Timo Meier facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Timo Meier
Meier in 2019
Born	(1996-10-08) 8 October 1996 (age 28) Herisau, Switzerland
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	New Jersey Devils San Jose Sharks
National team	Switzerland
NHL Draft	9th overall, 2015 San Jose Sharks
Playing career	2016–present

Timo Meier (born October 8, 1996) is a professional ice hockey player from Switzerland. He plays as a right wing for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (NHL). The San Jose Sharks picked him ninth overall in the 2015 NHL entry draft. He was the third Swiss player ever drafted by the Sharks.

Timo grew up in Herisau, Switzerland, and started playing hockey when he was very young. At 15, he joined the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers as an apprentice. This was a top Swiss team where he learned from players like David Aebischer and Jason Spezza. After playing in Switzerland, Meier was chosen by the Halifax Mooseheads in the 2013 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. He played three seasons with the Mooseheads before moving to the Rouyn–Noranda Huskies to finish his junior career.

Timo impressed the Sharks' coaches during their 2016 training camp. But he got sick, so his NHL debut was delayed until December 16. After his first game, Meier stayed with the Sharks and continued to play well. On January 17, 2022, he made history by scoring five goals in one game. He was the first Sharks player ever to do this! After seven seasons with San Jose, Meier was traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2023.

Timo also plays for the Swiss national team. He has played in two World Championships. He won a silver medal in 2018.

Early Life and Hockey Start

Timo Meier was born on October 8, 1996, in Herisau, Switzerland. His parents are Claudia and Charly. He was the younger of two children. Timo loved ice hockey from a very young age.

When he was 15, Meier got an apprenticeship with the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers. This was a top-level team in Switzerland. He watched and learned from experienced players like David Aebischer and Jason Spezza. This helped him prepare for his future in hockey.

Playing Career Highlights

Junior Hockey Journey

In the 2012–13 season, Meier played for the U17 SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers in Switzerland. His great play caught the eye of international scouts. The Halifax Mooseheads picked him 12th overall in the 2013 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft. He was expected to be a key player for the Mooseheads.

At 16, Meier felt ready to play in the CHL for the 2013–14 season. But he soon realized that playing in Canada was different. He was competing against older, stronger players and had to play a more physical game. In his first season, he scored 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 66 games.

After his first season, Meier trained in Switzerland. He got much better in his second year. He won the Mike Bossy Trophy as the best professional prospect in his league. He also made the QMJHL Second All-Star Team. He had an amazing 27-game streak where he scored 51 points. He finished the season with 44 goals and 46 assists for 90 points in 61 games. This made hockey scouts very interested in him for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Before the 2015 Draft, experts ranked Meier 12th among eligible players. The San Jose Sharks drafted him in the first round, ninth overall. He was the third Swiss player ever drafted by the Sharks. Soon after, he joined the Sharks' development camp and signed a three-year contract.

After signing his contract, Meier went back to the Mooseheads for the 2015–16 season. He was named team captain. He scored 11 goals and 25 assists for 36 points in 23 games. In January 2016, Meier was traded to the Rouyn–Noranda Huskies. He helped the Huskies have the best record in the league. In the playoffs, Meier scored 13 points in just 4 games in the first round. He finished the QMJHL playoffs with 11 goals and 23 points in 18 games. The Huskies won the President Cup as QMJHL champions.

Joining the San Jose Sharks

Meier playing against the Philadelphia Flyers in 2016.

Timo impressed the Sharks' coaches during training camp. But he got sick, so he missed the start of the 2016–17 season. After recovering, Meier was sent to the San Jose Barracuda, the Sharks' minor league team. He continued to play well there, scoring 15 points in 17 games by mid-December. He was leading the Barracuda in goals.

The Sharks called Meier up to the NHL on December 15. He made his NHL debut the next day against the Montreal Canadiens. In that game, he scored his first NHL goal against Carey Price. The Sharks won 4–2.

