Ondřej Kaše

Ondřej Kaše
Born (1995-11-08) 8 November 1995
Kadaň, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Winger
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Anaheim Ducks
Piráti Chomutov
NHL Draft 205th overall, 2014
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2013–present

Ondřej Kaše (born 8 November 1995) is a Czech professional ice hockey forward currently playing with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kase was selected by the Ducks in the seventh round, 205th overall during the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Czech Republic

Kaše made his Czech Extraliga debut playing with Piráti Chomutov debut during the 2013–14 Czech Extraliga season.[1] Kaše recorded seven points in 37 games for Chomutov, while also appearing in five games with SK Kadan. At the conclusion of the season, Kaše was selected in the seventh round, 205th overall during the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Kaše increased his scoring totals the following season, scoring seven goals and 21 points in 37 games.

Anaheim Ducks

On 14 May 2015, Kaše was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Ducks.[2] Kaše spent the entirety of the 2015–16 season with the Ducks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. In 25 games with the club, Kaše scored eight goals and 14 points. He also contributed one goal and four points in nine postseason games.

On 4 November 2016, Kaše recorded his first career NHL point, assisting on a goal by Antoine Vermette during a 5-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.[3] One month later on 1 December, Kaše scored his first career goal against Ryan Miller of the Vancouver Canucks in a 3-1 win.[4] Kaše finished his rookie season with five goals and 15 points in 53 games. The following season, Kaše upped his totals by scoring 20 goals and 38 points in 66 games.

On 15 August 2018, the Ducks re-signed Kaše to a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension worth $2.6 million annually.[5]

Personal

His younger brother, David Kaše, also played for their hometown club, Piráti Chomutov and is currently a prospect to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 SK Kadan Czech.1 92132 41010
2013–14 Piráti Chomutov ELH 3743710 —————
2013–14 SK Kadan Czech.1 53140 —————
2014–15 Piráti Chomutov Czech.1 37714218 1165114
2015–16 San Diego Gulls AHL 2586146 91340
2016–17 San Diego Gulls AHL 1466124 30110
2016–17 Anaheim Ducks NHL 535101518 92024
2017–18 Anaheim Ducks NHL 6620183814 40000
2017–18 San Diego Gulls AHL 10000 —————
ELH totals 3743710 —————
NHL totals 11925285332 132024

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 Czech Republic U17 8th 5 0 0 0 4
2012 Czech Republic IH18 4th 5 3 2 5 0
2013 Czech Republic WJC18 7th 5 1 2 3 0
2014 Czech Republic WJC 6th 5 1 2 3 0
2015 Czech Republic WJC 6th 5 1 1 2 0
Junior totals 25 6 7 13 4

References

  1. ↑ "KLH Chomutov 2013–14 player statistics". eliteprospects.com. 2014-04-01. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  2. ↑ "Ducks sign Kase to three-year entry level deal". Anaheim Ducks. 2015-05-14. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  3. ↑ "Rakell, Ducks dump Coyotes". Phoenix Herald. Anaheim, California. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Ondrej Kase scores first NHL goal in win". Rotoworld.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Ducks sign Kase to three-year contract". Anaheim Ducks. 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
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