- Jim Bedard
James Arthur Bedard (born
November 14 , 1956 inNiagara Falls, Ontario ) is a retiredCanadian ice hockey goaltender .Originally drafted in 1976 by the
Washington Capitals , Bedard played for parts of two seasons with the Capitals. After playing two seasons in the minor leagues, Bedard signed to play in the FinnishSM-liiga , After two seasons withTPS Turku he played in Finland for 12 seasons more, mostly in lower divisions, before finally retiring in 1994.Since his retirement, he has been a goaltending consultant, most recently with the
Detroit Red Wings . He has won threeStanley Cup s with Detroit in 1998, 2002 and 2008.Bedard is also the goalie coach for the [http://www.redwingalumni.com/roster.html Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association] and is active in its efforts to raise money for children's charities in
Metro Detroit .External links
* [http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1976/76091.html Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com]
* [http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=18424 Profile at legends of hockey.net]
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