Red Wings Sign Miele
Published on July 2, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday signed forward Andy Miele (MEE-lee) to a one-year contract.
A native of Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., Miele ranked first in scoring on the Portland Pirates and tied for third overall in the AHL with 72 points (27-45 - 72) in 70 games during the 2013-14 season. In April, Miele was named to the AHL Second All-Star Team, along with Griffins goaltender Petr Mrazek and defenseman Adam Almquist. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound forward also played in seven games with the Phoenix Coyotes last season, picking up two assists and five penalty minutes. From 2011-14, Miele accumulated 179 points (62-117 - 179) in 209 games with the Pirates and two points (0-2 - 2) in 15 games with the Coyotes.
Prior to turning pro, the 26-year-old Miele enjoyed a standout career at Miami University from 2007-11 and, during his freshman year, served under former RedHawks assistant coach and current Griffins head coach Jeff Blashill. In all, Miele notched 160 points (60-100 - 160) and 134 PIM in 141 games during his collegiate career, capping it off by leading the nation in scoring with 71 points (24-41 - 71) as a senior and earning the 2011 Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey.
Group tickets for eight guaranteed home dates at Van Andel Arena are now on sale along with 2014-15 season ticket packages. Single-game tickets will go on sale to the public in September. 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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