Willmar defenseman Miller makes NCAA commitment

The Willmar WarHawks of the NA3HL are pleased to announce that defenseman Sam Miller has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Chatham University of the UCHC Conference.

Miller 20, a 6’1/174 lbs. native of Denver, CO. Just finished his third season of junior hockey in the NA3HL. In total, Miller appeared in 119 career regular season games and had 86 points (19 goals, 67 assists).

Miller was acquired this season by the WarHawks in a mid-December trade that also brought along Forward Patrick Wyers (Gustavus Commit) from the from the Oklahoma Ice Hawks (NA3HL). In a WarHawks jersey, Sam put up 3 goals and 13 assists in his 23 games.

Miller began the 2021-22 season playing in the NAHL for the Wichita Falls Warriors, appearing in five games, which was followed by rejoining his NA3HL team in Oklahoma City.

Miller arrived in Willmar with a wide range of experience in the league while in 2019-20 season playing for the Elmira Jr. Soaring Eagles, now known as the Bay State Bobcats. During the 2020-21 season, he made Fraser Cup tournament appearance with the Oklahoma City Jr. Blazers.

“Sam was pursued via trade for a reason as we felt he could be a difference maker and sure things up on our back end after posting impressive numbers to start the season with Oklahoma. He came in and helped out Powerplay immediately and used his high-end skating ability to break pucks out of our D-zone, giving us the opportunity to get back on the offensive more effectively. The Chatham Cougars will be happy to have Sam joining them for the 2022-23 season,” stated WarHawks head coach Connor White.

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