Trevor van Riemsdyk

Trevor van Riemsdyk (born July 24, 1991) is an American ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Trevor van Riemsdyk
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Van Riemsdyk playing with the Washington Capitals on October 27, 2021
Born (1991-07-24) July 24, 1991 (age 33)
Middletown Township, NJ, USA
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
NHL team Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2014–

Career

Before playing in the NHL, van Riemsdyk played 29 games of high school hockey at the Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey. He then played 2 years with New Hampshire Junior Monarchs of the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL) and 3 years with the New Hampshire Wildcats. He was impressive enough in his sophomore year to be named to the 2012-13 All-Hockey East First Team.

On March 24, 2014, the Chicago Blackhawks signed van Riemsdyk to a two-year entry-level deal.[1] On October 9, 2014, he made his NHL debut in a 3–2 shootout win against the Dallas Stars.[2]

Personal life

His brother James van Riemsdyk also plays in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs.[3]

References

  1. "Blackhawks agree to terms with Trevor van Riemsdyk". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  2. "Blackhawks, Stars expect spirited battle in opener". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved 2014-11-07.
  3. "Brothers James and Trevor van Riemsdyk face off for first time in NHL". NHL. Retrieved 2014-11-07.

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