The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held on Saturday, June 21, 1997 at the Civics Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Draft Results | ![]() Our beloved Sergei was drafted 8th by the Boston Bruins.PicturesSergei surrounded by reporters, yet he retains his grin July 31, 1997 cover of the Hockey News, Sergei and Joe Thornton Sites to VisitFor your Sergei Samsonov Boston Bruin jersey, go to: Bruins Pro Shop To see some Boston Bruins' Legends, go to: The Bruin Legend Page Articles| Samsonov Fact Sheet from NHL.COM | | Bruin 1st Round Fact Sheet | The Detroit Free PressThe Hockey EuroReportThe Hockey NewsQuick FactsLast Updated 10 January 1998
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