Jim Campbell was a professional ice hockey player who played as a left winger. He was born on January 7, 1973, in Worcester, Massachusetts, and grew up in the nearby town of Auburn. Campbell began his hockey career playing for the Worcester Academy, where he was a standout player. He then went on to play for the University of Maine, where he was part of the team that won the NCAA championship in 1993.

After college, Campbell was signed as a free agent by the New York Islanders in 1995. He spent most of his first professional season playing for the Islanders' minor league affiliate, the Utah Grizzlies. Campbell made his NHL debut with the Islanders in the 1996-97 season, playing in 12 games and scoring one goal.

Over the next few years, Campbell bounced between the Islanders and their minor league teams. He also played briefly for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators. In total, Campbell played in 126 NHL games, scoring 10 goals and 12 assists.

Campbell's best season in the NHL was the 1999-2000 season, when he played in 47 games for the Islanders and scored six goals and six assists. He also played in four playoff games that season, scoring one goal.

After his NHL career ended, Campbell played for several years in Europe, including stints in Germany, Austria, and Italy. He retired from professional hockey in 2006.

Off the ice, Campbell was known for his charitable work. He was involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House, among other organizations. He also started his own charity, the Jim Campbell Foundation, which raised money for children with cancer.

Overall, Jim Campbell had a solid but unspectacular career in the NHL. He was a hard-working player who was known for his physical play and his willingness to stick up for his teammates. While he never became a star in the league, he was a respected player who made a positive impact both on and off the ice.

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