Mike Richards

Biography

Mike Richards is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on February 11, 1985, in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. Richards began his hockey career playing for the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2001. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 2005.

Richards played for the Flyers for six seasons, from 2005 to 2011. During his time with the team, he was known for his strong two-way play and leadership skills. He was named the team's captain in 2008 and helped lead the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010. Richards was also a two-time NHL All-Star during his time with the Flyers.

In 2011, Richards was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He played for the Kings for four seasons, from 2011 to 2015. During his time with the team, he won two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014. Richards was known for his strong defensive play and penalty-killing skills with the Kings.

In 2015, Richards was placed on waivers by the Kings and was eventually bought out of his contract. He signed with the Washington Capitals for the 2015-2016 season but only played in 39 games before being placed on waivers again. Richards was then signed by the AHL's Ontario Reign but announced his retirement from professional hockey in 2016.

Throughout his career, Richards was known for his strong two-way play, leadership skills, and ability to play in all situations. He finished his NHL career with 179 goals and 303 assists for a total of 482 points in 747 games played. Richards was also a two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team Canada in 2010 and 2014.

However, Richards' career was not without controversy. In 2015, he was arrested for possession of a controlled substance while crossing the Canadian border. He was later charged with possession of a controlled substance and pleaded guilty to the charge in 2016. Richards' contract with the Kings was terminated due to a "material breach" of his contract, which was rumored to be related to his off-ice behavior.

Despite the controversy, Richards' career was a successful one, and he will be remembered as a strong two-way player and leader on the ice.

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