Gary Suter

About

NHL defenseman who played in more than 1,000 games, including the Stanley Cup Finals, the Olympics, and four All-Star games.

Before Fame

He was passed over by NHL teams in his first year of eligibility, likely because he was considered too short.

Trivia

He scored two goals in just his second NHL game, and by midseason, he became one of the top scorers in the league.

Family Life

His three older brothers played hockey and his sister was a figure skater.

Associated With

He was taken out of the playoff matchup between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers in the 1986 Stanley Cup Final after a hit by Mark Messier.