Who are Dawson Mercer's parents, Charlotte and Craig? Looking at the pair's nationality

Dawson Mercer's parents, Charlotte and Craig, are both hard-working Canadians. Craig is a powerline technician, which involves the installation and maintenance of electrical power systems, while Charlotte manages a convenience store.

In addition to their professions, Craig also has a background in hockey. He coached in the Conception Bay North area of Canada and even had a tryout with the American Hockey League's St. John's Maple Leafs. It's possible that Craig's love for hockey influenced his children's interest in the sport.

Both of Mercer's younger siblings also play ice hockey. His brother is a goaltender, while his sister is a defenseman. His parents seem to have instilled a strong work ethic and love for hockey in their children. It has undoubtedly contributed to Mercer's success as a hockey player.

Dawson Mercer's family was present during his NHL debut game in 2021 for the New Jersey Devils. They added to the significance of the moment by witnessing his impressive play, where he hit the post and created an opportunity for a goal.

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A look at New Jersey Devils right-winger Dawson Mercer's hockey career

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Dawson Mercer began his hockey career playing for the Tri Pen Ice U15 AAA in the Newfoundland Bantam AAA league. He had an impressive 68 points in 24 games there.

At age 15, he decided to leave his home province and play prep hockey with the Bishop's College School under-18 varsity team. Partly to join his cousin and improve his playing ability.

In his first season at Bishop, he earned a high ranking by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's (QMJHL) Central Scouting. He was eventually drafted eighth overall by the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the 2017 QMJHL Draft.

Mercer was selected for Team Canada's Black U17 team at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. In the 2019-20 season, he finished with 60 points in 42 games and was nominated for the Michael Bossy Trophy.

On December 24, 2020, Dawson Mercer signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils. He made his NHL debut on October 15, 2021, against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Mercer recorded his first career NHL assist on a goal by Andreas Johnsson. Just a few days later, on October 19, Mercer scored his first NHL goal against the Seattle Kraken.