I just realize that not everyone has it as good as some of us. K'Andre Miller "It's always kind of been my goal. Amy is related to Timothy Richard Sokoloski and Viona Ranae Sokoloski as well as 3 additional people. Selected out of the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), Miller was viewed as a project, albeit one with huge upside. Miller has put himself in a position to succeed on the ice. Always watched ESPN every night, every day, he said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The way the New York Rangers ' first-round pick is progressing It's unclear whether he'll play in Friday's season opener at No. Now he's playing the position at a college known for training and churning out elite-level defensemen. [18] On March 16, 2020, Miller chose to end his college career after only two seasons by signing an entry-level contract with the Rangers. [9], Newly-appointed Wisconsin head coach Tony Granato had voiced a desire to build the Badgers' 201819 season around their young defensemen, and Miller was partnered with fellow freshman Ty Emberson. Add in coachability. K'Andre Miller, the son of Fairmont High School graduate Amy Sokoloski, scored a goal for the Rangers tonight vs. the Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden. 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Verified. "We turned a lot of pucks over, and usually those east-west plays in the offensive zone, they just collapsed in the middle and they took advantage of some of those opportunities," Gallant said. "I was hoping one of them was able to get it to me. 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: 22. You can cancel at any time! You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. He would be available to sign and join the Rangers' youthful defense corps after his college season concludes. Meanwhile, Dallas continued to advance with only three Rangers playing defense. [26] He finished the season with five goals and 12 points in 53 games while averaging 21 minutes and 7 seconds of ice time per game and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team for 2021. With alumni that include Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and current NHL standouts Ryan Suter and Ryan McDonagh, Wisconsin is essentially "Defenseman U." But the idea of him playing defense never really went away, and when Minnetonka was short on the blue line in Millers sophomore year, Urick put the change to him as a one-week trial. They may have been Granato's biggest wins since he returned to the program in 2016 after a long NHL coaching career. "My mom is one of the biggest inspirations in my life, probably will ever be in my life," Miller says. He became the 4th defenseman in Rangers franchise history for the "latest game-tying goals", joining Brian Leetch (1998), Darren Turcotte (1992), and Doug Robinson (1965). 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 Her being there and really putting all of her life into mine and really getting me to this point, I wouldnt be able to do it without her. The constants between all of them and Miller, Osiecki said, were skating ability, a pure skill level and, critically, a vision of the game. Top 100 NHL prospects Top 25 under 25 . The Verona native turned heads and opened doors with a 10-goal debut season with the Badgers. 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. "Every team does their homework -- we're no different," Drury says. 1 overall pick Slafkovsky out 3 months, Kane's return helps Oilers take home 4th straight, Flyers' Provorov boycotts Pride night, cites religion, Sabres name COO as president Pegula recovers, Vegas' Lehner files for bankruptcy; $50M debt, Wild lock up Boldy with 7-year, $49M extension, Matthews returns, scores 21st in Maple Leafs' loss, NHL rookie rankings: New names crack the top 5. We're excited about the person, the player, the whole package.". "We didn't come from the richest family. Goodrow signaled for Zibanejad to replace him, then suddenly changed his mind as he reached for a puck that zoomed by him. Where KAndre Miller Fits With The New York Rangers. "We know he's in great hands, learning a lot every single day, not only on ice, but off ice.". Helling employed a run-heavy offense and didnt want to waste Millers talent in a little-used wide receiver position. It's always been a big part of me.". [11][12] Although his season came to a premature end after suffering a leg injury during a February 9 game against the OSU Buckeyes, Miller finished the season with five goals, 22 points, and a +7 rating, and he was a finalist for Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Year. So I knew I wanted to develop a little bit more on and off the ice with these guys. [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. "The biggest thing, I think, is having an impact on other people," Miller says of his career ahead. 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. "Her motivation to even get me to this point pushed me every day to hopefully give back to her for all the things she sacrificed.". 