What type of stick does Connor Bedard use? (2024)

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What type of stick does Connor Bedard use? ›

As for details, Bedard uses a PP92 blade curve and a 71-72 flex stick. "I like it pretty whippy," he told ESPN the night he was drafted. The PP92 has an open face with a mid-toe curve that helps cradle the puck, which is good for stick-handling through traffic.

True Catalyst 9X Pro Stock Hockey Stick - CONNOR BEDARD – Hockey Lion Inc.

Connor McDavid used this CCM Super Tacks Stick while playing for the Edmonton Oilers during the 2020-21 National Hockey League regular season.

Do any ice hockey players use wooden sticks anymore? Not at the big league level. There are probably very few available anywhere, but when you see one, it's usually less expensive than a composite stick, so some might go for them. Usually us oldtimers!

After starting his NHL career with CCM, Ovechkin signed a six-year deal with Bauer in September of 2011. Once that deal ended, Ovechkin returned to CCM in October of 2017. During the 2023-24 season, Ovechkin has used both CCM and Bauer sticks.

Bedard will be required to wear a bubble mask that protects his entire face — the same equipment Chara wore in 2019 — for some time. But he noted he has “played pretty well in a bubble” in the past, referencing his domination of the 2023 World Junior Championship, where the mask was required.

By the rules of the official hockey nickname, Connor Bedard is “Bedsy.” And you'll hear that from his teammates once in a while.

The CCM RibCor Reckoner is a lightweight stick that weighs in at 415 grams, one of the lightest sticks available with a construction using PopMatrix Technology that are performance fibers that are constantly in tension for a quick and efficient loading while being protected by outer layers.

TLDR; Entry level players will likely play better with a P92 curve, but could grow in skill-set by using the P28 for one stick-life. Advanced players can choose either based on preference on the ice. P92: Easy to aim high, and low shots are very easily managed by rolling the wrists to close the blade.

What sticks do NHL pros use? ›

What brand and model of the stick does Auston Matthews use? Auston Matthews prefers the CCM JetSpeed FT6 Pro as his hockey stick. It appeals to players with a penchant for powerful shots, typically opting for the P29 curve with a flexible 80 flex.

Connor Bedard (born July 17, 2005) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Currently, Kane uses Bauer Pro Series gloves, an AG5NT stick and Vapor HyperLite skates. All tried-and-true Bauer products that a steady, loyal player such as Kane adores.

Despite liking to tinker with his specs, Matthews usually ends up using the tried and true P29 curve with a whippy 80 flex, as is the case on this CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro. On this stick he utilizes a textured grip, and his preferred "PAPI 34" namebar. What makes this stick extra special is the custom graphics.