Andrew "Drew" Miller (born February 17, 1984 in Dover, New Jersey, USA) is a professional ice hockey winger who is currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Miller made his NHL debut on April 19, 2007, against the Minnesota Wild. Spectacularly, his second NHL appearance, on May 28, 2007, turned out to be Game 1 of the Ducks' Stanley Cup Final series against the Ottawa Senators. The position an ice hockey player plays can be divided into three basic categories: Forwards Centre Wingers Defenceman Goaltender ... Winger in hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. ... A shot in ice hockey is an attempt by a player to score a goal by striking the puck with his stick in the direction of the net. ... // A nickname is a short, clever, cute, derogatory, or otherwise substitute name for a person or things proper name (for example, Bob, Rob, Robbie, Robin, and Bert are possible nicknames for Robert). ... Stature redirects here. ... Weight, in the context of human body weight measurements in the medical sciences and in sports is a measurement of mass, and is thus expressed in units of mass, such as kilograms (kg), or units of force such as pounds (lb). ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ... The Anaheim Ducks (formerly known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and previously often referred to as the Anaheim Mighty Ducks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. ... In English usage, nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a country. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A childs first birthday party. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... Dover is a Town in Morris County, New Jersey, 39 miles (63 km) west by north of New York City on the Rockaway River. ... The NHL Entry Draft is a collective meeting in which the franchises of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur players who meet the eligibility requirements to play professional hockey in the NHL. // The first NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 5, 1963 at the... The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. ... The Anaheim Ducks (formerly known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and previously often referred to as the Anaheim Mighty Ducks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... Dover is a Town in Morris County, New Jersey, 39 miles (63 km) west by north of New York City on the Rockaway River. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... Winger in hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. ... The Anaheim Ducks (formerly known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and previously often referred to as the Anaheim Mighty Ducks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. ... “NHL” redirects here. ... The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. ... The Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup (French: ) is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), the major professional hockey league in Canada and the United States. ... The Ottawa Senators (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. ...

Early Career

Miller played junior hockey for the now-defunct Capital Centre Pride of the North American Hockey League from 2001-03, totalling 32+28=60 points in 102 games. Early in the 2002-03 season, he graduated to the United States Hockey League. The North American Hockey League (NAHL) and the defunct America West Hockey League merged in 2003 to form a 21-team Junior A league, sanctioned by USA Hockey. ... United States Hockey League (abbreviated USHL) is the top junior ice hockey league in United States. ...

At 17, Miller played 49 games for the River City Lancers (now known as the Omaha Lancers) of the USHL in the 2002-03 season, posting 14+11=25 points. He scored nine points in 11 playoff games to help lead the Lancers to the USHL Finals, where they lost three games to one to the Lincoln Stars. Miller played with fellow NHLers Matt Carle and Paul Stastny and was named to the USHL All-Star team. The Omaha Lancers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League (USHL). ... The Lincoln Stars are the best Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League (USHL). ... Matthew Carle (born: September 25, 1984 in Anchorage, Alaska) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays defense for the National Hockey Leagues San Jose Sharks. ... Paul Stastny (born December 27, 1985 Born in Quebec City, but raised in St. ...

Miller spent the next three years playing for the Michigan State Spartans of the CCHA. He scored his first collegiate goal on January 2, 2004 against the Northern Michigan University Wildcats. The winger improved his point totals in each of his three seasons at Michigan State, scoring 10, 33, and 43 points in 41, 40 and 44 games, respectively. In his last season with the Spartans, Miller was named the team's MVP and the CCHA's Best Defensive Forward. He was also named to the Association's All-Tournament Team after helping Michigan State capture the CCHA title. The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic teams that represent Michigan State University. ... The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska, Indiana, and Nebraska. ... Northern Michigan University is a four-year university established in 1899 located in Marquette, Michigan of Michigans Upper Peninsula. ...

Miller was drafted by the then Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the sixth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 186th overall. The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Minor Pros

After leading the Spartans in both points and as captain in the 2005-06 season, Miller signed a two-year entry level contract with the Ducks on May 4, 2006. He joined Anaheim's AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates, during their second round series against the Hartford Wolf Pack, playing in one game. The American Hockey League (AHL) is regarded as the top professional hockey league in North America outside the National Hockey League (NHL) for which it serves as the primary developmental circuit. ... The Portland Pirates are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, based in Portland, Maine. ... The Hartford Wolf Pack are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. ...

The next season, he suited up for 79 matches with the Pirates, scoring 16+20=36 points to place third on the team.

NHL Career

In 2007, Miller once again moved up to a higher league after completing the regular season with another team. On April 16, Miller was recalled from Portland by Anaheim. Three days later, he made his Ducks and NHL debut at the Honda Center, playing in what would be the final game of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series against Minnesota. Honda Center, previously known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, is an indoor arena in Anaheim, California. ... The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. ...

Miller and the rest of the Ducks are currently competing with the Ottawa Senators for the Stanley Cup. In a somewhat surprising move, coach Randy Carlyle has placed the left winger on the Ducks' top line - alongside 2007 All-Stars Andy McDonald and Teemu Selanne - to fill in for the injured Chris Kunitz. He has not looked out of place, however, as his hit on Senators defenseman Wade Redden in Game 1 forced a turnover that Selanne and McDonald capitalized on for the Ducks' first goal of the series. The Ottawa Senators (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. ... The Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup (French: ) is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), the major professional hockey league in Canada and the United States. ... Carlyle at the 2006 NHL Awards Ceremony. ... Andy McDonald (born August 25, 1977 in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks of the National Hockey League. ... Teemu Ilmari Selänne (born July 3, 1970), The Finnish Flash, began his NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets. ... Chris Kunitz (born September 26, 1979 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a professional ice hockey left wing who currently plays for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks of the NHL. He is currently in his second season in the NHL, and so far (as of January 3, 2006), he has played 27... Wade Redden (born June 12, 1977, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a professional ice hockey defenceman for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. ...

Personal

Miller comes from a long line of hockey players, as he is the tenth member of his family to play the sport for Michigan State. His best-known relative is older brother and Buffalo Sabres goalie, Ryan Miller. He is also the cousin of former Mighty Duck Kip Miller, as well as former NHLers Kevin and Kelly Miller. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... This article is about the goaltender in ice hockey. ... Ryan Miller (born July 17, 1980 in East Lansing, Michigan, USA) is the starting goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League. ... Kip Charles Miller (born June 11, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan) is currently an American hockey player for the American Hockey League Chicago Wolves. ...

Miller has always been involved with the communities in which he plays, taking part in programs such as Teams for Toys, DARE and the Special Olympics. He even created the Spartan Buddy Program, which enabled MSU athletes to make regular visits to local pediatric hospital patients. This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Career Statistics

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External Links

• Drew Miller on Internet Hockey Database
• Drew Miller on Hockey's Future

See Also

• List of NHL players