Apr 15, 2008 | By Ben Chaisson | Players Articles Archive
Frederick Meyer IV (born January 4, 1981 in Sanbornville, New Hampshire) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the NHL.
Playing careerMeyer was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers on May 21, 2003 to an entry level contract. Meyer was previously an NCAA East First All-American team in 2002-2003 at Boston University.
Meyer was a key defenseman during the Philadelphia Phantoms Calder Cup winning team in the 2004-2005 American Hockey League (AHL) season.
On December 16, 2006 he was traded along with a conditional 3rd round draft pick to the New York Islanders in exchange for Alexei Zhitnik.[1] He was claimed off waivers by the Phoenix Coyotes on October 8, 2007.[2] On October 23, he cleared waivers and was sent to the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL.[3] On November 10, he was reclaimed by the Islanders off of re-entry waivers.Awards & Achievements
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