Education
Ohio State University.
Ohio State University.
Hjelle played college hockey with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the a National Collegiate Athletic Association Men"s Division I CCHA conference. In his senior year, Hjelle"s outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2012-2013 CCHA All-Conference First Team. Hjelle made his professional debut in the playoffs of the 2012-2013 season with the Florida Everblades.
On May 18, 2013, Hjelle signed a contract with Norwegian based club, Rosenborg IHK of the GET-ligaen.
After the 2013-2014 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.
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.