Player's Profile
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- Name: Justin Mercier
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Erie, Pennsylvania
- Acquired: 6th round (168th overall), 2005 by COL
- Playing In: Pro
Justin Mercier
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Before joining the USNTDP, Justin Mercier played the 2003-04 season for the now defunct St. Louis Heartland Eagles of the USHL. He finished the year with a total of 21 points (12 goals, 9 assists) in 60 games played, which left him ranked eighth in scoring for that team. He played the 2004-05 season, his first, with the U-18 team. He also joined the U.S. National team at the Five Nations Tournament in Tjorn, Sweden where he took home gold. He also played for the gold medal-winning USA team at the Compuware Four Nations Tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He wrapped up his career with USA Hockey, when he appeared on the U.S. squad that swept the 2005 World U-18 IIHF Championships for gold once again.
2005-06: Freshman at University of Miami-Ohio.2007-08: During Mercier’s junior campaign with Miami (Ohio) University, he finished second on the team and firth in the CCHA with 25 goals. Seven of his goals were game-winners, tying for the NCAA lead. He finished third on the team in scoring with 40 points and was a finalist for the CCHA’s Defensive Forward of the Year Award. Mercier was ranked 10th nationally in goals-per-game (0.60) and tied for 11th with 10 power-play goals. His three short-handed tallies placed him in a tie for 10th nationally. He was awarded RBC Financial Group CCHA Player of the Month honors for October after leading the nation with six goals.
Talent Analysis
Mercier is a good all-around player who is ultra competitive, and who is noted for his unparalleled sense of urgency and willingness to play a very physical game. He makes the most of his ice time and works hard at both ends of the ice. He is tenacious on the forecheck and a monster around the net. He is very effective in tight situations and can battle through traffic. He has great anticipation and foresight, which makes his just as dangerous with the puck as he is without it. Mercier is a good positional player who is very reliable and will also work very hard on the backcheck.
Future
Mercier is turning pro in 2009-10.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 17th 2009
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