Richter, a Pennsylvania native then shocked the hockey world two year later at the World Cup of hockey. … [4] He received his degree in Ethics, Politics, and Economics with a concentration in Environmental Policy (EP&E). 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. He led the United States to victory in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey, with his efforts earning him tournament Most Valuable Player honors. All rights reserved. Join Facebook to connect with Mike Richter and others you may know. Michael Thomas Richter (born September 22, 1966) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. One of the most successful American-born goaltenders in history, he is best known for having led the New York Rangers to the Stanley Cup title in 1994 and for repeatedly representing the United States in international play. Find out more. During the 2013-14 hockey season, Let's Play Hockey newspaper and the Herb Brooks Foundation announced the creation of the Mike Richter Award to annually honor the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's hockey. Injuries plagued much of his career, including MCL sprains, ACL sprains, and concussions. Draft: NY Rangers, 2nd round (28th overall), 1985 NHL Entry.
New York, NY After retiring from the NHL, Mr. Richter enrolled in Yale University and received his degree in Ethics, Politics, and Economics with a concentration in Environmental Policy. Nevertheless, he was selected as the top goalie for Team USA in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 2002 Games. Signed as a free agent by NY Rangers, July 15, 1998. Most recently in the NHL with New York Rangers. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. Though he played his entire career for the Rangers, he twice changed teams between seasons due to a quirk in the NHL rules of free agency, returning to the Rangers each time. Copyright © 2020 Forever Blueshirts: A site for New York Rangers fanatics. He grew up and attended school in many areas including Crosslake MN, Alexandria MN, and Chalmette LA. Vanbiesbrouck was traded before the 1993-94 season and Richter had his first season as the team's number one goaltender, posting a career-best 42 wins and 2.57 goals-against average as the Rangers won the Presidents Trophy. Reviews (281) 962-5980. We encourage you to review it carefully. Richter's jersey (#35) became the third number retired by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 4, 2004. 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. Richter is scheduled to play in a UN Environment Programme-sponsored hockey game planned to be held near the North Pole. Richter joined the Rangers to stay in 1989-90 and worked his way into a time-share with veteran John Vanbiesbrouck.