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Booed in Winnipeg, Team USA Hero Connor Hellebuyck Says Threats Against His Family Drove Him Out
The Devils goaltender says the reasons for his trade request went beyond online death threats.
By BEAU THIBODEAUXStaff Correspondent · NEW JERSEY · Nov 10, 7:20 PM · 1 min. read
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Connor Hellebuyck went back to Winnipeg on Tuesday night, and the boos rained down.
The decorated goaltender, now with the New Jersey Devils, did not start against his former team. He has revealed that death threats against his family were among the reasons he asked the Jets for a trade.
Hellebuyck said it went beyond online threats. Off-ice incidents involving his family also played a part. Newsweek reported he said there was "more than death threats" behind the request.
The Daily Mail reported the threats came from fans in Canada after his heroics for Team USA, and that Hellebuyck said they "crossed the line".
On Scene's take: rivalries are part of hockey. Threatening a man's wife and kids is not. Good on Hellebuyck for putting his family first.
Sources
- Toronto Sun: Boos rain down on Connor Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg (link)
- Fox News: Team USA hero Connor Hellebuyck says that moments beyond online death threats led to his Winnipeg departure (link)
- Newsweek: Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: 'More Than Death Threats' Behind Trade Request (link)
- Daily Mail: US Olympic hockey hero Connor Hellebuyck reveals death threats from fans in Canada led to his trade request (link)
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