Carson Meyer Explained

Carson Meyer
Birth Date:18 August 1997
Birth Place:Powell, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:184
Position:Right wing
Shoots:Right
League:NHL
Team:Anaheim Ducks
Former Teams:Columbus Blue Jackets
Prospect League:AHL
Draft:179th overall
Draft Year:2017
Draft Team:Columbus Blue Jackets
Career Start:2021

Carson Meyer (born August 18, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Columbus Blue Jackets selected him in the sixth round, 179th overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He previously played college ice hockey for the Miami RedHawks and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life

Meyer was born on August 18, 1997, in Powell, Ohio,[1] to Todd and Holly Meyer. When he was three years old, the Columbus Blue Jackets joined the National Hockey League (NHL), which inspired Meyer to pick up ice hockey. He played one season of lacrosse at Olentangy Liberty High School but quit the sport to focus on hockey.[2] Beginning at the age of 14, Meyer played in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League for the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets. Playing on a forward line with future NHL players Jack Roslovic and Kole Sherwood, Meyer scored 21 goals and recorded 30 assists for a total of 51 points in 32 games during the 2014–15 season.[3] In 2010, Meyer participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the AAA Blue Jackets.[4]

After completing his final season of Tier 1 ice hockey with the AAA Blue Jackets, Meyer joined the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League for two games at the end of the 2014–15 season. He then scored 32 goals and 51 points with the Storm during the 2015–16 season, adding an additional five goals and 11 points in 11 postseason games to help his team win the Clark Cup.[5] In 2016, Meyer and Wade Allison of the Storm were selected to play in the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[6] In two USHL seasons, Meyer had 32 goals, 20 assists, 52 points, and 47 penalty minutes in 58 appearances.[7]

Playing career

College

While he was playing with the Storm, Meyer committed to attend Miami University and play college ice hockey for the RedHawks beginning in the 2016–17 season.[8] He scored his first collegiate hockey goal on October 8, 2016, in a 2–1 victory over Providence.[9] After missing four games in November, Meyer went on a six-game point streak. He was an offensive boon for Miami during his first season: his 26 points (10 goals and 16 assists) were fourth on the team, and he recorded at least one point in 21 of 32 games.[10] [11] Minnesota Duluth swept Miami in the opening round of the 2017 NCHC Tournament,[12] with Meyer scoring in Game 1 of the best-of-three series.[13] At the end of the season, Meyer was named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference Team.[14] That June, Meyer's hometown team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, selected him in the sixth round, 179th overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.[15]

After providing many offensive opportunities for Miami during the 2016–17 season, Meyer and his teammate Kiefer Sherwood took a step back during the 2017–18 season: despite a three-game point streak from Meyer at the end of November, the pair had only 13 points combined through the first half of the season.[16] Meyer did not record his first multi-point game of the season until January 27, when he scored two goals and notched an assist against Colorado College.[17] His poor performance, in which he had only six goals and ten points while recording 48 penalty minutes and a −22 plus-minus rating, was initially blamed on a sophomore slump.[18] Throughout the season, Meyer had suffered from a loss of appetite, fatigue, and frequent nausea and malnourishment, all of which negatively impacted his athletic performance. He was unaware of the cause until he passed a tapeworm in February,[19] which doctors attributed to eating undercooked fish.[20] Despite dealing with the parasite for the better part of the season, Meyer was once again named an NCHC Academic All-Conference selection.[21]

Meyer's experience with the parasite caused issues with the coaching staff at Miami, particularly with head coach Enrico Blasi, and Meyer transferred to Ohio State University to begin playing with the Buckeyes for the 2018–19 season.[22] To avoid missing a season due to the NCAA's transfer rules, Meyer's family filed a waiver with the association asking that his medical issues exempt him from the one-year penalty. Blasi was given the final say, and he agreed to allow Meyer to play for Ohio State without delay.[23] Meyer had a goal and an assist in his first game with the Buckeyes, a 3–2 win over Arizona State on October 12.[24] Playing on the top two offensive lines and on the power play unit, Meyer's 22 points in 34 games were third on the team, while Ohio State won its first-ever regular-season Big Ten Conference championship in 2018–19.[25] The Buckeyes were eliminated in the 2019 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament by Penn State,[26] but they earned a bid in the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, where they lost to Denver in the West Regional finals.[27]

Meyer returned to Ohio State for the 2019–20 season. By the end of January, he was third on the team with nine goals and 19 points in 25 games, including a stretch of four goals and seven points in the Buckeyes' first seven games back from their Christmas break.[28] He finished the regular season first on the team with 17 goals and second with 14 assists and 31 points, career highs on all fronts.[29] The Buckeyes faced the Wisconsin Badgers in the opening round of the 2020 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, and Meyer scored four goals and five points in the 9–1 OSU victory. It was the first hat-trick of his college career and the first four-goal game of any Buckeye since 1992.[30] His senior season came to a premature end with the tournament cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Meyer finished his collegiate career with 42 goals and 89 points in 137 games, including 26 goals and 53 points in 71 games for Ohio State.[31]