After his debut, Meier stayed in the Sharks' lineup. He continued to impress the coaches. He sometimes played on the top line with star players like Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski. He had a strong rookie season, even playing in five playoff games. After the Sharks were eliminated, Meier went back to the minor league team. He helped the Barracuda reach the Western Conference Finals.

For the 2017–18 season, Meier became a regular player for the Sharks. He played in 81 games. He started slowly with only 3 goals in his first 28 games. But his scoring picked up in December and January. He helped the Sharks make the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. In the first round, the Sharks swept the Anaheim Ducks. Meier scored three points in four games. After the Sharks were eliminated, Meier joined the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team for the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

After winning a silver medal with Switzerland, Meier returned to the Sharks for the 2018–19 season. He started the season on the Sharks' second line. He had a great start, with a nine-game point streak. This included scoring a goal in five straight games. He was the second-youngest Sharks player to have such a long point streak. By the end of October, Meier was leading the Sharks in goals. He continued to score a lot, helping the Sharks have a strong record.

The Sharks made the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs in March. Meier was one of five Sharks players who scored at least 24 goals that season. He finished the regular season with a career-best 30 goals and 36 assists for 66 points in 78 games. He was one of the top scorers on the team. In the playoffs, Meier scored two goals and an assist in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. He finished the playoffs with 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 20 games. Because of his excellent season, Meier signed a new four-year contract with the Sharks in July.

After Joe Pavelski left the team, Meier was expected to take on a bigger role. He played his 200th NHL game in October. In December 2019, Meier scored his first career NHL hat-trick in a 6–1 win. When the season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Meier was leading the Sharks in points. He was voted the "Sharks Player of the Year" for the 2019–20 season.

In the shortened 2020–21 season, Meier played on the Sharks' second line. The Sharks struggled and did not make the playoffs. Meier was one of only five Sharks players to score ten or more goals that season.

For the 2021–22 season, the Sharks started strong with four wins. Meier and teammate Kevin Labanc were placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list in November. When Meier returned, he had a three-game point streak. By January 2022, Meier was leading all Sharks players in assists and points. He was chosen to play in the 2022 All-Star Game. Four days after being selected, he made history by scoring five goals in one game against the Los Angeles Kings. This was a first for the Sharks team!

Moving to the New Jersey Devils

Meier in December 2023 with the New Jersey Devils

On February 26, 2023, Meier was traded to the New Jersey Devils in a big trade involving several players. He was recovering from an injury, but he made his debut for the Devils on March 5. He finished the regular season with 9 goals and 14 points in 21 games. He helped the Devils make the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. In the playoffs, Meier led the Devils in hits. He scored 2 goals and 4 points in 11 games.

After the season, Meier signed a big eight-year contract extension with the Devils. This deal was worth $70.4 million and was signed on June 28, 2023. He continued to play for the Devils in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.

International Play

Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Ice hockey
World Championships
Silver	2018 Denmark
Silver	2025 Sweden/Denmark

Timo Meier has proudly represented Switzerland in international hockey tournaments. He played in the 2018 IIHF World Championship and helped his team win a silver medal. He also played in the 2025 IIHF World Championship, where he scored three goals and seven assists in ten games, earning another silver medal.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2013	Switzerland	U18	6th		2	0	0	0	0
2013	Switzerland	IH18	6th		4	0	1	1	4
2015	Switzerland	WJC	9th		6	2	4	6	2
2016	Switzerland	WJC	9th		6	2	3	5	4
2018	Switzerland	WC			7	2	5	7	2
2021	Switzerland	WC	6th		8	4	2	6	6
2022	Switzerland	WC	5th		8	3	5	8	9
2025	Switzerland	WC			10	3	7	10	4
Junior totals					18	4	8	12	10
Senior totals					33	12	19	31	21

Awards and Honours

See also

In Spanish: Timo Meier para niños