Tyler Richards (born September 22, 1986 in Coquitlam, British Columbia) is a lacrosse coach and former professional Canadian lacrosse goaltender. He is the goaltending coach for the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League. [1] As a player, he played for the Calgary Roughnecks, Washington Stealth, Vancouver Stealth and San Jose Stealth of the NLL as well as the New Westminster Salmonbellies of the WLA. From 2005 to 2007, he played for the Coquitlam, BC, Adanacs of the BC Junior A Lacrosse League.[2]
| Born | September 22, 1986 Coquitlam, BC, CAN |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 205 pounds (93 kg) |
| Shoots | Right |
| Position | Goalie |
| NLL draft | 46th overall, 2007 San Jose Stealth |
| NLL teams | Calgary Roughnecks, Washington Stealth, Vancouver Stealth, San Jose Stealth |
| WLA team | New Westminster Salmonbellies |
| Pro career | 2008–2020 |
NLL career
editRichards was drafted by the Stealth in the fourth round (46th overall) of the 2007 Entry Draft. In 2009 Richards was selected to the All-Rookie Team. In 2010 Richards was a part of the NLL Champions Washington Stealth.[3] Richards was also part of the 2019 NLL championship team with the Calgary Roughnecks
OLA / WLA Career
editRichards was the co-winner of the Western Lacrosse Association Ed Bailey Trophy as Rookie of the Year.[4] Richards also won the WLA Leo Nicholson Trophy for Outstanding Goaltender in the WLA for 2008. Tyler in his rookie season led the WLA in wins with 13 and had a .849 save percentage and goals against average of 6.35.[5]
Coaching
editRichards was named assistant coach of the Calgary Roughnecks in October, 2021.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Coaching Staff". Roughnecks. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Tyler Richards". September 24, 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ^ "FIVE MORE PLAYERS SIGN CONTRACTS". Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ^ "WLA 2008 Ed Bayley Rookie of the Year". August 12, 2008. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ^ "WLA 2008 - Leo Nicholson Trophy for Outstanding Goaltender". August 20, 2008. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved 2008-12-30.