Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1986 NHL draft (43 overall), he graduated from the University of Denver in 1988 and the spent some time in the Canadian national team system. Mayer then signed with AHL\'s Adirondack Red Wings for the 1989-90 season, where he spent a total of three season, interrupted and followed by stints with the San Diego Gulls of the IHL (1990–91 and 1991–92).\n', '

Mayer made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators during the 1993-94 season. He played a total of 17 games in the NHL.\n', '

He played at the 1993 World Championships and won silver at the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, with the Canadian national team.\n', '

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