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. <h2>Connor Bedard Punches the Boards In Emotional Outburt During Game</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/387030.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> 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. <q>Love the #fire & #passion but yeah, don't go punching the boards, Bedard</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/CRoumeliotis/status/1763404969879679237'> </a></blockquote></div> <div class='youtube_container'><iiffrraammee class='youtube_video' width='100%' frameborder='0' src=https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vwjr0BKsfJY?si=UqKSxyqQNn44sqD8 title=YouTube video player frameborder=0 allow=accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share allowfullscreen></iiffrraammee></div> <h2>Blackhawks Head Coach Luke Richardson Sends a Warning to Bedard After Emotional Outburst On the Bench</h2> 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. <q>It's great to have emotion and use that as motivation, Richardson advised, but it's crucial not to let the other team see they're getting under your skin. Show no emotion, and let them be frustrated that they can't get to you.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BenPopeCST/status/1764853169463447985'> </a></blockquote></div> 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 - <a href='https://www.hawksinsider.com/nhl-team/chicago-blackhawks/blackhawks-head-coach-luke-richardson-sends-warning-directed-at-connor-bedard?fbclid=IwAR3dWCmTW4xg_TtvqHGnEIV87Mi-cn3n7EJpzWmH35D3afAFgQ0J_T4Ai_k' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson sends warning directed at Bedard</a>