Ben Meyers family

Ben Meyers is an American professional ice hockey forward playing for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League. Born on November 15, 1998, in Delano, Minnesota, he first gained recognition with the Fargo Force in the United States Hockey League (USHL), helping them win the Clark Cup in 2018. Meyers went on to play college hockey for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, where he excelled as a captain in his junior year, earning numerous honors, including Big Ten Player of the Year and being a Hobey Baker Award finalist.

He signed with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, making his NHL debut that year. After bouncing between the NHL and AHL with Colorado, he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2024. Later that year, he joined the Seattle Kraken on a one-year contract. Meyers has also represented the United States internationally, including at the 2022 Winter Olympics and IIHF World Championship.

Ben Meyers parents

Ben Meyers is the son of Steve and Traci Meyers. His father Steve Meyers was a hockey player at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, which likely influenced Meyers' path in hockey. Ben made history as the first player in Gopher Hockey's history to wear the No. 39 jersey. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, graduating in the summer of 2022. Information about his mother is not widely known.

Ben Meyer brother

Nate Meyers is the older brother of Ben Meyers. He hails from Delano, Minnesota. Born in 1997, Nate played hockey at Delano High School before pursuing his collegiate career. He was a member of the Minnesota State University (MNSU) ACHA II team during the 2017-18 season, where he contributed with four points (0 goals, four assists) in 13 games. However, he is no longer active in the sport. Nate Meyers studied electrical engineering and computer sciences at Minnesota State University.