| Takahito Suzuki | |
| Played For: | ECHL Charlotte Checkers Japan Ice Hockey League Kokudo Tokyo Asia League Seibu Prince Rabbits Nikkō Ice Bucks |
| Position: | Right wing |
| Shoots: | Right |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 8 |
| Weight Lb: | 161 |
| Birth Date: | 17 August 1975 |
| Birth Place: | Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Ntl Team: | Japan |
| Career Start: | 1996 |
| Career End: | 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]