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- Name: Philip Samuelsson
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-07-26
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
- Acquired: Eligible for the 2009 NHL Draft
- Playing In: CHL
Philip Samuelsson
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Played with PF Chang’s Midget U18 AAA team out of Phoenix Arizona. Selected in the 2nd round, 25th overall by Chicago Steel in the 2007 USHL Futures Draft. Also selected 10th round, 199th overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft.
2008-09: Joined the Chicago Steel for his season in the USHL. Was named to the USHL’s East Division All-Star Team. On the international front, he played for Team Sweden at the Four Nations Tournament. Played for Team USA at the u18 Five Nations Tournament.
Talent Analysis
A very green, but reliable defensive-defensemen who is still developing. Samuelsson lacks the skill of most drafted defenders, however.
He gets himself into a good position, which makes him a big presence down low. Very conscious in his own end. Does a good job of getting stick in passing lanes and forcing turnovers, especially with a poke check. Should take the play to the opposition instead of waiting. Average skater who needs work to on improving his overall footwork, strength, and stride. Also needs to become more efficient moving the puck out of his own zone. Has a tendency to try and force the puck up ice. Generally stays glued on the back end in the offensive zone. Developing a hard shot from the backend. Needs to get quicker with his hands in all areas. Sees time on special teams.
Future
Samuelsson is a long shot for the NHL at this point. He is noticed for his size and name, but has a lot of development ahead of him.
Samuelsson verbally committed to Boston College.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 6th 2009
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