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The Philadelphia Flyers announced today they have signed defenseman Samuel Morin to a one-year contract extension with an Average Annual Value (AAV) of $750,000, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager, Chuck Fletcher.

SAMUEL MORIN (moh-RHEN)
POSITION:Defenseman
DRAFTED:2013 (1st Round, 11th Overall) by FLYERS
AGE:26 (7-12-1995)
BORN: Lac Beauport, Quebec
VITALS: 6'6", 202 pounds
SHOOTS:Left

* Morin appeared in 20 of his 29 career games this past season (2020-21) and recorded his first NHL goal, which was a game-winning goal vs. NY Rangers on Mar. 27... He averaged 10:12 of ice time per-game.

* Despite being limited to 20 games, he ranked third on the team in penalty minutes (37) and recorded 38 hits.

* He has spent parts of the last five seasons with the Flyers organization, appearing in 29 games with one goal and 45 penalty minutes.

* Morin twice battled back from season-ending knee injuries that required surgery.

* He has also appeared in 177 regular season games for the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, where he has posted 44 points (8g-36a) to go along with 289 penalty minutes.

* Internationally, Morin has helped Team Canada win gold medals at both the IIHF World U-18 Championships (2013), and the World Junior Championship (2015).

* He was selected in the 1st Round (11th overall) in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.