Chris Campoli

Apr 06, 2008 | By Ben Chaisson | Players Articles Archive

Chris Campoli (born July 9, 1984 in North York, Ontario) the oldest of three sons. He is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who plays for the New York Islanders of the NHL. Campoli was a 7th round selection, 227th overall by the Islanders in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career Junior career

Chris played minor hockey in the GTHL for the Mississauga Senators. Campoli then spent 4 years playing major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League for the Erie Otters, from the 2000-01 season, through the 2003-04 season. Chris was made captain of the Otters during his final season, as he had become known throughout the community as a leader. He volunteered his time at Shriners Hospital for Children the Erie Unit. He helped by taking height and weights of the children, and also tried to make the kids day better by reading to them or playing board and card games. Having made himself very involved with charity work in and around the city of Erie, PA, which was home to the Otters, Campoli earned Humanitarian of the Year awards on several occasions. Chris continues his community involvement today, participating in many events with the Islanders.

Chris Campoli attended John Cabot Catholic Secondary School for 2 years before leaving to play for the Erie Otters.

NHL career

Campoli appeared in 80 games with the Islanders in the 2005-06 season, recording nine goals and twenty five assists. Campoli scored his first goal in his first game on his first shot when he beat Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller on a rebound to tie the game at one at the 6:40 mark of the first period.

A groin injury towards the end of training camp, coupled with a new Islander coaching staff delayed Campoli's 2006-07 season debut. Following the trade of Alexei Zhitnik, Campoli was recalled from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL. On July 16th, 2007, Campoli was signed to a 3 year extension by the New York Islanders.

Chris Campoli

Playing career Junior career

NHL career

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