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| Mike RICHARDS (RIH-chards, MIGHK) |
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Center. Shoots left. 5'11'', 195 lbs. Born, Kenora, Ont., February 11, 1985.
Philadelphia's 2nd choice, 24th overall, in 2003 Entry Draft.
2007-08 Statistics as of Jan. 24/08: 48 GP – 21 G – 34 A – 55 Pts. – 43 PIM
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Richards has enjoyed a breakout season in 2007-08, already having surpassed single-season scoring highs. His goal vs. Washington on Nov. 23 was his career-high 12th goal of the season, his assist vs. Montreal on Dec. 13 was his career-high 35th point of the season and his assist vs. Buffalo on Dec. 22 was his career-high 24th assist of the season.
Richards and Eastern Conference All-Star/Atlantic Division rival Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins were teammates on Canada's national junior teams in 2004 and 2005 and the World Championships entry in 2006.
Richards has enjoyed a breakout season in 2007-08, leading the Flyers in goals (20), assists (28), points (48), plus/minus (+12), shorthanded goals (four), game-winning goals (five) and shots (123) through 43 games. Richards posted a 34-point increase over his first 43 contests last season (from 4-10--14 in 2006-07 to 20-28--48 in 2007-08), the biggest such gain among all NHL players.
Richards was named a Flyers alternate captain on Oct. 1 and signed a 12-year contract extension with the club Dec. 13.
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