deeshamrock
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For any Mike Richards fans, this is an article which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Kitchener Rangers. They have a list of the top 50 Rangers ever and Mike Richards is ranked #1. Hard to argue with their reasoning , citing all the championships he's been a part of and the intangible s that make him a great leader.
Now, as the team celebrates its 50th anniversary season, Richards is one of the most successful players in franchise history with a list of accomplishments virtually unrivalled on the ice.
The 27-year-old has won six of hockey’s top championships — an OHL banner, Memorial Cup, world junior championship gold medal, the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup, Olympic gold and, this past spring, the granddaddy of them all, the Stanley Cup.
http://www.therecord.com/sports/rangers/article/857780--is-mike-richards-the-best-ranger-ever
Even tho I was aware 2 years ago when the hockey news wrote about him after he won Gold that 'when (not if) Mike Richards wins the Stanley Cup ... (citing he'd have all the team trophies there are to win) When the NHL wrote it in August that he has the 'distinction of being the only player in NHL history to win at every level', it still amazing to me and he's only 27. Stands to reason he's young enough(and driven, an elite competitor) and on avery good team , he should collect a few more tropies and medals before he hangs 'em up.
There are 5 photos in the article of him celebrating every championship.
There are comments from some of the coaches he's played for, all huge fans of the Richards the person as well as the player. I likd this from DeBoer, it really sums up what MR is about
A really nice tribute to him, a good read if you're a fan.
Now, as the team celebrates its 50th anniversary season, Richards is one of the most successful players in franchise history with a list of accomplishments virtually unrivalled on the ice.
The 27-year-old has won six of hockey’s top championships — an OHL banner, Memorial Cup, world junior championship gold medal, the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup, Olympic gold and, this past spring, the granddaddy of them all, the Stanley Cup.
http://www.therecord.com/sports/rangers/article/857780--is-mike-richards-the-best-ranger-ever
Even tho I was aware 2 years ago when the hockey news wrote about him after he won Gold that 'when (not if) Mike Richards wins the Stanley Cup ... (citing he'd have all the team trophies there are to win) When the NHL wrote it in August that he has the 'distinction of being the only player in NHL history to win at every level', it still amazing to me and he's only 27. Stands to reason he's young enough(and driven, an elite competitor) and on avery good team , he should collect a few more tropies and medals before he hangs 'em up.
There are 5 photos in the article of him celebrating every championship.
There are comments from some of the coaches he's played for, all huge fans of the Richards the person as well as the player. I likd this from DeBoer, it really sums up what MR is about
For me, he has a coach’s mind in a world class player’s body,†said DeBoer. “He had that unique ability to know what was needed at the right time and the willingness to go and do it. Whether that was a big goal, a hit or a fight, he was willing to do any of the dirty work.â€
A really nice tribute to him, a good read if you're a fan.