Former New Westminster Salmonbellie goalie Tyler Richards announced his retirement from the game last Friday.
Richards, who played seven seasons in the National Lacrosse League with the Vancouver Stealth franchise, cited ongoing concussions as the reason for hanging up his stick.
The 28-year-old goalie also played six seasons in New Westminster with the senior A Salmonbellies of the WLA, including a rookie of the year debut in 2008 and two goaltender of the year honours, before being dealt to the Burnaby Lakers for two first-round draft picks prior to the 2014 season.
“I feel very blessed to play with so many great players. Thank you to all who have been a part of my career both as teammates, coaches or management,” Richardson said in a Stealth press release.
Drafted by the Stealth in the fourth round in 2007, Richards holds the franchise record of eight playoff wins and posted 33 regular season wins – second-best in club.
Richards appeared in three Champions Cup finals, including the team’s 2010 cup run.
This season, Richards became the 13th goalie to record 3,000 career regular season saves.
He also shared a gold medal with Team Canada in the World indoor lacrosse championships in 2011.
