How Connor Hellebuyck Began His NHL Dream In Football Country's Odessa, Texas

Before winning the Vezina Trophy, before being drafted by the Winnipeg Jets, Connor Hellebuyck began his path to the NHL in Odessa, Texas.
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[@BillyRamirez]

I was today years old when I learned Connor Hellebuyck is American.

[@loganmclarry]

Don’t worry, I’m American and thought he was Canadian too.

[@Westandgone]

Yeah you got a good goalie for your national team lol

[@ianofvinheim]

Lmao same here

[@tomdeming]

Americans and Russians are dominating NHL creases these days

[@horizon4482]

I thought he was from Europe or something

[@brendenslock290]

I respect Connor so much for his effort and glad we have him go Jets go

[@kevincousins5090]

Odessa Texas to Winnipeg Manitoba. Bet that was an interesting transition. Man has been a rock for the jets. If he gets a hot streak going in the playoffs, look out! I think he is the kind of goalie who could steal a series, if not more.

[@darrionroberts4100]

Awesome goalie. Appreciate what he brings for the Jets. Hopefully a good run this year.

[@mattrobichaud6760]

Yeah like Vegas did to us in the conference finals. I think Hellebuyck is at that level now especially with all that he gained from that experience.

[@darrionroberts4100]

@@mattrobichaud6760 Sucked but I think that Nashville series took a lot out of them. Hopeful for a healthy and long playoff run.

[@kburdy]

I was born in Winnipeg 96’ .. moved to Austin, TX when I was 6months... moved back 11 years later 😅

[@chrisragona3945]

He's from Michigan

[@mariokartmatt51]

I’ve never seen him without the beard, he looks so different

[@Kunage7]

He’s such a great goalie, happy to have him on the Jets ✈️

[@firstlast6161]

The man has done so much for our team. Absolute legend, we all appreciate him so much.

[@nightnightfire644]

he's been our goalie for years now and without him we are just not complete. he got us almost right to the Stanley cup final! we protected him this year and for good reason he is a true jet and has done so much for us

[@CarlosLopez-ef1cl]

Miss you man! Go Jacks! Love from Big Spring, Tx

[@darrionroberts4100]

Another solid year for Helly. Glad to have him. Hopefully a big run this year. Go Jets Go!

[@johndoe4034]

So glad the jets have him, been a fantastic goalie for the jets, hope we have him for many many more years

[@gutchmang2430]

I love Hellebuyck, he's such an amazing goalie. Love watching him play, even when he's beating my team.

[@karlraynes1986]

From a young goalie that no one had every heard of to one of the best goalies in the NHL 👊🏻

[@ZehnGen]

I grew up across the street from Connor, he was always a really nice dude, glad he made it and has been kicking ass.

[@guymajor7103]

I gotta say I’m jets fan & I think this guy gives the US Olympic team a shot at a gold medal!

[@KusHnOrangeJuice]

I’d watch a hellebuyck movie

[@TheSankyu99]

2:02. Goalies are indeed a different breed.

[@boomer9560]

Winnipeg Manitoba baby

[@Joe-dy1qv]

Went to Highschool with the guy. He really is a class act. Always has been. Super happy for him.

[@Kasanova80085]

How could you not hate this guy

[@Shipadge]

Didn't know he was in the NAHL too, damn that's cool. Go Ice Rays ( if they still play)!

[@MegaBren12345]

Go rays!!!!!

[@Adri_Unsung]

Hometown hero. Love him fuheva. Go Connor!

[@goaliegod3122]

I always thought he was Canadian

[@JHockeyFan]

Commerce Charter Township Michigan. Northwest of Detroit in the suburbs

[@StressfulGengar]

He's going to end up pissing off Canadian Hockey fans come international competition

[@codybaley6266]

Awesome.

[@Jets1]

❤️ #GoJetsGo

[@anthonypatronick2072]

A Lowell Legend

[@ottomatic3123]

What a journey...

