Panthers Suspend Teddy Richards After 2 Misdemeanor Charges in Florida Arrest
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 18
Panthers Suspend Teddy Richards After 2 Misdemeanor Charges in Florida Arrest
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 18
Summary
Teddy Richards, 43, was arrested Friday night in Coral Springs, Florida, on misdemeanor charges of battery/domestic violence and unauthorized use of 911 services.
The Florida Panthers said Richards was suspended immediately from all team activities and facilities pending an investigation; he was being held Friday night at Broward Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale.
Richards has served as the Panthers' equipment manager since the 2016-17 season and was part of the club's Stanley Cup-winning staffs in 2023-24 and 2024-25.
His role extended beyond the NHL: Richards also worked as equipment manager for Team USA at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.