Dwight Helminen

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Position Centre
Shoots Left
Height
Weight
ft 10 in (1.78 m)
191 lb (87 kg)
NHL Team (P)
Cur. Team
New York Rangers
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Nationality Flag of United States United States
Born June 22, 1983,
Hancock, MI, USA
NHL Draft 244th overall, 2002
Edmonton Oilers
Pro Career 2004 – present

Dwight Helminen (born June 22, 1983 in Hancock, Michigan, USA) is an American professional ice hockey centre.

[edit] Playing career

Helminen played junior hockey for the U.S. Junior National Team in the USHL and college hockey for the Michigan Wolverines. Since turning professional, he has played for the Charlotte Checkers in the ECHL and the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL. The New York Rangers acquired his rights from the Edmonton Oilers on March 3, 2004, along with a 2004 second round draft choice and Stephen Valiquette in exchange for Petr Nedved and Jussi Markkanen.

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