a two game sweep, to win the fifth and final Canada... |
Canada | CC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | Championship |
| International totals | 33 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 30 | |||
Coaching career
Regular season and playoffs| Season | |League | |Post season | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | Division rank | Result | |||
| 1999–00 | Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... |
WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... |
72 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 73 | 3rd in Central | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2000–01 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 72 | 54 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 114 | 1st in Central | Won WHL championship Won Memorial Cup 2001 Memorial Cup The 2001 Memorial Cup occurred May 19-27 at the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan. It featured the host team, the Regina Pats as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League which were the Ottawa 67's, Val-d'Or Foreurs and the Red... |
| 2002–03 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 72 | 50 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 105 | 1st in Central | Lost final |
| 2003–04 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 72 | 35 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 85 | 2nd in Central | Lost Eastern Conference final |
| 2004–05 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 72 | 36 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 82 | 4th in Central | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2005–06 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 72 | 26 | 40 | — | 6 | 58 | 5th in Central | Did not qualify |
| 2006–07 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 72 | 35 | 28 | — | 9 | 79 | 4th in Central | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2007–08 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
NHL National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... |
82 | 46 | 29 | — | 7 | 99 | 2nd in Atlantic | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2008–09 2008–09 NHL season The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the... |
New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 51 | 27 | — | 4 | 106 | 1st in Atlantic | Lost Eastern Conference quarter-final |
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
NHL | 82 | 40 | 32 | — | 10 | 90 | 3rd in Northwest | Did not qualify |
| 2010-11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
NHL | 82 | 41 | 29 | — | 12 | 94 | 2nd in Northwest | Did not qualify |
| 2011-12 2011–12 NHL season The 2011–12 NHL season is the 95th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It is the fifth consecutive season that opens in Europe with NHL Premiere games. As with the previous season, three events are scheduled: two games will be held in Stockholm, Sweden; one game in Helsinki,... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
NHL | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | ||
| NHL totals | 335 | 180 | 121 | — | 34 | .537 points percentage | 4–8 in playoffs | |||
International
| Year | Event | G | W | L | T | OTL | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships The 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships was held between December 25, 2004, and January 4, 2005, at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States... |
WJC | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gold medal |
| 2006 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships The 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships were held in Vancouver, Kelowna, and Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The championships began on December 26, 2005, and finished on January 5, 2006. Games were played at GM Place and the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, the Interior Savings Centre in... |
WJC | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gold medal |
| 2007 2007 Super Series The 2007 Super Series was an eight-game Under-20 ice hockey challenge between Russia and Canada. The series was won by Canada, who shocked the Russians with seven wins and one tie . Over the course of the eight games, Canada outscored Russia 39-13. The Series was held from August 27 to September 9... |
SS | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Champions |
| International totals | 20 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
See also
- Captain (ice hockey)Captain (ice hockey)In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey...
- Notable families in the NHL
- List of NHL players with 1000 games played