Steven Kampfer

Steven Kampfer
230px Kampfer as a Ranger during an exhibition game in October 2014.
Born	(1988-09-24) September 24, 1988 Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	197 lb (89 kg; 14 st 1 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Florida Panthers Boston Bruins Minnesota Wild
NHL Draft	93rd overall, 2007 Anaheim Ducks
Playing career	2010–present

Steven Allan "Steve" Kampfer (born September 24, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Florida Panthers 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.

Professional

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Kampfer as a member of the Bruins in 2012.

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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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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. Unfortunately, he was not able to rejoin the Boston team during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 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, 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. 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.

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

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004–05	Sioux City Musketeers	USHL		47	6	13	19	91		13	2	5	7	12
2005–06	Sioux City Musketeers	USHL		56	6	10	16	99		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	University of Michigan	CCHA		35	1	3	4	24		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	University of Michigan	CCHA		42	2	15	17	36		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	University of Michigan	CCHA		25	1	12	13	24		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	University of Michigan	CCHA		45	3	23	26	50		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Providence Bruins	AHL		6	1	2	3	4		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Providence Bruins	AHL		22	3	13	16	12		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Boston Bruins	NHL		38	5	5	10	12		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Boston Bruins	NHL		10	0	2	2	4		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Providence Bruins	AHL		12	1	3	4	8		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Minnesota Wild	NHL		13	2	1	3	2		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Houston Aeros	AHL		—	—	—	—	—		4	0	0	0	2
2012–13	Houston Aeros	AHL		55	4	17	21	28		5	1	1	2	9
2013–14	Iowa Wild	AHL		69	6	20	26	48		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		42	8	11	19	49		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Florida Panthers	NHL		25	2	2	4	12		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Florida Panthers	NHL		47	0	4	4	26		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				133	9	14	23	56		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Award	Year
CCHA All-Tournament Team	2009
CCHA All-Tournament Team	2010

External links

• Steven Kampfer's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
• Steven Kampfer's player profile at NHL.com
• Steven Kampfer's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

• 4th round pick was later traded to the Carolina Hurricanes who selected Justin Shugg.