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Umberger began his career with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program after a successful developmental career with the Pittsburgh Hornets. He then started his college career with Ohio State University. He was drafted in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft in the first round, 16th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 1, 2016 · R.J. Umberger plays in Philadelphia with the Flyers, but his hockey roots trace back to the other side of the Keystone State. Growing up in a Pittsburgh suburb, Umberger joined many of his peers in idolizing Penguins hall of famer Mario Lemieux.
“I liked it, and from the first moment I just wanted to try playing hockey.” Following his Penguins, Umberger skated around Pittsburgh until half way through his high school career when he joined USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich.
The Pittsburgh native spent the first three seasons of his career (2005-08) with the Flyers before lacing up the skates with the Columbus Blue Jackets for six seasons. The three-year standout at The Ohio State University tallied 58 goals and 71 assists in 112 games during his college hockey career.
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Ohio State Univ. (NCAA)- Assistant Coach (Volunteer) 2012-2013Ohio Blue Jackets 14U AAA (T1EHL 14U)- Assistant Coach 2017-2018Columbus Chill 18U AA (18U AA)- Head Coach 2021-2022NCAA (CCHA) All-Rookie Team 2000-2001NCAA (CCHA) Rookie of the Year 2000-2001NCAA (CCHA) First All-Star Team 2002-2003NCAA (West) Second All-American Team 2002-2003- May 3, 1982
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- 2001, Vancouver Canucks, #16 Overall
- C/W
J. began his career with the USA National Team Developmental Program after a successful developmental career with the Pittsburgh Hornets. On July 6, 2006, the Flyers announced that they had signed him to a two year contract.
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Full Name: R.J. Umberger. Position: C • Shoots: Left. 6-2, 214lb (188cm, 97kg) Born: May 3, 1982 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Draft: Vancouver, 1st round (16th overall), 2001 NHL Entry. Amateur Teams: Ohio State. Pronunciation: \ UHM-buhr-guhr \. Twitter: @Umby18.
