Florida Panthers suspend equipment manager Teddy Richards after arrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Florida Panthers suspended head equipment manager Teddy Richards following his arrest at home in Broward County on July 17. Richards, 43, faces charges of domestic violence and unauthorized use of 911 services. He is being held without bond as he awaits a hearing. Richards has been with the Panthers since 2016, contributing to two Stanley Cup victories. The team stated he is suspended from all activities pending the outcome of the investigation.
- •Teddy Richards was arrested by Coral Springs Police Department.
- •He faces charges related to domestic violence and misuse of emergency services.
- •Richards has been the Panthers' equipment manager since 2016.
- •He has won two Stanley Cups with Florida and one with Pittsburgh.
- •The Panthers are conducting an investigation into the matter.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Florida Panthers equipment manager arrested, suspended by NHL team
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Florida Panthers Suspend Staffer After Broward Arrest
"The Florida Panthers announced Friday that head equipment manager Teddy Richards has been suspended after his arrest earlier that day […] This article: Florida Panthers Suspend Staffer After Broward Arrest originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.
"Teddy Richards, who served on Stanley Cup and Olympic gold-medal winning teams, was arrested and charged with battery/domestic violence.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 1:09 AMFlorida Panthers equipment manager arrested, suspended by NHL team
Teddy Richards, who served on Stanley Cup and Olympic gold-medal winning teams, was arrested and charged with battery/domestic violence.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 11:47 PMFlorida Panthers Suspend Staffer After Broward Arrest
The Florida Panthers announced Friday that head equipment manager Teddy Richards has been suspended after his arrest earlier that day […] This article: Florida Panthers Suspend Staffer After Broward Arrest originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.
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