| Revision as of 17:50, 5 February 2021 edit198.203.177.177 (talk) →Playing careerTag: Reverted← Previous edit | Revision as of 17:51, 5 February 2021 edit undo198.203.177.177 (talk) →Playing careerTags: Reverted references removedNext edit → | ||
| Line 35: | Line 35: | ||
| Miller finished his rookie season with the Badgers gathering 22 points in 26 games.<ref name = "Freshman of the Year">{{cite web |title=Miller tabbed finalist for Big Ten Freshman of the Year |url=https://uwbadgers.com/news/2019/3/12/mens-hockey-miller-tabbed-finalist-for-big-ten-freshman-of-the-year.aspx |website=uwbadgers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=March 12, 2019}}</ref> He was named the Hockey Commissioners Association Rookie of the Month for the month of November after tying third amongst freshman in the nation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miller named HCA National Rookie of the Month |url=https://uwbadgers.com/news/2018/11/1/mens-hockey-miller-named-national-rookie-of-the-month.aspx |website=uwbadgers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=November 1, 2018}}</ref> He was again selected as Rookie of the Month for December.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miller named HCA National Rookie of the Month for December |url=https://uwbadgers.com/news/2019/1/7/mens-hockey-miller-named-hca-national-rookie-of-the-month-for-december.aspx |website=uwbadgers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> After his freshman season concluded, Miller was named to the All-Big Ten Rookie Team<ref>{{cite web |title=Hockey Postseason Honors Announced |url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/3/19/mens-ice-hockey-hockey-postseason-honors-announced.aspx |website=bigten.org |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=March 19, 2019}}</ref> and deemed a finalist for Freshman of the Year.<ref name = "Freshman of the Year"/> | Miller finished his rookie season with the Badgers gathering 22 points in 26 games.<ref name = "Freshman of the Year">{{cite web |title=Miller tabbed finalist for Big Ten Freshman of the Year |url=https://uwbadgers.com/news/2019/3/12/mens-hockey-miller-tabbed-finalist-for-big-ten-freshman-of-the-year.aspx |website=uwbadgers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=March 12, 2019}}</ref> He was named the Hockey Commissioners Association Rookie of the Month for the month of November after tying third amongst freshman in the nation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miller named HCA National Rookie of the Month |url=https://uwbadgers.com/news/2018/11/1/mens-hockey-miller-named-national-rookie-of-the-month.aspx |website=uwbadgers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=November 1, 2018}}</ref> He was again selected as Rookie of the Month for December.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miller named HCA National Rookie of the Month for December |url=https://uwbadgers.com/news/2019/1/7/mens-hockey-miller-named-hca-national-rookie-of-the-month-for-december.aspx |website=uwbadgers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> After his freshman season concluded, Miller was named to the All-Big Ten Rookie Team<ref>{{cite web |title=Hockey Postseason Honors Announced |url=https://bigten.org/news/2019/3/19/mens-ice-hockey-hockey-postseason-honors-announced.aspx |website=bigten.org |accessdate=March 19, 2019 |date=March 19, 2019}}</ref> and deemed a finalist for Freshman of the Year.<ref name = "Freshman of the Year"/> | ||
| On March 16, 2020, the Rangers signed Miller to a three-year, entry-level contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman K'Andre Miller |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-kandre-miller/c-316171480 |website=NHL.com |accessdate=March 16, 2020 |date=March 16, 2020}}</ref> | |||
| On March 16, 2020, the Rangers signed Miller to a three-year, entry-level contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman K'Andre Miller |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-kandre-miller/c-316171480 |website=NHL.com |accessdate=March 16, 2020 |date=March 16, 2020}}</ref> During a Rangers' fan internet ] chat to discuss the signing, Miller was subjected to repeated anonymous racist epithets. The Rangers disabled the chat, condemned the racism and promised an investigation. The NHL also condemned the racism, as did the Wisconsin coach, the US Hockey coach, and fellow Rangers.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.startribune.com/k-andre-miller-from-minnetonka-has-rangers-fan-chat-hacked-by-racist-slur/569369322/ |title=Ex-Minnetonka hockey star K'Andre Miller has NHL video chat hacked by racist |work=Star Tribune |access-date=2020-04-04 |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Brehm |first=Mike |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2020/04/03/rangers-chat-kandre-miller-disrupted-racial-slur/2946012001/ |title=New York Rangers investigating racial slurs that appeared on chat with prospect K'Andre Miller |date=April 4, 2020 |work=USA Today |access-date=2020-04-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> Miller subsequently addressed the struggle of dealing with this racist incident, as well as racism in hockey.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stephenson |first=Colin |date=June 1, 2020 |title=Rangers prospect Miller weighs in on Floyd's death, racism |language=en |work=Newsday |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/k-andre-miller-racism-george-floyd-protests-1.45190050 |access-date=2020-12-12}}</ref> | |||
| Miller scored his first NHL goal on January 26, 2021 in a 3–2 loss to the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Pots first NHL goal |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/rangers-kandre-miller-pots-first-nhl-goal/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=January 29, 2021 |date=January 26, 2021}}</ref> | Miller scored his first NHL goal on January 26, 2021 in a 3–2 loss to the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Pots first NHL goal |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/rangers-kandre-miller-pots-first-nhl-goal/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=January 29, 2021 |date=January 26, 2021}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:51, 5 February 2021
American ice hockey playerIce hockey player
| K'Andre Miller | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
(2000-01-21) January 21, 2000 (age 24) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | New York Rangers | ||
| NHL draft |
22nd overall, 2018 New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 2021–present | ||
K'Andre Miller (born January 21, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 22nd overall by the Rangers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, and played NCAA ice hockey for the University of Wisconsin.
