Kjell Samuelsson

Ice hockey player and coach

Kjell Samuelsson - Ice hockey player and coach
Born

October 18th, 1958
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A Swedish ice hockey player and coach, played primarily as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). His career spanned from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, competing for teams such as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, taking roles in various leagues. Samuelsson represented Sweden in international competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts.

Played for the Philadelphia Flyers

Coached in Swedish leagues

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