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Christopher
Merisier-Ortiz

Merisier-Ortiz is a smooth-skating, puck-moving defensemen who showcases tremendous mobility to escape pressure and move around the offensive zone with confidence. The left-handed defensemen excels at breaking out of the defensive zone with control thanks to smarts, superior skating abilities and an amazing poise in pressure situations. He stays incredibly aware of his surroundings with…

Date of Birth
January 17, 2001
Position
Defense
Height
5'11
Draft Year
2021
Place of Birth
Boisbriand, QC  
Shoots
Left
Weight
172 lbs
Draft Result
UNDRAFTED
DATE PLAYER NAME LEAGUE AUTHOR
Jun 23/21 Merisier-Ortiz Christopher 22317 – Victoriaville vs. Blainville-Boisbriand QMJHL by Andy Lehoux View Report
Apr 12/21 Merisier-Ortiz Christopher 21932 – Shawinigan vs. Blainville-Boisbriand QMJHL by Andy Lehoux View Report
Aug 1/19 Merisier-Ortiz Christopher D2988 – 2019 NHL Draft Guide by FCHockey Staff View Summary
Oct 14/18 Merisier-Ortiz Christopher 19935 – Baie-Comeau vs. Rimouski QMJHL by FCHockey Staff View Report
Oct 11/18 Merisier-Ortiz Christopher 19901 – Baie-Comeau vs. Drummondville QMJHL by Andy Lehoux View Report

Career Stats

Season Team League GP G A TP PPG +/- PIM
2023-2024 Laval Rocket ahl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers echl 44 4 28 32 0.73 -16 30
2022-2023 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins ahl 15 0 3 3 0.2 -6 2
2021-2022 Wheeling Nailers echl 54 12 26 38 0.7 11 26
2021-2022 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins ahl 8 1 1 2 0.25 0 2
2020-2021 Baie-Comeau Drakkar qmjhl 15 0 12 12 0.8 -3 18
2020-2021 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada qmjhl 24 4 20 24 1 5 12
2019-2020 Baie-Comeau Drakkar qmjhl 64 9 36 45 0.7 -8 28
2018-2019 Baie-Comeau Drakkar qmjhl 66 5 28 33 0.5 11 38
2017-2018 Baie-Comeau Drakkar qmjhl 62 2 13 15 0.24 -3 20
July 23, 2021
FCHockey releases 2021 NHL Draft Guide
July 22, 2021
FCHockey’s FULL Seven-Round Staff Mock
July 7, 2021
FCHockey releases Final ranking for 2021 NHL Draft
January 11, 2019
FC releases Winter ranking for 2019 NHL Draft
November 1, 2018
FC releases Fall Ranking for 2019 NHL Draft

Merisier-Ortiz is a smooth-skating, puck-moving defensemen who showcases tremendous mobility to escape pressure and move around the offensive zone with confidence. The left-handed defensemen excels at breaking out of the defensive zone with control thanks to smarts, superior skating abilities and an amazing poise in pressure situations. He stays incredibly aware of his surroundings with quick looks over his shoulder, which enables him to beat forecheckers with brisk cuts and jump through any skating lanes that opens up. He can fly in transition with an above-average top speed and weave through lanes with agility. Carrying the puck himself to the other end seems like a practice drill for him, as it is fluid and effortless. Owing to an excellent first pass as well, he can be trusted to lead breakouts quickly with both his feet and outlet feeds. He loves joining his team on quick counterattacks, often betting on being ahead of his man to outnumber the opposition into odd-man rushes. The double overager is at his best in the offensive zone cycle, where his great lateral agility, excellent four-way mobility and fantastic edge work allows him to dance around defenders and evade pressure. He uses the 10-2 skating technique effectively while circling around the corners, which allows him to protect the puck while also looking for options. He uses his terrific agility and slick mitts to work around traffic and strike to the slot with aggressiveness. He’s extremely fluid on the cycle, making pinches at the right time and keeping active positioning away from the puck. He is a smart defender as well, anticipating play correctly and having great positioning. He’s comfortable against anyone in board battles and wins most of them, at least at lower levels. He is a complete defensemen, being able to attack and defend in all situations. Although he’s older than most, his outstanding mobility and well-rounded game should translate to the pro-level.

– FCHockey’s 2021 NHL Draft Guide