Steven Kampfer

As a youth, Kampfer played in the 2002 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Detroit Little Caesars minor ice hockey team.{{cite web|url=https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|title=Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA|year=2018|website=Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament|access-date=2019-02-15}}

Kampfer played four seasons with the University of Michigan from 2006–2010, with 60 points in 147 games.{{cite web |url=https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=81013 |title= Steve Kampfer Hockey Stats and Profile |work=hockeyDB.com |access-date= February 17, 2022}}

On October 12, 2008, Kampfer was involved in an incident in which he engaged in a late-night argument with a woman outside of a bar after she allegedly made flirtatious remarks to other men in order to antagonize Kampfer. After the argument, Kampfer engaged in an altercation with Michigan football player Michael Milano, a friend of the woman. Words were exchanged before Milano attacked Kampfer, resulting in Kampfer suffering a serious head injury. Milano was later convicted of aggravated assault.{{cite web|last=Aisner|first=Art|title=Steven Kampfer testifies former Wolverines player attacked him; hearing resumes next week|url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/other/2009/01/update_steven_kampfer_testifie.html|work=MLive|date=January 30, 2009 |access-date=January 30, 2009}}{{cite web|last=Aisner|first=Art|title=Former Wolverines walk-on acquitted of felony assault, convicted of misdemeanor|url=http://www.annarbor.com/news/former-wolverines-walk-on-acquitted-of-felony-assault-convicted-of-misdemeanor/|work=The Ann Arbor News|access-date=October 23, 2009}}{{cite web|last=Pasch|first=Luke|title=Misunderstood|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/sports/michigan-man-misunderstood|work=Michigan Daily|date=December 11, 2011 |publisher=University of Michigan|access-date=December 12, 2011}}

Kampfer was selected by the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the fourth round, 93rd overall, of the 2007 NHL entry draft.{{cite web |title=Rangers Acquire Defenseman Steven Kampfer|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-acquire-defenseman-steven-kampfer-in-exchange-for-dylan-mcilrath/c-283535492 |publisher=New York Rangers |via=NHL.com | access-date= 2016-11-08 |date=November 8, 2016}} On March 2, 2010, the Ducks traded the rights to Kampfer to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a conditional fourth-round draft pick.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/bruins-acquire-rights-to-defenceman-kampfer-1.907649 |title=Bruins acquire rights to defenceman Kampfer |work=CBC Sports |date=March 2, 2010 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}{{efn|The fourth-round pick was later traded by Anaheim to the Carolina Hurricanes along with Justin Pogge in exchange for Aaron Ward.{{cite web |url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/veteran-defenceman-aaron-ward-moves-west-for-g-justin-pogge-and-a-draft-pick |title=Veteran Defenceman Aaron Ward Moves West for G Justin Pogge and a Draft Pick |agency=The Canadian Press |date=March 3, 2010 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} The Hurricanes selected Justin Shugg with the pick.}} The Bruins signed him to a three-year entry-level contract and assigned him to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins, for the remainder of the 2009–10 AHL season.{{cite web |url=https://nesn.com/2010/03/bruins-sign-joe-colborne-jordan-caron-michael-hutchinson-and-steven-kampfer/ |title=Bruins Sign Joe Colborne, Jordan Caron, Michael Hutchinson and Steven Kampfer |work=NESN |date=March 31, 2010 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}

File:Steven Kampfer - New York Rangers.jpg during an exhibition game in October 2014]]

Kampfer started the 2010–11 NHL season playing in the AHL 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.masslive.com/sports/2010/12/whats_bruin_mark_stuart_injure.html |title=What's Bruin': Mark Stuart out for six weeks, Steven Kampfer recalled from Providence; B's finally connect in OT |work=MassLive.com |date=December 8, 2010 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} Kampfer made his NHL debut with the Bruins on December 9, 2010, in a 5–2 home win over the New York Islanders.{{cite web |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/bruins-blog/2010/12/09/live_bruins-isl/ |title=Final: Bruins 5, Islanders 2 |work=Boston.com |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=December 9, 2010 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} His first NHL goal was scored on December 28 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/301228020 |title=Mark Recchi's late goal in the 3rd lifts Bruins by Lightning |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=December 28, 2010 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/310113001 |title=Steve Kampfer's goal breaks tie as Bruins stun Flyers |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=January 14, 2011 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} 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, added a much-needed element to the Boston Bruins as of January 13, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.nesn.com/2011/01/steven-kampfer-finding-his-scoring-touch-in-pro-game-sparks-bruins-with-late-goal-against-flyers.html |title=Steven Kampfer Finding His Scoring Touch in Pro Game, Sparks Bruins With Late Goal Against Flyers |work=NESN |access-date=February 12, 2015 |date=January 14, 2011}}

