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2023-24 Player in Review: Marco Kasper

2023-24 Player in Review: Marco Kasper

Jul 17, 2024

Written By: Andrew Streitel

Center Marco Kasper skated in his first season with the Griffins and totaled 35 points (14-21—35), 30 penalty minutes and a plus-nine rating in 71 regular-season games. He made his AHL debut on Oct. 13 against the Colorado Eagles and later bagged his first goal on Oct. 20 at Colorado. Kasper ranked among the team’s rookie leaders in goals (2nd), assists (T1st), points (2nd), plus-minus rating (1st, 1st among all skaters) and games played (1st, 1st among all skaters). He was named the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending on Jan. 21 when he logged five points (3-2—5) in two come-from-behind victories at the Manitoba Moose.

The 20-year-old then went on to rank fourth on the roster during the postseason with seven points (4-3—7) in nine outings, making his Calder Cup Playoffs debut on April 27 at the Rockford IceHogs. He scored his first AHL postseason goal on May 3 against Rockford, which kicked off a three-game point streak (3-2—5). In Game 1 of the Central Division Finals, Kasper registered three points (1-2—3) to help the Griffins claim a 4-2 victory at the Milwaukee Admirals. He also recorded two points (1-1—2) in a must-win Game 4 of the Central Division Finals versus Milwaukee.

92 Kasper — Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins

Regular Season Stat Line

71 GP, 14 goals, 21 assists, 35 points, +9 rating, 30 PIM

Postseason Stat Line

9 GP, 4 goals, 3 assists, 7 points, +1 rating, 14 PIM

Contract Status

Under contract with Detroit through 2026-27

92 Kasper 2 — Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins

By the Numbers

13 – Made his AHL and Griffins debut on Oct. 13 against the Colorado Eagles.

1 – Scored his first goal in the AHL on Oct. 30 at Colorado and later bagged his first AHL assist on Nov. 15 against the Chicago Wolves.

150 – Skated in his 150th game as a pro on Nov. 29 against Chicago.

3 – First three-point night in North America (1-2—3) came on Dec. 29 at Chicago.

2 – Enjoyed a three-point outing and his first two-goal game in the AHL on Jan. 20 at the Manitoba Moose.

5 – Was named the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending on Jan. 21 when he logged five points (3-2—5) in two come-from-behind victories at Manitoba.

50 – Collected his 50th assist as a pro on April 6 at the Rockford IceHogs.

200 – Suited up for his 200th game as a pro on April 12 against Rockford.

2 – Scored two game-winners this year on Jan. 19 at Manitoba and on Feb. 25 against Milwaukee.

92 Kasper 4 1 — Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins

27 – Made his Calder Cup Playoffs debut on April 27 at Rockford and finished the series with two goals in four games.

3 – Went on a three-game point streak during the playoffs from May 3-15 (3-2—5), which was capped off with a three-point night (1-2—3) in Game 1 of the Central Division Finals at Milwaukee on May 15.

4 – Ranked rank fourth on the roster during the postseason with seven points (4-3—7) in nine outings

2 – Placed second among the team’s rookies in goals (14) and points (35) during the regular season.

1 – Tied for first in assists (21) among the roster’s rookies in the regular season and paced all Griffins in games played (71) and plus-minus rating (+9).

10 – Season-high 10 penalty minutes on May 20 versus Milwaukee.

7 – Enjoyed seven multi-point outings, which included two games with three points (Dec. 29 at Chicago, Jan. 20 at Manitoba) and two games with two goals (Jan. 20 at Manitoba, April 13 at Chicago).

3 – Season-best three-game point streak from March 20-27 (1-3—4), which was also the longest assist run of the season.

2 – Scored in back-to-back games on two occasions from Jan. 19-20 (3-0—3) and from Feb. 25-28 (2-0—2).

3 – Potted three power-play goals throughout the season on Dec. 29 at Belleville, Feb. 25 against Milwaukee and on March 23 at Rockford.

153 – His 153 shots during the regular season ranked third on the roster behind Joel L’Esperance (157) and Jonatan Berggren (156).