Latest NHL draft buzz: Who is rising after world juniors? His And it's why the decision to return for his sophomore season was pretty easy for Miller, despite some speculation that he would leave for a pro contract. Though Drury says the team will continue evaluating him over the course of this season before making a decision about when to sign him, Miller's upward trend developmentally at least puts him in the conversation to officially join the organization as early as this spring. Two years later, he appeared with the United States team at the IIHF World U18 Championship, helping take the team to a silver-medal finish with one goal, two assists, and a +4 rating in seven games. There's a lot of things to like. Miller grew up in Hopkins, Minnesota, obsessed with sports. Sokoloski, who raised him as a single mother, is at the top of that list. K'Andre Miller is the son of Fairmont High School graduate Amy Sokoloski. "If I didn't have that, her willingness to do whatever she could to see me succeed, I wouldn't have been able to do this," he says. They traded up in the first round to pick him, a sign of what they think he can be when he fully learns the defensive side of the game. Youre an elite athlete. Athletically, hes got tools that people only dream to have, Rangers assistant general manager Chris Drury said. The Wild lead 2-1 "The talent is there," Adam Fox said. During a game against the Dallas Stars on January 12, 2023, Miller scored the tying goal with only 1 second remaining in the third period. As a freshman at Wisconsin in 2018-19, Miller had a spectacular season before injury cost him the last few weeks of the campaign. Top 100 NHL prospects "Obviously, [Rangers director of player personnel] Gordie [Clark] and our staff of amateur scouts had a good read on him. "We know he's in great hands, learning a lot every single day, not only on ice, but off ice.". [7] Just prior to the draft, the Rangers had sent their 26th and 48th overall picks to the Ottawa Senators to trade up for No. I didn't have brothers or sisters -- it was just me and my mom.". NHL midseason report cards: From eight A's to two F's, Wyshynski's NHL midseason awards: The best and worst players, jerseys, teams and moments, NHL Power Rankings: Each team's best 2022-23 addition, 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend: Everything you need to know, Men's college hockey: Top teams, best players, Frozen Four picks, Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Wednesday, Expectations vs production: Disappointing fantasy hockey picks, Seth Jones rallies Blackhawks past Sabres 4-3 in overtime, Flyers rebound from worst loss of season, beat Ducks 5-2, Ranking the top 100 NHL prospects for 2019-20, Ranking all 31 NHL prospect pipelines: Why the Rangers are No. Now a sophomore at Wisconsin and a blue-chip prospect for an Original Six franchise, his biggest dream is finally within reach. As the Rangers look to continue building up their franchise, they know they need special types of players. "It didn't really look like he knew where the puck was, but by the time I think he realized where it was, it was already in the back of the net. That push got a major challenge in high school hockey. With issues aplenty, the list is frustratingly long, Polzin: Why this Wisconsin men's basketball freshman plays with an edge, Person dies in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 151, Sun Prairie police say, 113-year experiment at UW-Madison ends this year. "Obviously, with these coaches [at Wisconsin], you're not going to find that anywhere else. Unfettered by other obligations and considerably wiser after coaching the college game for two years, Granato is more determined than ever to elevate UWs program to its former glory. He's a big, fast kid I guess I can't speak to that but when he puts it all together like that, it's fun to watch. I'm looking forward to hopefully impacting a lot of young kids that don't think they can make it at this level or get out of whatever they're going through. [19], Miller's contract with the Rangers did not begin until the 202021 season. Bold predictions for the second half of the NHL season: No Kane trade? Pipeline rankings for all 31 teams Then finally we started getting pucks below the goal line and getting some chances, but we caused a lot of our own (issues) tonight.". You try to keep it simple. He was a multisport athlete in high school, showcasing a particular talent in football in addition to hockey, and was mentored by former major league pitcher Rick Helling, who was his football coach and became a close family friend. Miller is already taking steps in that direction while in school. [14], Following his successful freshman campaign, Miller entered the 201920 NCAA season as one of only two unanimous selections to the preseason All-Big Ten First Team. It was the path Miller felt was the best way to achieve his ultimate goal. Select this result to view Amy Sokoloski's phone number, address, and more. "It was kind of a scramble," Fox said. Though Drury says the team will continue evaluating him over the course of this season before making a decision about when to sign him, Miller's upward trend developmentally at least puts him in the conversation to officially join the organization as early as this spring. Kid from Minnesota, small town, single mom. Miller is a central part of that rebuild, just as he could be in the ongoing "trust the process" situation happening in Manhattan with the Rangers. Badgers men's hockey sophomore K'Andre Miller signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers that starts next season, capfriendly.com reported on Friday. That part has required a bit of a learning curve, and there have been a few bumps along the way. The Hopkins, Minnesota, native had 22 points in 26 games and made the Big Ten's all-rookie team. 341 following. Miller is part of a defensive corps thats likely to be the featured element of the 2018-19 program. Amy always found a way. Always busy.. He's blossoming into a real good defenseman and key contributor for us. Max Zimmer could get another crack at being a top-six forward for the Badgers men's hockey team. Miller was reinstated for the beginning of the regular season and returned to action the following weekend for a meeting with Boston College. 