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What They Are Saying About Ben Meyers
3/24/2022 11:30:00 PM | Men's Hockey
"Ben Meyers has to be about as complete of a player as there is in college hockey. He can skate, he's got skill, he's got hockey IQ, and he plays a complete game in all three zones. He was on our power play at the Olympics, and he helped kill penalties. It's no mystery why he's probably the most sought after free agent in college hockey."
-David Quinn, U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach
"In my line of work, I often will watch the drafted players most closely, but over the last three seasons it has been impossible to not notice Ben Meyers. Even though he doesn't have an NHL team next to his name, he looks like the kind of guy that pro teams are desperately in search of. He's the kind of player that you win hockey games with because there doesn't seem to be anything he can't do. From winning key face offs, to blocking a shot, to scoring a big goal, he makes plays at both ends of the ice. His speed and skill can change the scoreboard, but I think it's his work ethic and competitiveness that can change the game in his team's favor."
-Chris Peters, NHL Draft & Prospects Analyst
"Ben Meyers has progressed significantly during his time with the Gophers. He's quick, fast, competitive and always looking to make some type of an impact in the game. He has a very sharp mind and is always attuned to what is unfolding on the ice and adept at being able to take advantage. Ben Meyers is a perfect example of a player who needs some time to develop and gain traction within their game, but when they do, they become difference makers."
-Craig Button, TSN Analyst
-David Quinn, U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach
"In my line of work, I often will watch the drafted players most closely, but over the last three seasons it has been impossible to not notice Ben Meyers. Even though he doesn't have an NHL team next to his name, he looks like the kind of guy that pro teams are desperately in search of. He's the kind of player that you win hockey games with because there doesn't seem to be anything he can't do. From winning key face offs, to blocking a shot, to scoring a big goal, he makes plays at both ends of the ice. His speed and skill can change the scoreboard, but I think it's his work ethic and competitiveness that can change the game in his team's favor."
-Chris Peters, NHL Draft & Prospects Analyst
"Ben Meyers has progressed significantly during his time with the Gophers. He's quick, fast, competitive and always looking to make some type of an impact in the game. He has a very sharp mind and is always attuned to what is unfolding on the ice and adept at being able to take advantage. Ben Meyers is a perfect example of a player who needs some time to develop and gain traction within their game, but when they do, they become difference makers."
-Craig Button, TSN Analyst
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