Connor Charles Hellebuyck is an ice hockey goaltender, playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Hellebuyck was born on May 19, 1993, in Commerce Township, Michigan. Hellebuyck started his hockey journey in the North American Hockey League with the Odessa Jackalopes. To further his career, he went to UMass Lowell River Hawks in the NCAA, where he earned several awards, including the Hockey East Championship and Mike Richter Award.
After his selection in the NHL, Connor Hellebuyck decided to forgo his final two seasons of college, signing an entry-level contract with them on April 5, 2014. He made his professional debut during the 2015-2026 season. He was sent to the St. John's IceCaps, the AHL affiliate of the Jets. However, he was recalled by the Jets in the 2016-2017 season. He became the first American goaltender to set the record for most single-season wins after Tom Barrasso, during the 2017-2018 season. In 2021, Hellebuyck won his 153rd NHL game as the Jets, breaking the franchise record for wins by a goaltender. In 2022, he played his 380th NHL game and celebrated his 200th career victory.
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Connor Hellebuyck parents
Connor Hellebuyck was born to Chuck and Erin Hellebuyck on May 19, 1993, in Commerce Township, Michigan.
Connor Hellebuyck father
According to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Connor Hellebuyck’s father, Chuck, is the founder of the YouTube channel 3D Printing Filament Friday. He also has articles and has authored books on Electronics and 3D Printing.
Connor Hellebuyck mother
Connor Hellebuyck's mother, Erin, is a children's book author. She has authored books like "The Penny Princess", "Mumma's Enchanted Cottage", "Toad Hollow: Pumpkin Waltz", "The Wizard and the Mage", and "The Owl and the Mage".
Connor Hellebuyck’s parents nationalities
The parents of Connor Hellebuyck, Chuck and Erin Hellebuyck, are American nationals. They live in Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
FAQs on Connor Hellebuyck
A. Connor Hellebuyck went to UMass Lowell River Hawks in the NCAA where he earned several awards including the Hockey East Championship, Mike Richter Award.
A.Connor Hellebuyck was born and raised in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A. Connor Hellebuyck currently plays with the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL).
A. Connor Hellebuyck’s father Chuck is a technical training engineer and his mother Erin is a talented artist and author of children's books.
A. Connor Hellebuyck attended Walled Lake Northern High School in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A. Connor Hellebuyck has two siblings. An older brother called Chris and a younger sister named Brittany.
