Draft Prospect Card - 2009
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Philip Samuelsson
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North American Skater
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Chicago, USHL
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| Final Rank: |
60 |
Midterm Rank: |
59 |
| Position: |
Defenseman |
Shoots: |
Left |
| Height: |
6' 3" |
Weight: |
198 |
| Born: |
July 26, 1991 |
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| Born in: |
Leksand, SWE |
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Chicago head coach Steven R. Poapst
“Phil seems to find himself in the right position at all times. He has a very active and good stick that allows him to break up a lot of plays defensively and wins most of his one on one battles for the puck. He is a player that is poised and confident with puck while under pressure and can make the right decision in most of those situations. A lot of people will question his skating but he is so good at owning his space by making sure he is in the right position with a good stick it does not become a factor. Phil has been very consistent this season and has improved greatly in the USHL. He is a leader on this team and comes ready to compete everyday. He has a lot of upside and will continue to grow as a player.”