Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Connor Bedard had a big night ahead of him on Tuesday as he made his hotly anticipated NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
However, his understandable nerves got the best of him in the most wholesome way as he forgot his hockey stick as he entered the tunnel with his Chicago teammates.
Bedard quickly backtracked to go get his stick and rejoin his team, but you could tell how surreal the moment surely was for the 2023 NHL Draft’s top pick.
It’s perfectly normal to have some butterflies in your stomach before such a major life moment, and we’re glad that Bedard finally got to hit the ice to get his NHL career going.
Note to self:
Don't forget your stick ahead of your NHL debut. pic.twitter.com/guzVprRXfY— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 10, 2023
Blackhawks fans have to be excited about what Bedard’s potential is, and they’ll plan to see much more of him as his rookie season continues this fall.
Next time, we’re betting Bedard won’t be quite as nervous, and he definitely won’t forget his stick. Until then, this is such a fun memory that he’ll have to commemorate his first night in the NHL.
Feature image courtesy of ESPN.
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