| Richard Coutu | |
| Played For: | WHA Chicago Cougars Cincinnati Stingers |
| Position: | Goaltender |
| Catches: | Left |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 11 |
| Weight Lb: | 176 |
| Birth Date: | 3 May 1951 |
| Birth Place: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Draft: | 117th overall |
| Draft Year: | 1971 |
| Career Start: | 1971 |
| Career End: | 1976 |
Richard Coutu (born May 3, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Minnesota North Stars in the fifteenth round (117th overall) of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft; he was the final pick that year.
Between 1974 and 1976, Coutu played 24 games (9-13-1, 4.11 GAA) in the World Hockey Association with the Chicago Cougars (two seasons) and Cincinnati Stingers (one season).[1]