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Ice Hockey Biography

Connor Bedard

“Bedard”

Canadian · Ottawa, Canada · Born 5 September 2005

Centre
1st overall 2023
draft pick
60
n h l goals
140
n h l points
120
n h l games

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Canadian Chicago Blackhawks centre and top overall pick in the 2023 Draft whose extraordinary vision, passing ability and elite hockey sense have immediately marked him as a potential generational player.

Connor Bedard is the Chicago Blackhawks' generational centre, selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Draft as one of the most heralded prospects in a generation. His exceptional hockey sense, creativity, and natural scoring ability have produced remarkable numbers for a player on a rebuilding team. Widely considered the best young player in hockey, he is expected to lead the Blackhawks back to contention.

Best Known For

1st Overall Pick 2023

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • 1st Overall Pick 2023
  • Calder Trophy 2024
  • NHL All-Star 2x
  • World Junior Championship Gold (Canada) 2023
Career Journey

Timeline

2005 👶 Born in Ottawa, Canada
🏟️ Chicago Blackhawks
🏆 1st Overall Pick 2023
🏆 Calder Trophy 2024
🏆 NHL All-Star 2x
🏆 World Junior Championship Gold (Canada) 2023
Career Timeline — Connor Bedard
2005
Born in Ottawa, Canada
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
1st Overall Pick 2023
Calder Trophy 2024
NHL All-Star 2x
World Junior Championship Gold (Canada) 2023