Personal Life
Samuelsson was born in Mariefred, Sweden, a town 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Stockholm. He and his wife, Sandra have two children – son William and daughter Stina. In the off-seasons, he returns with his family to the Stockholm area, where he owns a home in Nykvarn. After the Red Wings' championship victory, he brought the Stanley Cup with him to Nykvarn and had a civic reception with the trophy in Mariefred on July 29, 2008. Aside from hockey, Samuelsson is an avid golfer.
In September 2010, Samuelsson posted an online charity auction for fans in Sweden to benefit minor hockey in Mariefred. The highest bidder at $6,500, won an all-expenses paid trip for two to Vancouver, featuring tickets to two Canucks games at Rogers Arena, access to the team's locker room and a five-night stay in Samuelsson's personal home. Samuelsson has also been involved in the NHL Players Association's Goals and Dreams program, which provides equipment to minor hockey teams around the world, including Mariefred.
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