Carter Hutton facts for kids
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Hutton with the St. Louis Blues in 2017
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| Born | December 19, 1985 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Blackhawks Nashville Predators St. Louis Blues Buffalo Sabres Arizona Coyotes |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2010–2022 | ||
Carter John Hutton (born December 19, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Hutton was a goalie for teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. He also played for the Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, and Arizona Coyotes.
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Early Life
Carter Hutton was born on December 19, 1985. His hometown is Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. His parents are John and Linda Hutton. Carter's dad worked as a construction foreman while he was growing up.
Hockey Career
Starting Out in Professional Hockey
Carter Hutton started his professional hockey journey in 2010. The Philadelphia Flyers signed him after he finished college. He played a few games for their minor league team, the Adirondack Phantoms. He even got to be a backup goalie for the Flyers in some NHL games.
Later in 2010, the San Jose Sharks signed him. He was a free agent, meaning he could choose which team to join.
Chicago Blackhawks
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In 2011, Hutton signed with the Rockford IceHogs. This team is part of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Chicago Blackhawks then signed him to a contract in 2012. This meant he could play for either the Blackhawks or their AHL team.
On March 26, 2012, the Blackhawks called him up to the NHL. He filled in for their injured goalie. On April 27, 2013, Carter made his first NHL start. He played against the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup that year. Hutton received a championship ring, but his name wasn't added to the Stanley Cup itself.
Nashville Predators
On July 5, 2013, Hutton joined the Nashville Predators. He signed a one-year contract with them. He soon became the main goalie for the Predators in the 2013–14 NHL season. This happened after their star goalie, Pekka Rinne, got an infection.
Hutton had a great record that season, winning 20 games. He was even named the NHL's Third Star of the Week in December. He helped the team win five games in a row at the end of the season. This made him one of only six goalies in Predators history to win 20 games. In 2014, he signed a new two-year contract to stay with the team.
In his last year with the Predators, Hutton was nominated for an award. It was the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This award goes to a player who shows great determination and love for hockey.
St. Louis Blues
After three seasons, Hutton left the Predators. He signed a two-year contract with the St. Louis Blues on July 1, 2016. His coach, Ken Hitchcock, praised him before the season started. He said Hutton was one of the best players in training camp.
Hutton played his first game for the Blues on October 15. He made 33 saves and helped his team win. For the 2017 NHL Winter Classic game, Hutton designed a special goalie mask. It featured symbols of St. Louis, like the St. Louis Cardinals bird. The family of baseball legend Stan Musial even sent him a signed baseball because of his mask.
That season, Hutton earned several shutouts. A shutout means the goalie stops every shot and doesn't let the other team score. He helped the Blues make it to the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.
In his second season with the Blues, Hutton had an amazing year. He became one of the best backup goalies in the league. He led the NHL in save percentage and goals-against average. This meant he was stopping a lot of shots and letting in very few goals.
Buffalo Sabres
After his contract with the Blues ended, Hutton joined the Buffalo Sabres. He signed a three-year contract on July 1, 2018. The Sabres' goalie coach thought Hutton would be a great partner for their other goalie, Linus Ullmark.
Hutton got his first win with the Sabres on October 6, 2018. He was the team's starting goalie for a while. He helped them win four games in a row in November. This was the first time the Sabres had done that since 2014. Hutton finished his first season with the Sabres with 18 wins. However, the team did not make the playoffs.
Hutton returned to the Sabres for the 2019–20 NHL season. He shared the goalie duties with Ullmark again. In October, he earned his first shutout as a Sabres starter. A few days later, he set a team record. He made 47 saves in a shutout game against the Los Angeles Kings. Because of his strong play, he was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week.
After these great games, Hutton had a tough time winning. He was replaced as the main starter. It was later found that he was having a vision problem. He also suffered a serious ankle injury. He finished the season with 12 wins in 31 games.
Hutton played his last season with the Sabres in 2020–21 NHL season. He was limited to only 13 games due to his ankle injury.
Arizona Coyotes
After his time with the Sabres, Hutton signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes in July 2021. He played in three games before getting a knee injury in October 2021. He tried to come back from his injuries. But he re-injured his ankle, which had been surgically repaired. He was then sent to the Coyotes' minor league team, the Tucson Roadrunners.
Toronto Maple Leafs and Retirement
On the same day he was sent to the Roadrunners, Hutton was traded. He went to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He agreed to the trade because he could stay close to his family. He continued to play for the Tucson Roadrunners. He was later moved to the Toronto Marlies, another AHL team. However, he did not play any games for them.
On June 14, 2022, Carter Hutton announced he was retiring from professional ice hockey. He played for 12 seasons.
Off the Ice
Carter Hutton is married to Stacey Hutton. They have two children, a son and a daughter. In 2021, Stacey won a $50,000 jackpot. She won it after buying a winning lottery ticket.
