Brady Hjelle (born May 3, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Stjernen Hockey of the Norwegian GET-ligaen.
Brady Hjelle | ||||||||||||||||
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Born |
(1990-05-03) May 3, 1990 (age 32) International Falls, Minnesota | |||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | |||||||||||||||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | |||||||||||||||
Position | Goaltender | |||||||||||||||
Shoots | Right | |||||||||||||||
GET team Former teams |
Stjernen Hockey Florida Everblades Rosenborg IHK Tulsa Oilers Manglerud Star | |||||||||||||||
NHL Draft | Undrafted | |||||||||||||||
Playing career | 2011–present | |||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Hjelle played college hockey with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NCAA Men's Division I CCHA conference. In his senior year, Hjelle's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2012–13 CCHA All-Conference First Team.[1] Hjelle made his professional debut in the playoffs of the 2012–13 season with the Florida Everblades.
On May 18, 2013, Hjelle signed a contract with Norwegian-based club, Rosenborg IHK of the GET-ligaen.[2]
After the 2013–14 season, Hjelle signed a tryout contract with Tappara of the Liiga in Finland. However, on August 20, 2014, the team announced that Hjelle had been cut.[3] Remaining in Scandinavia, he moved to Norwegian GET-ligaen in signing for Rosenborg IHK.
On September 10, 2014, Hjelle signalled his return to North America, in signing a one-year contract as a free agent with the Tulsa Oilers of the CHL.[4]
Award | Year | |
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All-CCHA First Team | 2012–13 | [5] |
AHCA West First-Team All-American | 2012–13 | |
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | CCHA Best Goaltender 2012–13 |
Succeeded by Award Discontinued |
Preceded by | Perani Cup Champion 2012–13 |
Succeeded by Award Discontinued |
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