Ontario Reign: Former Captain Brett Sutter Retires

Originally posted on Hockey Royalty | By Kyle Garcia | Last updated Jul 16, 2024 10:58 AM ET

Sometimes we all have to make a tough decision in life, and on Monday afternoon former Ontario Reign captain Brett Sutter had to make his.

A Wranglers legend

Captain Brett Sutter has announced his retirement from playing and is joining the Wranglers as an assistant coach: https://t.co/ZDXfMGwQ5N pic.twitter.com/bI0hAlxDJJ

— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) July 15, 2024

After 17 professional seasons and 1,090 career AHL games, Sutter decided to hang up his skates and call it a career. In addition to his retirement, the Calgary Wranglers announced that Sutter will join their coaching staff as an assistant coach.

“So fortunate to have this opportunity to stay in the organization. Come back and help these kids that I care about so much.”

Brett Sutter shares his thoughts on his retirement from pro hockey and on joining the Wranglers coaching staff! pic.twitter.com/sHrJ5DAEVM

— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) July 15, 2024

Before spending the past two seasons with the Wranglers, Sutter spent seven seasons with the Reign and was the captain for five. While the Kings had plenty of prospects making their professional debut during the shortened season in 2021, Sutter provided valuable leadership and helped mentor them as they adjusted to professional hockey.

Now, he’ll be providing that leadership from behind the bench.

This article first appeared on Hockey Royalty and was syndicated with permission.

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