1 overall pick from the 2020 NHL Draft would jump from the third line to the first, along with taking Kreider's net-front position on the top power-play unit. I went to hockey practice, then straight to football practice one day. I just realize that not everyone has it as good as some of us. And Miller is showing he can be that type of player for the Blueshirts. K'Andre Miller's unique path to becoming a top Rangers blue-line prospect, Arizona Coyotes debut new 'Desert Night' jerseys. That part has required a bit of a learning curve, and there have been a few bumps along the way. "A first-round pick like K'Andre -- you don't just want good players but good people. Miller has put himself in a position to succeed on the ice. Catch NHL games streaming live every night (and on replay) this season on ESPN+. Catch NHL games streaming live every night (and on replay) this season on ESPN+. He was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Rangers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Bold predictions for the second half of the NHL season: No Kane trade? A converted forward, he has a big 6-foot-4, 211-pound frame, raw athleticism and tremendous skating ability. Defensively, the more and more he plays at high levels, like at the World Juniors and in college, he's getting better and better.". [17] These pandemic disruptions left it unclear if Miller, who was already joining an unusually young defensive corps, would begin the 202021 season with the Rangers, or if he would need an extra year of development in Hartford. K'Andre Miller speaks with a reporter after a scrimmage during Rangers Prospect Camp at Madison Square Garden Training Center in Greenburgh, N.Y. on June 27, 2018. Credit: Miller was still learning the position when the Rangers called his name, but he seemed to be an especially quick study. ", 2020 NHL draft rankings He was primarily a forward, modeling his style of play after Mikko Koivu, but switched positions when Minnetonka High School needed another defenseman. Rotowire Dec 18, 2022. His four goals and 12 assists in 22 USHL games, meanwhile, gave Miller an average of 0.73 points per game, the fifth-highest among USHL defensemen that season. They took Miller with their second of three first-round picks in the 2018 NHL draft, at No. Realize how special this is., When we had that conversation, it really put into perspective what Ive worked (for), working hard every day, trying to get to that goal of one day being drafted in the NHL, he said. [2] He began ice skating at the age of two under the guidance of his uncle, and took up ice hockey shortly afterwards. "He's grown a lot as a player since a lot of us saw him before drafting him," says Chris Drury, the Rangers' assistant general manager. And it's why the decision to return for his sophomore season was pretty easy for Miller, despite some speculation that he would leave for a pro contract. Miller's role in the NTDP allowed him to represent the United States at a number of international under-18 ice hockey tournaments, beginning with the 2016 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. A poorly timed line change led to Dallas' only goal and nearly cost the Blueshirts the game. They may have been Granato's biggest wins since he returned to the program in 2016 after a long NHL coaching career. The Rangers committed 23 turnovers 18 of which were considered giveaways which ended many of their possessions prematurely. New York traded for Jacob Trouba and Adam Fox over the summer to improve its blue line, and beyond Miller, it also has the likes of Nils Lundkvist and Matthew Robertson in the pipeline at the position. Minnesota, and he was raised by single mother Amy Sokoloski in Hopkins. 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 selected in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Rangers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft . 22 overall, making him a key piece in the early stages of the team's accelerated rebuild. Playing on the team's under-17 squad during the 201617 minor ice hockey season, he recorded three goals and 14 assists for 17 points in 54 regular season and tournament games. Bold predictions for the second half of the NHL season: No Kane trade? Lafrenire entered the game with a big opportunity after Gallant tapped him to fill in for the injured Chris Kreider, who sat out with an upper-body ailment he suffered in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild. "He's grown a lot as a player since a lot of us saw him before drafting him," says Chris Drury, the Rangers' assistant general manager. The communication arts major had a conversation with his academic advisor about it and is taking a few classes this semester that he hopes will help him learn some more of the ins and outs of doing charitable work. "I was hoping one of them was able to get it to me. "My mom is one of the biggest inspirations in my life, probably will ever be in my life," Miller says. Amy Sokoloski let her only child, K'Andre Miller, come to the #NTDP because she knew it would help him reach his NHL dream. Obviously, the sky's the limit.". ^ Milewski, Todd D. (January 8, 2019). "Wisconsin Badgers' weary K'Andre Miller sees World Juniors experience as steppingstone for 2020 tournament". Wisconsin State Journal. