Playing career

Suter played for the Madison Capitols, Culver Military Academy and then went on to the USA Hockey's National Development Team in Ann Arbor, Michigan before he was drafted 7th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He then played one year with the Wisconsin Badgers (Western Collegiate Hockey Association in NCAA Division I) before joining the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League during the 2004-05 season. He played his rookie season in the NHL with the Predators in 2005-06.

On June 16, 2008, Suter signed a four-year contract extension with the Predators, worth $14 million. The contract kicked in with the 2008-09 NHL season.

Suter agreed to terms with the Wild for a 13-year contract on July 4, 2012 which is worth $98 million. He and fellow free-agent signee Zach Parise were introduced to the media on July 10, and were announced as alternate captains under current captain Mikko Koivu. Suter got off to a rough start with a -7 in his first 9 games. However, once rookie Jonas Brodin paired up with him, Suter began playing to expectations and was among three finalists for the Norris Trophy. Suter averaged a league leading 27:17 minutes of ice time. Suter helped Minnesota reach the playoffs, but the team fell to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round.

On January 4, 2014, Suter notched his very first NHL hat trick against the Washington Capitals, his first two goals came on the power play 38 seconds apart in the second period, and in the third period, right after his penalty expired, Suter scored his third goal on a 2-on-1 with defenseman Clayton Stoner. This goal sealed what would eventually be a 5-3 victory for the Wild.

In the 2015-16 season, Suter set a franchise record for the Minnesota Wild with the most points by a defenseman in a single season. With 43 assists and 51 points, he also set a personal best in both categories.

International

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
	2010 Vancouver
World Junior Championships
	2004 Helsinki
IIHF World U18 Championships
	2002 Trnava
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
	2002 Manitoba

In international play, he has represented the U.S. hockey team in ten tournaments, and has won three gold medals. He says:

"I feel it's an honor to wear the Team USA Jersey and every time I'm on the ice I play my hardest and give everything I have. Playing for Team USA is one of those things you look forward to. When I got the call and was asked to play on this team, it was an easy answer. It didn't matter who was on the team or who the coach was. It's just an honor to wear the jersey and compete for your country."

On January 1, 2010, Suter was selected for the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He was one of the team's alternate captains.

In 2016, he was also selected to represent the United States at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey alongside teammate Zach Parise.

Personal life

Suter resides in Madison, Wisconsin in the off-season. He is married to Becky Suter (née Palmer), who is from Bloomington, Minnesota. Ryan and Becky have a son named Brooks William Suter and a daughter named Avery. They welcomed a second daughter in March 2015, Parker His uncle is Gary Suter. Ryan's father, Bob Suter, member of the Miracle on Ice U.S. hockey team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, died September 9, 2014.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2000-01	Culver Military Academy	USHS		26	13	32	45	38		—	—	—	—	—
2001-02	U.S. National Development Team	NAHL		35	2	10	12	75		—	—	—	—	—
2002-03	U.S. National Development Team	NAHL		9	2	5	7	12		—	—	—	—	—
2003-04	University of Wisconsin-Madison	WCHA		39	3	16	19	93		—	—	—	—	—
2004-05	Milwaukee Admirals	AHL		63	7	16	23	70		7	1	5	6	16
2005-06	Nashville Predators	NHL		71	1	15	16	66		—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Nashville Predators	NHL		82	8	16	24	54		5	1	0	1	8
2007-08	Nashville Predators	NHL		76	7	24	31	71		6	1	1	2	4
2008-09	Nashville Predators	NHL		82	7	38	45	73		—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	Nashville Predators	NHL		82	4	33	37	48		6	0	0	0	0
2010-11	Nashville Predators	NHL		70	4	35	39	54		12	1	5	6	6
2011-12	Nashville Predators	NHL		79	7	39	46	30		10	1	3	4	4
2012-13	Minnesota Wild	NHL		48	4	28	32	28		5	0	0	0	4
2013-14	Minnesota Wild	NHL		82	8	35	43	34		13	1	6	7	4
2014-15	Minnesota Wild	NHL		77	2	36	38	48		10	0	3	3	0
2015-16	Minnesota Wild	NHL		82	8	43	51	30		6	0	3	3	4
NHL totals				831	60	342	402	532		73	5	21	26	34

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2002	United States	U17	01 !		7	2	3	5	4
2002	United States	WJC18	01 !		8	1	6	7	12
2003	United States	WJC18	4th		6	1	3	4	22
2003	United States	WJC	4th		7	2	1	3	2
2004	United States	WJC	01 !		6	0	2	2	8
2005	United States	WJC	4th		7	1	7	8	20
2005	United States	WC	6th		1	0	0	0	0
2006	United States	WC	7th		7	1	1	2	10
2007	United States	WC	5th		7	1	2	3	12
2009	United States	WC	4th		9	1	2	3	8
2010	United States	OG	02 !		6	0	4	4	2
2014	United States	OG	4th		6	0	3	3	4
Junior totals					41	7	22	29	68
Senior totals					36	3	12	15	36

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA Rookie Team	2003-04
All-WCHA Third Team	2003-04

• 2010 Olympic Silver Medal
• 2012: NHL All-Star Game Selection
• 2013 THN Bobby Orr Award (Best Defenseman)
• 2013: James Norris Memorial Trophy finalist
• 2013 NHL First All-Star Team

[ Source: Wikipedia ]