Sutherland, Hutter & To. Sounds like the making of a good law firm.
While none of the above practice law, their excellent strategizing, execution and skill were on full display last night as the trio combined for a staggering 21 points to lead Ninja Pandas to a statement-game 12-4 victory over the Deadpucks.
Rob Sutherland led the way with a four-goal performance, including a hat trick in the 1st period and added four helpers to complement his dominating night as he looks to build off a successful Summer 2023 campaign.
His eight points sets a new career high for the talented winger, besting his 7-point performance against Blades of Steel in his sophomore year while a member of the defunct, Flying V's.
Not to be outshined by his linemate, the quiet often-underrated center David Hutter continued his streak of success against the Deadpucks, notching a career-high eight points (4g, 4a). His previous high of seven points came last winter against the Deadpucks.
Hutter looks to replicate his breakout rookie campaign when he recorded a 20-goal, 50-point performance during the 2019-2020 season.
Eliot To displayed his play making abilities setting up four goals while his smooth hands allowed him to walk by several defenders before sniping a shot past the Deadpucks' netminder late in the 3rd period. His five-point night easily sets a new career-high as To continues to enjoy success very early long in his HNX career