Steven Kampfer

Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion

Steven Kampfer - Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born

September 24th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional ice hockey in the National Hockey League. Notable participation included playing for the Boston Bruins, achieving a Stanley Cup Championship in 2011. Career included stints with other teams such as the Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, and the Minnesota Wild. Played college hockey at the University of Michigan, contributing to the team's success and development of skills that led to a professional career.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011

Played for the Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils

Competed in the NCAA with the University of Michigan

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