Sami Helenius
| Sami Helenius | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 22, 1974 Helsinki, FIN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg; 16 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| {{{league}}} team Former teams |
Pelicans NHL Calgary Flames Tampa Bay Lightning Colorado Avalanche Dallas Stars Chicago Blackhawks SM-liiga Ilves Jokerit | ||
| National team | Finland | ||
| NHL draft |
102nd overall, 1992 Calgary Flames | ||
| Playing career | 1992–2010 | ||
Sami Helenius (born January 22, 1974 in Helsinki, Finland) was a professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Pelicans of the SM-liiga and has played in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche. He was the team captain of the SM-liiga team Jokerit.