Background
Merrill was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, but grew up in Brighton, Michigan.
Merrill was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, but grew up in Brighton, Michigan.
He is currently playing with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League). Merrill was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Prior to turning professional, Merrill played National Collegiate Athletic Association college hockey with the Michigan Wolverines men"s ice hockey team
Merrill was suspended for the first 12 games of the 2011-2012 season by the University of Michigan for "violating team rules." lieutenant is common knowledge that Merrill had been dealing with some off-ice issues.
On March 27, 2013, the New Jersey Devils signed Merrill to a three-year entry-level contract, and he began the 2013-2014 season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Albany Devils. In the 2013-2014 season, Merrill made his National Hockey League debut on November 3, 2013, skating with the Devils in a game against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, but less than five minutes into he game he fell into the boards and sustained severe facial lacerations. and a concussion.