of New Westminster, played 249 games with the New Westminster Salmonbellies between 1986 and 1995, accumulating 338 goals and 424 assists for 762 points. A six-time All-Star, Hieltjes won the Western Lacrosse Association Scoring title and Most Valuable Player award in 1987, the League MVP in 1995 and the Mann Cup MVP in 1989. He made five Mann Cup appearances, winning three times. In addition, Ben won two scoring titles and MVP honours in Junior lacrosse and was a member of the Canadian National Field Lacrosse Team in 1990 and 1994.