Rikard Franz�n is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Franz�n spent most of his career with AIK Hockey as their top defenceman. Having originally played for the team from 1988 to 1997, he moved to Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga with the K�lner Haie, but after one season he returned to AIK. In 2001, Franz�n moved to Switzerland's Nationalliga A with SC Bern where he spent two seasons. He then returned to the DEL, signing for the Hannover Scorpions. In 2004, Franz�n returned to Sweden with Djurg�rdens IF before retiring. 

March 21st, 1968 in Huddinge Municipality (Age 56)