Darren Helm's daughter born en route to hospital

Red Wings forward was on way to hospital in Novi when girlfriend gave birth

Darren Helm with his newborn daughter, Rylee Klaire

DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm's daughter was born early Monday morning before he could get his girlfriend to Providence Park Hospital in Novi.

The couple was traveling on Interstate 96 when Rylee Klaire entered the world. Helm never stopped the car and continued on to the hospital, where the mother and newborn are doing well.

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Helm and his girlfriend, Devon, already had one daughter together. Her name is Reece -- she is pictured below with her mother and new baby sister.

These photos are courtesy of the Detroit Red Wings.


-- Rylee Klaire


-- Devon with her daughters Reece and Rylee Klaire