Curtis Suter

Age: 19

Height: 6-4. Weight: 220

Number: 29

Hometown: Kelfield, Saskatchewan

Position: Left wing

Last year: 9 goals, 8 assists, 216 penalty minutes

NHL draft status: Unsigned ‘97 fifth-round choice of the Phoenix Coyotes. Quick check: Reported in the best shape of his career. Benefits of off-season work obvious through the preseason.

Coach’s comment:”He was a force in the exhibition season. I like this guy’s chances of having a good year. We’re thinking of starting him on a line with Schutz and Smyth, that would play against the opposition’s top line.”