Firebirds sign Import selection Markas Samenas

Flint, Mich. – The Flint Firebirds announced today that 2023 CHL Import selection Markas Samenas has committed to an OHL scholarship and development agreement with the club.

“We are excited to officially add Markas to our Firebirds family,” General Manager Dave McParlan said. “Markas has tremendous size to go along with great maturity and versatility that fits perfectly with what we are looking for at center or on the wing.”

Samenas re-entered the Import Draft after playing last season with the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The 6-foot-5, 216lb. forward scored six goals and added seven assists in 55 games played for the Titan last year.

“I’m extremely honored to be part of such a great organization and a team that’s building up to be a contender,” Samenas said. “With playing in the CHL last year, I feel like having that experience is going to help me contribute to the Firebirds.”

Prior to his time in the QMJHL, Samenas played in his home country of Sweden for Karlskrona HK of the J18 Region and J20 Nationell. In 29 games played for Karlskrona HK J18 during the 2021-22 season, he scored seven goals and added 14 assists.

Samenas will wear number 42 for Flint.