Born: | September 28, 1961 | Draft: | 1980 Bruins #81 Overall |
Hometown: | Montréal, QC | Position: | C |
Known For: | Youngest Selke Trophy winner | Shoots: | Left |
National Team: | Canada |
Stephen Neil Kasper (born September 28, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Kasper won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as top defensive forward during his second season in the NHL. He moved into coaching following his playing career, serving as the Bruins’ head coach during the 1995–96 and 1996–97 seasons.
Years as an NHL player: 1980-1993
Years as an NHL coach: 1993-1997
Years as an NHL scout: 2009-2015
Steve Kasper Statistics
Deeper Dive
Coaching History
- NHL Boston Bruins (Assistant Coach) 1993-1994
- AHL Providence Bruins (Head Coach) 1994-1995
- NHL Boston Bruins (Head Coach) 1995-1997
- MJAHL Yarmouth Mariners (Head Coach) 2007-2008
- MHL KRS Heilongjiang (Head Coach) 2018
- KHL Kunlan Red Star (Assistant Coach) 2019-2020
Scouting History
- NHL Toronto Maple Leafs (Pro Scout) 2009-2012
- NHL Toronto Maple Leafs (Director of Professional Scouting) 2012-2015
Achievements
- Frank J. Selke Trophy (1982)