Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on June 30, 1952)

Happy Birthday, Helmuts Balderis! The swiftest right winger Latvia ever produced—rumour has it your speed on ice still leaves reindeer feeling insecure! Your dazzling days with Dinamo Riga made defenders dizzy and goaltenders question their life choices. Even today, the highlight reels remind us why competitors used to jokingly suggest tying weights onto your skates.

May you celebrate this day like scoring that historic goal at lightning pace once again. While age tries catching up—and probably failing as miserably as those opposing players—you remain a timeless legend of hockey greatness. Keep laughing, skating (maybe slower?), and inspiring smiles everywhere!