Who is Connor Bedards sister gymnast Madisen Bedard?

Publish date: 2024-05-03

Chicago Blackhawks No.1 overall pick Connor Bedard has stirred up the NHL world with his extraordinary performance. Even prior to his NHL debut, he has been called a generational and phenomenal player. Some even compared him to league stars Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.

While he celebrated his draft pick by the Blackhawks, the 17-year-old gushed about his family, talking about how their support and made him reach the NHL stage. He spoke about how much his father Tom, and mother Melanie sacrificed to keep his sports dream alive.

While speaking of his family, he couldn’t help but mention another crucial member of their group, his sister Madisen. According to him, Madisen is Bedard’s role model since childhood. She’s not only been his sister but at times also fulfilled the role of his guardian. 

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Who is Connor Bedard’s sister Madisen?

Connor Bedard is very close to his family. He has time and again stated their importance in his life and also noted that nothing is important to him more than his family. The new NHL joinee is expected to make his league debut with the Blackhawks on Oct 10 against his idol ‘Sid the Kid’.

While talking about his family following his draft selection, he stated that his sister Madisen is his role model. His father Tom remained busy at work and his mother Melanie sometimes needed to be outside due to work. In those times, Madisen took care of her little brother as his guardian.

Bedard also reported that Madisen was his teacher who taught him how to skate. The sister-brother duo share a very close bond and is often seen casually strolling around during their free time. Bedard also revealed that he admired his sister for how she could calmly manage everything since his childhood days.

Apart from being a role model, Madisen is also a gymnast. She studied at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. She was a student in kinesiology. Madisen’s role in Bedard’s life has been very crucial and has definitely helped him shape into who the star player is today.

A report stated that Bedard at first hate skating, but it was his sister Melanie who made him fall in love with the white snow. Madisen admired the role Bedard played during his junior hockey career and how much he grew out of his childhood tantrums.

When Bedard’s parents were absent from home, Madisen took it upon herself to accompany her little brother to international tournaments and provide him with the support he needs. She ensured Bedard didn’t mess up his training schedule and even took care of his dietary habits. 

Especially during the pandemic times, the sister-brother duo was stuck on an international platform but his mother was comforted by Madisen’s presence. She first-hand witnessed Bedard’s excellence and how he managed pressure and was apt at blocking external noise. Apart from living her own dream, she hopes to support Bedard as much as she can, in any way possible.

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