Audra Richards

Audra Richards is an American ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Minnesota Whitecaps of the NWHL.

Audra Richards
Richards in 2019
Born (1994-07-19) July 19, 1994
Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Height 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Position Forward (ice hockey)
Shoots Right
NWHL team Minnesota Whitecaps
Played for Metropolitan Riveters
University of Maine
Playing career 2018–present

Career

Over four years at the University of Maine, Richards set the team record for games played with 132, and put up 45 goals (the fifth most in team history), being selected to the Hockey East All-Academic Team four times.[1]

On July 9, 2018, Richards signed her first professional contract, with the Metropolitan Riveters of the NWHL.[2] In her rookie season, she put up 8 goals in 16 games. After just one year with the Riveters, however, she signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps.[3][4] In her first season with the Whitecaps, she put up 20 points in 24 games, and was named to Team Packer for the All-Star Game.[5]

Personal life

Richards has a degree in kinesiology, and has taught physical education in Minnesota.[6] She originally played soccer, before switching to hockey.[7]

Her parents designed the Minnesota Whitecaps' mascot Cappy, unveiled in January 2020.[8]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2018-19Metropolitan RivetersNWHL 168084 22022
2019-20Minnesota WhitecapsNWHL 24911202 10000
NWHL totals 401711286 32022

References
  1. "Audra Richards - Women's Ice Hockey". University of Maine Athletics.
  2. "Metropolitan Riveters: Audra Richards Signed to Help Defend Cup". July 9, 2018.
  3. "Minnesota Scene: Audra Richards, fomerly of Tartan, signs with Whitecaps". Star Tribune.
  4. "Former UMaine standout returns home to play pro hockey".
  5. Strollo, Leighann (February 7, 2020). "2020 NWHL All-Star Weekend Preview". The Ice Garden.
  6. Hamilton, Alec (January 28, 2019). "Hastings girls' hockey's Audra Richards brings a wealth of experience". RiverTowns.
  7. "Richards Flourishing In Return to Minnesota With Whitecaps". www.nwhl.zone.
  8. Jay, Michelle (January 14, 2020). "Don't Worry, Be Cappy: Whitecaps unveils new mascot". The Ice Garden.
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