Rick Bragnalo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rick Bragnalo |
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| Born | December 1, 1951 Fort William, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Washington Capitals HC Brunico HC Milan |
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| National team |  Italy |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1974–1992 | ||
Richard James Bragnalo was born on December 1, 1951. He is a retired ice hockey player from Canada and Italy. He played as a centre position. Richard played 145 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Washington Capitals between 1976 and 1979. Most of his career, from 1974 to 1992, was spent playing in the Italian Serie A. He also played for the Italian national team in six World Championships.
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Richard Bragnalo's Hockey Journey
Richard Bragnalo was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada. He started his hockey journey by playing college hockey at the University of Denver. After college, he joined the Washington Capitals in 1976. This was a big step, as the Capitals are part of the NHL, one of the top hockey leagues in the world.
Playing in the NHL
Richard played for the Washington Capitals for parts of four seasons. He gained valuable experience playing against some of the best hockey players. After his time in the NHL, he played a few years in smaller leagues.
Moving to Italy
Because Richard had Italian family, he moved to Italy to play hockey in the Italian Serie A. He played for teams like Val Pusteria Wolves (also known as EV Brunico). His Italian background also allowed him to play for the Italian national team. This was a special chance to represent Italy on the world stage.
International Games
Richard played for Italy in several important tournaments. He took part in the top division of the World Championships in 1982 and 1983. Playing for your country is a huge honor for any athlete!
Winning the Italian League
In 1990, Richard joined HC Milano Saima. He helped his team win the Italian league championship in the 1990-91 season. He even scored the winning goal that helped Milano secure the title! Richard retired from playing hockey in 1992.
