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Following the game, Sutton spoke to reporters about his first year wearing the “C.”

“It’s been a journey,” Sutton said, his voice reflective but resolute.

“A lot of ups, a lot of downs, but I’ve had an incredible team around me through every bit of it.

I’ve been lucky. Our coaching staff—especially Coach Barrett—believed in me when it mattered most. My teammates showed up every night. I couldn’t ask for more. ”

When asked what he’s looking forward to next season, Sutton didn’t hesitate.

“We had a great run, and I’m proud of how far we came.

We’ll come back stronger next year—this team’s only getting better,” he said with a small smile before his expression softened.

“But honestly? What I’m really excited for next season is watching my beautiful, brilliant wife start her new role as a commentator with the New York Titans.

She’s going to be amazing. She already is. ”

The interviewer laughed, then asked the question on everyone’s mind: Would distance make things difficult for the newlyweds?

“We’ve got it figured out,” Sutton replied with relaxed confidence. “We won’t go more than a week without seeing each other. We’ve mapped it all out. And I guess the Storm–Titans games will be even more exciting now.” He grinned. “She might be neutral on camera, but I know who she’s rooting for.”

The reporter chuckled, shaking his head. “Sounds like you’ve got a good woman on your hands—and you’ve both got big things ahead. Would you ever have thought you’d be here after such a rocky start to the season? There were a lot of people skeptical about where this year would take you.”

Sutton’s smile lingered as he gave a small nod. “Yeah,” he agreed. “Funny how life works. Sometimes it’s a fine line between falling apart and falling right into place.”

As the locker room emptied and the lights dimmed, one thing was clear: for Rhett Sutton, both on and off the ice, the best is yet to come.