Stefan Helmersson

Stefan Helmersson
Date of birth	August 13, 1993
place of birth	Christchurch , New Zealand
size	190 cm
Weight	81 kg
position	defender
Shot hand	Right
Career stations
2009–2012	Gävle Godtemplares IK
2012-2014	Tierps HK
2014-2015	Sandvikens IF
since 2016	Southern Stampede

Stefan Helmersson (born August 13, 1993 in Christchurch ) is a New Zealand ice hockey player who has been playing for the Southern Stampede in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League since 2015 .

Career

Stefan Helmersson, who was born in New Zealand to Swedish parents, began his career as an ice hockey player in the homeland of his ancestors. There he first played in youth teams in Gävle and later in various clubs in Division 1 and Division 2 . He returned to New Zealand at the age of 23 and has since played for Southern Stampede in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League . In 2016 and 2017 he was national champion with the club of New Zealand.

International

For New Zealand , Helmersson first took part in the 2018 Division II World Championships when he was voted the tournament's best defender.

Awards and Achievements

• 2016 New Zealand champion with the Southern Stampede
• 2017 New Zealand champion with the Southern Stampede
• 2018 Best Defender at the World Cup Division II, Group B

NZIHL statistics

	Seasons	Games	Gates	Assists	Points	Penalty minutes
Regular season	3	49	11	24	35	22nd
Playoffs	2	4th	1	1	2	2

(Status: end of the 2018 season)

Web links

• Stefan Helmersson at eliteprospects.com (English)