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EditMichael Thomas "Mike" Richter - Born September 22, 1966 in Abington, Pennsylvania is a American retired ice Hockey goaltender
- 1986 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Bronze Medal Winner with Team USA.
- NHL President's Trophy Champion 1992, 1994 with New York Rangers.
- Prince of Wales Trophy Champion 1994 with New York Rangers.
- Stanley Cup Champion 1994 with New York Rangers.
- 1996 World Cup of Hockey Champion with Team USA.
Tournament MVP and selected to World Cup All-Star Team.
- 2002 Winter Olympics Silver Medal Winner with Team USA.
- Lester Patrick Trophy Recipient 2009.
Richter made his NHL debut with New York Rangers on April 9, 1989 vs Pittsburgh Penguins in game 4 of Patrick Division Semi-Finals at Madison Square Garden in a 4-3 Penguins win.
Richter got his 1st NHL victory vs Hartford Whalers on October 19, 1989 at Madison Square Garden in a 7-3 Rangers win.
Richter got his 1st NHL shutout vs Washington Capitals on April 7, 1991 in game 3 of Patrick Division Semi-Finals at Capital Centre in a 6-0 Rangers win.
Richter got his 1st regular season NHL shutout vs St. Louis Blues on November 21, 1991 at St. Louis Arena in a 3-0 Rangers win.
Richter became the 1st goalie in Rangers history to win 300 games on Oct. 28, 2002.
Richter holds the New York Rangers record for most single season wins with 42 (1993-94) and most saves in a game with 59.
Richter played in 666 regular season NHL games, winning 301, losing 258 with 73 ties, 24 shutouts, a 2.89 GAA, 11 assists with 34 penalty minutes and 76 NHL playoff games, winning 41, losing 33, 9 shutouts, a 2.68 GAA, 1 assist with 2 penalty minutes.
Richter played in NHL All-Star Games 1992, 1994, 2000.
Richter won the Goaltenders Competition in 1992 and 2000.
Richter was selected as All-Star Game MVP in 1994.
The New York Rangers retired his No. 35 on Feb. 4, 2004.
Richter represented the USA 39 times at international tournaments, including 3 Winter Olympics.
Mike Richter was inducted into the into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008.
Mike Richter was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
