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Forward Michael Mersch Returns to the Ontario Reign

December 26, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), announced today that forward Michael Mersch has been recalled from his loan by the Kings.

Mersch, 23, leads the Reign with 12 goals and stands fourth on the team with 15 points in 19 games. He did not appear in a game with the Reign after being reassigned on December 23. With the Kings, the Park Ridge, Illinois, native skated in six games earning no points. At the time of his first NHL call up on December 9, Mersch placed fifth in the AHL in goals and currently ranks second with 93 shots.

Last season, Mersch stood seventh among AHL rookies with 45 points and tied for second with 22 goals in 76 games with the Manchester Monarchs (AHL) and contributed a league-high 22 postseason points (13 goals, nine assists) in 18 contests, helping the organization capture the Calder Cup Championship. He also ranked second among first-year players with 223 shots and fourth with a plus-minus rating of +20.

Prior to turning pro, the 6-foot-1, 225-pound forward attended the University of Wisconsin for four seasons grabbing 120 points (67 goals, 53 assists) in 157 games and helped the Badgers win the WCHA championship in 2012-13.

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