Samuel Påhlsson

Ice hockey player with NHL Championship

Samuel Påhlsson - Ice hockey player with NHL Championship
Born

December 17th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Played professional ice hockey primarily as a center in the NHL. Career spanned from 1996 to 2013 with notable contributions to teams such as the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks. Secured the Stanley Cup championship with the Ducks in 2007. Represented Sweden in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championship and Winter Olympics.

Won the Stanley Cup with Anaheim Ducks in 2007

Represented Sweden at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Played for the Chicago Blackhawks and other NHL teams

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