Cohen Bidgood Sets London Knights Playoff Standard

London Knights winger Cohen Bidgood is establishing an early playoff standard for the team through his physical style of play, including aggressive forechecking, battles for possession and shot blocking during the season. According to the London Free Press, Bidgood has helped the Knights by creating pressure, driving toward the net and sacrificing his body to stop scoring chances. The 19-year-old winger said his shot blocks are a way to support goaltender Aleksei Medvedev, who has repeatedly kept the team in games.

"I never had him skate that far out to the blue line. He’s always giving me a tap when I block shots so I’m happy to help him there. He keeps us in the game more than we can count so anything I can do for him, I’ll do," said Cohen Bidgood, winger.

According to the London Free Press, Medvedev showed appreciation after Bidgood made a painful block that stopped a North Bay scoring chance last weekend. Bidgood’s defensive effort has become part of the Knights’ early playoff approach, with the forward continuing to win battles and make difficult plays in key moments.