The 5-foot-9, 185-pound forward has amassed 271 points, including 134 goals and 137 assists, in 134 career regular-season WHL games over three seasons, all with Regina. Originally selected first overall in the 2020 WHL Draft at the age of 15, he became the first player in WHL history and the seventh player in CHL history to receive exceptional player status, joining John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, Joe Veleno and Shane Wright. Bedard was named assistant captain during the 2021-22 season, becoming the youngest player in Regina history to serve as assistant captain. He also served as the team's captain during the 2022-23 season. On the international stage, Bedard has represented Canada four times in his career, including winning gold at the 2021 World U18 Championship and the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Championships.