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- Name: Jerome Samson
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-09-04
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Greenfield Park, Quebec
- Acquired: Signed as free agent, 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Jerome Samson
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2004-05: Played his rookie season with the Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL). In 63 games, he tallied 17 points and 22 penalty minutes.
2005-06: Increased his offensive output in his second season with Moncton, with a total 52 points (20 goals, 32 assists) in 62 regular season games, and was part of Moncton's memorial Cup run. Following the tournament, Samson won the George Parsons Trophy for sportsmanship.
2006-07: After beginning the season in Moncton, Samson was traded to the Val d'Or Foreurs in December of 2006. He earned honors as the QMJHL Offensive Player of the Week in January 2007 for a 9 point performance in 3 games. Named the QMJHL played of the month for January 2007 for tallying a total 26 points (17 goals, 19 assists) in 13 games and putting together a 10 game goal scoring streak. He totaled 99 points (44 goals, 55 assists) in 71 games with 36 penalty minutes and a +3 rating. 23 of his goals came on the power play.
2007-08: The Hurricanes made a smart move by signing the undrafted Samson prior to the season. In his first pro season, Samson was among the team’s top goal scorers with 21 tallies and by adding 18 assists finished fifth on the River Rats in scoring with 39 points in 65 games. Like many Carolina players and prospects, Samson’s season was interrupted by injury, but he did play in the postseason, scoring a goal and adding an assist in seven games with Albany.
Talent Analysis
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Future
If Samson can continue to contribute as a scorer in Albany, he could earn a call-up to Carolina in a reserve role.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 28th 2009
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