Takahito Suzuki

Takahito Suzuki
Born (1975-08-17) 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
Takahito Suzuki
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Changchun Ice hockey
Silver medal – second place 2011 Astana-Almaty Ice hockey

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]

References

  1. ^ "Japanese Hockey Player". NPR. February 2003.
  2. ^ "The Sun Also Rises in Charlotte: Team Touts Japanese Star".
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