Gary Edward Sampson (born August 24, 1959 in Atikokan, Ontario and raised in International Falls, Minnesota) is a retired American ice hockey player. Born in Canada and raised in the United States, Sampson played college hockey at Boston College and was part of the U.S. National Hockey 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 He resides in Alaska with his wife Jeanne where he runs the Kodiak Sportsman's Lodge. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International References External links 1959 births American men's ice hockey forwards Binghamton Whalers players Baltimore Skipjacks players Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players Canadian emigrants to the United States Ice hockey players from Minnesota Ice hockey people from Ontario Ice hockey players at the 1984 Winter Olympics Living people Olympic ice hockey players of the United States People from International Falls, Minnesota People from Rainy River District Undrafted National Hockey League players Washington Capitals players