Mike Richter is Hall of Fame worthy. © The Hockey Writers 2018. Richter tops the list among goalies when it comes to career games played (666), minutes played (38,185), wins (301), playoff games (76), playoff wins (41), and playoff shutouts (9). He attended and played for Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and then Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York, graduating in 1985. Join over 18 000 Subscribers of our free bi-weekly Newsletter. Over the next few years, Richter would be consistently ranked among the world's top goaltenders. Nevertheless, he was selected as the top goalie for Team USA in the Richter's jersey (#35) became the third number retired by the Rangers at In 2007 and 2009, Richter stated that he would be interested in running for Congress as a Democrat in either Richter is currently a founding partner at Healthy Planet Partners, a sustainable power finance and consulting group, and Environmental Capital Partners, a $100 million During the 2013-14 hockey season, Let's Play Hockey newspaper and the Richter now has three sons, all of whom play ice hockey in their hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut. At the highest level, Richter brought out his best.Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. First episode features Cammi Granato, Mike Richter and Keith Tkachuk USA Hockey, the caretaker of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, debuted a new video series entitled, American Hockey Legends , Monday (May 11) on the USA Hockey YouTube channel . Longtime teammate and Hall of Fame Ranger defenseman His last appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs would be 1997, as a series of knee injuries and a string of mediocre Ranger teams saw his personal statistics suffer. Richter also led all playoff goalies with four shutouts.In 2004, Richter’s No. He was known for making plenty of desperation saves using his focus, flexibility, and athleticism. He was rarely out of position and always square to his shooters. The saves he made were spectacular and when he got scored on he looked pretty good too as if it was the opposing players greatest goal of all time. In his official rookie season of 1990-91, Richter finished third in Vezina Trophy voting. Richter grew up in Flourtown, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, and idolized Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Bernie Parent. Not in Hall of Fame - Displaying items by tag: Mike Richter Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame Richter was a standout goaltender at … All rights reserved. Mike Richter played in 666 games during a remarkable 14-year National Hockey League career, all with the New York Rangers. Mike Richter of the New York Rangers, 2003. Mike Richter of the New York Rangers, 2003.
Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. He led the United States to victory in the Richter's style of play was very acrobatic and quick.
For a small goalie he made himself look big by using his lightning quick reflexes to make saves.
©2020 SportsEngine, Inc. Richter, a three-time NHL All-Star, played two seasons of college hockey (1985-87) at the University of Wisconsin before beginning his professional career. His 301 wins are more than any other Rangers goaltender and he helped the club win its first Stanley Cup in over 50 years.
35 was raised to the rafters at Madison Square Garden and he became the third player in franchise history to earn the honor. It’s no surprise when looking at Richter’s ranks in club history. Site dedicated to promoting those who have achieved levels of excellence deserving of the Hall of Fame. He also played at the Wissahickon Skating Club. Then in Game 7, in New York, Richter made 28 saves, preserving a 3-2 cup-clinching victory.Evidenced by his stature as the top U.S. goalie in 2002, Richter remained at the top of his game until the wear and tear of knee injuries, concussions, and mediocre Rangers squads finally caught up with him in 2003.Sometimes in sports, we have the propensity to over value a championship, a season, or a moment. I used to love Richter play goal. The Hall of Fame is a museum but Richter and other players not in the hall like Bure are museums in our heads This website is powered by the SportsEngine platform, but is owned by and subject to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame privacy policy. In the biggest games, on the grandest stage, Richter stood tall in net. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)Perhaps this is 1996 World Cup of Hockey nostalgia talking, but Richter, the MVP of that tournament, does have the credentials.