Personal
Samuelsson is a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona. Samuelsson's sons, Philip and Henrik as well as his daughter Victoria are all aspiring hockey prospects. Interestingly, they have come up through the US NTDP, choosing to represent the US internationally as opposed to their father's native Sweden. Philip was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in the second round, 61st overall. The Phoenix Coyotes drafted Henrik in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft in the first round, 27th overall.
On May 2, 2011, Samuelsson accepted the head coaching position of Modo Hockey.
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