One of five sophomores on the team ... one of two players from New Hampshire ... one of seven players out of the Eastern Junior Hockey League ... will wear #19 this season, switching from #3 ... recorded two points during freshman campaign.
2011-12: Appeared in 20 games ... scored once and handed out an assist ... both of his points came at Tate Rink against Bentley ... had a hand in both goals in a 6-2 loss ... one of 18 players named to the Atlantic Hockey Association All-Academic Team.
BACKGROUND: Born in Stillwater, Okla. ... now resides in Lee, N.H. ... 2010 graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy ... played for head coach Scott Harlow and the South Shore Kings of the EJHL ... totaled 35 points his final season and helped the squad to a third-place league finish ... son of Mark and Marie Richards ... one sister, Sarah ... father played Division I lacrosse at the University of New Hampshire ... sister played Division I field hockey at Rider ... served as captain and was named Most Valuable Player at Phillips Exeter ... played shortstop as member of the Phillips Exeter baseball team ... member of the National Latin Honor Society ... majoring in Law.
Getting To Know Josh Richards Why did you choose West Point? To play Division I hockey at a high caliber academic institution. Talk about the impact that Major Tom Kennedy had on you? He would do anything for anyone and always put others first. He helped me make my summer schedule this past summer and was a great role model for all of us. Favorite part about Army hockey? Orange/Lemon. I am most looking forward to playing? I'm pumped to go to Air Force for the first time! And Merrimack because it's close to my house and they have rowdy fans. How would you describe Coach Riley? A rare coach in that he cares about us as more than just hockey players. Favorite Army jersey? Go Gold. Favorite NHL jersey? Boston Bruins. What makes West Point so special? West Point is special because it pushes me academically and athletically every day. I've always worked hard at both school and hockey, and West Point provides a rigorous schedule for both which is awesome.
