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Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard and St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas during an NHL hockey game in St. Louis.

Teen hockey star Connor Bedard is bringing his A-game every night on the rink with Chicago’s Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard and St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas during an NHL hockey game in St. Louis.

Teen hockey star Connor Bedard is bringing his A-game every night on the rink with Chicago’s Blackhawks.

How is the Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard so good?

The Chicago Blackhawks signed Canadian hockey player Connor Bedard on July 17, 2023.

Teen hockey star Connor Bedard is bringing his A-game every night on the rink with Chicago’s Blackhawks.

   

This is Connor Bedard’s first season playing in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Blackhawks. With less than 40 games under his belt, Bedard has already been recognized as “Rookie of the Month” twice. So, who is Connor Bedard and what makes him so good?

Reset discusses with sports and NHL reporters to learn more about Bedard’s journey from Vancouver to Chicago.

GUESTS: Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributor

Emily Kaplan, ESPN NHL reporter

Ben Pope, Chicago Blackhawks reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times

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