Kasper Magnussen, born on February 19, 2004, in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a left winger, playing for Bemidji State University in the NCAA as of 2025. A dual Norwegian-German athlete, Kasper developed his skills through Norway’s Stjernen Hockey and Sweden’s Leksands IF He has represented Norway in prestigious international tournaments, including the World Junior Championships. At just 21 years old, Kasper has already achieved remarkable milestones, with standout performances in both junior and collegiate hockey leagues, and continues to play.
| Name | Kasper Magnussen |
| Age | born on February 19, 2004,(25 years as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Düsseldorf, GER |
| Nationality | Norway |
| College Name | Bemidji State University |
| Team Name/s | Bemidji State University |
| Jersey Number | 28 |
| Position | Left Winger |
Kasper Magnussen early days
Kasper Magnussen began his hockey journey in Norway, where he played for Stjernen Hockey in various junior leagues. His talent quickly became evident as he excelled in the Norway U16, U18, and U21 leagues. Seeking further development, Kasper moved to Sweden to compete with Leksands IF, where he spent three seasons in the highly competitive J20 Nationell league as per EliteSports. During his time there, he honed his skills against top-tier talent and contributed significantly, recording 30 points in the 2022-23 season.
Kasper Magnussen college
Kasper Magnussen is playing collegiate hockey at Bemidji State University. In his freshman season (2023-24), he appeared in 29 games, recording seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Notably, he contributed one power-play goal and maintained a positive plus/minus rating of +3. As a sophomore (2024-25), Kasper played in 21 games, contributing two goals and four assists, including two power-play goals as per collegehockeyinc.com.Over his collegiate career so far, Kasper has totaled 50 games, scoring nine goals and assisting on eight for a combined 17 points as of 2025.
Kasper Magnussen parents
Kasper Magnussen is the son of Trond and Jannik Magnussen. He comes from an athletic family like his Trond Magnussen, who has an impressive history in the sport. Trond competed internationally for Norway, playing in 13 World Championships and representing his country in the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway as per .bemidjipioneer.com. He also enjoyed a lengthy professional career in Sweden and Germany, including a stint in the DEL, Germany’s top hockey league, from 2001 to 2006. Trond’s experience on the ice influenced Kasper’s early passion for hockey.
Trond shared In AN interview with bemidjipioneer.com:
"I was like a small, quick player out there dingling and dangling. But (Kasper) has skill, too, and he works hard at it. He’s tougher than me. He’s not scared of anybody.”
Kasper’s mother Jannik is equally supportive, as is his grandfather, who never misses a game, even when they’re played thousands of miles away. Trond and Jannik often stay up into the early hours of the morning to watch Kasper play, such as his historic first collegiate goal for Bemidji State.
In December 2023, Trond, Jannik, and Kasper’s grandfather traveled to the United States to watch Kasper play in person, marking the grandfather’s first trip to America.
Kasper Magnussen at IIHF
Kasper Magnussen represented Norway at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship. A native of Fredrikstad, Norway, Magnussen was among the 23 players chosen after a week-long training camp in Ulricehamn, Sweden.
Magnussen’s journey at the championship began with a highlight-worthy match-up against his Bemidji State teammate, Eric Pohlkamp, who represented Team USA.
Kasper Magnussen nationality
Kasper Magnussen is Norwegian and a native of Fredrikstad, Norway. He hails from a family deeply rooted in Norwegian hockey heritage. His father, Trond Magnussen, is a former professional hockey player who represented Norway in 13 World Championships and played in the 1994 Winter Olympics held in Lillehammer, Norway.
Kasper Magnussen social media
Magnussen is on Instagram under the username @kasper.magnussen, having around 1400+ followers. However, he does not have an official blue-ticked profile.
