Guide Note

Swedish professional hockey player Mikael Samuelsson currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: December 23, 1976
Birthplace: Mariefred, Sweden
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
2006 Olympic Gold Medal winner with Team Sweden

Early Years

Samuelsson played hockey for several years in his native Sweden before joining the NHL. He was drafted 145th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1998 NHL Draft. He split his first season in the United States between the Sharks and their AHL affiliate, playing just four games in the NHL.

Trades, Trades, Trades

On June 24, 2001, Samuelsson was traded to the New York Rangers. He spent just over a season with the Rangers before he was traded again on February 10, 2003 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Following the 2003 season, Samuelsson was traded a third time, to the Florida Panthers on June 21, 2003.

Settling Down in Detroit

Samuelsson signed as a free agent with the Detroit Red Wings on September 17, 2005. The following year, along with fellow Wings players, Samuelsson won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics with Team Sweden. On March 25, 2006, Samuelsson re-signed with the Wings to a three year contract extension.

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- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 196
- Rookie Year: 2000-2001

Mikael Samuelsson Timeline

December 23, 1976: Born
1996: Joined the Södertälje SK of the Swedish Elite League (SEL)
1998: Drafted 145th overall in the 5th round of the NHL entry draft by the San Jose Sharks
2000: NHl debut with the San Jose Sharks
2001: Traded to the New York Rangers
2003: Traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins
2003: Traded to the Florida Panthers
2004: Returned to the Södertälje SK of the SEL due to the NHL lockout
2005: Signed as a free agent with the Detroit Red Wings
2006: Won the Gold Medal with Team Sweden at the Winter Olympics

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