Sami Helenius

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.

Sami Helenius
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Born (1974-01-22) January 22, 1974 (age 50)
Helsinki, FIN
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 233 lb (106 kg; 16 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
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Former teams
Pelicans
NHL
Calgary Flames
Tampa Bay Lightning
Colorado Avalanche
Dallas Stars
Chicago Blackhawks
SM-liiga
Ilves
Jokerit
National team Flag of Finland.svg Finland
NHL Draft 102nd overall, 1992
Calgary Flames
Playing career 1992–2010