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Marco Kasper: 'I Don't Think There's Any Pressure' To Lead Austria To Quarters
This isn't Marco Kasper's first IIHF World Championship, but things have changed a bit since his debut in 2022. Back then, the 18-year-old was three months from being drafted by the Detroit Red Wings and, despite showing the talent that would make him a first-rounder, ended the tournament with seven games. His Austrian team came from behind in its last game to beat Great Britain and avoid relegation.
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