Forward Ben Meyers Reassigned to Colorado Eagles
Dec 22, 2023
WINDSOR, CO. – The Colorado Eagles, proud AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, have announced that forward Ben Meyers has been reassigned to the Eagles by the team’s NHL affiliate. Meyers has generated five goals and seven assists in 17 AHL games with Colorado this season, while also notching one goal in five NHL contests with the Avalanche. The 25-year-old has amassed 11 goals and 25 assists in 47 career games with the Eagles, while also collecting six goals in 49 total NHL contests with Colorado.
Prior to making the jump to the pro game, Meyers spent three seasons at the University of Minnesota, where he put up 95 points (39g/56a) in 102 career NCAA contests and served as captain in 2021-22. He led all Gophers skaters in points (41) and goals (17) during the 2021-22 campaign, both career high marks, and also paced the team in game-winning tallies (5) and overtime goals (2). Meyers was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and was named one of three hat trick finalists for the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey. He was also named to the Big Ten First All-Star Team and was an NCAA West Second-Team All-American selection.
The Delano, Minnesota native represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China and registered four points (2g/2a) in four contests, finishing tied for second on the team in both goals and points.
The Eagles will be back in action when they return home to take on the Calgary Wranglers on Friday, December 22nd at 7:05pm MT at Blue Arena. Tickets for all regular season games are on sale now and start at just $23. You can find more information on ticket packages, theme nights, and promotional offers, by visiting ColoradoEagles.com or by calling the ticket department at (970) 686-7468.
