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| NUMBER: | 55 |
| HEIGHT: | 6' 2" |
| WEIGHT: | 194 |
| SHOOTS: | Left |
| BIRTHDATE: | 07/26/1991 |
| AGE: | 21 |
| BIRTHPLACE: | Leksand, SWE |
| DRAFTED: | PIT: 2009-61 overall |
| Signed Letter of Intent to attend Boston College (Hockey East) in fall of 2009. |
| Defensive-minded blueliner plays with a physical edge and excels on the penalty kill. Son of former two-time Stanley Cup-winning Penguin Ulf Samuelsson. Playing 1st season of professional hockey in 2011-12 season. Before turning pro, played last 2 years with Boston College of Hockey East from 2009-11. Member of Eagles’ 2010 NCAA national championship-winning team in freshman year. Totaled 30 points (5G-15A) in 81 career collegiate games. Suited up for Chicago of the United States Hockey League (2008-09). Member of the United States Under-18 National Development Team in 2007-08. Boston College teammate of fellow Penguins prospects Carl Sneep and Brian Gibbons. Signed through 2013-14 season. |