[4] Suess attended Forest Lake Area High School where he played ice hockey under the tutelage of former Minnesota State defenseman Aaron Forsythe.
[2] During his high school hockey career, he was a three-time letter winner, two-time Suburban East All-Conference selection, and served as a team captain during his junior and senior seasons.
With his assistance, the team finished second to Cretin-Derham Hall High School in the Suburban East Conference and defeated Grand Rapids before falling to Elk River in the Section 7AA semi-finals.
[6] During his second (and final) season with the Stampede, Suess was selected to serve as an alternate captain with Team USA at the 2013 World Junior A Challenge, helping them win a gold medal.
[9] Upon returning from the tournament, Suess signed a Letter of Intent to attend Minnesota State University, Mankato, an NCAA Division I school.
[15] During his sophomore season, Suess switched from left wing, a position he had spent his entire hockey career playing, to center due to a slow start.
[17] Prior to his junior year, Suess was named co-captain of the Mavericks alongside senior defenseman Carter Foguth and alternate captains Michael Huntebrinker, Sean Flanagan, and Brad McClure.
[26] Suess officially concluded his collegiate career on March 25, 2018, by signing an amateur tryout agreement with the Manitoba Moose, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets.
[30] As a result of injuries, Suess made his National Hockey League debut with the Winnipeg Jets on November 11, 2019, against the San Jose Sharks, playing a total of 6:26 on the ice.
[35] Following one season in the Sharks organization, Suess left the club as a free agent and opted to return to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL after agreeing to a two-year contract on July 10, 2023.