Mike Richards and the Stanley Cup pose with teammates from his men’s league in his hometown of Kenora, in northwestern Ontario. After Richards, who won two Stanley Cups while playing for the Los Angeles Kings, was suspended by the NHL last year, he joined the team – which includes his brothers, cousins and childhood friends -- to keep in shape. Brother Matt is on the front row, far right, in the goalie gear. Brother Mark is in the top row, third from the right. (Photo courtesy of Mark Richards)
Mike Richards scoffed at the idea at first, but when sitting on the couch got old, he finally gave in.