Takahito Suzuki (鈴木 貴人), born August 17, 1975, is a Japanese retired professional ice hockey Right winger. He also served as the head coach of the Japanese national team. Suzuki is noted for being the first Japanese ice hockey player to play for a professional team in the United States. [1] A fan favorite, the Charlotte Checkers placed billboards around the city promoting Suzuki. [2]
| Takahito Suzuki | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 17, 1975 Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 161 lb (73 kg; 11 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
ECHL Charlotte Checkers Japan Ice Hockey League Kokudo Tokyo Asia League Seibu Prince Rabbits Nikkō Ice Bucks | ||
| National team |
 Japan | ||
| Playing career | 1996–2013 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| Representing Japan
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| Asian Games | ||
 |
2007 Changchun | Ice hockey |
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2011 Astana-Almaty | Ice hockey |
References
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database