Equipment Manager for US Hockey Team Arrested on Battery Charge

Teddy Richards, the equipment manager for the United States national hockey team and the Florida Panthers, was arrested in Florida on a misdemeanor charge of battery/domestic violence. The arrest occurred recently, though the exact date and location were not disclosed. Richards is a veteran in the hockey world, having worked with the Panthers since 2004 and with Team USA at various international tournaments. The charge is a misdemeanor, but details about the incident leading to the arrest have not been released. The Florida Panthers organization has not yet issued a statement regarding the matter. Richards is expected to appear in court at a later date. The case remains under investigation.