Metsa began the 2017–18 season with the Youngstown Phantoms, where he recorded one goal and 12 assists in 37 games.
Metsa and the Bobcats led both the league and the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 0.93 goals per-game.
He blocked 24 shots, and led the team during the regular season with 34 points.
He ranked in the top three in the nation all season amongst defenseman in points, assists, and plus/minus.
[8] After guiding the Bobcats to a National Championship victory as team captain in the 2022–23 season, Metsa embarked on his professional career in signing a two-year contract with the Rochester Americans of the AHL on April 13, 2023.