James Frederick van Riemsdyk, (born May 4, 1989), also known by his initials JVR, is an American professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Van Riemsdyk began his NHL career with the Flyers, the organization that originally selected him second overall at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2012.
He later rejoined the Flyers as a free agent during the 2018 off-season.
Additionally, he has represented the United States in numerous tournaments.
His younger brother, Trevor, is also a professional hockey player in the NHL, currently with the Carolina Hurricanes.
His youngest brother, Brendan, has followed in his brothers' footsteps and is playing hockey for Northeastern University after transferring from the University of New Hampshire in 2019.