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Charlie Bedard is a steady, stay‑at‑home defenseman who brings structure, physicality, and a no‑nonsense approach to the Pee Dee IceCats’ blue line. Coming out of the New England and Mid‑Atlantic hockey circuits, Bedard built his game on reliability — the kind of defender who keeps things simple, protects the house, and makes life easier for his partner and goaltender. He isn’t flashy, but he’s dependable, and that consistency has made him a trusted piece of the IceCats’ defensive rotation.
Since joining Pee Dee, Bedard has embraced the role of a stabilizer. He plays a straightforward, hard‑edge style: winning battles below the dots, clearing traffic from the crease, and shutting down rushes with strong positioning. His reads are clean, his gaps are disciplined, and he rarely strays from the structure the coaching staff expects. Fans appreciate his toughness and willingness to do the dirty work, while coaches value the predictability he brings to every shift.
Key Stats
| Season | Team | Division | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PPGA | PIM | S% | PPG | SHG | GWG | +/- | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPHL 2025/26 | Pee Dee IceCats | Continental | D | 29 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.2 | 17 | 0.044 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -11 | 45 |
| FPHL 2024/25 | Monroe Moccasins | FPHL | D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 5 |
| FPHL 2024/25 | Danbury Hat Tricks | FPHL | D | 44 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 0.3 | 28 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 100 |
| FPHL 2023/24 | Danbury Hat Tricks | FPHL | D | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 38 |
| FPHL 2022/23 | Delaware Thunder | FPHL | D | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.4 | 9 | 0.16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -11 | 25 |
| FPHL 2021/22 | Delaware Thunder | FPHL | D | 19 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.4 | 26 | 0.079 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -10 | 38 |
| Totals | 130 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 0.3 | 104 | 0.04 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -17 | 251 |