"Michael Thomas Richter" is a former ice hockey goaltender. One of the most successful United States/American-born goaltenders in history, he is best known for having led the New York Rangers to the Stanley Cup title in 1993–94 NHL season/1994 and for repeatedly representing the United States men's national ice hockey team/United States in international play. Due to his success, Richter was a part of the Class of 2008 in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, alongside his former Rangers and U.S. teammate Brian Leetch.

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He approached every game the way you should approach every game and he really tried to help others out. Not just by example, he would tell you. I remember being young and asking him about going through rough streaks and say this is what I'm doing. Mark didn't have to be a goalie to be able to relate to what I was going through. He was an athlete and a competitor and he could give you advice.

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Thank you for inviting me here for Mark Messier night, sponsored by Kleenex.

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He was perhaps the most complete athlete to ever put on a pair of skates. But his true genius was his unparalleled ability to bring out the best in others.

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His personality is so big, it was a perfect marriage to New York. He came here and hockey players normally aren't that big and Mark transcended hockey. He was a compelling figure whether you liked sports or whether you liked hockey itself.

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We are a polite people. You'll find Chicago to be a very friendly town. There won't be anything physical, but you can expect a little verbal harassment coming your way.

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