Talk about taking advantage of the man advantage.
The University of Minnesota Duluth currently sports the most efficient power play in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and no one has been a bigger contributor to that effort than Josh Meyers.
The standout senior defenseman and 2008-09 team tri-captain has racked up 11 points this season and all have been registered while UMD has had the extra man. Meyers, the recipient of the 2007-08 Bob Junkert Award (best plus-minus rating of any Bulldog), ranks first in the WCHA and third in the country in power play goals (five) and is second in the league in power play points.
This kind of scoring prowess in man advantage situations is nothing new for the Los Angeles King draftee. Two year ago, Meyers scored more times on the power play (nine) than any other NCAA blueliner. In fact, no less than 72 percent (18 of 25) of Meyers' career goals are of the power play variety.
HIS FAVORITES:
Opponent: Minnesota
Opponent Arena: Kohl Center (Wisconsin)
Road Trip: Madison, Wis.
Professional Athlete: Matt Niskanen
Professional Team: Los Angeles Kings
College Course: Leadership (School of Business)
Pastime: Playing X-Box 360
Prized Possession: My X-Box
Book (Author): Tucker Max stories
Television Show: Whose Line is it Anyway?
Favorite Actor/Actress: Christian Bale
Movie: Fubar
Singer/Group: Def Leppard
Food: Steak
Restaurant: The Prime Quarter (Madison, Wis.)
Video Game: NHL 09
Vacation Spot: The Boundary Waters
Web Site: youtube.com
PERSONALLY SPEAKING:
Why I Chose UMD: The coaching staff and the opportunity to play right away
First Played Competitive Hockey: At age 4
Hockey Strength/Weakness: My vision and shot/My skating
Game Day Ritual: I take a nap
Most Memorable Hockey Moment: Making it to the WCHA Final Five in 2006
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: (Former North Dakota forward) Drew Stafford
Pet Peeve: Messy people
My First Job: Driving a zamboni when I was 15 years old
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: The first of my ancestors who came to America
Biggest Fear: Failure
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I have three older sisters
Advice to an Aspiring Young Athlete: You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I would be more of a talker like Alex Stalock
Influences on My Athletic Career: My dad and mom
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My cell phone
Sport I'd Like to Try But Never Have: Surfing
Post-UMD Plans: Pursue a professional hockey career
