Connor Hellebuyck is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL. Known for his exceptional athleticism and technique, Hellebuyck has established himself as one of the league's top goaltenders. He has been a cornerstone for the Jets, consistently providing them with a chance to win games with his stellar performances. Hellebuyck's career is marked by notable achievements, including winning the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best goaltender, highlighting his significant impact on the sport.
On May 19, 1993, Connor Charles Hellebuyck was born in Commerce Township, Michigan. He is an American professional ice hockey goaltender.
On February 7, 2015, playing for the St. John's IceCaps, Hellebuyck recorded his fourth shutout of the season against the Portland Pirates.
In 2015, Connor Hellebuyck was chosen by the United States to play at the Men's World Ice Hockey Championships. Hellebuyck helped the USA win a bronze medal in the tournament, posting a record of 7–1–0 with a pair of shutouts during his eight tournament games and finishing with a 1.37 goals-against average and a .948 saving percentage.
On December 31, 2018, Connor Hellebuyck achieved his 100th career win in a game against the Edmonton Oilers.
On March 10, 2019, Connor Hellebuyck played in his 200th career NHL game against the Washington Capitals.
On October 20, 2019, Hellebuyck recorded his first shutout of the season against the Edmonton Oilers, marking a strong start to the 2019-20 season.
On January 14, 2020, Hellebuyck recorded his fourth shutout of the season, ending the Jets' six-game losing streak and clinching the franchise record for most shutouts with 18, surpassing Ondrej Pavelec.
On March 12, 2020, the NHL regular season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, Hellebuyck ranked second in the NHL in wins with 31.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020–21 NHL season was pushed back until January 13, 2021, with a shortened 56-game regular season. The Winnipeg Jets were temporarily realigned into the North Division.
On April 24, 2022, Connor Hellebuyck played in his 380th game as a Winnipeg Jet and earned his 200th career win as the Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–1 at home at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. This also set a new franchise record for most games played and won by a Jets goaltender.
On October 9, 2023, Connor Hellebuyck, along with Mark Scheifele, signed a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.
In 2023, Connor Hellebuyck co-authored two children's books about mental health with Thom Van Dycke titled "Bucky Beats the Blues" and "Is Something Wrong With Weasel?".
On January 7, 2025, in his 538th game, Connor Hellebuyck attained his 300th win with a 5–2 home ice win against the Nashville Predators, becoming the third-fastest goaltender to 300 wins, after Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jacques Plante.
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