Career
He is currently playing with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Richard made his European Elite debut during the 2010-2011 season playing in the Swiss National League A with the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers. He was selected 71st overall in the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
He then relocated to North America and played junior hockey with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League.
On April 1, 2013, Richard was signed to a three-year entry level contract with the Lightning.
