Brad Richards

Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion

Brad Richards - Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born

May 2nd, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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An ice hockey player with significant achievements in the NHL, including a tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Played as a center and contributed to the Lightning's victory in the 2004 Stanley Cup. Later played for the New York Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks, securing a second Stanley Cup championship in 2015. Accumulated numerous points throughout the career and participated in the NHL All-Star Game multiple times.

Won the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004

Secured a second Stanley Cup with Chicago Blackhawks in 2015

Participated in the NHL All-Star Game multiple times

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