Meyer's freshman year was very good, but folks around
West Point are even more excited about his potential
in the coming years.
Key Statistics: Meyer
proved he could score in the junior hockey ranks. He
posted 19 goals and 19 assists with the Mahoning Valley
Phantoms of the North American Hockey League. As a freshman
at Army, Meyer ranked second on the team with 11 goals
and his 27 points ranked third – he ranked 19th
nationally among rookies. Nearly half of his points
came on the power play with
six goals and seven assists. His 11 goals were the most
by an Army freshman since Chris Garceau netted 12 in
2001-02.
What He Does: Meyer
plays a very smooth game for a big player. At 6-foot-2,
185 pounds, Meyer uses his size well and can be very
physical. There were times last season when Meyer was
the most dominant player on the ice. His long strides
make him deceptively quick, and his long reach makes
him an asset in front of the net and when the Black
Knights are killing penalties.
The Bigger Picture: Army coach Brian
Riley says it’s a good bet Meyer will stay on
the left wing with senior center Bryce Hollweg and right
winger Luke Flicek, forming one of the more formidable
lines in Atlantic Hockey. Meyer played better than most
freshman who pass through the Academy, and if he continues
to improve he may become one of the top forwards that
West Point has produced.
Army head coach Brian Riley on
Owen Meyer: "He does things on the ice
in practice that have the coaches and the players look
at him and go, 'Wow.' If he continues to progress, he
could be a dominant player in this league when it's
all said and done."
