Michael Richard (born July 9, 1966) is a Canadian former professional

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. He played seven games in the

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(NHL) for the

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during the 1987–88 and 1989–90 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1987 to 2008 was mainly spent in the Swiss Nationalliga A. His son, Tanner Richard, also played in the NHL and NLA.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Award and honours

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(1987–88) * AHL Second All-Star Team (1989–90)

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* 1966 births Living people Baltimore Skipjacks players Binghamton Whalers players Canadian ice hockey centres EHC Olten players Elmira Jackals (ECHL) players HC Milano players Ice hockey people from Scarborough, Ontario SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers players Toronto Marlboros players Undrafted National Hockey League players Washington Capitals players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States ZSC Lions players 20th-century Canadian sportsmen {{Canada-icehockey-centre-1960s-stub