Helmut Balderis
MNSRight wing · Minnesota North Stars
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Nations in the NHLLatvian NHL players 1989–90
One Latvian player played in the NHL in 1989–90. The nations league needs at least five skaters, so Latvia was not part of it. Helmut Balderis scored 9 points.
1989–90Active season80/82 games
The players
In the NHL Draft
Four Latvian players were picked in the 2026 NHL Draft, one of them in the first round. Alberts Smits went first, at number 5 to the New York Rangers.
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Helmut Balderis
Latvia's top scorer in 1989–90.
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Minnesota North Stars
Where Helmut Balderis plays.
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