Kampfer suffered a minor knee injury on April 9, 2011, while playing a game for the AHL's Providence Bruins.{{cite web |url=https://nesn.com/2011/04/steven-kamfer-sustains-undetermined-injury-on-assignment-in-providence/ |title=Steven Kampfer Sustains Undetermined Injury on Assignment With Providence Bruins |work=NESN |date=April 10, 2011 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} As a result, he was not able to rejoin the Boston team during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.{{cite web |url=https://www.patriotledger.com/story/sports/pro/2011/05/06/boston-bruins-defenseman-steven-kampfer/37948116007/ |title=Boston Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer hopes to benefit from frustrating injury experience |first=Mike |last=Loftus |date=May 6, 2011 |work=The Patriot Ledger |access-date=May 9, 2011}} 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 Kampfer, injured center Marc Savard and defenseman Shane Hnidy on the cup,{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/bruins-looking-into-getting-marc-savard-and-steve-kampfers-names-on-stanley-cup |title=Bruins looking into getting Marc Savard and Steve Kampfer's names on Stanley Cup |work=NBC Sports |last=Yerdon |first=Joe |date=June 17, 2011 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} Savard's name was included, but Kampfer and Hnidy were not based on the 41-game qualification. Boston gave Kampfer a Stanley Cup ring and was given a day with the cup.{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nhl/boston-bruins/kampfer-coming-to-grips-with-cup-absence/351998/ |title=Kampfer coming to grips with Cup absence |work=NBC Sports |last=Haggerty |first=Joe |date=September 28, 2011 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}

Kampfer missed the opening games of the 2011–12 NHL season due to a knee injury to the other leg suffered during training camp. He returned to the lineup playing alongside Andrew Ference in a 6–2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 21, 2011.{{cite web |url=https://www.patriotledger.com/story/sports/pro/2011/10/21/boston-bruins-defenseman-steven-kampfer/37951606007/ |title=Boston Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer returns, stabilizes lineup |last=Loftus |first=Mike |work=The Patriot Ledger |date=October 21, 2011 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} Kampfer saw spot duty for the Bruins that season, only appearing in ten games and none after January 31. At the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline on February 27, Kampfer was traded from the Bruins to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defensemen Greg Zanon.{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=619330 |title=Reports: Bruins deal for Rolston, Mottau, Zanon | publisher=National Hockey League | date = February 27, 2012 | access-date = 2012-02-27}} He was initially assigned to Minnesota's AHL affiliate, the Houston Aeros, but was recalled in March.{{cite web |url=https://www.twincities.com/2012/03/03/minnesota-wild-report-steven-kampfer-gets-call-up-from-houston/ |title=Minnesota Wild report: Steven Kampfer gets call-up from Houston |work=Pioneer Press |last=Brothers |first=Bruce |date=March 3, 2012 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} He scored his first goal for Minnesota in a 3–2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on March 8, 2012.{{cite web |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-wild-edge-coyotes-3-2-in-shootout-2012mar08-story.html |title=Wild edge Coyotes 3-2 in shootout |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |agency=Associated Press |date=March 8, 2012 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} He appeared in 13 games with Minnesota, registering two goals and three points.{{cite web |url=https://www.iowawild.com/news/detail/8 |title=Minnesota Wild Re-Signs Defenseman Steven Kampfer |publisher=Iowa Wild |date=July 2, 2013 |access-date=November 29, 2013}} The following year the NHL season was delayed due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout and Kampfer remained with Houston, suffering a knee injury. Once NHL play resumed, Kampfer suffered another injury, a concussion, that kept him out of the lineup.{{cite web |url=https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/sports/pro/2015/03/31/former-bruin-steven-kampfer-back/34865268007/ |title=Former Bruin Steven Kampfer back in NHL with Panthers |last=Cagen |first=Dan |work=MetroWest Daily News |date=March 31, 2015 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} Kampfer re-signed with the Wild in the offseason to a one-year, two-way contract on June 28, 2013. Kampfer spent the majority of the 2013–14 season with Minnesota's new AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, playing in 69 games, scoring six goals and 26 points.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2014/07/jackson_native_steven_kampfer_6.html |title=Jackson native Steven Kampfer signs with New York Rangers |work=MLive.com |last=McGowan |first=Rich |date=July 1, 2014 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}

