Ken Richardson

Kenneth William Richardson (born April 12, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played 49 games in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues from 1974 to 1978. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1973 to 1980, was spent in the minor leagues.

Early life and education Richardson was born in North Bay, Ontario. He is a graduate of Widdifield Secondary School. After retiring from the NHL in 1980, Richardson earned his Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University.

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 49 games in the NHL until 1978. In 2005, Richardson was inducted into the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1968–69 Peterborough Petes OHA 54 7 12 19 27 10 1 1 2 5 1969–70 Peterborough Petes OHA 24 1 3 4 4 — — — — — 1970–71 Peterborough Petes OHA 62 16 23 39 15 — — — — — 1971–72 Laurentian University CIAU 26 16 10 26 21 — — — — — 1972–73 Laurentian University CIAU 25 14 7 21 37 — — — — — 1973–74 Columbus Owls IHL 58 11 22 33 29 4 5 2 7 10 1974–75 St. Louis Blues NHL 21 5 7 12 12 — — — — — 1974–75 Denver Spurs CHL 30 10 11 21 20 2 2 1 3 0 1975–76 Providence Reds AHL 3 0 1 1 4 — — — — — 1975–76 Oklahoma City Blazers CHL 70 19 33 52 17 4 1 0 1 0 1976–77 Kansas City Blues CHL 74 20 27 47 17 10 2 3 5 2 1977–78 St. Louis Blues NHL 12 2 5 7 2 — — — — — 1977–78 Salt Lake Golden Eagles CHL 59 16 23 39 26 6 3 0 3 2 1978–79 St. Louis Blues NHL 16 1 1 2 2 — — — — — 1978–79 Salt Lake Golden Eagles CHL 58 7 10 17 15 10 3 1 4 0 1979–80 Salt Lake Golden Eagles CHL 61 4 16 20 24 11 0 1 1 2 CHL totals 352 76 120 196 119 43 11 6 17 6 NHL totals 49 8 13 21 16 — — — — —