Men's Ice Hockey | 9/10/2026 2:29:13 PM

Madison Capitols owner and USHL Executive Committee member Ryan Suter has been named to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

The Madison, Wis., native played 20 seasons in the NHL, appearing in 1,526 regular-season games and recording 696 points on 107 goals and 589 assists. Selected seventh overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2003 NHL Draft, Suter also played for the Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, and St. Louis Blues.

“Ryan Suter’s induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame is a fitting recognition of an extraordinary career and a lifetime of commitment to American hockey," said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan. "Ryan represented our country and the sport with tremendous skill, toughness, and professionalism, and his impact continues well beyond his playing career. As an owner of the Madison Capitols and a member of the USHL Executive Committee, he is helping shape the future of the game and creating opportunities for the next generation of American players and continuing the Suter Family Legacy. On behalf of the entire USHL, we congratulate Ryan and his family on this richly deserved honor.” 

Throughout his career, Suter represented the United States on the international stage, including two Olympic appearances in 2010 and 2014. Before reaching the NHL, he spent two seasons with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and one season at the University of Wisconsin.

The Class of 2026 also includes Phil Kessel, Amanda Kessel, and longtime U.S. National Team athletic trainer Stan Wong. T.J. Oshie also joins the class and has ties to the USHL, appearing in 11 games with the Sioux Falls Stampede during the 2004-05 season.

Suter continues to make an impact on the game as an owner of the Madison Capitols and a member of the USHL Executive Committee, carrying on the Suter family’s longstanding legacy in American hockey.

About the USHL

The United States Hockey League (USHL) and its 16 teams are committed to being the world's leading junior hockey league. This season, more than 50% of NCAA Division I men's hockey players and nearly 25% of NHL players have USHL experience. The USHL has developed more than 285 direct NHL Draft picks since 2020, and nine of the last 10 Hobey Baker Award winners, including Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel).

Elevated through the recently announced Declaration of Excellence with the NHL and USA Hockey, the league's player-first approach, including a 2:1 practice-to-game ratio and a schedule with 90% of games played on weekends, provides its players with the optimal environment for athletic and personal growth, creating pathways for the next generation of stars like Auston Matthews (NTDP), Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms), Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede), and Johnny Gaudreau (Dubuque Fighting Saints).