Urban Warfare 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 9/3/2003 NEW YORK (AP) - New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter, the team's career victories leader, will announce his retirement Thursday, according to published reports. The Rangers have scheduled what they call a "major player announcement" for Thursday afternoon. The announcement comes because Richter has still not been cleared to play after sustaining his second concussion in eight months last November, according to reports Wednesday. Richter, who will turn 37 on Sept. 22, was kneed in the head during a game against Edmonton on Nov. 5, 2002 _ the final victory of his career. That injury came after Richter missed the final nine games of the previous season because of a skull fracture, which occurred when he was struck in the mask by a shot. Richter played all 14 of his NHL seasons with the Rangers, and was in goal for the team's 1994 Stanley Cup championship. He compiled a record of 301-258-73 in a franchise-record 666 games in net. He also holds the club record for minutes played with 38,185. A three-time all-star, Richter was also a member of the 1998 and 2002 U.S. Olympic hockey teams, the latter of which won the silver medal in Salt Lake City, and was the goalie on the U.S. team that won the World Cup in 1996. He was named the MVP of the 1994 NHL all-star game, and holds eight Rangers' regular-season records and five post-season records. TSN.ca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 Sorry to see him go. The Rangers won't be too bad in net without him. They have Mike Dunham and Dan Blackburn. Still feel bad that he didn't get to go out with a winning team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2003 I was always taught if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. So I won't comment on Richter's retirement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2003 Great goalie. I mean he has some great saves moments, and yes a hall-famer for sure. In other Hockey Retirement News, "Captain" Kirk Muller retired. Best season was in 92-93 with 94 points, leading the Montreal Canadiens to their 24th Stanley Cup. Drafted in 1984, second behind Mario Lemeuix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2003 In other Hockey Retirement News, "Captain" Kirk Muller retired. Best season was in 92-93 with 94 points, leading the Montreal Canadiens to their 24th Stanley Cup. Drafted in 1984, second behind Mario Lemeuix. I read that. I think he might have had a year left in him, but it looks like Dallas is interested in Nieuwendyk, so Muller goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2003 Great goalie. I mean he has some great saves moments, and yes a hall-famer for sure. Hall of Famer for sure? I don't know....he probably wouldn't get my vote. I never thought he was all that remarkable. But anyway...... 666 games......301-258-73 ......2.89 GAA.......904 Sv % Really only one great year 1993.......does have one Cup......only reached 30 wins twice. US Hockey Hall Of Fame for sure....I don't know about the one in Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boo_Bradley Report post Posted September 5, 2003 I can't be the only one who thought of Wendy Richter, can I? Feelin' Mole-ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2003 The HHOF hasn't inducted a goalie in 17 or 18 years, and with Roy going in as a shoo-in when it's his turn, there's no way that two goalies make it at the same time. So, Richter waits another year or two, and then runs the risk of competing with all the greats that are retiring now/soon taking the spots. So, yes to the US HOF, but no way to the HHOF. Unless it's much after his retirement. And I truthfully wouldn't call him a HOF-calibre goalie. Keep the Hall for the true greats, not the very goods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