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. It was one of the days that every young hockey player dreams of, and the mentor wanted the mentee to realize how proud of himself he should be. We've seen it from last year to now. During his sophomore year of high school, he made the switch to defense, but it wasn't until his first year at the NTDP that Miller played an entire season as a blueliner. KAndre Miller drafted with mom by side a dream come true - YouTube 0:00 / 0:32 KAndre Miller drafted with mom by side a dream come true SPORTSNET 775K subscribers "I couldn't name one thing," Miller said when asked about his mother's influence. Despite the sloppy passing at times, the increasingly resilient Rangers found a way. The incident was condemned by the NHL, the Rangers staff, USA Hockey, and several of Miller's New York teammates. He was a multisport athlete in high school, showcasing a particular talent in football in addition to hockey, and was mentored by former major league pitcher Rick Helling, who was his football coach and became a close family friend. MADISON, Wisconsin -- K'Andre Miller, a sophomore defenseman for the Wisconsin Badgers' men's hockey team, has a star quality about him that is unmistakable, whether he's on the ice or off. Former NHL standout and current UW coach Tony Granato has been trying to reshape a program that has fallen away from the college hockey elite, having not appeared in the NCAA tournament since 2014. But three days before it began, he broke both of his hockey sticks, which have become pretty expensive these days. Pipeline rankings for all 31 teams We put KAndre out on the ice every time Mittelstadt came out, Urick said. 55.6k Followers, 341 Following, 19 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from K'Andre Miller (@kandre.miller) kandre.miller. Helling employed a run-heavy offense and didnt want to waste Millers talent in a little-used wide receiver position. "I didn't feel like I was really ready or prepared for that next step yet," Miller says. 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"Every team does their homework -- we're no different," Drury says. Selected by the New York Rangers in the first round (No. 22) of the 2018 NHL Draft, Miller had a part-time job as a model that started with print campaigns for Target when he was seven years old, and led to a Honda commercial with retired NHL stars Pat Lafontaine, Mike Richter and Neal Broten when he was 10. Miller is the exceedingly proud son of Amy Sokoloski, who raised him as a single mom in Minnesota. Thats more than half the battle for anybody that needs to continue to grow in any position.. "Obviously, with these coaches [at Wisconsin], you're not going to find that anywhere else. But if there's any one thing he really, really wants you to know about him, it's that whatever he does next, wherever he goes in his career, it's because of his mother. [5] The following year, he was promoted to the NTDP's under-18 team, with whom he scored nine goals and 29 points in 58 regular season and tournament games. He was one of the first players to give an oral commitment to the UW coaching staff led by Tony Granato in 2016. "We know he's in great hands, learning a lot every single day, not only on ice, but off ice.". They're now 13-2-2 in their last 17 games and have pulled into a tie with the New Jersey Devils for second place in the Metro Division, making their troubling November seem like eons ago. MADISON, Wisconsin -- K'Andre Miller, a sophomore defenseman for the Wisconsin Badgers' men's hockey team, has a star quality about him that is unmistakable, whether he's on As the Rangers look to continue building up their franchise, they know they need special types of players. Or if I had something on my mind, I went to him. A single mom, Sokoloski wanted a mentor presence in Millers life in his young teenage years and Helling was enthusiastic about playing the role. They jumped 11 spots in one poll and joined the ranking altogether in the other after sweeping the two-time defending national champion Minnesota Duluth in Madison over the Oct. 18-19 weekend. "It's always kind of been my goal. During his sophomore year of high school, he made the switch to defense, but it wasn't until his first year at the NTDP that Miller played an entire season as a blueliner. Hes almost like my father figure. Miller is already taking steps in that direction while in school. The star quality was always evident. "We didn't come from the richest family. That meant the No. Amy always found a way. With four teams in the NCAA tournament and three in the Frozen Four, the Big Ten Conference at last showed last season it can be a power leagu. As a freshman at Wisconsin in 2018-19, Miller had a spectacular season before injury cost him the last few weeks of the campaign. "When I looked back up again when I got the puck the second time, I saw Oettinger was just kind of standing there," Miller said. At the time he was shooting those tennis balls, he still thought he was a forward. I didn't see much there, so I just took it to the backhand and tried to put it on the far side.". He would be available to sign and join the Rangers' youthful defense corps after his college season concludes. With 15 underclassmen expected to be in the lineup, coach Tony Granato and his staff are putting their stamp on the program. I didn't have brothers or sisters -- it was just me and my mom.". He was referring to his pending restricted free agency, with a new contract looming this summer. And he credits the lessons she taught him, the people she put in his life and how she let him go at 16 years old to put himself in a better position to pursue his dreams. 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