The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft on Wednesday night in Nashville, Tennessee.
Here’s GM of the Blackhawks, Kyle Davidson with the announcement:
The Windy City has been waiting for you, Connor Bedard! ☝️#NHLDraft | @NHLBlackhawks pic.twitter.com/IL7NYqcLl8
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 28, 2023
Bedard of the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League is described as a highly skilled offensive forward who’s drawn comparisons to the likes of another Connor, Connor McDavid and Cole Harbour’s own Sidney Crosby.
IT'S REALLY REAL 🥳 pic.twitter.com/p3aWWbDWua
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 28, 2023
The 17-year-old from North Vancouver, British Columbia, became an honorary Haligonian at the 2023 World Juniors held here in Halifax when he put on a show for hockey fans at the Scotiabank Centre downtown for Team Canada taking home Gold.
Congrats to Connor Bedard, you’re always welcome back here in Halifax!
-Ian
Credits: @Sportsnet, @NHLBlackhawks & Ian Robinson photos
