As a youth, Richard played junior hockey for the Wheatfield Blades, competing against future Buffalo Sabres' players Patrick Kaleta, Tim Kennedy and Andrew Orpik. But he retired after a year to enroll at the University of Buffalo. While earning degrees in Communications and Media Study, he was offered an internship with the Sabres' Broadcast Department where he edited footage, worked with on-air talent, and sat in during player interviews and management press conferences. Contact Richard.