On July 1, 2014, Kampfer agreed to a one-year two-way contract with the New York Rangers.{{cite web| url = http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140710050544/http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725023 | url-status = dead | archive-date = July 10, 2014 | title = Rangers agree to terms with Steven Kampfer | publisher = New York Rangers | date = July 1, 2014 | access-date = 2014-07-01}} During training camp, Kampfer was competing with Matt Hunwick for the final defense spot on the roster. Hunwick won the position and Kampfer was to be loaned to the Rangers' AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2014/10/jackson_native_former_universi.html |title=Jackson native, former University of Michigan defenseman Steve Kampfer traded from New York Rangers to Florida Panthers |work=MLive.com |last=Mundy |first=Chip |date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} However, on October 6, 2014, Kampfer and Andrew Yogan were traded by the Rangers to the Florida Panthers in return for Joey Crabb in order to open a roster spot for Anthony Duclair.{{cite web| url = https://www.espn.com/new-york/nhl/story/_/id/11654233/new-york-rangers-acquire-joey-crabb-florida-panthers | title = Rangers get Crabb from Panthers | work = ESPN |agency=Associated Press | date = October 6, 2014 | access-date = 2014-10-06}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/nhl/2014/10/06/new-york-rangers-florida-panthers-joey-crabb |title=New York Rangers trade for Florida forward Joey Crabb |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} He spent the majority of the season with Florida's AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, setting a career high in goals in a season in the AHL with eight. He saw his first action with Florida on February 5, 2015 and even saw time playing as a forward. During the 2015–16 season, Kampfer played in 47 games with the Panthers, registering four points.

During the 2016–17 season, 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 seventh-round pick in the 2018, in exchange for Dylan McIlrath. He was assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack.{{cite web |url=https://www.hartfordwolfpack.com/news/detail/pack-receive-defenseman-steven-kampfer-mcilrath-traded |title=Pack Receive Defenseman Steven Kampfer, McIlrath Traded |publisher=Hartford Wolf Pack |date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} Kampfer was recalled by the Rangers on February 28 after injuries to Kevin Klein and Dan Girardi.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/rangers-steve-kampfer-recalled-from-ahl/ |title=Rangers' Steve Kampfer: Recalled from AHL |work=CBS Sports |date=February 28, 2017 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} He played in his first game for the Rangers on February 28, 2017 versus the Washington Capitals.{{cite press release |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/-rangers-assign-steven-kampfer-to-hartford/n-5238296 |title=Rangers Assign Steven Kampfer to Hartford |publisher=Hartford Wolf Pack |via=oursportscentral.com |date=March 1, 2017 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} The same day, the Rangers acquired defenseman Brendan Smith from the Detroit Red Wings{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/28/sports/hockey/rangers-trade-brendan-smith.html |title=Rangers Acquire Defenseman Brendan Smith From Red Wings |work=The New York Times |last=Kreda |first=Allen |date=February 28, 2017 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} and Kampfer was returned to Hartford on March 1. He was recalled again on March 6.{{cite web |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NHL/2017/03/06/New-York-Rangers-recall-F-Tanner-Glass-D-Steven-Kampfer/6151488776706/ |title=New York Rangers recall F Tanner Glass, D Steven Kampfer |work=UPI |date=March 6, 2017 |access-date=November 11, 2023}} During the 2017–18 season, Kampfer played 26 games with the Rangers but his season ended on February 11, 2018{{cite web |url=https://theathletic.com/441657/2018/07/23/rangers-offseason-evaluation-series-john-gilmour-tony-deangelo-rob-ogara-steven-kampfer-and-ryan-sproul/ |title=Rangers offseason evaluation series: John Gilmour, Tony DeAngelo, Rob O'Gara, Steven Kampfer and Ryan Sproul |work=The Athletic |last=Carpiniello |first=Rick |date=July 23, 2018 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} when his hand was broken by a shot from Dustin Byfuglien of the Winnipeg Jets.{{cite web |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2018/02/12/glen-sather-to-remain-rangers-president-at-least-through-next-season/ |title=Glen Sather to remain Rangers' president at least through next season |work=New York Daily News |last=Tasch |first=Justin |date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}

