Felix Schütz
A German center who carved out a solid professional hockey career, becoming a familiar face in the DEL and a national team contributor.
Born 1987 (age 39)·German ice hockey player·Birthday: November 3·Millennials
Biography
Felix Schütz's hockey path was defined by consistency and a sharp offensive mind from the center position. He developed in the German system, showing enough promise to be drafted by the NHL's Buffalo Sabres in 2006, though his career would primarily flourish in Europe. He became a mainstay in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), with notable tenures at the Cologne Sharks and Eisbären Berlin, where his playmaking and penalty-killing skills were valued. Schütz also earned the opportunity to represent Germany on the international stage, contributing to the national team in several World Championship tournaments. His professional journey, lasting over a decade, exemplified the path of a skilled European player who anchors domestic leagues and answers the call of his country.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Felix was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Felix Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Felix's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played over 500 games in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) across his career.
- Represented Germany at multiple IIHF World Championships.
- Won the DEL championship with Eisbären Berlin in the 2012-13 season.
Did You Know?
He was selected in the 4th round, 117th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
He played junior hockey for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
His father, Franz Schütz, was also a professional hockey player in Germany.
“A playmaker sees the ice three passes before the puck arrives.”
