C. J. Suess

C. J. Suess
Suess in 2025
Born (1994-03-17) March 17, 1994
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
DEL team
Former teams
Dresdner Eislöwen
Winnipeg Jets
San Jose Sharks
NHL draft 129th overall, 2014
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2018–present

Clinston Joseph Robert "C.J." Suess (/ss/; né Franklin; March 17, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey forward for Dresdner Eislöwen in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Prior to playing professionally, Suess played college hockey for the Minnesota State Mavericks at Minnesota State University, Mankato. At the time of his graduation, his 127 career points were tied for fifth on the school's career scoring list during the NCAA Division I era. He also represented Team USA in the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, helping them win a gold medal.