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. Amy always found a way. The Rangers may not have to wait much longer to see what Miller can bring to the table at the next level. "K'Andre Miller earns NY Rangers' roster spot: 'I've never been so prepared for a season ' ". The Journal News. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. We're excited about the person, the player, the whole package.". I didn't have brothers or sisters -- it was just me and my mom.". He broke his stick on Tyler Seguin's back and was called for roughing, handing the Stars their first power play of the evening. But three days before it began, he broke both of his hockey sticks, which have become pretty expensive these days. "I think the biggest thing would just be that she loves me and she's proud of me and she's there even there, even though she's not there. Just 1:16 into the extra period, he completed the comeback with a backhanded finish that sent the MSG crowd into a frenzy. As a freshman at Wisconsin in 2018-19, Miller had a spectacular season before injury cost him the last few weeks of the campaign. Records show that there is one company linked to the same address: Uber Productions. Thirty-six years earlier, he was picked 22nd overall in a draft by a team named the Rangers. [6], Coming off of his stint with the NTDP, Miller was the first Minnesota native taken by a National Hockey League (NHL) team in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, going in the first round, 22nd overall, to the New York Rangers. That was impressive to see. The New York Rangers and the NHL denounced the directing of racist slurs at K'Andre Miller during a Zoom video chat promoted by the pro team Friday. A single mom, Sokoloski wanted a mentor presence in Millers life in his young teenage years and Helling was enthusiastic about playing the role. Growing up, I always went to him if I had any questions. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Miller's time at Wisconsin has shown him what it's like to be part of a rebuild, too. I went to hockey practice, then straight to football practice one day. "A first-round pick like K'Andre -- you don't just want good players but good people. Amy always found a way. 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 After sacrifices from his mother, a difficult position change and college hockey growing pains, Miller is now a big part of New York's future on defense. He walks around every day like hes a normal freshman like he should, but then hell go out and be the best player on the ice.. [15][16] His sophomore season was less successful than the previous year: although he had seven goals, his overall point production was down, with only 18 in 36 regular-season games. He's a fixture on many of USA Hockey's international tournament teams. 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. Having just added one of the nation's best recruiting classes, the Badgers look to Miller as a leader even though he's only a sophomore. The 21-year-old ended up logging a career-high 21:21 time on ice and looked more comfortable in his role as game wore on. 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. ", 2020 NHL draft rankings He creates a lot of offense on line rushes by jumping into the rush. It wasnt that he didnt want to do it, Urick remembers. He had only been playing defense full time for the previous two seasons when he was drafted. 2023 NHL draft: Midseason prospect rankings, led by Connor Bedard, Habs' No. [23] Playing on the second defensive pair with Trouba, Miller quickly became a staple in the Rangers roster, logging over 20 minutes of ice time per game and contributing on both the power play and penalty kill units. The Rangers may not have to wait much longer to see what Miller can bring to the table at the next level. "It's another example of college life and trying to learn, manage time, manage expectations, and we think that will be good for him for when he eventually turns pro," Drury says of the prospect's early-season discipline. [27], Miller began the 202122 season in a sophomore slump, with only one goal, one assist, and a 4 rating through the first 13 games, and he was removed from the penalty kill unit after struggling to stop goals. "The biggest thing, I think, is having an impact on other people," Miller says of his career ahead. 