Luke Richardson Sends a Warning to Bedard After Emotional Outburst On the Bench

Hockey players, like every profesional athletes, are fierce competitors. When things don't go their way, they fight throught it and try to perform even better.

In a recent game, Connor Bedard showed his passion and had an emotional reaction when he was returning to the bench.

Connor Bedard Punches the Boards In Emotional Outburt During Game

You don't get drafted first overall and reach the NHL as young as Bedard did if you're not passionnate and competitive.

We saw it multiple times this season, both of these qualities resonate in the Blackhawks' rookie.

A few days ago, Bedard couldn't contain his frustration and ended up punching the boards several times. While his passion for the game is admirable, such actions can be risky and unnecessary.

Blackhawks Head Coach Luke Richardson Sends a Warning to Bedard After Emotional Outburst On the Bench

Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson, acknowledging Bedard's emotional nature, issued a warning to the young player. He emphasized the importance of keeping emotions in check, especially to avoid potential injuries and not to let the opposing team see any signs of frustration.



While he'll certainly try to work on this issue and gain in maturity, Bedard's competitive spirit is what will drive him forward in his career.

As seen on Hawks Insider - Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson sends warning directed at Bedard