Milica McMillen
Milica McMillen (born July 13, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player.[1][2] McMillen was drafted by the Connecticut Whale of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) in 2015, and joined the New York Riveters franchise for the 2016/17 NWHL season.
| Milica McMillen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
13 July 1993 St. Paul, MN U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NWHL team | New York Riveters | ||
| Playing career | 2016–present | ||
Career
During college, McMillen played for University of Minnesota for four seasons between 2013 and 2016 in NCAA Division I college women's ice hockey.[3]
NWHL
In 2015, McMillen was drafted 10th overall by the Connecticut Whale in the first-ever NWHL draft.[4] In June 2016, McMillen signed a one-contract worth $17,000 to play in the 2016/17 NWHL season with the New York Riveters.[5][6] As part of the deal, the Connecticut Whale received $2,000 towards their salary cap from the Riveters.[7]
References
- "Gophers women's hockey: Milica McMillen an offensive defenseman". Twin Cities. 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- "Q & A with Milica McMillen of the New York Riveters". The Hockey Writers. 2016-06-28. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- Cimini, Kate (9 October 2016). "Newest New York Riveters Finding Their Way". Excelle Sports. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- Golden Gophers. "MCMILLEN SIGNS WITH NWHL'S NY RIVETERS" (16 June 2016). Gopher Sports. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- "McMillen signs with New York Riveters". mndaily.com - The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- Murphy, Mike (16 June 2016). "Riveters Sign Minnesota Defender Milica McMillen". Blueshirt Banter. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- NWHL (2016). "2015 Draftee McMillen Joins Riveters Roster". NWHL.Co. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
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