Carson Meyer Bio
Carson Meyer is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Columbus Blue Jackets selected him in the sixth round, 179th overall, of the 2017 NHL entry draft. Meyer previously played college ice hockey for the Miami RedHawks and Ohio State Buckeyes before turning professional in 2021.
Early Life and Background
Carson Meyer was born on August 18, 1997, in Powell, Ohio, to Todd and Holly Meyer. When he was three years old, the Columbus Blue Jackets joined the National Hockey League, an event that inspired him to pick up ice hockey. He attended Olentangy Liberty High School, where he played one season of lacrosse before quitting the sport to focus on hockey.
Beginning at the age of 14, Meyer played in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League for the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets. During the 2014–15 season, playing on a forward line with future NHL players Jack Roslovic and Kole Sherwood, he scored 21 goals and recorded 30 assists for 51 points in 32 games. In 2010, Meyer also participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the AAA Blue Jackets, gaining early exposure to competitive hockey outside of Ohio.
Path to Hockey
After completing his final season of Tier 1 ice hockey, Meyer joined the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for two games at the end of the 2014–15 season. He returned for the 2015–16 season and scored 32 goals and 51 points in the regular season, adding five goals and 11 points in 11 postseason games to help the Storm win the Clark Cup. In 2016, Meyer and Wade Allison of the Storm were selected to play in the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Across two USHL seasons, Meyer produced 32 goals, 20 assists, 52 points, and 47 penalty minutes in 58 appearances.
While with the Storm, Meyer committed to attend Miami University and play college ice hockey for the RedHawks beginning in the 2016–17 season. He scored his first collegiate goal on October 8, 2016, in a 2–1 victory over Providence. He finished that freshman year with 26 points, fourth on the team, and recorded at least one point in 21 of 32 games. At the end of the season, he was named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference Team, and in June 2017 the Columbus Blue Jackets selected him 179th overall in the NHL entry draft.
Carson Meyer Career
Early Career (2016–2020)
Meyer’s sophomore season at Miami in 2017–18 was disrupted by a serious health issue. He struggled with a loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, and malnourishment, only learning the cause when he passed a tapeworm in February 2018, which doctors attributed to undercooked fish. Despite the setback, he recorded six goals and ten points, was limited by 48 penalty minutes and a −22 plus-minus rating, and was again named an NCHC Academic All-Conference selection.
The experience created tension with the Miami coaching staff, and Meyer transferred to Ohio State University to play for the Buckeyes beginning in 2018–19. He opened with a goal and an assist in a 3–2 win over Arizona State on October 12, and his 22 points in 34 games helped Ohio State win its first-ever regular-season Big Ten Conference championship. As a senior in 2019–20, he led the Buckeyes with 17 goals and added 14 assists for 31 points, including a four-goal game against Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament, the first hat-trick of his college career. His senior season ended early due to COVID-19 cancellations, and he closed his college career with 42 goals and 89 points in 137 games.
Professional Breakthrough (2020–2022)
On October 22, 2020, Meyer signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Monsters, the Blue Jackets’ AHL affiliate, and made his AHL debut on February 22, 2021, scoring two goals in a 7–3 win over the Rockford IceHogs. Midway through that season, Columbus signed him to a one-year, entry-level contract for 2021–22. He finished his first pro season with nine goals and 20 points in 26 games, including a nine-game midseason point streak.
After scoring 16 goals and 27 points in 57 AHL games during 2021–22, Meyer was promoted to Columbus and made his NHL debut on April 4, 2022, in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins. The following night, he recorded his first NHL goal and assist in a 4–2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, ending Columbus’s seven-game losing streak.
Anaheim and Buffalo Era (2024–Present)
On July 3, 2024, Meyer left the Blue Jackets as a free agent and signed a one-year, $775k contract with the Anaheim Ducks. He was placed on waivers during Anaheim’s 2024 training camp and, after going unclaimed, was assigned to the Ducks’ AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. Meyer was limited to 29 regular-season games through injury with the Gulls but still posted nine goals and 21 points.
Concluding his contract with the Ducks, Meyer signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Buffalo Sabres as a free agent on July 1, 2025, placing him with the Rochester Americans in the AHL for the 2025–26 season.
Driving Style and Strengths
Meyer is listed at 5 ft 11 in and 184 lb, and he plays a physical, offensively active right wing game. He has shown the ability to produce points in streaks, posting a nine-game point streak in his first AHL season and later a six-game point streak during his freshman year at Miami. Coaches have consistently used him in top-six forward roles and on the power play, reflecting trust in his offensive instincts.
Notable Events and Milestones
Key milestones include winning the Clark Cup with the Tri-City Storm in 2015–16, scoring four goals against Wisconsin in the 2020 Big Ten Tournament (the first hat-trick of his college career and the first four-goal game by a Buckeye since 1992), and recording his first NHL goal and assist against the Philadelphia Flyers in April 2022. Internationally, he represented the USHL at the 2015 World Junior A Challenge in Ontario, where Team USA won the bronze medal.
Carson Meyer Career Wins
Across his junior, college, and professional career, Carson Meyer has built a resume of team and individual accomplishments. His most notable team victory came with the Tri-City Storm’s Clark Cup championship in 2015–16, and he added a Big Ten regular-season title with Ohio State in 2018–19. He has yet to capture a professional championship at the AHL or NHL level.
Junior and College Highlights
In the USHL, Meyer helped the Tri-City Storm win the Clark Cup in 2015–16, recording five goals and 11 points in 11 postseason games. In college, he was part of Ohio State’s first regular-season Big Ten championship in 2018–19 and delivered a four-goal performance against Wisconsin in the 2020 Big Ten Tournament. He earned NCHC Academic All-Conference honors in both of his seasons at Miami University.
Other Performances
Meyer’s first AHL season with the Cleveland Monsters in 2020–21 produced nine goals and 20 points in 26 games, while his 2021–22 AHL campaign included 16 goals and 27 points in 57 games. With the San Diego Gulls in 2024–25, he posted nine goals and 21 points in 29 injury-limited games. Internationally, he scored in the opening game of the 2015 World Junior A Challenge and helped Team USA to a bronze medal.
Carson Meyer Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Carson Meyer was raised in Powell, Ohio, by his parents, Todd and Holly Meyer. The family supported his hockey development, including filing an NCAA waiver so that he could transfer from Miami University to Ohio State University without sitting out a season following a serious health issue.
Personal Life
Meyer graduated from Ohio State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in sport industry and a minor in real estate. His sister, Hayley Meyer, is a middle school teacher.
2025 Season Performance
Carson Meyer joined the Buffalo Sabres organization on July 1, 2025, signing a two-year, two-way contract that places him with the Rochester Americans of the AHL for the 2025–26 campaign. The deal runs through the 2026–27 season, providing both club and player with flexibility between the NHL and AHL levels.
Coming off an injury-limited 2024–25 season with the San Diego Gulls in which he still produced nine goals and 21 points in 29 games, Meyer enters 2025–26 looking to re-establish his offensive rhythm in a new system. The Rochester Americans will likely rely on his experience as a right winger who has already produced at the AHL level and made his NHL debut with the Blue Jackets in 2022.
With two years of contractual stability and a clear pathway to NHL games in Buffalo, Meyer’s outlook for 2025 centers on staying healthy, contributing regularly for Rochester, and positioning himself for another NHL recall. His track record of point streaks in both the AHL and college suggests he can be a consistent offensive contributor if given a full season of opportunity.
