Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Dawson Mercer was born October 27, 2001 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada. He is a centre in the National Hockey League.

Mercer was drafted 18th overall by the Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. On December 24, 2020, Mercer was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the New Jersey Devils. He made his NHL debut the following season on October 15, 2021, against the Chicago Blackhawks. During the game, he recorded his first career NHL assist on a goal by Andreas Johnsson. On October 19, Mercer scored his first NHL goal against the Seattle Kraken. 

On April 27, 2023, Mercer scored his first NHL playoff goal against the New York Rangers, in a 4–0 shutout in Game 5 of the 2023 playoffs.