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Samoan Draft Pick Makes History | Winnipeg News
The Winnipeg Jets made history with their seventh-round pick, selecting 18-year-old defenceman Noa Ta’Amu—the first player of Samoan heritage ever drafted into the NHL. Chosen with the seventh pick of the seventh round, Ta’Amu brings raw talent, physicality, and a hard-nosed style that scouts love. Coming from a family steeped in athletics—his father was a Vikings draft pick, his grandfather predicted his hockey future—he’s now training with the Jets, fueled by gratitude and determination to prove his potential and make his family proud. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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