Pair of Winnipeg Jets in Connor Hellebuyck & Kyle Connor make USA Olympic team

Both Connor Hellebuyck and Kyle Connor will have a chance in 2026 to represent Team USA at the Olympics we learned today as the Americans announced their roster for the upcoming tournament.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

The duo were part of the 4 Nations challenge team although the Jets sniper was a healthy scratch in the final game which Canada won in overtime.

It’s been a tough season for Hellebuyck from a health perspective after a knee procedure kept him out of Winnipeg’s lineup for three weeks.

They will be hoping to help the U.S. win Gold for the first time since 1980.

David Minuk

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