We had a great discussion on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show with Chuck Hellebuyck, who is the father of Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, and who became a bit of a sensation during the Dad's trip for Winnipeg.
Topics:
1) What was it like being called an International Influencer? (:55)
2) On a game by game basis does he text Connor after a big win/game? (3:11)
3) Impact of hockey in the Hellebuyck family (5:02)
4) Where does Connor's confidence comes from? (6:51)
5) How daunting was it when he realized Connor's path? (10:11)
6) The contract process this past summer for Connor. (14:31)
7) Connor's focus on positivity (18:23)
8) Potential for Connor to play internationally (20:34)
9) What was it like for the family when Connor was drafted by the Jets in 2012? (22:51)
10) What did he know about Winnipeg back in 2012? (25:54)
11) Connor's selection to the NHL All-Star game (27:17)
12) Who got Connor into fishing? How competitive are Connor & his other son Chris when fishing? (30:00)
13) His 3D YouTube channel (33:24)
