R.J. Umberger
Jersey Number: 18
Player information for R.J. Umberger
Position
Center
Height
6'2" (188cm)
Born
May 3, 1982
Number
18
Shoots
Left
Weight
214 lbs (97kg)
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Years in Columbus
6
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Player Career Notes
- Registered 120-130-250, 200 penalty minutes in 445 games in six seasons with the Blue Jackets from 2008-14.
- Was the second player in CBJ history with four consecutive 20-goal seasons (2008-12).
- When he left the club, he ranked second all-time in goals, third in points and fourth in games played.
- Holds franchise record for consecutive games played – 288 from Oct. 10, 2008 to Jan. 10, 2012.
- His best season as a Blue Jacket was 2010-11 when he collected 25-32-57 in 82 games.
- Collected two hat tricks as a Blue Jacket – Nov. 30, 2009 vs. St. Louis and Mar. 23, 2012 vs. Carolina.
- Scored his first CBJ goal on Nov. 1, 2008 vs. Chicago (Cristobal Huet).
- Finished his 11-year NHL career with 180-212-392 and 312 penalty minutes in 779 games with the Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers from 2005-16.
- Won the 2005 Calder Cup with the Philadelphia Phantoms.
- Played three seasons at Ohio State University from 2000-03, earning All-American honors and was a Hobey Baker Award finalist during the 2002-03 campaign.
- Was a product of the United States National Development Team Program and played for Team USA at the 2001 and 2002 IIHF World Junior Championships and the 2006 IIHF World Championships.
- Currently resides in Powell, works with local youth and high school hockey teams and is active in club initiatives as a Blue Jackets alumnus.
CBJ Career Regular Season Stats
| Season | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | 82 | 26 | 20 | 46 | -10 | 53 | 234 |
| 2009-2010 | 82 | 23 | 32 | 55 | -16 | 40 | 221 |
| 2010-2011 | 82 | 25 | 32 | 57 | 3 | 38 | 220 |
| 2011-2012 | 77 | 20 | 20 | 40 | -10 | 27 | 200 |
| 2012-2013 | 48 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 16 | 96 |
| 2013-2014 | 74 | 18 | 16 | 34 | -3 | 26 | 136 |
| Totals | 445 | 120 | 130 | 250 | -33 | 200 | 1107 |
CBJ Playoff Statistics
| Season | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013-2014 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 3 |
| Playoff Totals | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 12 |
Transaction History
- Drafted by Vancouver in the first-round, 16th overall, at the 2001 NHL Draft.
- Acquired by Columbus from Philadelphia with a fourth-round pick in 2008 NHL Draft in exchange for first and third-round picks in the 2008 NHL Draft on June 20, 2008.
- Traded by Columbus with a fourth-round pick in the 2015 NHL Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for LW Scott Hartnell on June 23, 2014.