Mikael Samuelsson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mikael Samuelsson
Occupation	Ice Hockey Winger
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1976(1976-12-23)
Age	48
Birthplace	Mariefred
Country	Sweden
Birth City	Södermanland
Horoscope	Capricorn

Mikael Samuelsson Biography

Mikael Samuelsson is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Winger who was born on December 23, 1976 in Mariefred, Södermanland, Sweden.

After playing for IFK Mariefred during his childhood, Samuelsson played junior with Södertälje SK of the J20 SuperElit, beginning in 1994–95. Scoring at a point-per-game pace at the junior level the following season, he was called up to the club’s professional club, scoring five goals and an assist in 18 games. He helped Södertälje SK earn a promotion from the second-tier HockeyAllsvenskan to Sweden’s premier league, the Elitserien, for the 1996–97 campaign. Debuting in the Elitserien, Samuelsson recorded six points over 29 games. While improving to 16 points in 31 games the following season, he also played in ten games for IK Nyköping in the Allsvenskan. During the subsequent off-season, Samuelsson was selected in the fifth round, 145th overall, by the San Jose Sharks in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.

Upon being drafted, he remained in Sweden for two more seasons. As Södertälje SK was demoted back to the Allsvenskan for the 1998–99 season, Samuelsson remained in the Elitserien by joining Frölunda HC, playing with both teams over the course of the season. While scoring 23 points over 18 games with Södertälje, he managed five points over 27 games with Frölunda. The following season, 1999–2000, Samuelsson transferred to Brynäs IF of the Elitserien and recorded seven points in 40 games. He helped the club to the second-best record in the regular season, before losing in the semifinals to Modo Hockey. He ranked second in team-scoring with nine points in 11 post-season games.

Mikael Samuelsson Net Worth

Mikael Samuelsson is one of the richest Ice Hockey Winger from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mikael Samuelsson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Karl Mikael Samuelsson (born 23 December 1976, in Mariefred, Sweden) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey right winger. Samuelsson began his career in Sweden, starting with small town team IFK Mariefred, followed by Södertälje SK as a junior in 1994. He went on to also play for Swedish teams IK Nyköping, Frölunda HC and Brynäs IF. After being selected 145th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks, he moved to North America for the 2000–01 NHL season. Samuelsson spent short stints with the Sharks, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers, before returning to Europe during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. As NHL play resumed, Samuelsson signed with the Detroit Red Wings, where he enjoyed individual and team success, winning the Stanley Cup with the club in 2008. After four seasons in Detroit, he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in July 2009. He enjoyed the two most successful individual seasons of his career with Vancouver, recording back-to- back 50-point campaigns in 2009–10 and 2010–11. In his third year with the club, he was traded to the Panthers for his second stint in Florida. At the end of the season, he re-signed with the Red Wings in July 2012.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mikael Samuelsson height 188 cm Milton weight 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb) & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mikael Samuelsson Dating?

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As it became apparent that the following NHL season would be suspended due to a lockout, Samuelsson initially signed with Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League A in September 2004. He appeared in 12 games for the club, recording six points. A month after signing in Switzerland, he returned to Södertälje SK of the Elitserien in late October. He recorded 20 points over 29 games as the club qualified for the eighth and final playoff spot, where they were defeated by Färjestad BK in four-straight games. Samuelsson notched six points in ten post-season games.

Facts & Trivia

Milton Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Winger. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Mikael Samuelsson celebrates birthday on December 23 of every year.

With NHL play set to resume following the lockout, Samuelsson was contacted by Håkan Andersson, director of European scouting for the Detroit Red Wings, in the summer of 2005. Still in Europe, he was loaned from Södertälje SK to the Swiss Rapperswil-Jona Lakers for two games in early-September. Samuelsson competed in one game for the Lakers before signing a one-year contract with the Red Wings. Joining Detroit marked a turning point in his career. Playing mainly on the third line, he was used on the power play and emerged as a legitimate offensive player in the NHL. During his first season with the Red Wings, he recorded 23 goals, 22 assists and 45 points in 71 games. He missed nine games late in the campaign due to a wrist injury, but returned for the playoffs. Seeded first overall in the Western Conference, Detroit was eliminated in the opening round by the Edmonton Oilers. Samuelsson notched an assist while appearing in the first six NHL playoff games of his career.

Top Facts about Mikael Samuelsson

1. Mikael Samuelsson is a retired Swedish ice hockey player.
2. He was born on December 23, 1976 in Mariefred, Sweden.
3. Samuelsson played for several NHL teams including the Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks.
4. He won two Stanley Cup championships with the Red Wings in 2008 and 2009.
5. In his NHL career, he scored a total of 149 goals and had 197 assists.
6. Samuelsson also represented Sweden in international competitions, winning Olympic gold in 2006.
7. He retired from professional hockey in 2015 after playing one season with Djurgårdens IF in Sweden’s top league.
8. Throughout his career, he was known for his strong shot and versatility as a forward or defenseman.
9. Samuelsson currently works as an assistant coach for Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
10. His son Oliver is also a professional hockey player who currently plays for the Arizona Coyotes organization.