Drew Miller is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. Miller was born on February 17, 1984, in Dover, New Jersey, and grew up in East Lansing, Michigan. He began his hockey career playing for the Michigan State Spartans in the NCAA, where he played for four seasons from 2003 to 2006.
After his college career, Miller was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the sixth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Ducks in the 2007-08 season, playing in 26 games and recording two goals and four assists. Miller spent two seasons with the Ducks before being traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 2009.
Miller played for the Sabres for four seasons, from 2009 to 2013, and was known for his strong defensive play and penalty-killing abilities. He was a consistent presence in the Sabres' lineup, playing in 263 games and recording 38 goals and 41 assists. In 2013, Miller was traded to the Detroit Red Wings, where he would spend the remainder of his NHL career.
During his time with the Red Wings, Miller continued to be a reliable defensive forward and penalty killer. He played in 324 games for the Red Wings, recording 29 goals and 40 assists. Miller was also known for his leadership and work ethic, and was a popular teammate among his fellow Red Wings players.
In addition to his NHL career, Miller also represented the United States in international competition. He played for Team USA at the 2010 IIHF World Championships, where he helped the team win a bronze medal. Miller also played for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, where he helped the team finish fourth.
Miller announced his retirement from professional hockey in 2019, after playing 10 seasons in the NHL. He finished his career with 656 games played, 67 goals, and 85 assists. Miller was known for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the game of hockey, and was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
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