Seth Helgeson

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Seth Helgeson
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Helgeson during a pre-season game in September 2014.
Born (1990-10-08) October 8, 1990 (age 34)
Faribault, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
AHL team
Former teams		 Bridgeport Islanders
New Jersey Devils
NHL draft 114th overall, 2009
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2013–present
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Junior A Challenge
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Camrose
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Trail

Seth Helgeson (born October 8, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League (AHL). Helgeson was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 4th round (114th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Amateur

After completing two seasons at Faribault High, Helgeson attended the 2007 Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL training camp. [1] He subsequently joined the team for their 2007–08 season. On November 19, 2008, Helgeson committed to play NCAA Division I hockey with the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team. [2] While playing with the Sioux City Musketeers, Helgeson was selected for the 2009 USHL All-Star Game. [3]

In his freshman season with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Helgeson played in 31 games and recorded one goal. His only goal came during the 2010 WCHA playoffs against North Dakota and was the game winning goal to tie the teams in the series. [4] North Dakota ended up winning the series 2–1. He was awarded the Donald M. Clark Community Service award by the Gophers at the conclusion of the season. [5]

In his sophomore season, Helgeson played in 36 games and recorded a new career high seven points. He was again awarded the Donald M. Clark Community Service award at the conclusion of the season. [5]

In his junior year, Helgeson recorded an uptake in scoring and set new career highs in goals, assists, and points. He was also named to the All-WCHA Academic Team. [5]

During the 2012–13 season, Helgeson was the sole senior on the team and served as an alternate captain. [6] At the end of the season, he had played in 121 consecutive games for the Gophers and led the team in penalty minutes. He was also named to the All-WCHA Academic Team for the second time. [5]

Professional

On April 5, 2013, the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL) signed Helgeson to an amateur tryout agreement, [7] allowing the defenseman to suit up with the AHL team for their final four games of the 2012–13 season.

On November 27, 2013, the New Jersey Devils of the NHL recalled Helgeson from the Albany Devils, under emergency conditions, [8] however it turned out he was not needed and was returned to Albany after the morning skate. [9]

After a strong training camp with the Devils for the 2014–15 season, Helgeson was recalled by New Jersey from Albany on November 11, 2014 to replace the injured Bryce Salvador, and immediately made his NHL debut, registering an assist in a 3–1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. [10]

On July 1, 2017, having left the Devils as a free agent, Helgeson signed with cross-town rivals the New York Islanders on a one-year, two-way contract. [11] On October 7, he was named an alternate captain for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the Islanders AHL affiliate. [12]

On July 2, 2018, Helgeson stayed with the Islanders organization and signed a two-year, two-way contract. [13]

After three seasons with the Sound Tigers, Helgeson as a free agent from the Islanders, opted to continue his tenure within the organization by signing a one-year AHL contract with the Sound Tigers on October 29, 2020. [14]

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2006–07Faribault High MNHS 271917360—————
2007–08 Sioux City Musketeers USHL 5838114140112
2008–09 Sioux City MusketeersUSHL584121664—————
2009–10 University of Minnesota WCHA 3110124—————
2010–11 University of MinnesotaWCHA3616766—————
2011–12 University of MinnesotaWCHA43591470—————
2012–13 University of MinnesotaWCHA4005562—————
2012–13 Albany Devils AHL 40002—————
2013–14 Albany DevilsAHL75191010040002
2014–15 Albany DevilsAHL492101258—————
2014–15 New Jersey Devils NHL 2202218—————
2015–16 Albany DevilsAHL42257521104414
2015–16 New Jersey DevilsNHL1901117—————
2016–17 Albany DevilsAHL482795040112
2016–17 New Jersey DevilsNHL910115—————
2017–18 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL7611112137—————
2018–19 Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL741131413250114
2019–20 Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL63191095—————
2020–21 Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL2312336—————
2021–22 Bridgeport IslandersAHL693479460004
2022–23 Bridgeport IslandersAHL72189109—————
2023–24 Bridgeport IslandersAHL7014582—————
NHL totals5013450—————

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
USHL
USHL All-Star Game 2009
College
NCAA (WCHA) All-Academic Team 2012, 2013 [5]
Donald M. Clark Community Service Award2010, 2011

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References

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  2. ↑ "Men's Hockey Signs Six in Recruiting Class". gophersports.com. November 19, 2008. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Musketeers Alum Makes NHL Debut". ushl.com. November 14, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Helgeson's First Goal Helps Gophers Even Series". gophersports.com. March 14, 2010. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
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  6. ↑ Blount, Rachel (March 1, 2013). "Gophers defenseman Helgeson is in a class by himself". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Devils ink Helgeson". Albany Devils. April 5, 2013. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Devils: Seth Helgeson up on emergency recall; Stephen Gionta on IR". NJ.com . November 27, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
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  12. ↑ "Sound Tigers Name Captains For 2017-18 Season". soundtigers.com. October 7, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
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  14. ↑ "Helgeson, Kubiak, Brown and Pastujov agree to terms". Bridgeport Sound Tigers. October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
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