On September 11, 2018, Kampfer, a 2019 fourth-round pick, and a conditional seventh-round pick were traded by the Rangers to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Adam McQuaid.{{cite web |title=Bruins Trade Adam McQuaid To Rangers, Receive Picks And Steven Kampfer In Return |url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/09/11/report-bruins-trade-adam-mcquaid-to-rangers-receive-picks-and-steven-kampfer-in-return/|access-date=11 September 2018 |date=11 September 2018 | work = CBS Sports }} He played 35 games with the Bruins during the 2018–19 season, scoring three goals and six points.{{cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/boston-bruins-bring-back-d-steven-kampfer-on-two-year-deal-1.1328074 |title=Bruins bring back D Kampfer on 2-year deal |work=TSN |date=June 24, 2019 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} On June 25, 2019 Kampfer signed a two-year contract extension with the Bruins.{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2019/06/25/bruins-sign-d-steven-kampfer-to-2-year-deal/39620493/ |title=Bruins sign D Steven Kampfer to 2-year deal |agency=Associated Press |work=USA Today |date=June 25, 2019 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} During the pandemic-disrupted 2019–20 season, Kampfer appeared in ten games for the Bruins, registering two points. However, Kampfer opted out of returning to the ice when the NHL resumed play during the season.{{cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/boston-bruins-defenceman-steven-kampfer-opts-out-of-return-to-play-1.1494577 |title=Bruins D Kampfer opts out of Return to Play |work=TSN |date=July 11, 2020 |access-date=November 29, 2023}}

Following his 11th professional season, Kampfer left the NHL as a free agent and signed his first contract abroad in agreeing to a one-year deal with Russian-based Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on July 5, 2021.{{cite web| url = https://www.ak-bars.ru/news/20826 |title=Стивен Кэмпфер – в "Ак Барсе"! |trans-title = Steven Kampfer at Ak Bars | publisher = Ak Bars Kazan | date = July 5, 2021 | access-date = July 5, 2021 | language = Russian}} Shouldering a greater responsibility and workload with Ak Bars in the 2021–22 season, Kampfer produced his highest points totals since 2014 in recording career-high 11 goals and 30 points through 46 regular season games.

As a free agent following Ak Bars playoff exit, Kampfer returned to North America and agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings on May 23, 2022.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/red-wings-sign-steven-kampfer-to-one-year-deal/c-334244160 | title = Red Wings sign Steven Kampfer to one-year deal | publisher = Detroit Red Wings | date = 23 May 2022 | access-date = 23 May 2022}} To begin the 2022–23 season, Kampfer was assigned to add a veteran presence to AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. He made 44 appearances on the blueline for the Griffins, posting 4 goals and 22 points before he was traded by the Red Wings to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for future considerations on March 9, 2023.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-acquire-kampfer-from-detroit-in-exchange-for-future-considerations/c-342015816 | title = Coyotes acquire Steven Kampfer from Detroit for future considerations | publisher = Arizona Coyotes | date = March 9, 2023 | access-date = March 9, 2023}} He was assigned to Arizona's AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, to finish the season.{{cite web |url=https://www.tucsonroadrunners.com/news/steven-kampfer-named-roadrunners-captain/#:~:text=Kampfer%2C%2035%2C%20enters%20his%20second,Florida%20and%20New%20York%20Rangers. |title=Steven Kampfer Named Roadrunners Captain |publisher=Tucson Roadrunners |date=October 21, 2023 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} On June 20, he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Coyotes.{{cite web |title=Coyotes Sign Kampfer to One-Year Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-sign-kampfer-to-one-year-contract/c-344947164 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621142100/https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-sign-kampfer-to-one-year-contract/c-344947164 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 21, 2023 |website=NHL.com |access-date=June 21, 2023 |date=June 20, 2023}} Kampfer attended the Coyotes' 2023 training camp, but was assigned to Tucson to start the 2023–24 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/coyotes-steven-kampfer-lands-on-waivers/ |title=Coyotes' Steven Kampfer: Lands on waivers |work=CBS Sports |date=October 2, 2023 |access-date=November 29, 2023}} He was named the Roadrunners' new captain on October 21, 2023.

Following two seasons, Kampfer returned to Russia as a free agent, securing a one-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk on August 5, 2024.{{cite web| url= https://hctraktor.org/media/news/60183-stiven-kempfer-podpisal-kontrakt-s-traktorom/ | title = Steven Kampfer signs deal with Traktor | publisher = Traktor Chelyabinsk | date = August 5, 2024 | accessdate = August 5, 2024 | language = Russian }}

On January 13, 2022, Kampfer was named to the United States men's national team to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics as an assistant captain.{{cite web| url = https://teamusa.usahockey.com/2022olympicmenroster | title = 2022 Olympic Winter Games {{!}} U.S. Men's Roster | publisher = USA Hockey | date = January 20, 2022 | accessdate = February 13, 2022 }}

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