Gary Sampson (ice hockey)

Gary Edward Sampson (born August 24, 1959) is an American ice hockey player. He played 105 games in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals from 1984 to 1987. Internationally Sampson played for the American national team at the 1984 Winter Olympics and the 1983 World Championships.

Playing career
Sampson played college hockey at Boston College and was part of the American national team that played in the 1984 Winter Olympic Games.

Sampson signed with the Washington Capitals following the Olympics and scored his first NHL goal in a 5–1 win over the Minnesota North Stars on March 21, 1984. He played parts of four seasons with the Capitals until he retired during the 1987–88 season due to injuries.

Personal life
Sampson was born in Atikokan, Ontario and raised in International Falls, Minnesota. He resides in Alaska with his wife Jeanne where he runs the Kodiak Sportsman's Lodge.