Rob Hellyer (born June 28, 1992) is a Canadian professional lacrosse player. He is a forward and the captain for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs of the National Lacrosse League.
| Born | June 28, 1992 Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 220 pounds (100 kg) |
| Position | Forward |
| NLL draft | 30th overall, 2010 Toronto Rock |
| NLL team | Las Vegas Desert Dogs |
Early life
editHellyer was born on June 28, 1992, in Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada.[1] Growing up, he played junior lacrosse for Wiarton and was eventually called up by the Owen Sound North Stars’ organization to play with their Jr. B team.[2] Following this, Hellyer played four years of Jr. A with the Orangeville Northmen, scoring 117 goals and 171 assists for 288 points in 69 games. While with the team, he was named to the league's second all-star team and won the Minto Cup in 2012.[1] After his first year in Orangeville, Hellyer was drafted 30th overall by the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League.[2]
Career
editFollowing the 2010 draft, Hellyer made his NLL debut at the age of 18 due to an injury to Garrett Billings. He made his debut as the youngest player in the league on March 4, 2011, and scored a goal late in the third quarter to break a 9–9 tie. The Rock would eventually win and game and beat the Philadelphia Wings 15–10.[3] He remained with the team as they qualified for the 2011 NLL playoffs and won the National Lacrosse League Cup.[4] In spite of his play during the playoffs, Hellyer was not a consistent member in the Rock's lineup until the 2014 NLL season.[2]
During the 2016 off-season, Hellyer underwent knee surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee and was expected to miss the 2017 NLL season.[5] While recovering from surgery, he signed a 3-year contract extension to remain with the Rock.[6] During the 2020 NLL season, Hellyer reached the 500-career points mark in a 13–12 win over the Rochester Knighthawks. At the time of the game, he had a total of 190 goals and 314 assists for 504 career points.[7] At the conclusion of the season, Hellyer had scored 32 goals in 11 regular-season games to become a finalist for the NLL's Most Valuable Player.[8] Prior to the 2021 National Lacrosse League expansion draft, Hellyer was one of twelve players protected by the Rock.[9] Later in 2022 Rob would be traded to the Las Vegas Desert Dogs after he approached GM Jamie Dawick about a possible relocation to a team out west.[10]
Personal life
editHellyer works as a real estate agent for Century 21 through B.J. Roth Realty Ltd. Brokerage.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b "ROB HELLYER". National Lacrosse League. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Off The Crosse Bar Podcast: Toronto Rock's Rob Hellyer". Inside Lacrosse. January 16, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Girard, Daniel (March 4, 2011). "Rookie's memorable goal propels Rock to victory". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "ROCK WIN 6TH CHAMPIONSHIP". Toronto Rock. May 15, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "ROB HELLYER UNDERGOES KNEE SURGERY". Toronto Rock. September 2, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "ROB HELLYER AGREES TO 3-YEAR EXTENSION". Toronto Rock. October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Cowan, Greg (January 16, 2020). "BRIEFS: Hellyer hits 500". Owen Sound Sun Times. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "ROCK WELL REPRESENTED AMONG NLL AWARDS FINALISTS". Toronto Rock. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "ROCK ANNOUNCE PROTECTED LIST FOR NLL EXPANSION DRAFT". Toronto Rock. June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ mhancock (2022-08-19). "Rob Hellyer Traded To Las Vegas For Two First Round Picks". Toronto Rock. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Connor, Jenn (May 26, 2020). "Staying Connected With Toronto Rock's Rob Hellyer". Staying Connected. Retrieved June 30, 2021.