He played for the University of Michigan from 1978-1982. Undrafted by an NHL team, he was signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers. Richmond turned pro with the Tulsa Oilers. Richmond rarely played a full season in the NHL. Usually he split the season with a minor pro team. He was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1985 and to the New Jersey Devils in 1986. He won a Calder Cup with the Adirondack Red Wings in 1985-86. Richmond retired in 1991.