‘Samuelsson also served as captain for Western Michigan this season and filled the same role for the United States at this past IIHF World Junior Championship. He participated in each of the last two tournaments, helping the country win a silver medal in January 2019.’
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Sabres sign Mattias Samuelsson to entry-level contract
‘A high ankle sprain cost Samuelsson the first four games of his sophomore year. Still, he found a groove after he returned, and he compiled two goals, 14 points and a plus-17 rating in 30 games.’
Western Michigan defenseman Mattias Samuelsson signs with Buffalo Sabres
‘The son of longtime NHL defenseman Kjell Samuelsson, Mattias was WMU’s second-highest draft pick in program history before he ever stepped on campus and he anchored the Broncos blue line for two seasons, finishing his career with seven goals, 19 assists and a plus-minus rating of plus-20 during his 65 games in Kalamazoo.’
Voorhees’ Mattias Samuelsson turns pro with Buffalo Sabres
‘Samuelsson, son of Flyers development coach and former defenseman Kjell Samuelsson, was one of the Broncos’ alternate captains this season and was the captain for USA Hockey in the 2020 World Junior Championships, in which the U.S. lost to Finland in the quarterfinals.’
Former Janesville Jet signs with NHL Buffalo Sabres
‘While the main goal of North American Hockey League teams is to gain college scholarships for their players, having two players sign NHL contracts is an achievement for the Jets.’
Former Saint Biro signs with Buffalo Sabres
‘Biro, 22, grew up in Sherwood Park and played the sport from a young age. He spent formative years skating on a pond out behind his house, skating publicly with family at rinks and played 97 games with the Saints for a total of 53 goals and 58 assists during the regular seasons he was with the organization.’
Sabres agree to sign prospect defenseman Mattias Samuelsson
‘Mattias Samuelsson served as an alternate captain last season and was an honorable mention for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference defenseman of the year honors. Samuelsson had two goals and 14 points in 30 games last year, and overall has seven goals and 26 points in 65 career college games.’
Sabres sign Samuelsson to entry-level contract
‘Samuelsson is also highly regarded for his leadership qualities, where he served as captain for the Broncos this past season, and also served as captain for the United States at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic. He also served as captain for Team USA at the 2018 Under-18 World Championship, where he ended up winning a silver medal in that tournament.’
Sabres agree to terms with Samuelsson
‘The Sabres 2nd round pick in 2018 played his first two years of college at Western Michigan, serving as an alternate captain this past season. Samuelssson has 7 goals and 19 assists in his college career.’
Sabres, Samuelsson agree to 3-year deal
‘”We are very pleased with Mattias’ growth both at Western Michigan and on the international stage,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. “He possesses a unique combination of size, speed and skill, and we look forward to working with him on his next steps as a pro.”‘