Gary Sampson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGary Edward•Sampson
Used nameGary•Sampson
Born24 August 1959 in Atikokan, Ontario (CAN)
Measurements183 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsBoston College Eagles, Chestnut Hill (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Gary Sampson was born in Ontario but grew up in the United States. He played college hockey at Boston College, and then was drafted by the Washington Capitals. Sampson played for four years in the NHL, all with the Caps, but he was up and down to the American Hockey League all four seasons, playing with the Binghamton Whalers and Baltimore Skipjacks. Injuries forced his retirement and he later settled in Alaska.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Gary Sampson
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 7

Olympic family relations