Ken Richardson (ice hockey)
Kenneth William Richardson (born April 12, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
| Ken Richardson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 12, 1951 North Bay, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1973–1980 | ||
Early life and education
Richardson was born in North Bay, Ontario. He is a graduate of Widdifield Secondary School.[1] After retiring from the NHL in 1980, Richardson earned his Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University.[2]
Career
Richardson first signed with the Columbus Owls of the International Hockey League in 1973. Following his first season, the St. Louis Blues signed him as a free agent, where he played for the NHL until 1979. In 2005, Richardson was inducted into the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame.[2]
References
- "WIDDIFIELD". Archived from the original on April 19, 2005. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
- Dawson, Chris (February 17, 2005). "Richardson inducted into Hall of Fame". baytoday.ca. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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