Tyson Helgesen grew up playing hockey with his friends and family in the small town of Fairview, Alberta, where there weren’t many options for the sport. Hockey was popular there, so over time it also caught his interest.
Helgesen began playing organized hockey at the age of five, playing in little leagues and on school teams every year since. But his time on the ice was not limited to organized sports.
“My dad always made outdoor rinks for my siblings and I to skate and play hockey, so there were a lot of good opportunities for me to get into the sport thanks to my family’s interest in the sport. .
Helgesen is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Mount Royal University and has just completed his fourth and final year on the hockey team. When he arrived at MRU, he was quite nervous about balancing his studies with his hockey career.
“The teachers have always been very supportive and understanding when you first join a class and introduce yourself, create a connection with them and tell them that you’re going to be on the road for the games, and you build those relationships. .with teachers goes a long way toward balancing your school’s success,” Helgesen said.
His efforts paid off in early March when he signed an offer to join the Quick City Rush of the East Coast Hockey League. He will join his brother Kenton Helgesen with the club, which is affiliated with the Arizona Coyotes.
As Helgesen’s time in college draws to a close with his graduation this spring, this is the perfect opportunity for him to start advancing his hockey career. His goal is to one day join a European league.
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From MRU Cougar to Pro Hockey Player: Meet Tyson Helgesen
Tyson Helgesen grew up playing hockey with his friends and family in the small town of Fairview, Alberta, where there weren’t many options for the sport. Hockey was popular there, so over time it also caught his eye. But his time on the ice was not limited to organized sport.
“My dad always made outdoor rinks for me and my siblings to skate and play hockey, so there were a lot of good opportunities for me to get into the sport thanks to my family’s interest. . »
Helgesen is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Mount Royal University and has just completed his fourth and final year on the hockey team. When he arrived at MRU, he was quite nervous about balancing his studies with his hockey career.
“The teachers have always been very supportive and understanding when you first join a class and introduce yourself, create a connection with them and tell them you’re going to be on the road for the games, and just the act of bonding those relationships with faculty go a long way toward achieving balance in your school,” Helgesen said.
His efforts paid off in early March when he signed an offer to join the Rapid City Rush of the East Coast Hockey League. He will join his brother Kenton Helgesen with the club, which is affiliated with the Arizona Coyotes.
As Helgesen’s time in college comes to an end with his graduation this spring, this is the perfect opportunity for him to start advancing his hockey career. His goal is to one day join a European league.
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