Chicago Blackhawks middle Connor Bedard didn’t make it on the Canadian staff for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off match a season after he earned an All-Star look as a rookie within the NHL. The second-year rising star watched the USA beat Canada 3-1 on Saturday.
Canada defeated Finland 5-3 on Monday, which allowed them to advance for a rematch towards the U.S. within the championship on Thursday evening. Regardless of being overlooked of the occasion, Bedard, a local of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, stated the brand new All-Star format is sweet for the game.
Chicago Blackhawks Connor Bedard on the 4 Nations match
“It’s been unreal,” Bedard said, through Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio. “It’s in all probability been the very best stage of hockey ever performed. I imply, that Canada sport, first 10 seconds there’s 3 fights. I believe individuals have been questioning how it could be and it’s been unbelievable to look at. It’s nice for the sport, and clearly enjoying in your nation reveals loads of satisfaction. It’s been enjoyable to look at.”
Connor Bedard on the 4 Nations match: “It has been unreal. It is in all probability been the very best stage of hockey ever performed. I imply, that Canada sport, first 10 seconds there’s 3 fights. I believe individuals have been questioning how it could be and it has been unbelievable to look at. It is nice for…
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) February 18, 2025
Enjoying for satisfaction is what the Blackhawks do greatest proper now
Bedard appeared like he wished to hitch in on the enjoyable with Canada, particularly together with his remark about enjoying with satisfaction for one’s nation.
Sadly, Bedard might want to grasp face-offs and a few other skills earlier than he’s able to compete within the 4 Nations Face-Off. He’ll get yet another alternative to look at high-level hockey earlier than getting again to enjoying for the Blackhawks.
Chicago’s subsequent sport is on Saturday once they journey to play the Columbus Blue Jackets. Like groups within the 4 Nations match, the Blackhawks don’t have anything else to play for however satisfaction.
This text first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.
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