2022-23 Player in Review: Carter Mazur
Rookie forward Carter Mazur joined the Griffins for the final handful of games during the 2022-23 season and finished the short campaign with six points (3-3—6) in as many outings. He also totaled 37 points (22-15—37) and 32 penalty minutes in 40 contests at the University of Denver.
Regular Season Stat Line
6 GP, 3 goals, 3 assists, 6 points, -1 rating, 0 PIM with GRG
40 GP, 22 goals, 15 assists, 37 points, +19 rating, 32 PIM with UofD
Contract Status
Signed with Detroit through the 2025-26 season
By the Numbers
1 – He made his pro debut on March 29 against the Chicago Wolves, compiling three shots.
3 – Exploded for three points (2-1—3) on April 6 at the Manitoba Moose, which included his first pro goal that slid past netminder Oskari Salminen. This was also his first multi-point game of his pro career.
1 – Recorded his first point as a pro with an assist on March 31 against the Milwaukee Admirals.
3 – Notched a three-game point streak to end the season from April 6-10 (3-2—5).
22 – His 22 goals at the University of Denver tied for fifth in the NCAA.
2 – After posting 37 points (22-15—37) in 40 games with the Pioneers, he was named to the NCAA West Second All-American Team.
Newsworthy
Yzerman taking patient approach to development of Red Wings prospects (nhl.com)
Red Wings forward pipeline: Detroit has help on the way, but still needs more - The Athletic
Grand Rapids Griffins | Waiting in the Wings | Carter Mazur (griffinshockey.com)
Tomorrow's Red Wings: Mazur Half-Step Away From NHL? (detroithockeynow.com)
Red Wings Stock Index: Youth Movement Paying Dividends (detroithockeynow.com)
The Daily: Bruins' McAvoy Injured; Mazur Scores Pair For Griffins (detroithockeynow.com)
Red Wings Prospect Mazur Enjoys Playing in the 'Gritty Areas' (detroithockeynow.com)
Red Wings sign Carter Mazur to entry-level contract, assign him to Griffins (detroitnews.com)
Red Wings sign Jackson’s Carter Mazur, who’ll join Griffins on ATO - mlive.com
Red Wings Sign Denver's Feisty Forward Carter Mazur to ELC (detroithockeynow.com)
Photo at top by Jonathan Kozub/Manitoba Moose