| Born: | May 3, 1982 | Draft: | 2001, Vancouver Canucks, #16 Overall |
| Hometown: | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Position: | C/W |
| Known For: | Checked by Brian Campbell | Shoots/Catches: | Left |
| National Team: | USA |
Richard Alan “R. J.” Umberger, Jr. (born May 3, 1982) is a former American professional ice hockey center. Drafted in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks, Umberger has played in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets.
R.J. Umberger Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| March 9, 2004 |  | Martin Grenier |  | Martin Rucinsky |
| June 20, 2008 |  | 2008 4th RD Pick (Drew Olson) |  | 2008 1st RD Pick (Luca Sbisa) 2008 3rd RD Pick (Marc-Andre Bourdon) |
| June 23, 2014 | | 2015 4th RD Pick (Austin Wagner) | | Scott Hartnell |
Deeper Dive
- Is R.J. Umberger Finally Breaking Through?
- R.J. Umberger Bought Out by Flyers
- Why the Hartnell-Umberger Trade Made Sense (And Cents)
Staff History
- Ohio State Univ. (NCAA)- Assistant Coach (Volunteer) 2012-2013
- Ohio Blue Jackets 14U AAA (T1EHL 14U)- Assistant Coach 2017-2018
- Columbus Chill 18U AA (18U AA)- Head Coach 2021-2022
Achievements
- NCAA (CCHA) All-Rookie Team 2000-2001
- NCAA (CCHA) Rookie of the Year 2000-2001
- NCAA (CCHA) First All-Star Team 2002-2003
- NCAA (West) Second All-American Team 2002-2003
- NCAA Top Collegiate Player (Hobey Baker Award) Finalist 2002-2003
- AHL Calder Cup Champion 2004-2005