The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held on Saturday, June 21, 1997 at the Civics Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Our beloved Sergei was drafted 8th by the Boston Bruins.

Pictures

Sergei surrounded by reporters, yet he retains his grin

July 31, 1997 cover of the Hockey News, Sergei and Joe Thornton

Sites to Visit

The Boston Globe Online

Boston Bruins-The Website

Bruins page by Jean Brouillette

Bruins page by Sam Rondinelli

Boston Bruins WWW by Dave Laskey

The Sporting News NHL - Boston Bruins

Big Bad Bruins

Bruins page

Biased Bruins Hockey

Providence Journal Bruins page

NHL.COM Bruins Site

For 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 Press

  • "IHL Experience Prepares Samsonov for NHL Future"

    The Hockey EuroReport

    "...I'll be ready..."

    The Hockey News

    Samsonov 'big small guy'

    • Quick Facts

  • Boston goaltender Jim Carey currently wears number thirty.
  • With signing bonuses and incentives, Sergei stands to make one million dollars (American) next year.
  • Some numbers Sergei has worn besides #30 are: #10, #23, and #27.

    Last Updated 10 January 1998


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