[@hockeyjets46]

Big respect to Connor Hellebuyck because he is the reason why Jets is on playoffs. I really hope the Jets will win their first Stanley Cup.🏆

[@nskr160]

I’ve seen him play countless times....had no idea what he actually looked like.

[@ramuelcruzada3207]

Wow. I know helly is an American but I don't know he played his junior hockey in the setting of Friday night lights...

[@slothythebadger7726]

We better hope he never leaves us. I dont want to go back to ondrej pavelec esk goaltending

[@humzaha9090]

I never knew he was from Texas!

[@BlastinHash709]

He’s from Michigan played in Texas

[@Tropicalfire]

he was born in michigan. but i didn't know he played in texas.

[@humzaha9090]

@@Tropicalfire Never knew that either lol.

[@mastertemple8369]

What a story....

[@jtjt9802]

Wasn’t Friday night lights based off that school?

[@saucylittlenumber3575]

2:11 & 4:21 🥰🥺

[@mrmanitoba]

There are more American born players on the Jets roster than Canadian

[@brentos96]

Had to look up to verify. -12 active American players -9 active Canadian players. 10 if you count Bryan Little, but he's on LTIR, and I can't imagine he'll play again.

[@Eric-oq2yu]

Anyone find it weird the coach would take some players on his plane but not others?

[@frozen-curmudgeon]

Ya, seems like a good way to divide the dressing room.

[@blockland30]

Yeah thats messed up

[@Eric-oq2yu]

@@frozen-curmudgeon seemed like his own ego trip

[@TrevorPhilips]

he was the owner, not coach how many junior coaches have private jets lol

[@frozen-curmudgeon]

@@TrevorPhilips What difference does that make? Do you honestly think players wouldnt care as much if its the owners plane?

[@Dog55113]

Didn’t he play for the st.Johns maple leafs

[@eggsaladactyl]

Lmao he looks like a stoned teenager in his older interviews.

[@pushpindersekhon6221]

Odessa

[@RebelTXWrestling]

Odessa Jackalopes sell his replica jersey

[@XxXNinjaFanXxX]

Odessa to Winnipeg LOL

[@unpocodetodoconmanuel1115]

I see in others teams , one game play a goalie the next Game or games play the other goalie, but WHY all the games that i had watched the JETS , put the same goalie , the other it doesnt good??????

[@cliftongamespoorly6333]

Not really, we played brossoit a fair bit this year. He has been pretty solid. We only really play brossoit when we have back to back games or when hellebuyck needs a rest.

[@unpocodetodoconmanuel1115]

@@cliftongamespoorly6333 Thanks so much , I hope see JETS une playoffs

[@Aaronschinaguide]

Nobody knew to shoot stick side back then.

[@basicmeme1040]

He looks like a predator(jokes) and is a pain to play but this made me like him a lot even as a rangers fan.

[@user-dh3fd8iq6m]

BANKS CLAP ON 3

[@alelectric2767]

Waaaayyyy to short of a segment

[@ronc3348]

I remember when he played for walled lake northern and my nephews team lit him up like a Christmas tree 6-1 he was no better than a house goalie now he's in the NHL wtf lol

[@totobaisepute]

and your nephew is a nobody lol

[@Nobodyevencares27]

@@totobaisepute nice lol

[@nskr160]

Geez man....read the room.

[@AmateurRider275]

@@totobaisepute hahahah damn man you torched that guy.

[@ronc3348]

@@totobaisepute lol and who are you? Probably living in your moms basement 300 pounds that is worthless.

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[@brigittamaggie2175]

nyasar ya mbaknya??

[@brandonprior3282]

step 1: be 6'6

[@EtopiaCA]

He is 6'4"

[@Miksumr]

Always confused when americans talk about football and actually mean safer rugby. :)

[@Mafube_Molange]

Sportnet should make a video about how Connor Hellebuyck got his ass kicked by the Blues in 2019.

[@michaelhofer954]

Wait this year and seeee