 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 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.After his playing career, he served as the goaltending coach with the Detroit Red Wings for 19 seasons.