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• Samuel Pahlsson is a professional hockey player originally from Sweden. He currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks.

  As one of 22 trades at the NHL Trade Deadline, Pahlsson was traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the Chicago Blackhawks on March 4, 2009. The Anaheim Ducks received James Wisniewski in return.Chicago Tribune: Chicago Blackhawks trade for Samuel Pahlsson

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: December 17, 1977
  2. Birthplace: Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
  3. Height: 6'0"
  4. Weight: 204 lbs
  5. Position: Centre
  6. One daughter, Selma with wife Johanna
  7. Listens to Swedish rock music
  8. Active in the Ducks' reading program
  9. Fan of Peter Forsberg

• Hockey Career

  Prior to playing in the NHL, Pahlsson played hockey in Sweden for Team MoDo in the Swedish Elitserien, starting in 1994. He was drafted 176th overall in the 1996 NHL draft by the Colorado Avalanche. He continued to play in Sweden for several years and was traded before he played in the NHL. Pahlsson was sent to the Boston Bruins on March 6, 2000, and made his professional debut that same year.

  On November 18, 2000, Pahlsson was traded to the Anaheim Ducks. He returned to the Swedish Elitserien suring the 2004-2005 NHL Lockout, playing for Frolunda. After the lockout, Pahlsson played in each of the 82 regular season games with the Ducks in the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 seasons. He helped the Ducks win the Stanley Cup Championships as well in 2007.

• Career Highlights

  • 1996: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, silver medal
  • 1997: Swedish Junior Player of the Year
  • 1999: World Championships, bronze medal
  • 2004: World Championships, silver medal
  • 2006: Olympic gold medal
  • 2007: Stanley Cup

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