Mount Pearl Samurai

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Mount Pearl Samurai
City Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
League Avalon East Senior Hockey League
Founded2012 (2012)
Home arena Mount Pearl Glacier
Colours Red and White
  
Franchise history
2012-PresentMount Pearl Samurai

The Mount Pearl Samurai were a Canadian senior ice hockey team from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador. They were part of the Avalon East Senior Hockey League and are eligible for the Herder Memorial Trophy [1] as well as the Allan Cup. [2]

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History

The Mount Pearl Samurai were granted expansion into the Avalon East Senior Hockey League in the fall of 2012. [3] The addition of the Samurai coincided with the hiatus of the Mount Pearl Blades of the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League, who are sitting out 2012-13 if not indefinitely. [4]

On October 26, 2012, the Samurai played their first ever game, dropping a 10-2 decision to the Northeast Eagles on the road. [5] On November 2, 2012, the Samurai played their first ever home game, losing 4–3 to the St. John's Caps. [6] The Samurai's first ever victory came on November 10, 2012, a 6–1 win over the Bell Island Blues at home. [7]

Season-by-season standings

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
2012-131999-17385193rd AESHLLost semi-final

2012 draft results

Pick NumberPlayer
1Andrew Temple
9Brent Skiffington
13Patrick Brown
17Brent Robinson

2012–13 roster

Pos.Player
FSteve Bailey
DBrent Betts
DJames Blair
GPatrick Browne
FJosh Butt
DJon Dawe
DJoel Fulford
GMike Giannou
DAndrew Goodwin
FBrad Layman
DPaul Mitchelmore (A)
FRyan Norris
FNick Nurse
FKenny Pennell (A)
FBrett Robinson
FMike Rose
FChris Ryan
FMatt Ryan
FKirk Simms
DBrent Skiffington
FAaron Schwartz
FBrad Swain
FAndrew Temple
FJason Thorne (C)
FTrevor Thorne (A)
GMark Yetman
FAndrew Young

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References

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  2. "Atlantic Senior AAA 12/13". Archived from the original on 2014-02-24. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  3. League releases 2012-13 schedule; Mount Pearl team to be nicknamed Samurai . The Telegram (St. John's). October 16, 2012.
  4. "2012-13 - Gander Hockey". Archived from the original on 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
  5. http://www.aeshl.com/game_summary.php?game_id=235
  6. http://www.aeshl.com/game_summary.php?game_id=237
  7. http://www.aeshl.com/game_summary.php?game_id=240