Kieran Millan

Kieran Millan (born August 31, 1989) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. After a successful four-year collegiate career at Boston University, he played two seasons in hockey's minor leagues as a prospect within the Colorado Avalanche organization of the National Hockey League.

Kieran Millan
Born	August 31, 1989 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Denver Cutthroats Lake Erie Monsters Wheeling Nailers
NHL Draft	124th overall, 2009 Colorado Avalanche
Playing career	2012–2014

Playing career

In 2006, Millan began a 2-year stint with the minor junior hockey Spruce Grove Saints in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.[1] Upon committing to his collegiate freshman year at Boston University, Millan backstopped the Terriers to the 2009 NCAA Championship title and was selected as the Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Hockey East Second All-Star Team, and the Tournament MVP.[2] By the conclusion of his four-year collegiate career, Millan finished as the Boston Terriers' all-time leader in victories, games played, and saves. He was also selected as BU's most valuable player in two consecutive years.[3]

After his 2008–2009 championship season, Millan was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the fifth round (124th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.[4]

On May 11, 2012, Millan embarked on his professional career by signing to a two-year entry level contract with the Avalanche.[5] After initially attending training camp with the Avs' AHL affiliate Lake Erie Monsters, Millan was reassigned to make his pro debut with the Denver Cutthroats of the CHL, a secondary affiliate of the Avalanche.[6] On October 20, 2012, Millan made his first start as a professional only to be pulled after yielding 6 goals in a defeat to the Missouri Mavericks.[7] Millan quickly rebounded to settle in net with the Cutthroats and on November 13, 2012, he recorded his first and the Cutthroats first franchise shut-out, in a 6–0 win over the Arizona Sundogs.[8] Millan continued his form to be named as the CHL's First Star of the Month for November.[9] On December 29, 2012, Millan was recalled to the Monsters and made his AHL debut in a 4–0 defeat against the Charlotte Checkers on January 4, 2013.[10] He was then returned to the Cutthroats and was twice awarded CHL goaltender of the week to finish with an even record before an opening round defeat to the Allen Americans in the playoffs.

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract, Millan was not retained by the Avalanche and was released as a free agent. With limited playing opportunities, Millan opted to retire from professional hockey to take up a job in Calgary. His record in 55 professional games was 22–21–6.[11]

Career statistics

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	T/OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2006–07	Spruce Grove Saints	AJHL		32	20	7	4	1883	82	3	2.61	.919		4	2	2	200	10	1	3.00	.906
2007–08	Spruce Grove Saints	AJHL		43	21	12	8	2391	121	1	3.04	.903		15	8	7	931	34	1	2.19	.921
2008–09	Boston University	HE		35	29	2	3	2072	67	3	1.94	.921		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Boston University	HE		32	16	16	0	1869	98	1	3.15	.891		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Boston University	HE		36	16	10	8	2126	95	1	2.68	.919		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Boston University	HE		35	20	14	1	2120	92	3	2.60	.923		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Denver Cutthroats	CHL		38	15	15	4	2083	101	2	2.91	.913		4	1	3	201	10	0	2.99	.899
2012–13	Lake Erie Monsters	AHL		1	0	1	0	60	4	0	4.00	.846		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Denver Cutthroats	CHL		11	5	3	2	626	28	1	2.68	.921		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Wheeling Nailers	ECHL		5	2	2	0	241	7	1	1.75	.929		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				1	0	1	0	60	4	0	4.00	.846		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-Hockey East Rookie Team	2008–09
NCAA Rookie of the Year	2008–09	[12][13]
All-Hockey East Second Team	2008–09, 2010–11	[14][15]
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	2009	[16]
Hockey East Tournament MVP	2009	[2]
NCAA All-Tournament Team	2009	[17][18]
Hockey East Three Stars Award	2012	[19]

References

1. "Hockey East Preview 2011: BC, BU Leading The Pack Once Again". SBNation.com Boston. 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
2. "BU wins Hockey East title". SeacoastOnline.com. 2009-04-06. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
3. "Kieran Millan: Men's ice hockey MVP". GoTerriers.com. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
4. "Avalanche Completes Draft Weekend". KMGH. 2009-06-23. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
5. "Colorado Avalanche signs three Goaltending prospects". Denver Post. 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
6. "Monsters send pair of goalies to Cutthroats". Central Hockey League. 2012-10-08. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
7. "Denver Falls to Missouri in high scoring affair". Denver Cutthroats. 2012-10-20. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
8. "Cutthroats shutout Sundogs for 6–0 win". Denver Cutthroats. 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
9. "Millan named CHL First Star of the Month". Denver Cutthroats. 2012-12-08. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
10. "Lake Erie Monsters blanked 4–0, as rookie goalie loses AHL debut". The Plain Dealer. 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
11. Zack Cox (2014-07-25). "Former BU Goalie Kieran Millan Retires From Professional Hockey". Retrieved 2014-10-22.
12. "Burning the Boats". CollegeHockeyNews.com. 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
13. "Fans take their shot at predicting NCAA final". National Hockey League. 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
14. "Second All-Star Team announced". HockeyEastOnline.com. 2009-05-04. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
15. "BC picked – again – as team to beat in Hockey East". HockeyJournal.com. 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
16. "2013–14 Hockey East Media Guide". Hockey East. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
17. "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
18. "Boston University heads to Frozen Four". National Hockey League. 2009-04-01. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
19. "Weekly release: Eagles capture third straight Hockey East Tournament title". Hockey East. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2012-09-15.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database