Richard Kromm

Richard was born in Trail and is the son of the famous former WIHL playe and professional coach, Bobby Kromm, who has been previously recognized on the Home of Champions Monument. This is the first father/son team to be so honoured.
Richard was a talented play-making centre participating in 372 NHL games with the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders. Richard was a member of the WHL Portland Winter Hawks from 1981 to 1984, winning the Memorial Cup in 1983. He was drafted 37th overall by Calgary in 1982 and joined the team for the 1983/84 season. He was traded to the Islanders in 1986, where he played untl retiring from hockey in 1993.

Following his playing days, Richard has coached hockey, first in the International League, then the American Hockey League, and in 2001, coached the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL.

Richard continues to coach hockey and now resides in Penticton.