WHL Seattle Thunderbirds

Helenius named ADT-CHL Co-Goaltender of the Week

Published on February 5, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Seattle Thunderbirds News Release


Seattle, February 5, 2008 - Seattle Thunderbird goalie Riku Helenius was named the ADT-CHL Co-Goaltender of the week today.

Helenius stopped 27 of the 28 shots faced as the Thunderbirds downed the Prince Albert Raiders 3-1 on Wednesday, January 30, and he stopped all 22 shots that he faced as the Thunderbirds shut out the Portland Winter Hawks 4-0 on Saturday, February 2.

Helenius, a 19-year-old from Ilves-Tampere, Finland, has posted a 2.37 goals against average and .917 save percentage in 30 games as a WHL rookie. Since his last loss on January 18, Helenius has reeled off five consecutive victories in goal for the Thunderbirds, improving his record to 15-9-5-1. Helenius is a 2006 first round selection of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Thomas McCollum of the Guelph Storm shared the honor with Helenius. McCollum was 2-0-0-0 with a 0.50 goals against average and .987 save percentage in two games while Helenius was 2-0-0-0 with a 0.50 goals against average and .980 save percentage in two games.

The Thunderbirds next game is at home on Wednesday, February 6, at 7:05 p.m. when they face the Kamloops Blazers.

Season tickets are currently on sale for 2007-08 at KeyArena. Fans purchasing 2007-08 season tickets will have the highest seating priority for the 2008-09 season as the Thunderbirds open the new Kent Events Center. Priority can be established right now by calling 206-448-PUCK (7825) or for more information go to www.seattlethunderbirds.com.

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