Ben Meyers
Born (1998-11-15) November 15, 1998
Delano, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Eagles (AHL)
National team  United States
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2022–present

Benjamin Meyers (born November 5, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Colorado Eagles in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey at the University of Minnesota.[1][2]

Playing career

He was selected to represent the United States in the men's tournament at the 2022 Winter Olympics, alongside teammates Brock Faber and Matthew Knies.[3] On April 13, 2022, Meyers signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).[4] Meyers re-signed to a one-year contract with the Avalanche on July 26, 2023.[5]

International play

On May 5, 2022, Meyers was named to the United States men's national ice hockey team to compete at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.[6] He recorded four goals and four assists in ten games.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Delano High USHS 2518173511 20330
2014–15 Delano High USHS 251832506 32130
2015–16 Delano High USHS 2532296130 31560
2016–17 Delano High USHS 2546539924 66152114
2016–17 Fargo Force USHL 51010 30000
2017–18 Fargo Force USHL 6024204430 144378
2018–19 Fargo Force USHL 5933326526 21010
2019–20 University of Minnesota B1G 371016268 —————
2020–21 University of Minnesota B1G 3112162812 —————
2021–22 University of Minnesota B1G 3417244118 —————
2021–22 Colorado Avalanche NHL 51010 —————
2022–23 Colorado Avalanche NHL 394046 60002
2022–23 Colorado Eagles AHL 306182415 20112
NHL totals 445056 60002

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 United States OG 5th 42240
2022 United States WC 4th 104482
Senior totals 1466122

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
USHS
All-USA Hockey Second Team 2017
USHL
Clark Cup champion 2018
Second All-Star Team 2019
College
All-Big Ten First Team 2022 [8]
Big Ten Player of the Year 2022
AHCA West Second Team All-American 2022 [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Ben Meyers". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Ben Meyers - Men's Hockey". gophersports.com. University of Minnesota. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Gopher Men's Hockey at the Olympics: Ben Meyers". gophersports.com. University of Minnesota. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Avalanche Sign Ben Meyers". NHL.com. April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Avalanche Re-Signs Ben Meyers". NHL.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Trio of 'U' Alums Named to U.S. National Team". gophersports.com. May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  7. ↑ Potts, Andy (May 23, 2022). "The kids are alright for Team USA". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Four players return to 2021-22 Division I men's All-American teams, led by three-time pick Dryden McKay". USCHO.com. April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
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