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Player's Profile

  • Name: R.J. Umberger
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 200 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1982-05-03
  • Eligible for Draft: 2000
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Acquired: Signed as a free agent, 2004
  • Playing In: Pro

R.J. Umberger

Prospect Grade: 7.5 B  (About Prospect Grades)

History

2001 Draft, First Round (16th Overall) by Vancouver.

Considered to be the best player to ever come out of the Pittsburgh area, Richard J. Umberger has excelled at every level of hockey that he has played.

 

Talent Analysis

Umberger is an excellent blend of size and skill. For a big young man, he skates almost effortlessly, with a smooth, powerful stride which often leaves opposing forwards in his tracks.

His offensive game is still a tad unpolished, yet well-developed for a younger player. Good passing skills, and a hard shot are attributes that describe him well.

Defensively, it has been said in the past that Umberger is a player who lacks desire. He is not always overly willing to come back and help out in his own zone; which has brought others to think that he's unmotivated. That said, he still needs a bit of work in this area.

One other thing he would be well-advised to work on is his physical play. For someone with such good size, Umberger is not overly physical. If he were to add this element to his game, and put on some weight, he could be an effective power forward.

Future

Future Analysis Coming Soon...

Stats

R.J. Umberger's Yearly Stats
Year Team League GP G A Pts PIM
2002-03 Ohio State Univ. NCAA 43 26 27 53 16
2001-02 Ohio State Univ. NCAA 37 18 21 39 31
2000-01 Ohio State Univ. NCAA 32 14 23 37 18
1999-00 US Natl. Jr. Team ------- 57 33 35 68 20
1998-99 US Natl. Jr. Team ------- 5 2 2 4 0

 

Profile Last Updated: October, 19th 2007


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