Detroit Recalls Miller from Grand Rapids
Published on January 24, 2017 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday recalled forward Drew Miller from the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Miller, 32, has skated in 34 games with the Red Wings this season, totaling six points (5-1 - 6) and 14 penalty minutes.
Playing 10 years in the NHL, Miller has logged 550 career regular season games between Anaheim, Tampa Bay and Detroit and recorded 121 points (62-59 - 121). He appeared in three playoff games with the Ducks in 2006-07, helping the team win the Stanley Cup. In total, he has played in 60 career Stanley Cup Playoff games and scored 13 points (6-7 - 13).
The 6-foot-2, 183-pound winger has skated in 483 games with the Red Wings since 2009-10 and contributed 106 points (56-50 - 106). In 44 postseason contests in Detroit, Miller has 10 points (4-6 - 10).
Anaheim's sixth choice (186th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Miller has played in 163 AHL games in parts of three seasons (2006-09) between Portland and Iowa and accounted for 110 points (55-55 - 110).
Miller appeared in 23 games with the Braehead Clan in the EIHL during the 2012-13 season and scored 30 points (15-15 - 30).
Prior to turning professional, the Dover, N.J., native played three seasons at Michigan State University (2003-06) where he notched 86 points (39-47 - 86) in 125 games.
The Western Conference-leading Griffins host the Iowa Wild on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Single-game tickets are currently on sale. Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com for more information.
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