Steven Kampfer has announced his retirement from professional hockey after nine seasons in the @NHL.
Steven was drafted by the @AnaheimDucks in the fourth round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft after his freshman season at the University of Michigan, and would play all four seasons for his hometown school, winning national championships in 2008 and 2010.
The defenseman joined the @NHLBruins via trade in March 2010, and made his NHL debut the following season on December 12, 2010. Two months later, on February 12, 2011, he scored his first NHL goal, putting a second-period shot past Tampa Bay’s Dan Ellis. Steven appeared in 38 games for Boston during the 2010-11 campaign as he and the Bruins went on to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup on June 15, 2011.
Steven played 113 regular-season games for Boston before joining the @mnwild ahead of the 2012 trade deadline. He remained with the Wild franchise until 2014, signing with the @NYRangers in July before ultimately joining the @FlaPanthers for the 2014-15 season. After his time in Florida and a return to New York, Steven rejoined the Bruins from 2018-21.
His final professional seasons were split between the KHL and AHL, and wrapped up with Chelyabinsk this past season. Steven finishes his NHL career with 231 regular-season games played, registering 15 goals and 39 points.
Internationally, Steven proudly represented his country as an alternate captain for Team USA at the 2022 Olympics.
Congratulations, Steven, on a great career, and welcome to the NHL Alumni Association!
P.s. - enjoy a special message from a former teammate and now fellow Alumni!
@KevinF1729 Thank you for that! I always remembered when I was a kid at the games. Always wanted a player to give me a puck. So I’ve always remembered that and told myself I’d give pucks out at games! Tell him to remember that when he plays in the NHL as well!
Enjoy retirement Doc! It was always a pleasure to talk with you. Hear your stories in the mornings at the rink. Last but not least listen to you call so many memorable games over the years!
There are very few words to adequately describe the life and career of Doc Emrick, so let's let his own words carry the day as he announces his retirement.
From all of us, #ThankYouDoc.