“That was a long time ago. I think that was one of my first seasons and one of his last,” Brett reminisced. “I played against him a lot over the years, a little in the Western League and then pro, and he’s a warrior, a competitor. And that’s the kind of guy you want to play for. From what I gather from some of these other guys, he’s tell-like-it-is. He will tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear, and that’s exactly what you want from a coach.
“It was just business as usual, to be honest with you,” agreed Brett, who buried another during Wednesday’s date with the Edmonton Oilers. “I’d actually scored once before with him on the bench in L.A. in pre-season. It was cool, but it was just good to be back and be playing in the Saddledome again, good to have the kids there.Article content
While it’s too soon to say if he might eventually follow his father into the coaching biz, his leadership is a big part of the appeal for the Wranglers. During his playing days, current Calgary Wranglers head coach Mitch Love once dropped the gloves with Brett Sutter, who’s now on the Flames’ AHL team. Love is pictured with the Stockton Heat, before the franchise was relocated to Calgary.Brett has totalled 60 skates in The Show but isn’t likely to add to that tally. With his current contract, he isn’t even eligible for a call-up.
“L.A. was a big part of our lives for a long time and an organization that treated us great but the opportunity to come home and play in this organization and be close to family and friends and be back in Alberta, it was really exciting for us. It’s been a good decision so far.”Article contentAll of Brett’s could-be teammates are wondering — what is the key to impressing his old man?
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