Son of Former Rangers Goalie Excels on Ice for Yale

Junior forward Will Richter follows in his father's footsteps as a standout hockey player.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Will Richter, the son of former New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter, has become a standout player for the Yale men's hockey team. The junior forward has 4 goals and 3 assists in 20 games this season and has 20 career points in 65 games. Richter grew up playing a lot of youth hockey in Connecticut, including with the Mid-Fairfield Youth Hockey Association, and has many fond memories of competing against his brothers.

Why it matters

The Yale men's hockey team has become a destination for the sons of many former NHL players, showcasing the strong hockey tradition in the Richter family. Will Richter's success continues his father's legacy and highlights the importance of family in the sport of hockey.

The details

Will Richter is the youngest of three boys who grew up in Connecticut. He played a lot of youth hockey in the state, including with the Mid-Fairfield Youth Hockey Association. Richter has become a good hockey player in his own right, with 4 goals and 3 assists in 20 games entering Friday and 20 career points in 65 games.

  • Will Richter is a junior on the Yale men's hockey team.

The players

Will Richter

The junior forward for the Yale men's hockey team and son of former New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter.

Mike Richter

The former New York Rangers goaltender who played his entire NHL career with the Blue Shirts, leading the team to the 1994 Stanley Cup.

Mid-Fairfield Youth Hockey Association

The youth hockey organization in Connecticut where Will Richter played as a youth.

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What they’re saying

“Hockey is a big part of our family, obviously. Playing with and against my brothers growing up has always been a cool thing. Having that interfamily competition and camaraderie over hockey, it's been awesome.”

— Will Richter, Yale Men's Hockey Player

“I think it was in the living room. He hopped in net when we were playing knee hockey. We used to play a lot of knee hockey at home. I couldn't score on him for an hour, then finally, we were jabbing pucks and I got one on him.”

— Will Richter, Yale Men's Hockey Player

What’s next

The Yale men's hockey team will host Cornell on Friday night and Colgate on Saturday this weekend.

The takeaway

Will Richter's success on the ice for Yale continues his family's strong hockey tradition, showcasing the importance of family and youth hockey development in producing elite players.