Konsta Helenius (born 11 May 2006) is a Finnish professional
ice hockey forward
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for
Tappara of the
Liiga, as a prospect to the
Buffalo Sabres of the
National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 14th overall by the Sabres in the
2024 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
On 7 February 2024, Helenius became the second youngest
Liiga player to record a
hat trick
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, after
Tuomo Ruutu, and fifth to do so before the age of 18. He finished the season with 14 goals and 36 points in 51 games. Following the season, he was selected 14th overall in the
2024 NHL entry draft by the
Buffalo Sabres, with whom he signed an entry-level contract on 8 July 2024.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
References
External links
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2006 births
Living people
Buffalo Sabres draft picks
Finnish ice hockey centres
Mikkelin Jukurit players
NHL first-round draft picks
People from Ylöjärvi
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