Playing career
Miller switched from forward to defense while in high school.
Miller was the only Minnesotan drafted in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft when he was selected 22nd overall by the New York Rangers. The Rangers, not expecting Miller to be available at that point in the draft, traded their 26th and 48th picks to the Ottawa Senators to move up to take him. Despite his high draft selection, Miller remained committed to playing for the University of Wisconsin for the 2018–20 seasons.
Miller finished his rookie season with the Badgers gathering 22 points in 26 games. He was named the Hockey Commissioners Association Rookie of the Month for the month of November after tying third amongst freshman in the nation. He was again selected as Rookie of the Month for December. After his freshman season concluded, Miller was named to the All-Big Ten Rookie Team and deemed a finalist for Freshman of the Year.
On March 16, 2020, the Rangers signed Miller to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Miller scored his first NHL goal on January 26, 2021 in a 3–2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  United States
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
 |
2019 Canada | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
|
2018 Russia | |
Miller was selected to represent Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (silver medal) and was an Alternate captain for the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Personal life
Miller was a child model who appeared in a Honda commercial with former NHL players Mike Richter, Neal Broten, and Pat LaFontaine. He played football in high school, where he was coached by former MLB pitcher Rick Helling, who Miller considers to be a mentor.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2016–17 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 34 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 22 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | University of Wisconsin | B1G | 26 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | University of Wisconsin | B1G | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NCAA totals | 62 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | United States | U17 | 5th | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | United States | WJC18 | 
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2019 | United States | WJC |
|
6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | United States | WJC | 6th | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 23 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | ||||
References
- Morreale, Mike. "Miller taking center approach to defense". NHL.com. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- McLellan, Sarah (June 22, 2018). "K'Andre Miller is first Minnesotan taken, 22nd overall by Rangers". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ "Rangers Select K'Andre Miller". NHL.com. June 22, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ "Miller tabbed finalist for Big Ten Freshman of the Year". uwbadgers.com. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- "Miller named HCA National Rookie of the Month". uwbadgers.com. November 1, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- "Miller named HCA National Rookie of the Month for December". uwbadgers.com. January 7, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". bigten.org. March 19, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- "Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman K'Andre Miller". NHL.com. March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- "Rangers' K'Andre Miller: Pots first NHL goal". CBSSports.com. January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- Journal, Todd D. Milewski | Wisconsin State. "Strong support system has helped Wisconsin Badgers defenseman K'Andre Miller become a top hockey talent". madison.com. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "K'Andre Miller's unique path to becoming a top Rangers blue-line prospect". ESPN.com. October 25, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- Wheeler, Scott. "Behind the scenes with the Wisconsin Badgers' future NHL..." The Athletic. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byVitali Kravtsov | New York Rangers first round draft pick 2018 |
Succeeded byNils Lundkvist |
 | This biographical article relating to an American ice hockey defenseman is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |
- 2000 births
- Living people
- African-American ice hockey players
- American men's ice hockey defensemen
- Ice hockey people from Minnesota
- National Hockey League first round draft picks
- New York Rangers draft picks
- New York Rangers players
- Sportspeople from Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey players
- American ice hockey defenseman stubs