Matt Hellickson Explained

Matt Hellickson
Birth Date:21 March 1998
Birth Place:Rogers, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:183
Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
League:AHL
Team:Free agent
Prospect League:ECHL
Former Teams:Binghamton Devils
Toronto Marlies
Ntl Team:USA
Draft:214th overall
Draft Year:2017
Draft Team:New Jersey Devils
Career Start:2021

Matthew Hellickson (born March 21, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played under contract to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL).[1] He was drafted 214th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.[2]

Hellickson represented the United States at the 2021 IIHF World Championship.[3] [4]

Career statistics

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2014United StatesU1760002
2016United StatesU1870440
2021United StatesWC9 0 1 10
Junior totals13 0 4 4 2
Senior totals9 0 1 1 0

Awards and honors

AwardYearRef
College
B1G Honorable Mention All-Star Team2020
B1G Sportsmanship Award2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USA Hockey Announces Roster for 2021 U.S. Men’s National Team. teamusa.usahockey.com. 13 May 2021.
  2. Web site: 2017 NHL Draft: Devils Draft Matthew Hellickson at 214th Overall in Seventh Round. allaboutthejersey.com. 24 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Team Roster United States. iihf.com. 27 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Player Statistics United States. iihf.com. 27 August 2021.