Jarret Samp Named to World University Games Tryout Roster

"Rochester, MI Oakland University senior defenseman Jarret Samp was named to the World University Games tryout camp roster. The camp will take place August 15-17 at the Compuware Arena in Plymouth, MI.

Samp compiled a career high in goals, assists and points last season after he netted 10 goals, 13 assists and 23 points in 35 games.

"I am very excited about the possibilty to represent USA Hockey and Oakland University in Harbin, China at the World University Games," stated Samp.

The World University Winter Games are a major international sporting and cultural festival which is staged every two years in a different city and which is second in importance and size only to the Winter Olympics.

The World University Winter Games (also known as the Winter Universiade) consists of 6 compulsory sports - Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing - composed of jump, cross country & combined - Ice Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating, Figure Skating and Biathlon. There are also occasional guest sports chosen by the host country.

Over 2,500 competitors and officials from 53 nations took part in the 2005 Games in Innsbruck exceeding the 1,935 participants from 46 countries who gathered in Tarvisio, Italy in 2003. The FISU website gives information and results on all previous Games." Oaklandhockey.org