History Made: Jets Draft First Player of Samoan Heritage, Noa Ta’amu

The Winnipeg Jets have made history at the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting defenceman Alofa “Noa” Ta’amu with the 199th overall pick, making him the first player of Samoan heritage ever to be drafted into the NHL. Born in Kansas City, Ta’amu has taken an unconventional path to hockey’s biggest stage. The 6-foot-2, 227-pound left-shot defenceman [...] The post History Made: Jets Draft First Player of Samoan Heritage, Noa Ta’amu first appeared on Samoa Global News .
2026-06-30 04:36:25