Brian Sutter (born October 7, 1956) is a former hockey forward and head coach in the National Hockey League (NHL). Sutter was born in Viking, Alberta, Canada, the oldest of the famous Sutter brothers, six of whom played in the NHL.
He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1976 NHL Entry Draft, in the 2nd round and 20th overall. He played for the St. Louis Blues until 1988, when he retired as a player. During his playing years, he played in three All-Star Games - 1982, 1983, and 1985. His jersey number in St.Louis Blues - #11 - is retired.
After retiring, he became the Blues head coach (1988-1992). In 1991, he won the Jack Adams award as the NHL's best coach. Sutter subsequently held head coaching positions with the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks (2001-2005). On June 21, 2005, the Blackhawks hired Dale Tallon as their new manager; Tallon and the Blackhawks decided not to renew Sutter's contract.
