'It was an honour': Connor Bedard reflects on three seasons with Regina Pats
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All eyes in the hockey world have been on Regina for the past few months for one reason: Connor Bedard.
All eyes in the hockey world have been on Regina for the past few months for one reason: Connor Bedard.
The 17-year-old forward racked up 71 goals and 143 points in 57 games in the 2022-23 season.
Technically, he could have years left in junior hockey, but that’s not expected to happen.
“He’s not coming back,” Regina Pats head coach and general manager John Paddock said, adding Bedard would fit nicely into an NHL line up right now.
As players packed up their belongings on their final day with the Pats Wednesday, Bedard said the end of a season is always challenging regardless of next steps.
“Obviously I’m not sure of the future or anything, so I’m just saying my thank yous to everyone, whether I’ll be back next year or not,” Bedard said.
“It’s always tough to leave the group of guys you were with all year.”
