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 in the World Hockey Association with the Chicago Cougars and Cincinnati Stingers.