Derek Merlini
Derek Merlini
Born: July 6, 1985
Clinton Township, MI USA
Position: D
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 245
Shoot/Catch: Right
Career: 2002-2010
Derek Merlini scored 29 goals and recorded 83 assists in his 384-game career with the Capital Centre Pride, Erie Otters, Plymouth Whalers, Port Huron Icehawks, Tulsa Oilers and Lapeer Loggers/Michigan Moose. He began playing during the 2002 season and last took the ice during the 2010 campaign.
![]() Capital Centre Pride |
![]() Erie Otters |
![]() Plymouth Whalers |
![]() Port Huron Icehawks |
![]() Tulsa Oilers |
![]() Lapeer Loggers/Michigan Moose |
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Scoring:
| Year | Lg | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | GWG | GTG | SOG | SG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | NAHL | Capital Centre Pride | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003-04 | OHL | Erie Otters | 64 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 28 | +11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004-05 | OHL | Erie Otters | 68 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 134 | -9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005-06 | OHL | Plymouth Whalers | 34 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 90 | +10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005-06 | OHL | Erie Otters | 20 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 48 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007-08 | IHL | Port Huron Icehawks | 43 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 35 | +5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 5.0 |
| 2008-09 | IHL | Port Huron Icehawks | 73 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 114 | +29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 124 | 7.3 |
| 2009-10 | CHL | Tulsa Oilers | 63 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 94 | +2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 77 | 3.9 |
| 2010-11 | AAHL | Lapeer Loggers/Michigan Moose | 14 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 33 | +3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 384 | 29 | 83 | 112 | 578 | 47 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 241 | 12.0 |
Postseason - Scoring:
| Year | Lg | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | GWG | SOG | SG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | OHL | Erie Otters | 9 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004-05 | OHL | Erie Otters | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005-06 | OHL | Plymouth Whalers | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007-08 | IHL | Port Huron Icehawks | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008-09 | IHL | Port Huron Icehawks | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 42 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 57 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |






