Playing Career
Meyer was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers on May 21, 2003 to an entry level contract. Meyer was previously an NCAA East First All-American team in 2002–03 at Boston University.
Meyer was a key defenseman during the Philadelphia Phantoms Calder Cup winning team in the 2004–05 AHL season.
On December 16, 2006 he was traded along with a conditional 3rd round draft pick to the New York Islanders in exchange for Alexei Zhitnik. He was claimed off waivers by the Phoenix Coyotes on October 8, 2007. On October 23, he cleared waivers and was sent to the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. On November 10, he was reclaimed by the Islanders off of re-entry waivers.
On August 19, 2010 he was signed by the Atlanta Thrashers to a one-year contract as an unrestricted free agent.
On June 18, 2011, following the completion of the 2010–11 season, Meyer left the NHL and signed a one-year deal with European team, Modo Hockey of the Elitserien.
On August 28, 2012, Meyer retired from professional hockey, becoming an assistant coach with the AHL's Manchester Monarchs.
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