Ryan Merkley has been selected as the 'Sharks Prospect of the Week' for the week of Nov. 18 after posting seven points (two goals, five assists), along with a plus-four rating in three games for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Merkley, 19, now leads all OHL blueliners in points-per-game (1.37) after logging a multi-goal outing, including the game-winning goal, as well as two multi-assist contests over the weekend. Over 19 games played this season, he has 26 points (six goals, 20 assists), ranking third on the Knights in that category and second in assists.