The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced the signing of 2012 third round pick Tanner Richard to a three year, entry level contract.
The 19 year old, Swiss native had 11 goals and 62 points in 52 games with the Guelph Storm of the OHL. (Photo/Susan Ferlita)
The 6-foot, 183-pound forward ranks first on the Storm and ninth in the OHL in assists with 51 and was third on his team with a plus-18 rating. Richard has played in five playoff games, all against the Kitchener Rangers, registering three assists and six penalty minutes.
Richard has appeared in 95 career OHL games, all with Guelph, accumulating 24 goals and 110 points with 140 penalty minutes.
Richard is expected to finish season in Syracuse on a tryout contract.
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