Connor Bedard wins IIHF Male Player of the Year

Connor Bedard secured another award to his list of achievements.

The best prospect in the 2023 NHL Draft won IIHF Male Player of the Year.

Connor Bedard caps off his incredible junior season with the title of IIHF Male Player of the Year!

From his record-breaking #WorldJuniors run, to earning all of the @CHLHockey‘s top awards, here’s why he earned the top honour: https://t.co/LSSNOUQHBD@HockeyCanada pic.twitter.com/rSQJqL7uoD

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“I’m really grateful for the award,” Connor shared after being named the champ. “I’m not sure in which place to rank this award amid the others that I received, but it’s an honor to be named player of the season with all the phenomenal hockey players that have played in the IIHF this champaign and the incredible players that were shortlisted for the award.”

Bedard was crucial for the Canadian national team at the World Junior Championship at the beginning of the year as they won the trophy after he finished the tournament with 9 goals and 14 assists.