K'Andre Miller

K'Andre Miller (born January 21, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 22nd overall by the Rangers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, and played college ice hockey for the University of Wisconsin.

Playing career
Miller switched from playing a forward position to a defenseman while in high school.

Miller was the only Minnesotan drafted in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft when he was selected 22nd overall by the New York Rangers. The Rangers, not expecting Miller to be available at that point in the draft, traded their 26th and 48th picks to the Ottawa Senators to move up to take him. Despite his high draft selection, Miller remained committed to playing for the University of Wisconsin for the 2018–19 season.

Miller finished his rookie season with the Badgers gathering 22 points in 26 games. He was named the Hockey Commissioners Association Rookie of the Month for the month of November after tying third amongst freshman in the nation. He was again selected as Rookie of the Month for December. After his freshman season concluded, Miller was named to the All-Big Ten Rookie Team and deemed a finalist for Freshman of the Year.

On March 16, 2020, the Rangers signed Miller to a three-year, entry-level contract. During a Ranger's fan internet Zoom chat to discuss the signing, Miller was subjected to repeated anonymous racist epithets. The Rangers disabled the chat, condemned the racism and promised an investigation. The NHL also condemned the racism, as did the Wisconsin coach, the US Hockey coach, and fellow Rangers.

International play
Miller was selected to represent Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (silver medal) and was Assistant Captain for the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Personal
Miller is an only child. Miller was a child model who appeared in a Honda commercial with former NHL players Mike Richter, Neal Broten, and Pat LaFontaine. He played football in high school, where he was coached by former MLB pitcher Rick Helling, who Miller considers to be a mentor.