Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers with the 2nd Overall Pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, James van Riemsdyk has the size and skill to be a dominant forward in the league for years to come. After being drafted, van Riemsdyk went on to play two years at the University of New Hampshire where he put up prolific offensive numbers and proved worthy of his lofty draft status. The Flyers took notice and offered van Riemsdyk an NHL entry contract, resulting in van Riemsdyk foregoing the last two years of his collegiate career to join the Philadelphia Phantoms late in the 2008-09 season. Most believed van Riemsdyk would remain in the AHL for at least the beginning of the 2009-10 season, but after producing throughout the pre-season and impressing the Flyers' coaches in the process, he was rewarded with a spot on the Flyers' NHL roster. van Riemsdyk responded by recording three assists in his first two games and has become a consistent contributor for the team, earning increased playing time at full strength and on the power play. Having shown he has both the skill and size to produce at the NHL level. van Riemsdyk has established himself as another member of the Flyers' young core of stars that looks to keep them among the NHL's elite for years to come. This Philadelphia Flyers NHL Puck is signed by James van Riemsdyk and comes with a BC Sports Certificate of Authenticity.