Jim Bedard (ice hockey, born 1956)

James Arthur Bédard (born November 17, 1956) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was most recently the goaltending coach for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]

Jim Bédard
Bédard in 2005
Born (1956-11-17) November 17, 1956
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for NHL
Washington Capitals
IHL
Dayton Gems
AHL
Hershey Bears
Rochester Americans
CHL
Tulsa Oilers
Cincinnati Stingers
NHL Draft 91st overall, 1976
Washington Capitals
WHA Draft 106th overall, 1976
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 1976–1994

Career

Originally drafted in 1976 by the Washington Capitals, Bédard played for parts of two seasons with the Capitals. After playing two seasons in the minor leagues, Bédard signed to play in the Finnish SM-liiga, After two seasons with HC TPS, he played in Finland for 12 seasons more, mostly in lower divisions, before finally retiring in 1994.

After his playing career, he served as the goaltending coach with the Detroit Red Wings for 19 seasons. He had won three Stanley Cups with Detroit in 1998, 2002 and 2008. On May 9, 2016, it was reported that Bédard's contract with the team would not be renewed.[2]

Bédard is also the goalie coach for the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association [3] and is active in its efforts to raise money for children's charities in Metro Detroit. In the 2016–17 season, Bédard was the goaltending coach for the OHL's Windsor Spitfires. For 2017–18, Bedard became the goaltending coach for the Texas Stars.

References
  1. "Goalie Coach Jim Bedard Ousted By Red Wings". www.cbsnews.com. May 9, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  2. Red Wings Coaching Staff Sees a Big Shakeup, More Changes to Come
  3. "Red Wings Alumni Roster". Archived from the original on December 8, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2007.
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