Player's Profile
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- Name: Steven Kampfer
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 197 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-09-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Acquired: Trade with anaheim, 2010
- Playing In: Pro
Steven Kampfer
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: For Steven Kampfer, his rookie season was certainly a lesson in perseverance. The Jackson, MI native he battled through two separate injuries this year. Despite his setbacks, Kampfer made steady progress, playing in 35 games and posting four points (one goal, three assists). His first and only collegiate goal came in Michigan's regular season opener versus non-conference foe Alabama-Huntsville back on Oct. 13. Kampfer was drafted in the fourth round of the 2007 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks.
2007-08: His second season with Michigan brought 17 points in 42 games.
2008-09: A 3rd season once more brought injuries, only suiting up for 25 games with Michigan. In his time he was able to ring the bell once and add 12 helpers.
2009-10: A final season with Michigan was able to bring some stability, suiting up for 45 games. It also brought new found offense with 3 goals, and 26 points, before he would get a 6 game stint with Providence of the AHL tallying another goal and two helpers.
2010-11: Kampfer made his NHL debut with the Bruins in early December after opening the season in the AHL with Providence. Kampfer saw significant ice-time for most of the next three months before suffering a concussion in March. He appeared in three games after that - also suffering a knee injury while playing for Providence in April. Kampfer practiced with Boston during the team's Stanley Cup run but did not appear in any games. In 38 games with Boston, he scored 5 goals with 5 assists and was +9 with 12 PMs. In 22 AHL games, he scored 3 goals with 13 assists and was +10 with 12 PMs.
Talent Analysis
Kampfer is a sturdy, mobile defenseman who can also play at the forward position. A standout quality about Kampfer is that his lack of size doesn't hinder his effectiveness to play his position. One reason is his skating ability. Kampfer has good speed, fluidness in his stride and can skate with many collegiate forwards. He also brings some intensity to his game and is not one to shy away from delivering hard checks. He possesses great poise with the puck and has a strong shot with a quick release. As Kampfer and his game continue to grow and mature, he has the potential to blossom into a rock-solid two-way player.
Michigan head coach Red Berenson's comments on Kampfer: "We were happy with Steven's progress because I see him as a player that will continue to improve each year. I think he has a lot of the intangibles that make a hockey player a lot more than what you see. Steven's determination, grit and his overall attitude are terrific and I think those are things that you don't always see on the ice. I can guarantee that Steven will just continue to get better."
Future
Kampfer is expected to make the Bruins out of camp and compete for a regular spot in the top-six. It’s hard to get a read on Kampfer’s long-term upside because he played through his senior season in college with a concussion and his professional sample size is very small. But based on what he’s shown thus far, his aggressive physical game, his good mobility, and strong puck-moving skills, he may yet prove that he can be a top-four defenseman in the NHL.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 11th 2011
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