Samuel Helenius is an American-born Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League, selected 59th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. This news archive tag gathers updates, articles, interviews, and announcements related to his career progression from the Jokerit junior system and JYP Jyväskylä in Finland’s Liiga to his current role within the Kings organization and their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. Coverage includes his 2020–21 Liiga debut, his alternate captaincy with JYP in 2021–22, his entry-level signing, and his December 2025 two-year contract extension. The page serves readers tracking his development, contract news, and on-ice performance as a physical, left-shot forward in the Kings’ system.
