Michael Mersch
American ice hockey player
Michael Mersch (born October 2, 1992) is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round (110th overall) of the 2011 NHL entry draft.
Growing up in Park Ridge, Illinois, Mersch competed with the Chicago Young Americans and Team Illinois AAA in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League before joining the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) in 2008. After taking an accelerated course load to finish high school early, Mersch joined the Wisconsin Badgers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2010. While with the Badgers, Mersch set a program record and was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, WCHA All-Academic Team, and West Second-Team All-American.
Mersch finished his collegiate career by signing an entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings in April 2014. He was immediately assigned to the Kings' AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs for the remaining 11 games of the season. Mersch made his NHL debut with the Kings on December 11, 2015, and later scored his first career NHL goal on December 29 against the Edmonton Oilers.
Early life
Mersch was born on October 2, 1992, in Park Ridge, Illinois, to parents Michael and Nancy Mersch. His father, whom he was named after, was a defenseman who played professionally in the International Hockey League.
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