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Best hockey player from each state

By Dave Stevenson

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; NHL former player Jeremy Roenick skates with youngsters on a miniature rink before the Stadium Series hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; NHL former player Jeremy Roenick skates with youngsters on a miniature rink before the Stadium Series hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pennsylvania – Mike Richter

Ironically, the state of Pennsylvania is home to a player who gave its two NHL teams, the Penguins and the Flyers, a lot of headaches over his career. Goaltender Mike Richter, a native of Abington, PA, is most famous for helping the New York Rangers win the 1993-94 Stanley Cup.

A veteran of 666 regular season games, Richter ranks 31st all-time among goalies in game played. He placed in the Vezina Trophy voting five times during his 14 year career. Richter spent each of those seasons with the Rangers, a rarity in modern times.

He has a career save percentage of .904 with 301 career wins. Richter could have had more, but most of his years were spent with the tie. The Rangers goalie also ranks 28th in career goaltending point shares.

Richter is also known for his time representing the United States internationally. He led America to a silver medal finish at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Also, Richter was the starting goaltender for the 1996 World Cup team that won the tournament.

Other players from Pennsylvania include Columbus Blue Jackets forward Brandon Saad, Florida Panthers center Vincent Trocheck, goalie John Gibson of the Anaheim Ducks, forward Ryan Malone, and forward R.J. Umberger.

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