Pats forward Bedard named McSweeney’s WHL Player of the Month
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard has been named the McSweeney’s WHL Player of the Month for the months of September and October.
Bedard, who last week was named an ‘A’ rated prospect for the 2023 NHL Draft, led all WHL skaters with 29 points (13G-16A) through September and October, finishing last month on a 14-game point streak.
The 17-year-old, who hails from North Vancouver, B.C., earned three or more points on four occasions over the months of September and October including the third five-point game (2G-3A) of his WHL career October 30 versus the Tri-City Americans.
Bedard also registered a hat-trick as part of a four-point night September 24 versus the Moose Jaw Warriors.
On three occasions this season, the 5-foot-10, 185-pound centre has recorded 10 or more shots on goal, including an 11-shot effort October 12 against the Prince Albert Raiders.
Bedard begins the month of November leading all WHL skaters in goals (13), assists (16), points (29), game-winning goals (five) and shots on goal (91).
Originally selected by Regina with the first-overall pick in the 2020 WHL Draft, Bedard has amassed 157 points (76G-81A) over 92 regular season games.
Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats are next in action Saturday, November 5 when they play host to the Swift Current Broncos (7:00 p.m. MT, Brandt Centre).
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
Loading ...