Connor Bedard is definitely ready to take on the best hockey players in the world.
The 17-year-old forward, who is believed to be the next pick in the National Hockey League draft, scored every goal for the Regina Pats in Wednesday’s 6-3 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Not only did Bedard demonstrate the speed of his hands for the umpteenth time by threading the needle with a precision shot in the second third, but he also made himself the accomplice of Tanner Howe (twice), Sam Oremba, Zack Stringer and Tye Spencer.
The British-Colombian has scored seven goals and 20 points in his last five games. In 43 games, Bedard scored 52 goals and 111 points.
The skill of the last World Junior Hockey Championships MVP doesn’t make the Pats a dominant team. With a 27-24-2 record, Team Saskatchewan is in the middle of a heated battle for a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.