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Badgers Star Ryan Suter Enters U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
17 Sep
Summary
- Ryan Suter was named to the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class.
- He played 1,526 NHL regular-season games, ranking second among Americans.
- Suter is the third member of his family inducted into the Hall.
Ryan Suter, a former Wisconsin Badgers defenseman and Madison native, is set to be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. The official induction ceremony will take place on November 30th in Washington, D.C. This latest achievement caps a remarkable career for Suter.
Suter amassed an impressive 1,526 regular-season NHL games over 20 seasons, placing him second all-time among American-born players. His international career also includes a gold medal at the 2004 World Junior Championship and a silver medal from the 2010 Olympics. Before his professional success, Suter played one season with the Badgers, earning All-WCHA Third Team honors.
This induction makes Ryan Suter the third member of his family to be honored in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. His father, Bob Suter, was inducted in 2003, and his uncle, Gary Suter, was inducted in 2011. Suter's entry further highlights the significant impact of Wisconsin Badgers alumni on American hockey.
