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 (1993-07-13) 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
  1. "Gophers women's hockey: Milica McMillen an offensive defenseman". Twin Cities. 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  2. "Q & A with Milica McMillen of the New York Riveters". The Hockey Writers. 2016-06-28. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  3. Cimini, Kate (9 October 2016). "Newest New York Riveters Finding Their Way". Excelle Sports. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  4. Golden Gophers. "MCMILLEN SIGNS WITH NWHL'S NY RIVETERS" (16 June 2016). Gopher Sports. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  5. "McMillen signs with New York Riveters". mndaily.com - The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  6. Murphy, Mike (16 June 2016). "Riveters Sign Minnesota Defender Milica McMillen". Blueshirt Banter. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  7. NWHL (2016). "2015 Draftee McMillen Joins Riveters Roster". NWHL.Co. Retrieved 5 June 2017.


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