Connor Bedard punished at World Championships by Team Canada
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Today, Team Canada faces Slovakia in the IIHF World Championship Quarterfinals, and surprisingly, star forward Connor Bedard has been demoted.
Connor Bedard, known as one of the best young players in the world, showcased his immense talent with the Chicago Blackhawks this season. However, he has struggled at this year's IIHF World Championship, leading to his demotion to the team's 13th forward.
Connor Bedard is listed as Canada's 13th forward for today's QF vs Slovakia. He played 8:08 in Canada's last Preliminary Round game vs Czechia.
Lines for Canada vs. Slovakia. Connor Bedard is CAN's 13th forward.
This demotion follows rumors of a possible injury for Connor Bedard.
According to some sources, #ConnorBedard might be hurt... UNCONFIRMED Let's hope not!
Injury or not, Bedard has not been himself during this tournament. His performance today, and in future games if Canada advances, will be closely watched by the entire hockey world.
As seen on hockeypatrolConnor Bedard is listed as Canada's 13th forward vs Slovakia
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23 MAI | 272 ANSWERS Connor Bedard punished at World Championships by Team Canada Do you think Connor Bedard is struggling at the IIHF World Championship because he is injured? | ||
| Yes | 154 | 56.6 % |
| No | 118 | 43.4 % |
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