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NHL player Mike Richards to appear in court today on drug charges

CTV Winnipeg Published Thursday, September 10, 2015 6:33AM CST Last Updated Thursday, September 10, 2015 6:37AM CST

Former LA Kings player Mike Richards was arrested at the border for possession of a controlled substance in June.

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NHL player Mike Richards is scheduled to appear in Emerson Provincial Court Thursday for alleged drug charges.

Emerson RCMP say Richards was stopped at the Canada-U.S. border crossing on June 17, 2015 after a controlled substance was found in his possession.

Border officials turned the matter over to RCMP, who arrested the 30-year-old Kenora-native.

Richards was charged with the possession of a controlled substance.

Richards has previously played for the Philadelphia Flyers and more recently the LA Kings.

Following his arrest, the LA Kings parted ways with Richards, citing a ‘material breach’ of his contract.

The NHL Players’ Association has filed a grievance on his behalf, but Richards is technically a free agent for now.