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Takahito Suzuki
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Men's ice hockey
Representing Japan
Asian Games

Takahito Suzuki
Takahito Suzuki
Born	August 17, 1975 (age 49); Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	161 lb (73 kg; 11 st 7 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	ECHL; Charlotte Checkers; Japan Ice Hockey League; Kokudo Tokyo; Asia League; Seibu Prince Rabbits; Nikkō Ice Bucks
National team	Japan
Playing career	1996–2013

Takahito Suzuki (鈴木貴人), born August 17, 1975, is a Japanese retired professional ice hockey Right winger. He also served as the head coach of the Japanese national team. Suzuki is noted for being the first Japanese ice hockey player to play for a professional team in the United States. ^[1] A fan favorite, the Charlotte Checkers placed billboards around the city promoting Suzuki. ^[2]

References

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[1] ttps://www.npr.org/2003/02/01/959068/japanese-hockey-player

[2] ttps://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2003/01/07/Sponsorships-Advertising-Marketing/The-Sun-Also-Rises-In-Charlotte-Team-Touts-Japanese-Star.aspx

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