After two games with the Sound Tigers, Campanale was surprisingly signed to an amateur try-out contract with Bridgeports' NHL affiliate, the New York Islanders, after their defense was overcome with injury.

[3][4][5][6] In his first full professional season in 2011–12, Campanale signed in the ECHL with the Bakersfield Condors.

After 8 games he was traded to fellow ECHL competitor the Elmira Jackals, where he remained for the majority of the season.

[7] On August 8, 2013, Campanale moved to his fourth ECHL club, signing a one-year deal with reigning champions the Reading Royals.

[8] Despite re-signing with the Royals for a second season on August 20, 2014, Campanalae opted to leave for Europe in signing a one-year deal with Italian Serie A club, Hockey Milano Rossoblu.