Mikael Samuelsson
Swedish ice hockey player, NHL champion
Born
December 23rd, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Born in 1976, this Swedish ice hockey player played in the NHL for teams such as the Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks, and Florida Panthers. Achievements include winning the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2008. Additionally, this player represented Sweden internationally, earning a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
Won the Stanley Cup with Detroit Red Wings in 2008
Gold medalist at the 2006 Winter Olympics
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