David Meckler | |
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Born | July 9, 1987 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]