He played junior for the Moose Jaw Canucks from 1945 to 1948. In 1948-49 Bedard turned pro with the Kansas City Pla-Mors. Over the next two seasons he was called up to the Chicago Blackhawks for a total of 22 games, scoring a goal and an assist. In 1951-52 he joined the New Westminster Royals for a four year stay. Bedard continued to play minor pro and senior hockey in western North America until his retirement in 1958.