Adrian College

Entering the Season: Chose Adrian College because of the campus size to match the small town he comes from, making the "transition extremely easy"...shoots right.

2017-18 (Junior Year):

• American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) All-America Scholar.
• Named to the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association academic squad for a second time.
• Had breakout campaign that included 5+16=21 scoring totals for second offensively among AC blueliners.
• Tied for the team lead with a career-best 96 shots on goal, which also led Bulldogs d-men.
• Notched a plus-22 rating.

2016-17 (Sophomore Year):

• Academic All-NCHA.
• Scored first career goal on Jan. 6 versus Aurora.
• Recorded two assists, five shots and a plus-2 in a 6-3 triumph over Marian (Wis.) on Nov. 12.
• Had 20 shots on the season and a plus-5.

2015-16 (Freshman Year):

• Recorded three assists in six contests.
• Made his Black and Gold debut on Oct. 31 at Milwaukee School of Engineering, leading all student-athletes with six shots for a career best.
• Registered his first career point in a 9-1 victory over Finlandia (Dec. 5); also earned a plus-2 rating and four shots in that game.
• Finished the season with a plus-5 and 20 shots on goal.

The Biggest Influence during my Time as an Athlete and Why?: "My grandparents and hockey coaches because even when I thought it was impossible they were supporting me and pushing me to strive for the best."

Before Adrian College:

• Skated for the Trenton Golden Hawks.
• Named a 2014-15 Ontario Junior Hockey League Second Team All-Star.
• Graduated from Parkside Collegiate Institute, located in St. Thomas, Ontario, in 2012.

Personal:

• Full name is Braden Nickolas Kincaid Hellems.
• Nickname is Helly.
• Son of Joanne Hibbert.
• Born on July 22, 1994 in St. Thomas Ontario.
• Coaches youth hockey.
• Favorites: sports team--NHL's Calgary Flames; athlete--Jarome Iginla; TV show--Criminal Minds; movie--Into The Wild; writer/author--Gary Paulsen; book--Brian's Winter; musician-- Keith Urban; food--stir-fry.
• Enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, cycling.
• Wants to be a police officer or Border Patrol Agent after graduation.
• Athletic goal is to play hockey for as long as he can.
• Majoring in criminal justice and pursuing minor in business administration.