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Florida Panthers equipment manager arrested, suspended by NHL team
Thaddeus James Richards was arrested on domestic battery and 911 misuse charges, and the Panthers said he will remain away from team activities.
- The Florida Panthers suspended head equipment manager Thaddeus James Richards on Friday following his arrest in Broward County on charges of domestic violence and unauthorized use of 911 services.
- Richards served as the Panthers' equipment manager since the 2016-17 season and held roles for Team USA during the 2025 Nations Face-Off and the Winter Games, where Americans won gold.
- Coral Springs Police Department arrested Richards at his home and booked him into the Broward County Main Jail on Friday, where he faced one count each of domestic battery and unauthorized 911 use.
- The team stated Richards will remain suspended from all team activities and facilities pending investigation, with no further comment issued beyond the suspension announcement.
- Richards' suspension marks a significant departure for a decorated equipment manager whose international roles included the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and the 2026 IIHF men's world championship with Team USA.
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Florida Panthers, Team USA staff member arrested and suspended
Florida Panthers and Team USA equipment manager Teddy Richards was arrested Friday, the Panthers have announced.
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USA hockey, Panthers equipment manager arrested on battery charge
The U.S. men's national hockey team and Florida Panthers equipment manager Thaddeus "Teddy" Richards was arrested Friday in Florida on misdemeanor charges of battery/domestic violence and unauthorized use of 911 services, according to The Athletic.
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