Michael Mersch
| Michael Mersch | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1992 Park Ridge, IL, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb) |
| Position | Forward |
| Shoots | Left |
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Los Angeles Kings Manchester Monarchs (AHL) |
| NHL Draft | 110th overall, 2011 Los Angeles Kings |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
Michael Mersch (born October 2, 1992) is an American ice hockey player. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round (110th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Mersch is currently playing for the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Men's Division I Big Ten Conference. In his senior year, Mersch's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2013–14 All-Big Ten First Team.[1]
On April 1, 2014, the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Mersch to a three-year entry-level contract.[2]
Family
His father, Mike Mersch, was a defenceman who played professionally in the International Hockey League.[3]
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-Big Ten First Team | 2013–14 | [4] |
| AHCA West Second-Team All-American | 2013–14 | |
References
- ↑ Badgers men's hockey: Michael Mersch, Mark Zengerle, Jake McCabe make inaugural All-Big Ten first team : Baraboo News Republic
- ↑ http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-badgers-mens-hockey/2014/4/1/5571800/michael-mersch-los-angeles-kings-contract-wisconsin-hockey-nhl
- ↑ Park Ridge's Michael Mersch is Wisconsin's star forward | Park Ridge Herald-Advocate
- ↑ Big Ten Announces Hockey Postseason Honors - BIG TEN CONFERENCE Official Athletic Site
External links
- Michael Mersch's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Michael Mersch's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database