Duane Sutter

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Duane Calvin Sutter (born March 16, 1960 in Viking, Alberta) is a Canadian former forward player and former head coach in the National Hockey League.

Daune was drafted by the New York Islanders in 1979 in the 1st round and as the 17th pick overall. During the following season he made his debut for the Islanders, and as a rookie was a key contributor to the Islanders first Stanley Cup championship. Duane Sutter, who was dubbed "Dog" by his teammates because he yapped and barked before and during games, also contributed to the ensuing 1981, 1982 and 1983 Stanley Cup championships. Playing in the corners of the rink, Duane Sutter was tough but skillful. Sutter had an underrated passing ability and scoring touch. After the 1983 Cup win Duane had the distinction of playing four seasons in the NHL and winning four Stanley Cup championships.

In the 1980-81 season he was jonied by his younger brother, Brent, on the team and they played together until Duane was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987.

He played for the Blackhawks for three seasons, but after the 1989-1990 season he retired.

During 1996-1998 and 2000-2003 he was a part of the coaching staff in the Florida Panthers (1996-1998 and 2002-2003 he was assistant coach and during 2000-2002 he was head coach)

Duane recently made a guest appearance in the Canadian television series, Road Hockey Rumble playing himself. He is confronted by the two hosts of the show hoping to win him over as a fan.

[edit] Career Statistics

                                  Regular Season              
Season  Team                    Lge   GP   G   A    Pts  PIM   
    
1976-77 Lethbridge Broncos      WCJHL 1    0   1    1    2
1977-78 Lethbridge Broncos      WCJHL 5    1   5    6    19
1978-79 Lethbridge Broncos      WHL   71   50  75   125  212
1979-80 Lethbridge Broncos      WHL   21   18  16   34   74
        New York Islanders      NHL   56   15  9    24   55
1980-81 New York Islanders      NHL   23   7   11   18   26
1981-82 New York Islanders      NHL   77   18  35   53   100
1982-83 New York Islanders      NHL   75   13  19   32   118  
1983-84 New York Islanders      NHL   78   17  23   40   94   
1984-85 New York Islanders      NHL   78   17  24   41   174
1985-86 New York Islanders      NHL   80   20  33   53   157  
1986-87 New York Islanders      NHL   80   14  17   31   169   
1987-88 Chicago Blackhawks      NHL   37   7   9    16   70 
1988-89 Chicago Blackhawks      NHL   75   7   9    16   214
1989-90 Chicago Blackhawks      NHL   72   4   14   18   156

                   NHL Totals         731  139 203  342  1333