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T.J. Miller
Defenseman, #44
6-4, 220, Sr.
Placentia, California
El Dorado High School

’Cat Nips: Appeared in 95 games to earn three letters for a line of 4-21-25. Co-captain for past two seasons. Shoots left.

2008-09:  Lettered for the third time, but missed the majority of the season with an injury. Had two assists before injury. 

2007-08:  Earned second letter by appearing in 42 games. Had nine points on two goals and seven assists. Scored game-winning goal in first game of the season at Michigan Tech (10/12).

2006-07:  Recorded two goals and 12 assists for 14 points. Scored first collegiate point on an assist on Mike Santorelli’s goal at 11:04 of the third period against Ohio State (10/28). Registered first collegiate goal against UM-Duluth (11/15) at 16:02 of the second period. Tallied four points on a goal and three assists against UM-Duluth (11/15) for a career high. Had a three-game point streak (1-2-3, 2/24-3/3/07) for a career high. Named the winner of the Don Waddell Best Freshman Award.

Before NMU:  Played in the BCHL with the Surrey Eagles (2004-05) and Penticton Vees (2005-06). Played in 53 games with Surrey and registered 12 (3-9) points. With Penticton skated in 60 games, scored 16 goals and 32 assists for 48 points. The Surrey team was BCHL champions and Interior division champions. Named the most improved player for Surrey. BCHL defenseman of the year (2005-06). Named the best defenseman for the Penticton Vees. Coach at Penticton was former NMU hockey player Bruno Campese.

Personal:  Selected by the New Jersey Devils in the fourth round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft (107th overall). A 2004 graduate of El Dorado High School. Participated in wrestling and soccer. Majoring in management. Likes to go to the beach. Son of Myra and Curt Miller. Born on September 15, 1986.