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2018-19 in Review: Carter Camper

May 10, 2019
Written By: EdenCreative

Acquired by the Griffins from the Tucson Roadrunners on June 25, 2018, center Carter Camper tied for second on Grand Rapids in scoring with 50 points (17-33—50) in 67 games during the 2018-19 season, his first with the club.

Regular season stat line

67 GP, 17 goals, 33 assists, 50 points, -1 rating, 24 PIM

Postseason stat line

5 GP, 0 goals, 3 assists, 3 points, +1 rating, 0 PIM

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2 – Camper potted two overtime game-winners, which tied for the third-most in a single season in franchise history. Both of his OT heroics came at Van Andel Arena against the Manitoba Moose, giving the Griffins a 3-2 win on Nov. 17 and a 2-1 triumph on Jan. 23.

4 – Camper recorded an assist on each of Grand Rapids’ four power play goals during the team’s 5-2 win vs. Belleville on Jan. 12, the first four-assist game by a Griffin since Andy Miele on Dec. 19, 2014 vs. Toronto. Four power play goals were the most by the Griffins since banking four in a 9-1 win at Rockford on Feb. 5, 2016.

6 – He produced a season-high six-game point streak from Feb. 16-March 6, during which he accumulated six points (2-4—6).

8 – Grand Rapids was the eighth different AHL team Camper has suited up for (Providence, Springfield, Binghamton, Hershey, Albany, Cleveland, Tucson). 2018-19 marked his eighth full professional season.

10 – Camper’s 10 multi-point games were the third most on the team.

33 – Camper led the Griffins with 33 assists, the second consecutive season he’s paced his team in helpers after his 29 led Cleveland in 2017-18.

100 – He netted his 100th career AHL goal on March 6 vs. Texas and it turned out to be the game-winner in a 5-2 victory.

250 – Camper logged his 250th assist in the AHL as part of a two-assist night during Nov. 4’s 8-4 win at Cleveland.

350 – Camper banked his 350th AHL point as part of a two-point effort on Dec. 1 vs. Texas.

500 – Camper tallied another milestone against the Texas Stars when he skated in his 500th AHL game on March 23 at Texas.

Newsworthy

19 Camper Black Jersey Goal Celebration
Photos by Sam Iannamico/Griffins