Jim Bedard (ice hockey, born 1956)

James Arthur Bédard (born November 17, 1956) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender. He was most recently the longtime goaltending coach for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Originally drafted in 1976 by the Washington Capitals, Bédard played for parts of two seasons with the Capitals. After playing two seasons in the minor leagues, Bédard signed to play in the Finnish SM-liiga, After two seasons with TPS Turku he played in Finland for 12 seasons more, mostly in lower divisions, before finally retiring in 1994.

Jim Bedard (ice hockey, born 1956)

James Arthur Bédard (born November 17, 1956) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender. He was most recently the longtime goaltending coach for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Originally drafted in 1976 by the Washington Capitals, Bédard played for parts of two seasons with the Capitals. After playing two seasons in the minor leagues, Bédard signed to play in the Finnish SM-liiga, After two seasons with TPS Turku he played in Finland for 12 seasons more, mostly in lower divisions, before finally retiring in 1994.