Winnipeg Jets: Connor Hellebuyck’s dad reflects ahead of special night at Canada Life Centre [Video]

When Chuck Hellebuyck watches his son suit up for the Winnipeg Jets, he still sees the little kid just enjoying the chance to play hockey.

“A lot of times I’ll ask him, ‘How was it?’ He goes, ‘Yeah, Dad, it was still fun. It’s still fun.’ And that’s the biggest thing, is he’s having fun out there,” said Chuck in an interview with CTV News Winnipeg Thursday.

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Friday night is going to be all about that kid who has turned into the franchise goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets.

The game against the San Jose Sharks is Hellebuyck Night – a night to recognize Connor Hellebuyck and his success last season winning both the Vezina and William M. Jennings trophies.

The first 5,000 will get a Hellebuyck pennant and a chance to see the two trophies.

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