Ben Merrill Commits To Boston University
Penticton Vees forward Ben Merrill has committed to Boston University, it was announced on Saturday.
A native of Hingham, Mass., Merrill played in 50 regular season games for the Vees last season in the BCHL, where he tallied 15 goals and eight assists.
Merrill was selected by the Montréal Canadiens in the sixth round, 166th overall, in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
A 2005-born skater, Merrill was previously committed to Harvard but will now make the jump to the NCAA and join the Terriers for the 2025-26 season.
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