Gophers co-captain Ben Meyers signs with Colorado Avalanche - Star Tribune

Meyers, a native of Delano, Minn., was highly sought after as an NHL free agent. He can play for Colorado right away but won't be eligible for the NHL playoffs.

Ben Meyers has worn several titles this season: Gophers co-captain, U.S. Olympian, Big Ten Player of the Year, Hobey Baker finalist, All-America player. On Wednesday, he added another: Colorado Aval… [+2014 chars]

full article...