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Nick Suzuki

Nick Suzuki is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Nick Suzuki is a Canadian NHL centre and captain of the Montreal Canadiens. Born in London, Ontario, he was drafted 13th overall in 2017 and became the 31st captain in Canadiens history in 2022.

What it is

Nick Suzuki is a professional ice hockey centre for the Montreal Canadiens. He was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft and traded to Montreal in 2018. He quickly established himself as a key forward and was named team captain in September 2022.

Why it matters

Suzuki is the 31st captain in Canadiens history, a significant role for a young player. He is also a fifth-generation Japanese Canadian, adding to the multicultural fabric of Canadian hockey. His leadership and offensive production make him a central figure in Montreal's rebuild.

Key details

Born August 10, 1999, in London, Ontario. Listed at 5 ft 11 in and 207 lb, shoots right. Played junior hockey in the OHL for Owen Sound and Guelph, earning multiple awards. He has posted several strong offensive seasons in the NHL and is known for his two-way play.

In short

  • Drafted 13th overall by Vegas in 2017
  • Traded to Montreal in 2018
  • Became Canadiens captain in 2022
  • Born in London, Ontario, of Japanese Canadian heritage
Canadian angle

Suzuki is a Canadian-born NHL captain from London, Ontario, and he is also noted as a fifth-generation Japanese Canadian, making him of interest to Canadian hockey and multicultural history.

Quick questions

Who is Nick Suzuki?
Nick Suzuki is a Canadian NHL centre for the Montreal Canadiens and the team's captain.
When did Nick Suzuki join the Montreal Canadiens?
He was traded to Montreal in 2018 after being drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights.
What is Nick Suzuki's heritage?
He is a fifth-generation Japanese Canadian, born in London, Ontario.

Sources

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4233594/nick-suzuki
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height/weight, position, team, and draft information.
  2. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/21/nick-suzuki/
    Supports: Player profile, position, birthdate, birthplace, team, height, weight, and draft position.
  3. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre — https://jccc.on.ca/join-support/sakura-gala/sakura-award/past-recipients/nick-suzuki
    Supports: London, Ontario birthplace, Japanese Canadian heritage, junior hockey background, trade to Montreal, and Canadiens captaincy.
  4. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/suzukni01.html
    Supports: Career statistics and NHL production totals.