Sami Wahlsten
Finnish ice hockey player
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Sami Wahlsten (born November 25, 1967) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player who primarily played in the Finnish Liiga.[1] Wahlsten was drafted in the seventh round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, but he never played professionally in North America.[2] He spent most of his professional career in Finland, playing nine seasons in the Liiga with TPS, Jokerit, and Ilves.[1][2] He is the son of Juhani Wahlsten and brother of Jali Wahlsten.[1]
Born
November 25, 1967
Turku, Finland
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position
Right wing
| Sami Wahlsten | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
November 25, 1967 Turku, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
TPS Jokerit Ilves | ||
| National team |
 Finland | ||
| NHL draft |
146th overall, 1986 Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| Playing career | 1984–2002 | ||
