Player's Profile
- Name: Alec Richards
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-29
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Robbinsdale, Minnesota
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Alec Richards
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: The Blackhawks signed Richards following a four-year career at Yale, which included ECAC regular season and tournament titles in his senior season. In 25 games, Richards carried a 19-5-1 record that included four shutouts. He finished the year with 2.06 goals against average and .923 save percentage.
2009-10: In his first pro season, Richards got the majority of his starts in the ECHL with the Toledo Walleye. He finished with a 17-12-5 record, 3.35 goals against average, and .897 save percentage in 34 appearances. He played in 6 games for Rockford in the AHL with a 3-2-0 record, 3.12 goals against average, and .895 save percentage.
2010-11: Richards split work in the AHL for Rockford, appearing in 44 games and earning a 17-21-1 record with a 2.89 goals against average, .899 save percentage, and two shutouts. Though he had his ups and downs, Richards' year-end numbers were comparable to Rockford's other goalie, veteran Hannu Toivonen.
Talent Analysis
At 6’4, Richards butterfly style effectively takes away a lot of the net.
Future
Richards will be the lone returning netminder in Rockford in the 2011-12 season. He could have competition for starts with Carter Hutton signed to an AHL deal and the possibility of Alexander Salak being assigned to the minor leagues if he does not stick with the Blackhawks.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 15th 2011
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