Professional

On October 22, 2020, Meyer, whose draft rights with the Blue Jackets expired shortly after his college graduation,[32] signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Monsters, the Blue Jackets' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.[33] The continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that Meyer did not begin his professional hockey career until February 2021, the start of the Monsters' 2020–21 season.[34] He made his AHL debut on February 22, scoring two goals in Cleveland's 7–3 win over the Rockford IceHogs.[35] Midway through the season, the Blue Jackets signed Meyer to a one-year, entry-level contract for the season.[36] He finished his first professional season with nine goals and 20 points in 26 games, including a nine-game midseason point streak. His scoring tapered off at the end, however, with only four points in his last nine games.[37] Meyer and the Monsters did not participate in the Calder Cup playoffs due to continued COVID-19 heath and safety protocols.[38]

After participating in the Blue Jackets' preseason, Meyer was assigned to the Monsters to begin the 2021–22 season.[39] Meyer was recalled to Columbus on an emergency basis on February 9 as a replacement for Patrik Laine, who was suffering from a hand and wrist injury. Laine ended up playing in that night's game, and Meyer returned to Cleveland without having made his NHL debut.[40] [41] After scoring 16 goals and 27 points in 57 AHL games, Meyer was promoted again on April 3,[42] and he made his NHL debut the following night, playing in the Blue Jackets' 4–3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.[43] On April 5, Meyer picked up his first NHL goal and assist in a 4–2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, bringing Columbus's seven-game losing streak to an end.[44]

On July 3, 2024, Meyer left the Blue Jackets as a free agent, having signed a one-year, $775k contract with the Anaheim Ducks.[45]

International play

Meyer was one of three members of the Tri-City Storm selected to represent the USHL at the 2015 World Junior A Challenge in Ontario.[46] He scored in the opening game of the tournament, a 6–0 shutout rout of the Czech Republic,[47] and Team USA took the bronze medal with a 7–1 win over Canada East.[48]

Personal life

Meyer graduated from Ohio State in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in sport industry and a minor in real estate. His sister Hayley is a middle school teacher.[49]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Team LeagueGP PIMGP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Ohio Blue Jackets T1EHL 14U24 5 22 27 0
2012–13 Ohio Blue Jackets T1EHL 16U40 10 10 20 4
2013–14 Ohio Blue Jackets T1EHL 16U36 14 19 33 18
2014–15 Ohio Blue Jackets T1EHL 16U32 21 30 51 454 2 7 9 0
USHL2 0 1 1 0
Tri-City Storm USHL56 32 19 51 4711 5 6 11 4
NCHC32 10 16 26 14
Miami University NCHC34 6 4 10 48
B1G36 9 13 22 26
Ohio State University B1G35 17 14 31 26
AHL26 9 11 20 13
Cleveland Monsters AHL57 16 11 27 63
NHL13 1 2 3 6
Cleveland Monsters AHL34 9 17 26 36
Columbus Blue Jackets NHL14 0 1 1 6
Cleveland Monsters AHL55 22 15 37 65
Columbus Blue Jackets NHL14 1 1 2 2
NHL totals41 2 4 6 14

