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Konsta Helenius is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward and a top Finnish prospect for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Notably, he was born on May 11, 2006 and is currently affiliated with Tappara in Liiga, Finland's top professional ice hockey league.
Starting his career in the youth ranks with Tappara U16, he astoundingly recorded 57 points in just 22 games during the 2020-21 season. He continued to shine as he moved up to Tappara U18, where he notched an impressive 45 points in 33 games in the 2021-22 season. For the 2022-23 season, Helenius progressed to Tappara U20, tallying 28 points in 19 games. Simultaneously, he gained valuable experience in Liiga after he was loaned to Jukurit, where he recorded 11 points in 33 games. The following season, he was loaned again and this time returned with impressive stats as he recorded 36 points across 51 games. His contributions extended into the playoffs, where he added another six points in six games.
Konsta Helenius' Nationality
Konsta Helenius is a Finnish national who has represented Finland at various levels. In 2017, as part of the Finnish U17 team, he helped secure a bronze medal in the tournament, showcasing his early talent with 11 points in 7 games. As he progressed, Helenius continued to represent Finland on the international stage, participating in events such as the World Junior Championships (WJC) and the World Championships (WC). In 2023, he contributed 6 points in 5 games for Finland's U18 team. The following year, despite Finland's fourth-place finish in the WJC and fifth-place finishes in both the U18 and WC, Helenius displayed his skills with a combined total of 10 points in 16 games.
Konsta Helenius' Birthplace
Konsta Helenius was born in Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa, Finland and began his youth career with Tappara. Notably, his father, Tero Helenius, also has a background in ice hockey. Tero is a former ice hockey player who played in various Finnish leagues, including Tappara U16, Tappara U18, and NoPy. His career statistics include notable performances, such as scoring 14 goals and 15 assists in 28 games for Tappara U16 during the 1996-1997 season, and later achieving 10 goals and 4 assists in 13 games for NoPy U20 in the 2000-2001 season. Konsta also has a brother named Kalle Helenius who plays for Jukurit in the Finnish Liiga as of 2024.
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