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Jon
Merrill
#4
Defense
Minnesota Wild
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1.91 m, 92 kg
Birthdate
3/2/1992 (34)
Birthplace
Oklahoma City, OK
Draft Info
2010: Rd 2, Pk 38 (NJ)
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Minors
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