Mike Richter is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. After playing for the United States in the World Junior Championships in 1985, Richter played for the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1985 to 1987, and the Rangers made him the 28th overall pick in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.

He again represented the US in the 1986 World Junior Championships, as well as the World Championships and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, before making his NHL debut in the 1989 playoffs. Richter played his entire career with the New York Rangers organization, and led the team to the Stanley Cup in 1994. He famously stopped sniper Pavel Bure on a penalty shot, helping secure New York's 1994 Stanley Cup. He also represented the United States in international play on several occasions.

Richter was named to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, alongside his former Rangers and U.S. teammate Brian Leetch, in 2008. Richter is a founding partner at Healthy Planet Partners, a sustainable power finance and consulting group, and Environmental Capital Partners, a $100 million private equity fund focusing on resource efficiency.