Career
Prior to turning professional, Harper played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League with the Everett Silvertips where he was named to the Western Conference Second All-Star Team for his outstanding play during the 2009-2010 WHL season. On March 4, 2010, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Harper to a three-year, entry-level contract. On June 12, 2013, he was traded from the Flyers to the New York Islanders, along with a 2014 4th-round draft pick, for the rights to defenseman Mark Streit.
Harper was not tendered a new contract with the Islanders and on September 9, 2013, he was signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. In the 2014-2015 season with the Wolves, Harper enjoyed a breakout season offensively, placing third in the League with 32 goals, for 50 points in 75 games.
On July 1, 2015, Harper secured an National Hockey League contract in signing a one-year, two-way contract as a free agent with the Florida Panthers.
