Samuli Ahola Class: Junior Hometown: Mikkeli, Finland High School: Mikkeli Lyseo Height / Weight: 5-11 / 170 Position: D Birthdate: 09/21/1986 Experience: 1L

2006: Samuli Ahola started 15 games and played in all 17 games as a freshman in 2006...scored one goal on three shots...scored his first career goal vs. Robert Morris...finished with two points on year...helped the Panthers defense to five shutouts in 2006.

HIGH SCHOOL: Joined the Panthers after graduating from Mikkeli High School in Mikkeli, Finland where he started all but two games during his high school career...led Mikkeli to Finland's national championship in 2002-03...in 2001-02, he was named an All Area team member after he guided his squad to the 2002 Pahjola Cup area team title...in 2005, he played with Mikkelin Kissat where he competed in six Under-20 team matches where he scored the first goal and played four representative team matches...other interests include music and playing the guitar.

PERSONAL: Born Juha Samuli Ahola on September 21, 1986...son of Jouko and Anni Ahola...has one sister, Johanna...undeclared major.