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Lightning Sign Goaltender Riku Helenius
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The Lightning have signed goaltender Riku Helenius to a two-year contract, Vice President and GM Steve Yzerman announced today. The first year of Helenius' contract will be a two-way deal, while the second will be a one-way.
Helenius, 24, played in 33 games for JYP of Finland's SM-liiga, compiling a 1.64 goals against average and .936 save percentage. The goaltender appeared in 13 playoff games this past season, helping lead JYP to the league championship. He was also given the Urpo Ylonen Award as the top goaltender during the regular season.
The Finnish netminder was originally selected by Tampa Bay in the first round, 15th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Helenius made his NHL debut with the Lightning on January 30, 2009 against the Flyers in a relief effort.