Connor Bedard is a professional Canadian ice hockey center and as of 2024, he is playing for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Blackhawks as the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry draft and debuted in the same year. Bedard was born on July 17, 2005, to parents Tom and Melanie in North Vancouver, British Columbia, He was raised in North Vancouver, British Columbia along with his sister, Madi. Bedard's great-great uncle James Bedard was in the NHL and also played for a short time with the Chicago Blackhawks between 1949 to 1951.
Bedard signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on his 18th birthday, July 17, 2023. He debuted on October 10 and contributed one point, an assist against the Pittsburgh Penguins, as his team achieved victory. He continued to shine, in the next game on October 11, he scored his first NHL goal. However, the Blackhawks lost against the Boston Bruins with a final score of 3-1.
How many medals did Connor Bedard win?
Conor Bedard has won several medals in his international hockey career. He has a gold medal from the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship and two gold medals from the World Junior Championships, having competed in the U-20 tournament twice as an underage player. He scored 30 goals in 27 games across various international junior competitions, including two U18 World Championships and two full World Junior Championships.
| Competition | Medals Won | |
| 2021 IIHF U18 World Championship | Gold | First gold medal in international competition |
| 2022 World Junior Championship | Gold | Second gold medal in the U-20 tournament |
| 2023 World Junior Championship | Gold | Third gold medal in U-20 competition |
Connor Bedard milestones
According to Sports Illustrated, Connor Bedard has reached several impressive milestones early in his NHL career. In November 2023, he became the youngest player in 79 years to record a four-point game. He achieved this with two goals and two assists in a 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at just 18 years and 115 days old.
He won the 2024 Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year, leading all rookies and the Chicago Blackhawks in goals (22), assists (39), and points (61), despite missing 14 games due to injury. Bedard also became the second-youngest player in NHL history to lead rookies in all three categories. He scored his first NHL goal in just his second game and became the third-youngest player in Blackhawks history to do so. In March 2024, he had a five-point game against the Anaheim Ducks, making him the fifth 18-year-old in NHL history to achieve this feat, as per the NHL.
| Milestone | Achievement | Details |
| Youngest Player in 79 Years to Record a Four-Point Game | Achieved a four-point game (2 goals, 2 assists) | Accomplished on November 9, 2023, at 18 years and 115 days old, in a 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| 2024 Calder Trophy (NHL Rookie of the Year) | Winner of the 2024 Calder Trophy | Led all rookies and the Chicago Blackhawks in goals (22), assists (39), and points (61), despite missing 14 games. |
| First NHL Goal | Scored his first NHL goal in his second game | Became the third-youngest player in Blackhawks history to score his first NHL goal. |
| Five-Point Game Against Anaheim Ducks | Scored one goal and four assists | Achieved on March 12, 2024, making him the fifth 18-year-old in NHL history to have a five-point game. |
Connor Bedard awards
According to the NHL, Connor Bedard has earned several prestigious awards and honors throughout his career. In the WHL, he received the WHL Exceptional Player Status in 2020, the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy in 2021, the Bob Clarke Trophy in 2023, and the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy in 2023. In the NHL, he won the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence in 2023, was selected for the NHL All-Star Game in 2024, earned the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's top rookie in 2024, and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2024.
| Award | Year |
| WHL | |
| WHL Exceptional Player Status | 2020 |
| Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy | 2021 |
| Bob Clarke Trophy | 2023 |
| Four Broncos Memorial Trophy | 2023 |
| NHL | |
| E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence | 2023 |
| NHL All-Star Game | 2024 |
| Calder Memorial Trophy | 2024 |
| NHL All-Rookie Team | 2024 |
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FAQ on Connor Bedard
A. Connor Bedard currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks.
A. Connor Bedard represents Canada in international competitions.
A. Connor Bedard was drafted 1st overall in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.
A.He is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 84 kilograms.
A. According to the Hockey Response, Connor Bedard uses Sherwood Rekker Legend sticks and gloves.
