Steven Kampfer

Steven Kampfer

Kampfer as a Ranger during an exhibition game in October 2014.
Born (1988-09-24) September 24, 1988
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 197 lb (89 kg; 14 st 1 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 New York Rangers
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Boston Bruins
Minnesota Wild
Florida Panthers
NHL Draft 93rd overall, 2007
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2010–present

Steven Allan Kampfer (born September 24, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 4th round (93rd overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Kampfer was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but grew up in Jackson, Michigan.

Playing career

Collegiate

Kampfer played four seasons with the University of Michigan before turning professional. During an altercation on October 12, 2008, Kampfer suffered a serious head injury at the hands of a Michigan football player.[1]

Professional

Kampfer as a member of the Bruins in 2012.
Kampfer during his tenure with the Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team.

On March 2, 2010, the Anaheim Ducks traded Kampfer to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a conditional 4th-round draft pick.[2] The Bruins signed him to a three-year entry-level contract and assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins, for the remainder of the 2009–10 AHL season.[3]

Kampfer started the 2010–11 NHL season playing in the American Hockey League for the Providence Bruins, but in early December he was promoted to the NHL, on an emergency basis, to fill in for the injured Mark Stuart.[4] Kampfer made his NHL debut with the Bruins on December 9, 2010, skating 19 shifts (13:50 ice time) in a 5-2 home win over the New York Islanders.[5]

Kampfer scored his first NHL point in his third NHL game on December 15, 2010, against the Buffalo Sabres. His first NHL goal was scored on December 28 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kampfer recorded his first multi-point game on January 13, 2011, against the Philadelphia Flyers when he scored the game-winning goal with 1:14 remaining in the game to earn the first star honours for the night.

Kampfer's high average ice time during his first 17 games as a Bruin, combined with the confidence shown by the coach in power play and key defensive situations, were intended to help make his case for a more permanent position on the roster, as when defenseman Mark Stuart was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers on February 18, 2011, center Rich Peverley was acquired in return, and Kampfer's continued presence with the Bruins proved valuable. His speed and ability to jump into the play, as recommended by the coaching staff, have added a much needed element to the Boston Bruins as of January 13, 2011.[6]

Kampfer suffered a minor knee injury on April 9, 2011, while playing a game for the AHL's Providence Bruins, and he has been recuperating since that time.[7] Unfortunately, he was not able to rejoin the Boston team during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.[8] Kampfer played in 38 games, three short of what is required to have his name engraved onto the Stanley Cup. Though the team petitioned the league to include both Kampfer and injured center Marc Savard on the cup,[9] Savard's name was included, but Kampfer was not. The NHL decided that since Kampfer spent the first 1/4 of season in the minors, it was his first NHL season, and was not dressed in the playoffs, so his name would not be engraved on the Stanley Cup.[10] Boston gave Kampfer a Stanley Cup ring and included him on the official team picture.

At the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline, Kampfer was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defensemen Greg Zanon.[11]

On July 1, 2014, Kampfer agreed to a one-year two-way contract with the New York Rangers.[12] On October 6, 2014, Kampfer and Andrew Yogan were traded by the Rangers to the Florida Panthers in return for Joey Crabb.[13]

During the 2016–17 season with, Kampfer was placed on waivers after one game with the Panthers. After clearing, Kampfer was subsequently dealt back to the Rangers on November 8, 2016, along with a conditional pick, in exchange for Dylan McIlrath.[14]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2004–05Sioux City MusketeersUSHL4761319911325712
2005–06Sioux City MusketeersUSHL566101699—————
2006–07University of MichiganCCHA3513424—————
2007–08University of MichiganCCHA422151736—————
2008–09University of MichiganCCHA251121324—————
2009–10University of MichiganCCHA453232650—————
2009–10Providence BruinsAHL61234—————
2010–11Providence BruinsAHL223131612—————
2010–11Boston BruinsNHL38551012—————
2011–12Boston BruinsNHL100224—————
2011–12Providence BruinsAHL121348—————
2011–12Minnesota WildNHL132132—————
2011–12Houston AerosAHL—————40002
2012–13Houston AerosAHL55417212851129
2013–14Iowa WildAHL696202648—————
2014–15San Antonio RampageAHL428111949—————
2014–15Florida PanthersNHL2522412—————
2015–16Florida PanthersNHL4704426—————
2016–17Florida PanthersNHL10004—————
NHL totals 134 9 14 23 60 — — — — —

Awards and honors

Award Year
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2009 [15]
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2010 [15]

References

  1. ↑ Luke, Pasch. "Misunderstood". Michigan Daily. University of Michigan. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  2. ↑ 4th round pick was later traded to the Carolina Hurricanes who selected Justin Shugg.
  3. ↑ "The Hockey News: Insight on the NHL and the world of hockey". thehockeynews.com. 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2015-02-12.
  4. ↑ Mike Loftus/GateHouse News Service. "Bruins: Kampfer gets call". Wicked Local. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "New York Islanders at Boston Bruins - 12/09/2010". NHL.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  6. ↑ "Steven Kampfer Finding His Scoring Touch in Pro Game, Sparks Bruins With Late Goal Against Flyers". NESN.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  7. ↑ DJ Bean (April 10, 2011). "Steve Kampfer suffers injury while playing for Providence". Big Bad Blog. WEEI.com. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  8. ↑ Mike Loftus (May 6, 2011). "Boston Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer hopes to benefit from frustrating injury experience". The Patriot Ledger. Patriot Ledger.com. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  9. ↑ George Sipple (June 22, 2011). "NHL roundup: Steve Kampfer hopes to get his name on Stanley Cup". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Big Bad Blog » Steven Kampfer OK with being left off the Cup". Big Bad Blog. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  11. ↑ "Reports: Bruins deal for Rolston, Mottau, Zanon". NHL.com. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
  12. ↑ "Rangers agree to terms with Steven Kampfer". New York Rangers. 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  13. ↑ "Rangers get Crabb from Panthers". ESPN. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-06.
  14. ↑ "Rangers Acquire Defenseman Steven Kampfer". National Hockey League. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
  15. 1 2 "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
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