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Steven Kampfer
Kampfer as a Ranger during an exhibition game in October 2014.
Born (1988-09-24) September 24, 1988 (age 36)
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
Former teams		 New York Rangers
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 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, in which Steven Kampfer was allegedly abusing a woman, he suffered a head injury at the hands of a Michigan football player who came to the woman's aid. Shortly after recovering from that injury Kampfer was involved in an on ice incident where two MSU players attacked him near the end of a game. The first player clotheslined him and punched him from behind. When he fell to the ice another player, who Kampfer had checked prior to the assault, hit him with a hockey stick in his neck area. [1] Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). 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.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

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 honors for the night.[citation needed]

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.[5]

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.[6] Unfortunately, he was not able to rejoin the Boston team during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.[7] 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,[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]

On July 1, 2014, Kampfer agreed to a one-year two-way contract with the New York Rangers.[11] On October 6, 2014, Kampfer and Andrew Yogan were traded by the Rangers to the Florida Panthers in return for Joey Crabb.[12]

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.[13] Steven made his Rangers regular season debut on February 28, 2017 against the Washington Capitals, after an injury to Rangers' defenseman Dan Girardi.

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 — — — — —
2016–17 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 43 4 15 19 44 — — — — —
2016–17 New York Rangers NHL 10 1 1 2 2 — — — — —
NHL totals 144 10 15 25 62 — — — — —

Awards and honors

Award Year
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2009 [14]
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2010 [14]

References

  1. ^ Luke, Pasch. "Misunderstood". Michigan Daily. University of Michigan. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  2. ^ "The Hockey News: Insight on the NHL and the world of hockey". thehockeynews.com. 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2015-02-12.
  3. ^ Mike Loftus/GateHouse News Service. "Bruins: Kampfer gets call". Wicked Local. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  4. ^ "New York Islanders at Boston Bruins - 12/09/2010". NHL.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Steven Kampfer Finding His Scoring Touch in Pro Game, Sparks Bruins With Late Goal Against Flyers". NESN.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  6. ^ DJ Bean (April 10, 2011). "Steve Kampfer suffers injury while playing for Providence". Big Bad Blog. WEEI.com. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ George Sipple (June 22, 2011). "NHL roundup: Steve Kampfer hopes to get his name on Stanley Cup". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  9. ^ "Big Bad Blog  » Steven Kampfer OK with being left off the Cup". Big Bad Blog. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  10. ^ "Reports: Bruins deal for Rolston, Mottau, Zanon". NHL.com. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-02-27. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Rangers agree to terms with Steven Kampfer". New York Rangers. 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2014-07-01. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Rangers get Crabb from Panthers". ESPN. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Rangers Acquire Defenseman Steven Kampfer". National Hockey League. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2016-11-08. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  14. ^ a b "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
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