James van Riemsdyk
Player Information
James van Riemsdyk is an American professional ice hockey left winger for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. Born on May 4, 1989, in Middletown, New Jersey, he was an outstanding player in minor hockey and continued to excel, eventually being drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. After making his NHL debut in 2009, he played for teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Flyers, amassing significant achievements including over 200 career goals and participation in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Married to Lauren Tjernlund, van Riemsdyk is also a father and continues to make contributions to the sport.
Birthdate:
4 May 1989
Full Name:
James van Riemsdyk
Birthplace:
Middletown Township, New Jersey, USA
Nationality:
United States
Residence:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender:
Male
Height (cm):
191
Weight (kg):
98
Parents:
Frans van Riemsdyk (Father),
Allison van Riemsdyk (Mother)
Status:
Married
Partner:
Lauren Tjernlund
Children:
Scarlett Everly (Daughter, Born 2020)
Education:
Christian Brothers Academy (High School),
University of New Hampshire (College)
Career Started:
2009
Current Team:
Contract:
Contract Year 2025 to 2026, Salary $1,000,000 USD
Draft Year:
2007
Drafted By:
Philadelphia Flyers
Previous Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (From 2012, To 2018),
Philadelphia Flyers (From 2009, To 2012),
Philadelphia Flyers (From 2018, To 2023),
Boston Bruins (From 2023, To 2024)
Player Active:
From - 2009, To - Present
