‘We’ve not really seen this before in our history’; Bedard’s impact felt across B.C.

KAMLOOPS — Being the projected number one overall pick in the NHL draft brings with it a bit of a circus. Over the past few weeks, Connor Bedard has been selling out arenas across British Columbia from Victoria to Vancouver — and tonight the Sandman Centre in Kamloops.

With fanfare at an all-time high in Bedard’s home province of B.C., the opposing teams and the league have been reaping the rewards. WHL Commissioner Ron Robison stated Bedard is a once-in-a-generation talent for the league.

“Connor is a special talent and he has been fun to watch for all our fans across the WHL. But it’s particularly special when it’s the first time he’s had the opportunity to play in his home province in B.C., and the impact has been incredible. We’ve not really seen this before in our history where a player like this has had not only the impact on the ice but as well generating the type of support across all of our markets in B.C.,” said Robison.