Chris Campoli

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Chris Campoli (born July 9, 1984 in North York, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey defenseman 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. 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. 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.