Player's Profile
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- Name: Justin Mercier
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 171 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Erie, Pennsylvania
- Acquired: 168th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Colorado
- Playing In: NCAA
Justin Mercier
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Jeff Dahlia
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.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.
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Profile Last Updated: March, 19th 2008
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