Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck is an American ice hockey goaltender who is playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on May 19, 1993, Hellebuyck was selected in the 5th round (130th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck signed an entry-level contract with them on April 5, 2014, and made his professional debut in the 2015-2016 season. However, he was sent to the St. John's IceCaps, the AHL affiliate of the Jets to hone his skills.

Hellebuyck was recalled by the Jets during the 2016-2017 season. The following season, he became the first American goaltender to set the record for most single-season wins after Tom Barrasso. Hellebuyck continued giving strong performances and won the Vezina Trophy in 2020. In 2021, Hellebuyck won his 153rd NHL game with the Jets, breaking the franchise record for most wins by a goaltender. The following season, he played his 380th NHL game and celebrated his 200th-game victory with the Jets.

Connor Hellebuyck's Personal Information

Connor Hellebuyck's Early Life

Connor Hellebuyck attended Walled Lake Northern High School in Commerce Township before starting his hockey journey in the North American Hockey League with the Odessa Jackalopes. For further development in the sport, 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 decided to forgo his last two college seasons, signing an entry-level contract with them on April 5, 2014.

Connor Hellebuyck's Personal Life

Connor Hellebuyck was born to Chuck and Erin Hellebuyck on May 19, 1993, in Commerce Township, Michigan. Hellebuyck grew up with his two siblings, an older brother named Chris and a younger sister named Brittany. His family also consists of his wife and two children. The Hellebuyck family used to hold an annual family barbeque and street hockey tournament that began more than 30 years ago.

Connor Hellebuyck also participates in philanthropic activities. He, along with teammates Jack Roslovic and Anthony Bitetto, donated a $25,000 USD prize to Project 11. The project 11 is a mental wellness initiative to honour former NHL player Rick Rypien who wore jersey number #11 jersey during his career. The program was designed by the True North Youth Foundation in collaboration with Hellebuyck. He also keeps participating in the charity games; one of them happened on August 26, 2018, in memory of Jim Johansson in Plymouth, Michigan.

Connor Hellebuyck's Family Background

Connor Hellebuyck’s father, Chuck is an electronics expert who is working as a technical training engineer for Microchip Technology Inc. He shares his wisdom of knowledge through the books he has written on electronics and through his blogs. Chuck also has his YouTube channel, CHEP 3D Printing and Electronics, which features a weekly special on 3D printing.

Connor Hellebuyck's mother, Erin, is a talented artist and author of children's books. She has worked on crafting a miniature Harry Potter Hogwarts house, which showcases his artistic skills.

His brother Chris owns Gamers Option, customising electronic products like Xbox controllers and illuminated hula hoops. Additionally, Chris also played hockey with the Odessa Jackalopes in North American Hockey League (NAHL). Their sister Brittany is a biochemical engineer

Connor Hellebuyck's Wife

Connor Hellebuyck is married to Andrea Marie Fanciullo. She was born on May 24, 1994, and belongs to Townsend, Massachusetts. She went to North Middlesex Regional High School where she developed interest in sports like sprinting and long jumping. Fanciullo continued her educational journey at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell where she earned a bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing in 2016.

Connor Hellebuyck's Kids

Connor Hellebuyck and his wife have one son and one daughter. They welcomed their first child, Hugh Joseph Hellebuyck on November 2, 2021. Their family expanded further with the birth of their second child Violet Elaine Hellebuyck, on June 30, 2023.

Connor Hellebuyck's Social Media

Unfortunately, Connor Hellebuyck is not available on any social media platforms.

Connor Hellebuyck's Net Worth

Connor Hellebuyck’s exact net worth is not known and some portals suggest that his estimated net worth is around $5 million. Connor Hellebuyck has earned around $39,942,500 from his hockey career.

Connor Hellebuyck will be making $7,000,000 for the current season. Hellebuyck also has an upcoming seven-year contract (extension) with the Winnipeg Jets for $59,500,000 with a cap hit of $8,500,000. He is set to earn a salary of $10,000,000 including $5,000,000 as signing bonus and $5,000,000 as base salary for the 2024-2025 season.

Connor Hellebuyck as a Brand Ambassador

Connor Hellebuyck has not signed any brand ambassador deals as of yet. Neither has he signed any endorsement deals.

Connor Hellebuyck's Investments

Connor Hellebuyck has invested some portion of his money into real estate as he purchased a house in Michigan on Orchard Lake after his contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets. Other than this, nothing more is known about his investments.

Connor Hellebuyck's Achievements

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Connor Hellebuyck's Career Stats

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Connor Hellebuyck's Contract

Connor Hellebuyck was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and since then he has signed four contracts in his career. The first contract he signed with the Jets was for $2,775,000 with a cap hit of $667,500. The contract was valid for a duration of two years. The second contract he signed was worth $2,250,000. This contract was valid for a duration of one year.

The third contract and his ongoing contract is worth $37,000,000 with a cap hit of $6,166,667. Hellebuyck also has an upcoming contract extension, a seven-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets for $59,500,000 with a cap hit of $8,500,000. The accumulated value of all his four contracts stand at approximately $101,525,000.

Connor Hellebuyck's Diet

Connor Hellebuyck has not provided details about his diet plan.

Connor Hellebuyck's House

Connor Hellebuyck acquired a house in Michigan on Orchard Lake after his contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.

Built in 1993, the house on Orchard Lake has a waterfront. Other specifics of his house are not available in any public domain.

Connor Hellebuyck's Cars

Information about Connor Hellebuyck's car collection is not known. He is not much active on social media and has not flaunted his car collection.