With 10 days to go until their inaugural game, the Newfoundland Regiment have added to their lineup with the addition of overage defenseman Oliver Samson from the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in exchange for a 2026 10th round pick.
Samson, 20, was the no. 52 selection in the 2024 import draft, coming over from Czech side Sparta Praha's youth system.
The 6-foot-4 blueliner suited up in 63 games during his rookie season with the Drakkar, scoring 33 (4+29) points. He also added two goals and an assist in 11 playoff games.
Oliver Samson with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. (Photo: Baie-Comeau Drakkar)The Regiment will hope Samson can add some size and production from the blue line for what will be their first QMJHL season in Newfoundland.
The Czech-born defender went undrafted to the NHL, and does not have and NCAA commitments as of now.
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