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2023 World Juniors standouts and disappointments: Bedard is MVP, but who underwhelmed? - The Athletic
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World Juniors 2023 awards: Connor Bedard named MVP, All-Star and Best Forward at tournament
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IIHF on X: On deck for the 2023 #WorldJuniors Directorate Awards: ⭐️ Best Defender: David Jiricek ⭐️ Best Forward: Connor Bedard ⭐ Best️ Goalie: Adam Gajan ⭐️ MVP: Connor Bedard Story: @
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IIHF on X: On deck for the 2023 #WorldJuniors Directorate Awards: ⭐️ Best Defender: David Jiricek ⭐️ Best Forward: Connor Bedard ⭐ Best️ Goalie: Adam Gajan ⭐️ MVP: Connor Bedard Story: @
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2023 World Juniors standouts and disappointments: Bedard is MVP, but who underwhelmed? - The Athletic