J.T. Miller
American forward and captain for the New York Rangers, drafted 15th overall in 2011.
Jonathan Tanner Miller (born March 14, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward and captain for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Rangers in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2011 NHL entry draft. He has also played for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vancouver Canucks.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Center
- Draft
- 2010 NHL Entry Draft
- 1st round
- New York Islanders
- Teams
- New York Islanders (2011–2021), Seattle Kraken (2021–present)
- Known for
- Faceoff dominance
- two-way play
- leadership
- Hometown
- St. Louis, Missouri
- First nhl season
- 2011–12
Lore & Background
Miller was born in East Palestine, Ohio, and began playing ice hockey at a young age. He played for the Pittsburgh Hornets from age 12 to 16. He played in the 2006 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Hornets. He played for the U.S. NTDP before being drafted by the Rangers in 2011. He then signed with the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL.
Reader's Guide
Miller is a forward who made his NHL debut on February 5, 2013, with the Rangers. He scored his first two NHL goals on February 7, 2013, becoming the first Rangers player to register a multi-goal game in his Madison Square Garden debut since Chris Kontos in 1983. He has played for the Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vancouver Canucks.
Did You Know?
- Miller won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
- He was named to the 2013 AHL All-Star Game as the youngest player.
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