New Signing: Sam Cooper

Sam Cooper - an exciting addition to the Bees

Apparently we have Disney's Mighty Ducks to thank for this signing as the film inspired Sam to take up ice hockey. Sam, who is also a former national junior judo champion, began playing in the junior system in Guildford before making his senior debut for the Raiders in 2021/2022. During this season he also played 6 games for the Guildford Flames in the Elite League and represented Team GB in both the under 18's and under 20's squads.
in 2022/2023 he travelled over the pond for a spell in the USA with the Long Island Gulls and North Jersey Avalanche. 
Cooper is 18 years old and is the sixth defenceman to sign for Bees. 
Sam will wear number 12 when he ices for the Mighty Bees!

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