Brad was born & raised in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island. Both his parents are lobster fishers. Met best friend Vincent Lecavalier at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, at the age of fourteen, where the two were roommates at the dorm. Both played for Rimouski of the QMJHL. While Lecavalier was selected first overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Richards went in the third round, 64th overall. Show less «