David Meckler

David Meckler
Born July 9, 1987 (1987-07-09) (age 24)
Highland Park, IL, USA
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Los Angeles Kings
Manchester Monarchs (AHL)
NHL Draft 134th overall, 2006
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2007–present

David Meckler (born July 9, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 5th round (134th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Meckler, who is Jewish,[1] was born in Highland Park, Illinois.

On March 5, 2006, Meckler scored the winning goal to end the 2nd longest game in NCAA hockey history. Yale University defeated Union College, 3–2, in the ECAC Hockey League first-round playoff game after 81:35 of overtime. David Meckler scored the winning goal with Yale shorthanded.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Professional Hockey Review: 2010–11; Minor Leagues". Jewish Sports Review 8 (87): 7–8. September/October 2011, accessed September 15, 2011. 
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