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Wildcats In Profile: Lee Richardson

Lee Richardson has been a Cat for almost a decade now, and this is all you need to know about him.

Brief Factfile:

Number: 16

Position: Defender

D.O.B: 3/1/1983

Previous Clubs: Coventry Blaze, Bracknell Bees, Cardiff Devils, Basingstoke Bison and Slough Jets

This season (2016-17) marks Lee’s tenth straight season at the Wildcats, and his Testimonial year with the club.

Beginning his career at the Swindon Cougars back in 2000-01, he also featured for the Phoenix and the Lynx before heading to the midlands to join the Coventry Blaze in 2002-03, the same year he made the GB U20s set up.

In 2004-05 he moved to the Bracknell Bees and played for both the Bees and Blaze the following year before a move to the Cardiff Devils in 2006-07.

After a season in Wales, Lee returned to Swindon in 2007-08 where he has remained ever since, only interrupted with brief spells at the Basingstoke Bison and Slough Jets.

The 33-year old utility player has been awarded the role of Alternate Club Captain for the season.