Drew Miller

Lore & Background

Miller was drafted in the sixth round, 186th overall, in the 2003 NHL entry draft and made his NHL debut on April 19, 2007, playing with the Anaheim Ducks against the Minnesota Wild. He is the younger brother of former NHL goaltender Ryan Miller. Miller played junior hockey for the Capital Centre Pride of the NAHL and later for the River City Lancers of the USHL. He spent three years at Michigan State University, where he was named team MVP and CCHA Best Defensive Forward.

He won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007 after playing in the Cup Final. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2009 and later claimed off waivers by the Detroit Red Wings. He played eight seasons with the Red Wings, setting a career high in blocked shots in 2014–15. After leaving Detroit, he signed a professional tryout with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2017 but was released, then signed with Brynäs IF of the SHL later that season.

Reader's Guide

Miller created the Spartan Buddy Program, which enabled MSU athletes to make regular visits to local pediatric hospital patients. He has been involved in community programs such as Teams for Toys, DARE and the Special Olympics.