Samuel Påhlsson
| Samuel Påhlsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Påhlsson with Modo Hockey in 2013 | |||
| Born |
December 17, 1977 Ånge, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Modo Hockey Boston Bruins Anaheim Ducks Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Vancouver Canucks | ||
| National team | Sweden | ||
| NHL draft |
176th overall, 1996 Colorado Avalanche | ||
| Playing career | 1995–2015 | ||
Samuel Olof Påhlsson (/ˈpɔːlsən/; born December 17, 1977) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who last played with Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Påhlsson spent the majority of his playing career in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks. He was originally drafted 176th overall by the Colorado Avalanche at the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, though he never played for the team.
Påhlsson won an Olympic gold medal with Sweden at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, as well as a Stanley Cup the following season with Anaheim in 2007.