Ben Merrill, born on November 4, 2005, in Hingham, MA, USA, is an emerging talent in the world of hockey. At 20 years old, this American player has already made significant strides in his career, attracting attention from major hockey organizations.
Early Career
Merrill's youth career began with the Boston Advantage, where he played for the 16U AAA team in the USPHL 16U league. During the 2020-2021 season, he recorded 3 goals and 1 assist in 10 regular season games and 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 playoff games. He also played 4 games with the Boston Advantage 16U AAA team in the USPHL 16U league, scoring 2 goals.
He continued to develop his skills at St. Sebastian's School in the USHS-Prep league during the 2021-2022 season, where he played 21 games and scored 2 goals and 1 assist. In the same season, he also played for the Cape Cod Whalers 16U AAA, participating in 25 games and scoring 6 goals and 4 assists.
Transition to Junior Hockey
In the 2022-2023 season, Merrill played for the South Shore Kings 18U AAA Prep, recording 13 goals and 13 assists in 23 games. He also continued his time at St. Sebastian's School, scoring 11 goals and 13 assists in 27 games.
Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens
Merrill's talent and potential were recognized when he was drafted by the Montréal Canadiens in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He was selected in the 6th round, 166th overall.
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Draft Information:
- Draft Type: NHL Entry Draft
- Year: 2024
- Round: 6
- Overall: 166
- Team: Montréal Canadiens
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Player Profile
Merrill is a 6-foot-4 centre/wing known for his powerful and precise wrist shot. According to EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide, he is an avid user of shoulder shimmies, look-offs, dexterous large-ice handles, and route-changing attacking.
Key Attributes:
- Height: 193 cm / 6'4"
- Weight: 93 kg / 205 lbs
- Shoots: Right
- Position: Centre/Wing
Future Plans
Merrill's career trajectory includes a transfer from Penticton Vees to Boston University, scheduled for May 24, 2025. Before that, he transferred from St. Sebastian's School to Penticton Vees on January 25, 2024.
Season Statistics
Here's a summary of Ben Merrill's season statistics across different leagues:
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | Playoffs GP | Playoffs G | Playoffs A | Playoffs PTS | Playoffs PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Boston Advantage 16U AAA | USPHL 16U | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020-2021 | Boston Advantage 16U AAA | USPHL 16U | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021-2022 | Cape Cod Whalers 16U AAA | 16U AAA | 25 | 6 | 4 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021-2022 | St. Sebastian's School | USHS-Prep | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022-2023 | South Shore Kings 18U AAA Prep | 18U AAA | 23 | 13 | 13 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022-2023 | St. Sebastian's School | USHS-Prep | 27 | 11 | 13 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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