Downingtown East Cougars

R.J Umberger

High School Hockey - Plum High School

USA Hockey National Development Camp

NCAA - Ohio State University

NHL – Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets

Pa Hockey Highlights

April 2001 - Plum's R.J. Umberger who is only two years removed from Pa Hockey! UPDATE - R.J. was selected as the 15th Overall Selection by the Vancouver Canucks - Congrats to the Umbergers and all of Western Pennsylvania www.nhl.com/futures/bios/umberger.html

June 2004 -  R. J. Umberger, the free-agent center from Plum, has accepted a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. The two-year deal calls for a $1.185 million salary if Umberger plays in the NHL and a reduced salary if he is in the minors.

Umberger was Vancouver's first-round draft choice in 2002, but the Canucks traded his rights to the New York Rangers March 9. When New York failed to sign him by June 1, Umberger became a free agent.

Umberger plans to go to Philadelphia next month to begin working out. And preparing for his first game action in well over a year.

June 2005 – CALDER CUP - The Philadelphia Phantoms completed a four game sweep of the Chicago Wolves to capture the American Hockey Leagues coveted Calder Cup. Plum's R.J. Umberger and Archbishop Ryan's  Tony Voce are believed to be the first Pennsylvania born players to ever compete on a Calder Cup Championship team. Congratulations to the Philadelphia Phantoms and R.J. and Tony for making Pa Hockey proud!

FEBRUARY 2006 - PLUM HOCKEY ASSOCIATION'S RETIREMENT OF RJ UMBERGER'S #20!

   Join us at Center Ice in Delmont on Friday, February 24, 2006, as Plum Hockey Association honors RJ Umberger!  RJ was the 1st Pittsburgh-born player drafted in the 1st round of the NHL Entry Draft and is now playing for the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers.  RJ will be on hand to greet fans, friends, old teammates and coaches and to sign autographs from 8:30PM until 9:00PM.  An on-ice ceremony to celebrate Plum Hockey Association's retirement of RJ's #20 will take place before the start of the 9:20PM Varsity game between Plum and Bethel Park.  All are welcome!

Regional High School Hockey Events

Ø  Your school is invited to apply for participation in 8-16 team showcases of the top High School Programs from across the United States.

Ø  These events will host the best teams locally, regionally and nationally to compete for the Governor’s Cup and Director’s Cups at great Facilities across the United States.

Ø  These events will be open to Schools with USA Hockey Registrations , National Federation Status and Hockey Canada Travel Permits.

Ø  This Invitational Criteria encourage State Champions, Finalists, Semi-Finalists and Multiple State Champions  only limited to a total of four-eight schools from any particular area [State or Region] to ensure that each school participating will face three out-of-state area in the preliminary round of competition.

Ø  The tournament will be played on 2-4 rinks in prime time for these round robin events. 

Ø  Entrants should mail or E-MAIL the ‘Letter of Interest’ to the “Pa Hockey Foundation at jeffmauro@aol.com

School Team Criteria

High School Programs are defined as representing a Community School District with a Base High School as defined by State  Interscholastic Rules and Regulations [NHFS] in ALL Other School Sports

Ø Varsity – A USA Hockey Registered, National High School Federation Sanctioned or AAU High School Hockey Team

Rules for Teams other than Varsity

Ø Varsity – Small School – A USA Hockey Registered, National High School Federation Sanctioned or AAU High School Hockey Team with NO Junior Varsity or with less than 40 Participants from Grade 6 -12 OR less than 25 Participants from Grades 9-12

Ø Junior Varsity - A USA Hockey Registered, National High School Federation Sanctioned or AAU High School Hockey Team from Grades 9-11 (Schools with less than 15 Players may use up to 4 - 12^th Graders)

Ø Middle School - A USA Hockey Registered, National High School Federation Sanctioned or AAU High School Hockey Team from Grades 6-8 (Schools with less than 15 Players may use up to 3 - 9^th Graders)

Ø Grade School  - A USA Hockey Registered, National High School Federation Sanctioned or AAU High School Hockey Team from Grades 2-5 (Schools with less than 15 Players may use up to 3 - 6^th Graders)

Ø Please Note: Co-Op Programs are eligible to participate and must present paperwork to PAHF to meet criteria per Above