International

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carson Meyer Stats and News . . April 6, 2022.
  2. News: Hennen . Scott . Hockey: Meyer ready to work toward pro career . . July 10, 2017 . April 6, 2022 . limited.
  3. News: Hedger . Brian . Playing 'like a rat' helped Powell's Carson Meyer earn NHL deal with Blue Jackets . The Columbus Dispatch . April 25, 2021 . April 6, 2022 . limited.
  4. News: Quebec Pee Wee Jackets Update III: Feb. 11, 2010 . National Hockey League . . February 11, 2020 . April 6, 2022.
  5. News: Blue Jackets select former Patriot in 6th round . . June 25, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  6. News: Two Storm players selected for Top Prospects Game . . December 16, 2015 . April 6, 2022 . subscription.
  7. News: CBJ add F Carson Meyer to roster on emergency recall . National Hockey League . . February 9, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
  8. News: Storm F Carson Meyer Commits to Miami University . OurSports Central . . October 20, 2015 . April 6, 2022.
  9. News: RedHawks' Special Teams Power Past Friars . . October 8, 2016 . April 6, 2022.
  10. News: Bethel . B. J. . Blue Jackets draft Miami RedHawk, Columbus native in NHL draft . . June 24, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  11. News: Red & White Close Out Regular Season Against Defending National Champs . Miami RedHawks . March 1, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  12. News: Bulldogs oust Miami and march on to NCHC Frozen Faceoff . . March 11, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  13. News: Bulldogs Outlast RedHawks in Back-and-Forth Playoff Opener . Miami RedHawks . March 10, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  14. News: Ten RedHawks Added to NCHC Academic All-Conference Team . Miami RedHawks . July 5, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  15. News: Lukan . Alison . Blue Jackets draft Powell, Ohio native Carson Meyer . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . June 24, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  16. News: RedHawks Wrap up First Half at Broncos . Miami RedHawks . December 6, 2017 . April 6, 2022.
  17. News: RedHawks, Tigers, Battle to 4–4 tie . Miami RedHawks . January 27, 2018 . April 6, 2022.
  18. News: Hartman . Marcus . The wierdest story you'll read today involves Miami hockey – and a tapeworm . Journal-News . May 23, 2018 . April 6, 2022.
  19. News: Richards . George . Tapeworm wore out Jackets pick . The Columbus Dispatch . June 25, 2018 . April 6, 2022 . limited.
  20. News: Kalaf . Samer . Blue Jackets Prospect Who Thought He Had Serious Disease Instead Crapped Out 25-Inch Tapeworm . . May 22, 2018 . April 6, 2022.
  21. News: Fourteen RedHawks Nab Academic All-Conference . Miami RedHawks . February 14, 2018 . April 6, 2022.
  22. News: Portzline . Aaron . 'Absolutely freaking out!': Blue Jackets prospect Carson Meyer and the parasite that ruined his season . . May 22, 2018 . April 6, 2022 . subscription.
  23. News: Portzline . Aaron . Blue Jackets prospect Carson Meyer settles in for fresh start with top-ranked Buckeyes . The Athletic . October 11, 2018 . April 6, 2022 . subscription.
  24. News: No. 1 Buckeyes Open Year with 3–2 Victory at Arizona State . . October 13, 2018 . April 6, 2022.
  25. News: Svoboda . Jeff . Meyer back to having fun playing hockey at Ohio State . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . March 14, 2019 . April 6, 2022.
  26. News: No. 6 Buckeyes Fall to No. 17 Penn State in B1G Tournament Semifinals . Ohio State Buckeyes . March 17, 2019 . April 6, 2022.
  27. News: Buckeyes End Season with Loss to Denver in NCAA West Regional . Ohio State Buckeyes . March 29, 2019 . April 6, 2022.
  28. News: Svoboda . Jeff . Powell native, CBJ pick Meyer finishing college career strong . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . January 26, 2020 . April 6, 2022.
  29. News: NCAA Recognition for Carson Meyer . Ohio State Buckeyes . March 11, 2020 . April 6, 2022.
  30. News: Have a Game, Carson Meyer . Ohio State Buckeyes . March 8, 2020 . April 6, 2022.
  31. News: Meyer Makes NHL Debut, Scores First NHL Goal . Ohio State Buckeyes . April 6, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
  32. News: Svoboda . Jeff . With his chance at hand, Meyer's hard work paying off . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . September 15, 2021 . April 6, 2022.
  33. News: Hedger . Brian . Ohio State product Carson Meyer of Powell to start pro hockey career with Cleveland Monsters . The Columbus Dispatch . October 22, 2020 . April 6, 2022 . limited.
  34. News: Svoboda . Jeff . Prospect Report: Start of Monsters season delayed . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . February 6, 2021 . April 6, 2022.
  35. News: Svoboda . Jeff . CBJ Today: We've been here before . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . February 23, 2021 . April 6, 2022.
  36. News: CBJ sign Carson Meyer to one-year entry level contract . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . April 17, 2021 . April 6, 2022.
  37. News: Svoboda . Jeff . Prospect Report: CBJ forwards turned in impressive showings . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . June 1, 2021 . April 6, 2022.
  38. News: Svoboda . Jeff . Prospect Report: Meyer's strong season has led to contract with CBJ . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . May 4, 2021 . April 6, 2022.
  39. News: CBJ assign seven players to AHL's Cleveland Monsters . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . October 9, 2021 . April 6, 2022.
  40. News: Hedger . Brian . Carson Meyer's NHL debut top list of Blue Jackets lineup changes . The Columbus Dispatch . April 4, 2022 . April 6, 2022 . limited.
  41. News: CBJ assign RW Carson Meyer to Cleveland Monsters . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . February 11, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
  42. News: Svoboda . Jeff . Gameday Guide: April 4 vs Boston . National Hockey League . Columbus Blue Jackets . April 4, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
  43. News: Merz . Craig . Bruins defeat Blue Jackets in OT, move into third in Atlantic . National Hockey League . April 4, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
  44. News: Kimelman . Adam . Meyer helps Blue Jackets defeat Flyers, end seven-game skid . National Hockey League . April 5, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
  45. https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-sign-right-wing-meyer-to-one-year-two-way-contract
  46. News: Three Tri-City Storm players named to US Junior Select Team . . July 25, 2019 . April 6, 2022 . subscription.
  47. News: U.S. Opens WJAC With 6–0 Victory Over Czech Republic . . December 14, 2015 . April 6, 2022.
  48. News: U.S. Skates Past CAN East, 7–1, at WJAC . USA Hockey . December 18, 2015 . April 6, 2022.
  49. Web site: Carson Meyer – Men's Ice Hockey . 8 August 2018 . Ohio State Buckeyes . April 6, 2022.