Steve Richmond

Steven L. Richmond (born December 11, 1959) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played 159 games in the National Hockey League with four teams between 1984 and 1989.

Amateur career Richmond grew up playing hockey in Chicago where he attended Evanston High School. He also played two years of Junior hockey in Pickering, Ontario. He finished his amateur career playing for the University of Michigan, where he holds the record for most goals by a defenseman with 40.

Professional career

Signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers in 1982, Richmond ended up playing 159 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils, and Los Angeles Kings. He was also a member of the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League (CHL) that suspended operations on February 16, 1984, playing only road games for the final six weeks of 1983–84 season. Despite this adversity, the team went on to win the league championship.

Post career Richmond is currently the director of player development of the Washington Capitals. His son Danny Richmond is also a professional ice hockey player.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1977–78 Evanston Township High School HSIL — — — — — — — — — — 1978–79 University of Michigan WCHA 24 2 5 7 38 — — — — — 1979–80 University of Michigan WCHA 38 10 19 29 26 — — — — — 1980–81 University of Michigan WCHA 39 22 32 54 46 — — — — — 1981–82 University of Michigan WCHA 38 6 30 36 68 — — — — — 1982–83 Tulsa Oilers CHL 78 5 13 18 187 — — — — — 1983–84 New York Rangers NHL 26 2 5 7 110 4 0 0 0 12 1983–84 Tulsa Oilers CHL 38 1 17 18 114 — — — — — 1984–85 New York Rangers NHL 34 0 5 5 90 — — — — — 1984–85 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 37 3 10 13 122 — — — — — 1985–86 New York Rangers NHL 17 0 2 2 63 — — — — — 1985–86 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 11 2 6 8 32 — — — — — 1985–86 Detroit Red Wings NHL 29 1 2 3 82 — — — — — 1985–86 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 20 1 7 8 23 17 2 9 11 34 1986–87 New Jersey Devils NHL 44 1 7 8 143 — — — — — 1987–88 Utica Devils AHL 79 6 27 33 141 — — — — — 1987–88 Flint Spirits IHL 2 0 2 2 2 16 2 9 11 57 1988–89 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 49 6 35 41 114 17 3 10 13 84 1989–90 Los Angeles Kings NHL 9 0 2 2 26 — — — — — 1989–90 Flint Spirits IHL 10 1 3 4 19 4 0 1 1 16 1990–91 San Diego Gulls IHL 12 3 7 10 19 — — — — — AHL totals 196 18 85 103 432 34 5 19 24 118 NHL totals 159 4 23 27 514 4 0 0 0 12

Awards Stanley Cup champion – 2018 Adams Cup champion – 1984

Award Year All-CCHA Second Team 1981-82