R. J. Umberger
American ice hockey player
Richard Alan "R. J." Umberger, Jr. (born May 3, 1982) is a former American professional ice hockey center. In the National Hockey League (NHL) Umberger has played for the Philadelphia Flyers and he has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
| R. J. Umberger | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
May 3, 1982 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Philadelphia Flyers Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL Draft |
16th overall, 2001 Vancouver Canucks | ||
| Playing career | 2004–2016 | ||
He was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks with the 16th overall pick in the 2001 NHL Draft but did not play a game with them. He also played for Philadelphia Flyers from 2004 to 2008. He played college hockey at Ohio State University. On June 23, 2014, Umberger was traded back to the Philadelphia Flyers along with a 2015 4th round draft pick for Scott Hartnell.[1]
References change
- ↑ "Flyers acquire RJ Umberger from Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Scott Hartnell". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
Other websites change
- R. J. Umberger career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- R. J. Umberger player profile at NHL.com
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