Hockey Metropolitan Riveters Sign University of Maine Forward Audra Richards by Chip Gianni July 9, 2018 Photo Credit: USCHO.com College Hockey Photography The Metropolitan Riveters announced on Monday that they signed former University of Maine forward Audra Richards for the 2018-2019 National Women’s Hockey League season. The 24-year-old former two-time leading scorer for the Black Bears, put up 45 goals and 25 assists in 132 games during her collegiate career. Her 15 goals during her Sophomore season and 14 in her Senior year, led the school for both seasons. Prior to attending Maine, she played for the Minnesota Thoroughbreds and lettered in hockey, soccer and track and field at Tartan High School in Oakdale, Minnesota. After graduating from Maine two years ago, the Maplewood, Minnesota native returned to her home state to teach Physical Education as well as coach varsity girls’ hockey, soccer and track and field while competing in numerous tournaments and leagues throughout the state. Richards said, “Seeing the NWHL come to my home state of Minnesota made me realize I wasn’t ready for my hockey career to come to an end, so I am incredibly excited and honored to join the Riveters.” She continued, “The NWHL is truly doing something special for the sport that has defined me as a person my entire life. The Riveters gave me an opportunity of a lifetime and I could not be happier to represent such an amazing program. Signing a contract to be a pro women’s hockey was one of the most exciting moments I’ve ever experienced, and I am excited to throw on the jersey and play!” Richards joins fellow Black Bear alumni, two-time Isobel Cup Champion, Harrison Browne and Boston Pride netminder, Brittany Ott, as having laced them up in the NWHL. Richards and Browne played together for three seasons at Maine. Richards added, “Each game and practice reminds me how much I miss meaningful competitive hockey and it gets me more and more excited to be part of a professional league.” Post Views: 1,156 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chip Gianni Chip is a Staff Writer at DoubleGSports.com Latest posts by Chip Gianni (see all) NWHL Picks up Fourth NHL Partnership Agreement with Boston Pride and Boston Bruins - January 10, 2019 Metropolitan Riveters Acquire Goaltender Maria Sorokina from Connecticut Whale - January 3, 2019 Former New Jersey Devils Defenseman Named Head Coach of Metropolitan Riveters - September 21, 2018 Metropolitan Riveters Re-Sign MVP Alexa Gruschow - September 12, 2018 Related TopicsAudra RichardsBrittany OttHarrison BrowneMetropolitan RivetersMinnesota ThoroughbredsNWHLTartan High SchoolUniversity of Maine Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Hockey Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic Tim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... NHL, Amazon Web Services Partner to Develop New Stats, Data, and Insights The National Hockey League (NHL) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an... You Know I’m Right, Episode 81: ESPN’s Arda Ocal (Audio/Video) On the 81st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 80: MSG Network’s Bill Pidto (Audio/Video) On the 80th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Connecticut Whale Re-Sign Rachael Ade and Emily Fluke Sky Blue Struggle Continues this Season