Ken Richardson (ice hockey)

Kenneth William Richardson (born April 12, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Ken Richardson
Born (1951-04-12) 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 19731980

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

  1. "WIDDIFIELD". Archived from the original on April 19, 2005. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  2. Dawson, Chris (February 17, 2005). "Richardson inducted into Hall of Fame". baytoday.ca. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
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