First Round Draft Pick Helenius Returns to Sea Wolves
January 23, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, MS - The Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned goaltender Riku Helenius to the ECHL's Mississippi Sea Wolves.
Helenius, a 6-foot-3, 202-pound goaltender from Palkane, Finland, appeared in two preseason games for the Admirals, going 1-1-0 with a 4.00 goals-against average and .840 save percentage. He has not appeared in a regular season game with Norfolk.
In 11 ECHL games this season, Helenius is 4-5-2 with a 3.80 GAA and .896 save percentage. He has gone 1-1-1 in three games with the Sea Wolves, posting a 3.53 GAA and .944 save percentage. The 20-year-old went 3-4-1 in his first eight games of North American professional hockey with the Augusta Lynx this season, recording his a win in his North American pro debut, stopping 44 of 46 shots on October 21 at Gwinnett.
Helenius appeared in his first North American season last year with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League. He notched a 22-12-6 record in 41 games with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage.
Helenius was originally drafted in the first round (15th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
Sea Wolves fans, come out and Pack the House for the team's next three home games on January 23, 25, and February 4! The Sea Wolves are offering a special ticket deal, with an upper level ticket and a Sea Wolves t-shirt for just $10. Fans can get in on this special offer by calling the Sea Wolves office at (228) 275-WOLF!
Stop by Hooters brand new Biloxi Beach location on Highway 90 immediately following the team's next two home games on January 23 and 25 for the post-game party! Grab a bite to eat or something to drink and have the chance to meet and greet your favorite Sea Wolves players at the Hooters on Highway 90 in Biloxi.
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