Mike Richter

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike Richter
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 22, 1966(1966-09-22)
Age	58
Birthplace	Abington
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Virgo

Mike Richter Biography

Mike Richter is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on September 22, 1966 in Abington, Pennsylvania, United States. He is a goaltender who is well-known for his intense, exciting style of play. He was a three-time NHL All-Star and a Stanley Cup champion in 1994. In 2002, he was an Olympic silver medalist.

His teammate was Center Center Mark Messier was his teammate on the Stanley Cup-winning Rangers. of the Stanley Cup-winning Rangers.

Richter grew up in Flourtown, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, and idolized Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Bernie Parent. He attended and played for Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and then Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York, graduating in 1985. He also played at the Wissahickon Skating Club. After playing for the United States in the World Junior Championships in 1985, Richter played for the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1985–1987, and the Rangers made him the 28th overall pick in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. He again represented the US in the 1986 World Junior Championships, as well as the World Championships and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, before making his NHL debut in the 1989 playoffs. Though he lost the one game in which he played, he was soon a regular member of the Rangers, posting 12 wins against 5 losses in his rookie season as the club’s backup goaltender. Over the next two seasons, Richter split goaltending duties with the Rangers’ veteran starter, John Vanbiesbrouck, and was selected to play for the U.S. in the 1991 Canada Cup tournament.

Vanbiesbrouck was traded to the Vancouver Canucks prior to being selected by the Florida Panthers in the 1993-94 NHL expansion draft. Richter then had his first campaign as the team’s number-one goaltender. He posted a career-best 42 wins and 2.57 goals-against average as the Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy as the league’s top regular-season team for the second time in three years. He was also named Most Valuable Player of the NHL All-Star Game, which the Rangers hosted at Madison Square Garden that year. In the playoffs, he ramped up his play, becoming the eighth goaltender to post four shutouts in one playoff season. The Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Finals against the Canucks, and Richter earned a career highlight in Game 4, famously stopping Vancouver sniper Pavel Bure on a penalty shot. The Rangers defeated the Canucks in seven games to win their first Stanley Cup since 1940.

He is the father of James and Thomas.

Mike Richter Net Worth

Mike Richter is one of the richest Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Richter 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to Germantown Academy in Pennsylvania.

He is a member of The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

Michael Thomas Richter (born September 22, 1966) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played his entire career with the New York Rangers organization, and led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994. He also represented the United States in international play on several occasions. Richter was named to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, alongside his former Rangers and U.S. teammate Brian Leetch in 2008.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mike Richter Dating?

According to our records, Mike Richter married to Veronica Richter. As of December 1, 2023, Mike Richter’s is not dating anyone.

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He is the chairman of the Aspen Institute’s Sport and Society Program dedicated to improving the quality and quantity of athletic participation in society, as well as the NHL Ambassador to Beyond Sport, an NGO chaired by Tony Blair, whose mission is to use the power of sport to promote social change. He is a member of the 2010 class of Aspen Institute Catto Environmental Fellows. On December 12, 2012, he participated in the 12–12–12 concert benefit, answering calls from viewers wishing to donate to victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike Richter celebrates birthday on September 22 of every year.

How many Stanley Cups does Mike Richter have?

Mike Richter played in 666 games during a remarkable 14-year National Hockey League career, all with the New York Rangers. His 301 wins are more than any other Rangers goaltender and he helped the club win its first Stanley Cup in over 50 years.

Where is Mike Richter today?

NHL legend Mike Richter is back in Westchester — where the NY Rangers train — to provide modern energy-efficiency strategies for businesses so that we’re all not skating on thin ice.

Is Adam Graves in the Hall of Fame?

Graves will not make it into the hockey Hall of Fame , but he is a Ranger immortal. He played 10 years with the Rangers and was only the second player in franchise history to score over 50 goals in one season.

Who is the Rangers goalie?

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Is Mike Richter in the Hall of Fame?

He played his entire career with the New York Rangers organization, and led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994. He also represented the United States in international play on several occasions. Richter was named to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame , alongside his former Rangers and U.S. teammate Brian Leetch, in 2008.