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He won the Stanley Cup twice during his professional career.
15 Interesting Facts About Bradley Richards
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, he was a prolific center known for his clutch play and significant contributions to multiple NHL teams.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the 2004 playoffs.
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He was drafted 64th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1998 NHL entry draft.
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He played for Ak Bars Kazan in the Russian Superleague during the 2004-05 NHL lockout.
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He set a Dallas Stars franchise record by recording five assists in his team debut game.
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He scored his first career NHL hat-trick in a game against the Buffalo Sabres.
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He played in his 1,000th career NHL game against his former team, the Dallas Stars.
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He wore jersey number 91 for the Chicago Blackhawks, becoming the first player in team history to do so.
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His junior team, the Rimouski Océanic of the QMJHL, retired his jersey number on September 26, 2004.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2004 for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.
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He represented Team Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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He is one of only eight players in league history to play in eight Game 7s of a Stanley Cup playoff, winning every single one.
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He holds the NHL record for most game-winning goals in a single playoff season with seven, achieved in 2004.
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During his final junior season, he earned the Jean Béliveau Trophy after leading the QMJHL with 186 points.
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He donated $500,000 to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in 2010.
About Bradley Richards
A two-time Stanley Cup champion, he was a highly skilled center known for his playmaking and clutch performances, notably winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2004. He played for several NHL teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks, before retiring in 2016. He finished his career with over 900 points in the NHL.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2004
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2004
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
2004
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CHL Player of the Year
2000
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Stanley Cup Champion
2015
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bradley Richards.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
Born: Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 298
Assists: 634
Points: 932
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1998
Round: 3rd
Teams & Career
Tampa Bay Lightning Ak Bars Kazan Dallas Stars New York Rangers Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings
Bradley Richards played for 6 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1998.