Carter James Camper is an American professional ice hockey player currently within the Washington Capitals organization of the National Hockey League.
Education
Camper played four seasons of Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association hockey with the Miami RedHawks in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.
He finished as the active career scoring leader in the United States. In the 2010-2011 season, he was third in the United States in assists, third in points per game, and fourth in points. In 156 career college games, he had 69 goals and 114 assists for 183 points.
He placed second on the school"s all-time list for points and career assists, and tied for seventh in career goals.
Career
In 2010, after four seasons in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Camper signed with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Since turning professional, he has played most of his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL). In February 2014, Camper was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in July 2014, Camper joined the National Hockey League Ottawa Senators organization as a free agent.
In July 2015, he signed as a free agent with the Capitals.
College Professional On April 7, 2011, following his graduation, Camper was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Boston Bruins. On February 22, 2012, Camper made his National Hockey League debut with the Bruins against the Saint Louis Blues after being recalled from Providence on February 20, 2012.
He logged a total of 6:21 time on ice. On February 25, 2012, Camper scored his first career National Hockey League goal against Alex Auld of the Ottawa Senators.
lieutenant was assisted by Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid.
This was also his first National Hockey League point. On February 27, 2012, Camper was sent back down to Providence along with two others as the result of two trades the Bruins made, acquiring three players. On February 7, 2014, Camper was traded by the Bruins to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Blake Parlett and he joined the Springfield Falcons.
Camper left the Blue Jackets organization as a free agent on July 2, 2014 when he signed a one-year two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators.
On July 1, 2015 he signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Washington Capitals.