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. These guys had very, very high hockey IQ, Osiecki said, so the adjustment period isnt very long.. He's posted seven points in that span and is up to 23 (five goals and 18 assists) for the season. They took Miller with their second of three first-round picks in the 2018 NHL draft, at No. A former baseball player who was initially linked with Miller as a youth football coach was one of the key people in the support structure around a player whos expected to be one of the top newcomers in college hockey. "Obviously, [Rangers director of player personnel] Gordie [Clark] and our staff of amateur scouts had a good read on him. Miller, 19, is one of the most interesting prospects outside of the NHL today because of his current development trend and how he was shaped into the person he is today. [3] In addition to playing hockey, Miller was a child actor and model for Target and Honda, and he played American football under coach, former Major League Baseball pitcher, and family friend Rick Helling. "A first-round pick like K'Andre -- you don't just want good players but good people. Juniors Jack Berry and Johan Blomquist and freshman Daniel Lebedeff will vie for the starting goalie job for the Badgers. Now a sophomore at Wisconsin and a blue-chip prospect for an Original Six franchise, his biggest dream is finally within reach. Now a sophomore at Wisconsin and a blue-chip prospect for an Original Six franchise, his biggest dream is finally within reach. With the Badgers, its only just beginning for Miller. 160 points for McDavid? The main culprits were Panarin and Alexis Lafrenire, who were charged with three giveaways apiece. A converted forward, he has a big 6-foot-4, 211-pound frame, raw athleticism and tremendous skating ability. Miller was still learning the position when the Rangers called his name, but he seemed to be an especially quick study. 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. (734) 258-8407 (Tcg Tech, Inc) is Amys phone number. You try to keep it simple. The star quality was always evident. A converted forward, he has a big 6-foot-4, 211-pound frame, raw athleticism and tremendous skating ability. Vincent Z. Mercogliano is the New York Rangers beat reporter for the USA TODAY Network. 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. "We supported the puck and we didn't give them a whole lot of second or third chances. He's a fixture on many of USA Hockey's international tournament teams. If Miller continues to play like this, he shouldn't have any issue attaining the contract he's dreaming of. "We didn't come from the richest family. We've obviously gotten really close over the years and it's special a bond.". He's willingly sacrificed his body, done the dirty work and never complained about his role. [19] At the 2019 tournament, Miller received limited ice time as he attempted to play through an illness that swept through the team, but he had one assist and a +1 rating through six games, and although Team USA lost to Finland 32 in the championship match, Miller earned another silver medal. Miller turned a corner as a defenseman in a rivalry game against rival Eden Prairie that 2015-16 season when he was matched up against fellow future first-round pick Casey Mittelstadt. As a freshman at Wisconsin in 2018-19, Miller had a spectacular season before injury cost him the last few weeks of the campaign. "Obviously, with these coaches [at Wisconsin], you're not going to find that anywhere else. One time, Miller was preparing to head to Winnipeg, Manitoba, for a tournament Miller described as a "pretty big deal" in his hockey-playing life at that point. She worked hard to allow her only child to achieve his dreams, and her example has stuck with Miller and drives him. Moments like those have added up over the years: The mom who made it all possible and the kid who used to draw nets on the wall in his building's parking garage where he'd shoot tennis ball after tennis ball. 1 overall pick Slafkovsky out 3 months, Kane's return helps Oilers take home 4th straight, Flyers' Provorov boycotts Pride night, cites religion, Sabres name COO as president Pegula recovers, Vegas' Lehner files for bankruptcy; $50M debt, Wild lock up Boldy with 7-year, $49M extension, Matthews returns, scores 21st in Maple Leafs' loss, NHL rookie rankings: New names crack the top 5. "It's another example of college life and trying to learn, manage time, manage expectations, and we think that will be good for him for when he eventually turns pro," Drury says of the prospect's early-season discipline. 6 in both major men's college hockey polls. You have permission to edit this article. Youve got to get pucks in the corners and stuff like that. Having just added one of the nation's best recruiting classes, the Badgers look to Miller as a leader even though he's only a sophomore. The main lesson he said he has tried to impart is that, fair or not, his athletic skills and career track make Millers life different than what other teenagers experience. "The biggest thing, I think, is having an impact on other people," Miller says of his career ahead. Some of the offensive issues stemmed from poor puck management. Obviously, the sky's the limit.". 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. He was picked with the 22nd overall selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. I love the way Lindy plays, but when you're down a goal, there's no reason why not to put (Miller) out there.". Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski take you around the NHL with the latest news, big questions and special guests every episode. 