Konsta Helenius

Konsta Helenius
Helenius during Buffalo Sabres Development Camp on July 1, 2024
Born	(2006-05-11) 11 May 2006 (age 19) Ylöjärvi, Finland
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Right
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams	Buffalo Sabres Rochester Americans  (AHL) Jukurit
National team	Finland
NHL draft	14th overall, 2024 Buffalo Sabres
Playing career	2022–present

Konsta Helenius (born 11 May 2006) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League (AHL), as a prospect to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 14th overall by the Sabres in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

On 7 February 2024, while playing with Mikkelin Jukurit of the Liiga, Helenius became the second youngest player in Liiga history to record a hat trick, after Tuomo Ruutu, and fifth to do so before the age of 18. ^[1] He finished the season with 14 goals and 36 points in 51 games. Following the season, he was selected 14th overall in the 2024 NHL entry draft by the Buffalo Sabres, with whom he signed an entry-level contract on 8 July. ^[2]

International play

At the 2024 World Juniors Helenius was the youngest player on the Finnish roster. ^[3] Helenius once again appeared in the World Juniors in 2025. ^[4]

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing   Finland
World Junior Championships
	2025 Canada

Personal life

Helenius has a brother Kalle. He is two years older and the two of them played hockey together as well as soccer, badminton, and tennis. ^[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022–23	Tappara	U20 SM-sarja		19	8	20	28	10		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Jukurit	Liiga		33	3	8	11	8		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Jukurit	Liiga		51	14	22	36	10		6	2	4	6	4
2024–25	Rochester Americans	AHL		65	14	21	35	28		8	3	3	6	4
Liiga totals				84	17	30	47	18		6	2	4	6	4

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017	Finland	U17			7	2	9	11	4
2023	Finland	U18	5th		5	2	4	6	0
2024	Finland	WJC	4th		7	1	1	2	2
2024	Finland	U18	5th		5	0	7	7	0
2024	Finland	WC	8th		4	0	1	1	2
2025	Finland	WJC			7	0	6	6	0
Junior totals					31	5	27	32	6
Senior totals					4	0	1	1	2

References

1. Miika, Arponen [@MiikaArponen] (7 February 2024). "Konsta Helenius on muuten #Liiga-historian toiseksi nuorin hattutemppuilija, ja viides alle 18-vuotias: 1. Tuomo Ruutu 17v 6kk 29pv 2. Konsta Helenius 17v 8kk 27pv 3. Patrik Laine 17v 9kk 4pv 4. Olli Jokinen 17v 9kk 28pv 5. Janne Virtanen 17v 10kk 24pv" [By the way, Konsta Helenius is the second youngest hat tricker in #Liiga history, and the fifth under 18 years old: 1. Tuomo Ruutu 17 years 6 months 29 days 2. Konsta Helenius 17 years 8 months 27 days 3. Patrik Laine 17 years 9 months 4 days 4. Olli Jokinen 17 years 9 months 28 days 5. Janne Virtanen 17 years 10 months 24 days] (Tweet) (in Finnish). Retrieved 7 February 2024– via Twitter.
2. Punturi, Jacob (9 July 2024). "Sabres Sign First-Round Pick". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved 10 July 2024.
3. Engel, Heather (July 10, 2024). "Sabres impressed by Helenius' competitive nature". NHL.com. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
4. "HELENIUS, WAHLBERG ASSIGNED TO NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAMS FOR 2025 IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP". amerks.com. December 23, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2025.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Zach Benson	Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick 2024	Succeeded by Radim Mrtka