Date founded 2012 | Location Mount Pearl, Canada Colors Red, White | |
The Mount Pearl Samurai are a Canadian senior ice hockey team from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador. They are part of the Avalon East Senior Hockey League and are eligible for the Herder Memorial Trophy as well as the Allan Cup.
History
The Mount Pearl Samurai were granted expansion into the Avalon East Senior Hockey League in the fall of 2012. 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.
On October 26, 2012, the Samurai played their first ever game, dropping a 10-2 decision to the Northeast Eagles on the road. On November 2, 2012, the Samurai played their first ever home game, losing 4-3 to the St. John's Caps. The Samurai's first ever victory came on November 10, 2012, a 6-1 win over the Bell Island Blues at home.