Mickael Bedard Joins Sundogs for Upcoming Season
July 3, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The Arizona Sundogs announced today that forward Mickael Bedard has joined the club for the upcoming 2012-13 Central Hockey League season. Bedard becomes the second forward signed by the team this offseason.
The upcoming season will be Bedard's fifth as a pro. The left wing's professional career began in 2008-09 where he played 22 games for the St. Georges CRS Express of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey. He totaled 17 points that year on 5 goals and 12 assists. The following season, Bedard joined the Port Huron Icehawks of the International Hockey League and tallied 35 goals and 38 assists. He finished the season as a league leader with a +/- rating of +34, leading the Icehawks in goals and points.
Moving to the East Coast Hockey League, the 24-year-old Bedard (Beh-DARD) appeared in 114 games scoring 41 goals and adding 52 assists.
"We're excited to bring Mickael on board for this season," said Head Coach David Lohrei. "He's a proven player, with skill, and we're going to count on him to have an impact up front."
Prior to turning pro, the St-Prosper, QC native spent six years playing junior hockey. Bedard was a two-time All-Star and was named the Nanaimo Clippers' Most Valuable Player for the 2007-08 season.
The Arizona Sundogs are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Their seventh season is set to begin in October 2012. Season tickets, mini-plan, and single-game ticket information is now available by calling (928) 759-6600 or visiting arizonasundogs.com.
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