Former NHLer Mikael Samuelsson retires from hockey
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Mikael Samuelsson, a veteran of 14 seasons in the NHL, is hanging up his skates, reports Linus Hugosson of Pro Hockey Magazine.
Ex-NHL player Mikael Samuelsson, 38, retires from hockey. 37 games with Djurgården (SHL) this season, 26 points (13+13). #redwings #Canucks
— Linus Hugosson (@linushugosson) March 26, 2015
The onetime 30-goal scorer was a staple in the lineups of the Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks from 2005-2011.
The 38-year-old last played in the NHL for the Red Wings in 2013-14.
He was playing with Djurgarden of the Swedish Hockey League when he announced his retirement.
Samuelsson's best season came in 2009-10 when he recorded 53 points in 74 games for the Canucks.