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Christian Heljanko

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Christian Heljanko
Heljanko in 2021
Born (1997-04-02) 2 April 1997 (age 27)
Porvoo, Finland
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
Liiga team Tappara
National team  Finland
Playing career 2015–present

Christian Heljanko (born 2 April 1997) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender for Tappara of the Finnish Liiga.[1] Heljanko made his Liiga debut appearance for Tappara during the 2017–18 Liiga season. In December 2021, he made his debut in the Finland men's national ice hockey team.[2]

Awards and honours

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Award Year
Champions Hockey League
Champion 2022–23
MVP (Most valuable player) 2022–23
Liiga
Champion Kanada-malja 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
Urpo Ylönen award 2021–22
Jari Kurri award 2023–24

References

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  1. ^ "Heljanko Christian" (in Finnish). liiga.fi. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Leijonat - Tulospalvelu". leijonat.fi. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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