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. The Rangers hope thats the case. And it was kind of outside his comfort zone, and he was so hard on himself when he would make mistakes that first month or so. "Obviously, with these coaches [at Wisconsin], you're not going to find that anywhere else. He'd score his first two goals of the season the following day against Merrimack. Watch as Tara Sloan and the 22nd pick KAndre Miller talk about experiencing the 2018 NHL Draft with his mother by his side. Through his first six games, Miller had seven points and led the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) with a +9 plusminus. A tall right-hander, Helling played 12 years in the major leagues, winning 20 games with Texas in 1998 before finishing his career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005 and 2006. [22] His first goal came four days later, when he pushed one past Linus Ullmark in a 32 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. [11] By Wisconsin's holiday break, Miller led the team with 17 points and had been twice named the Hockey Commissioners' Association National Rookie of the Month, for October and December. 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. As a result of that team-first attitude, Goodrow's leash has understandably been longer than most of his Rangers' teammates. 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. Miller is already taking steps in that direction while in school. Read more of his work atlohud.com/sports/rangers/and follow him on Twitter@vzmercogliano. Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski take you around the NHL with the latest news, big questions and special guests every episode. "It's pretty easy for myself to focus up for these types of games when I have support like that., On Wednesday, the 22-year-old defenseman spoke to lohud.com, part of the USA TODAY Network, about "what this year means for me and my career and my family.". Top 25 under 25 . Six years ago, however, he was Millers youth football coach in the Twin Cities suburbs, unknowingly preparing him for a shift ahead in his hockey career by changing his position on the gridiron. 22 overall, making him a key piece in the early stages of the team's accelerated rebuild. The Badgers are now No. Five players in the group have been selected in the NHL draft over the last two years. That meant the No. Amy always found a way. She worked hard to allow her only child to achieve his dreams, and her example has stuck with Miller and drives him. NEW YORK - Before he even stepped on the Madison Square Garden ice Thursday, K'Andre Miller received a text from his mother, Amy Sokoloski. Later, after scoring the most Selected out of the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), Miller was viewed as a project, albeit one with huge upside. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. [8] Two years prior to his NHL draft, Miller had already committed to attending the University of Wisconsin to play college ice hockey with the Wisconsin Badgers. But interestingly, none of that came up when asked what a successful career would look like for him. Amy Sokoloski let her only child, K'Andre Miller, come to the #NTDP because she knew it would help him reach his NHL dream. And Miller is showing he can be that type of player for the Blueshirts. It was something he shared with his mom, and Sokoloski made sacrifices to keep her only child in the game. They have also lived in Burnsville, MN and Saint Paul, MN. Teams were divided into North, West, Central, and East, and played only the other teams within their division. "Every team does their homework -- we're no different," Drury says. For the game that our team played, I thought he was good.". 1 overall pick Slafkovsky out 3 months, Kane's return helps Oilers take home 4th straight, Flyers' Provorov boycotts Pride night, cites religion, Sabres name COO as president Pegula recovers, Vegas' Lehner files for bankruptcy; $50M debt, Wild lock up Boldy with 7-year, $49M extension, Matthews returns, scores 21st in Maple Leafs' loss, NHL rookie rankings: New names crack the top 5. She worked hard to allow her only child to achieve his dreams, and her example has stuck with Miller and drives him. For a brief period, Miller was a child model appearing in Target ads and was even cast in a Honda commercial that featured former Rangers Mike Richter and Pat LaFontaine. K'Andre Miller's unique path to becoming a top Rangers blue-line prospect, Arizona Coyotes debut new 'Desert Night' jerseys. His mothers name is Amy Sokoloski. In the second half of last season, NTDP coaches took Miller off the power play and put him into more of a shut-down defensive role. He just took what skates they gave him and he went about his business like it didnt faze him one bit, Drury said. [2] He was suspended during the preseason for an unspecified violation of team rules but was able to rejoin the team for their season opener against Boston College. As the Rangers look to continue building up their franchise, they know they need special types of players. 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