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United States James Van Riemsdyk is a professional ice hockey left winger for the Detroit Red Wings, known for his scoring ability and consistent performance across multiple NHL teams.
JVR is an exciting Hockey Brand Ambassador for GuardLab, as an active goal scorer with over 220 goals and 208 assists to-date, and counting.
Mentioned as a brand partner on his Instagram profile.
Mentioned as a brand partner on his Instagram profile.
Mentioned as a brand partner on his Instagram profile.
Mentioned as a brand partner on his Instagram profile.
Born on May 4, 1989, in Middletown, New Jersey, James Van Riemsdyk began his hockey career early, playing minor ice hockey with local clubs. He attended Christian Brothers Academy before joining the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he honed his skills and befriended future NHL star Patrick Kane. In the 2007 NHL Draft, Van Riemsdyk was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Flyers, marking a significant milestone as it was the first time two U.S.-born players were picked in the top two spots. Rather than immediately entering the professional league, he played college ice hockey for the University of New Hampshire for two seasons, leading the team in scoring during his sophomore year with 17 goals and 23 assists. He then signed an entry-level contract with the Flyers in 2009, making his NHL debut and recording his first NHL point on October 2, 2009, against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Van Riemsdyk spent three seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, demonstrating consistent offensive production, including 15 goals and 35 points in his rookie season (2009-10) and 21 goals in 2010-11. His career progressed with a trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 23, 2012, where he played for six seasons. During his tenure with the Maple Leafs, he achieved his first 30-goal season in 2013-14 and set a career high with 36 goals in 2017-18. He also reached his 200th career NHL goal and scored the 20,000th goal in Maple Leafs history on December 19, 2017. Following his successful run in Toronto, Van Riemsdyk returned to the Philadelphia Flyers, signing a five-year contract on July 1, 2018. Despite facing injuries, he continued to be a productive player, recording 27 goals and 48 points in 66 games in 2018-19 and reaching his 500th career NHL point in February 2021.
After his second stint with the Flyers, Van Riemsdyk signed with the Boston Bruins on July 1, 2023, where he played his 1,000th NHL game on March 5, 2024. He then joined the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 15, 2024, and subsequently signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 1, 2025, for his 17th NHL season. Throughout his career, Van Riemsdyk has consistently contributed to his teams’ offense and has also represented the United States in various international tournaments, including the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
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