James Van Riemsdyk is a professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on May 4, 1989, in Middletown, New Jersey, and began playing hockey at a young age.
Van Riemsdyk played college hockey at the University of New Hampshire, where he was a standout player. He was drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 2009.
Van Riemsdyk played for the Flyers for three seasons before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2012. He played for the Maple Leafs for six seasons and was a key player on the team. During his time in Toronto, he scored 154 goals and had 151 assists in 413 games.
In 2018, Van Riemsdyk signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, returning to the team that drafted him. He played for the Flyers for four seasons, serving as an alternate captain for the team. During his time in Philadelphia, he scored 82 goals and had 70 assists in 238 games.
Throughout his career, Van Riemsdyk has been known for his scoring ability and his physical play. He has scored over 30 goals in a season twice and has been a consistent scorer throughout his career. He has also been a strong presence in front of the net, using his size and strength to create scoring opportunities.
Van Riemsdyk has represented the United States in international competition, playing in the World Junior Championships, the World Championships, and the Olympics. He won a silver medal with the United States at the 2010 World Junior Championships and a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships.
Overall, James Van Riemsdyk has had a successful career in the NHL, playing for two teams and scoring over 300 goals. He has been a consistent scorer and a physical presence on the ice, and has represented the United States in international competition.
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