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Player's Profile

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  • Name: Darren Helm
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 185 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1987-01-21
  • Eligible for Draft: 2005
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Acquired: 5th round (132nd overall), 2005
  • Playing In: Pro

Darren Helm

Prospect Grade: 6.5 B  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2004-05: Helm had a successful campaign in Medicine Hat  and played in every game. Helm recorded 24 points and then added eight more points in the Tigers' 13 playoff appearances. The Manitoba-born Helm often matched up against the top two lines of the opposition but his +6 rating suggests that he won more of those battles than he lost. Although average in height, Helm will have to add muscle and strength to compete at a higher level. Under Head Coach Willie Desjardins, it can be expected that Helm will also improve his skating.

Read HF's 2006 interview with Helm here.

2007-08: This was Helm’s first season with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and it gave the speedy center a chance to showcase his skills. He put up 31 points (16g+15a) in 67 games, but finished in the negatives with a -13 plus/minus rating.

Talent Analysis

Helm is a hard worker with some skill, but is undersized.  Good skater, with good hands, but not an exceptional shot. 

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Profile Last Updated: February, 27th 2009


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