History of Marco Kasper in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2025

Marco Kasper is an Austrian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL. He was selected as the eighth overall pick by the Red Wings during the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, marking him as a promising young talent in the league.

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2002: Father played at 2002 Winter Olympics

In 2002, Marco Kasper's father, Peter, played at the Winter Olympics. Peter also played for various professional hockey clubs in Austria.

April 2004: Marco Kasper born

Marco Kasper was born in April 2004. He is an Austrian professional ice hockey centre.

2004: Born in 2004

Marco Kasper was born in 2004 and in January 2021 became the second player born that year to play in the SHL.

January 2021: Professional debut for Rögle BK

On January 21, 2021, Marco Kasper made his professional debut for Rögle BK, playing 11 minutes 35 seconds. He became the second player born in 2004 to play in the SHL.

2021: Represented Austria at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2021, Marco Kasper represented Austria at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he recorded one assist in four games.

July 2022: Signed with Detroit Red Wings

On July 13, 2022, the Red Wings signed Marco Kasper to a three-year, entry-level contract.

2022: Represented Austria at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2022, Marco Kasper once again represented Austria at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2022: Drafted by Detroit Red Wings

In 2022, Marco Kasper was drafted eighth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Entry Draft.

April 2023: First NHL game

On April 2, 2023, Marco Kasper played his first career NHL game in a 5–2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

October 19, 2024: First NHL point

On October 19, 2024, Marco Kasper recorded his first NHL point in a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators, assisting on a goal scored by Vladimir Tarasenko.