Sonny Milano

Frank "Sonny" Milano (born May 12, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing with the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round, 16th overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

For other people with similar names, see Frank Milano (mobster) and Frank Milano.

Sonny Milano
Milano with the Calder Cup following the 2016 Calder Cup Finals
Born (1996-05-12) May 12, 1996
Massapequa, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Anaheim Ducks
Columbus Blue Jackets
National team  United States
NHL Draft 16th overall, 2014
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2015–present

Playing career

Milano played in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the New York Rangers minor ice hockey team.[2]

Junior

Milano was rated as a top prospect who was widely projected to be a first round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[3][4] He trained with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program team during the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons,[5] and was invited to participate in the 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.[6]

Milano was committed to play for the Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey team in the Hockey East Association. However, on August 16, 2014, Eagles' head coach Jerry York announced Milano had advised the team of his intention to sign a professional contract with the Blue Jackets, thus forgoing his college eligibility.[7][8] During the 2014–2015 season, Milano was playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the OHL. Even though he switched teams, he continued to live with Bo Freatman in Ann Arbor.

Professional

On September 11, 2014, the Blue Jackets announced that they had signed Milano to a three-year entry level contract.[9]

During the 2015–16 season, on March 31, 2016, Milano played his first game in the NHL against his hometown team the New York Islanders. He registered his first career point with an assist in the following game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 2, 2016.[10] He was sent down to the Cleveland Monsters after 3 games.

Milano was recalled from the Cleveland Monsters in October.[11] After registering no points he was sent back down to the Cleveland Monsters only to be called up again in November.[12] He was shortly relocated back to the Monsters.

During the 2017–18 season, on October 6, 2017, Milano scored his first career NHL goal against the New York Islanders in a 5–0 Columbus win.[13] Despite his early success, Milano was sent back down to the Cleveland Monsters on December 3, 2017, after registering 10 points in 24 games.[14][15] He was recalled back to the Blue Jackets on December 9, 2017.[16]

Milano began the 2019–20 season with the Blue Jackets, recording 6 points in 11 games. On February 24, 2020, he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Devin Shore.[17] He scored 5 points in 9 games with Anaheim to end the season. On July 28, 2020, the Ducks signed Milano to a two-year, $3.4 million contract extension.[18]

International play
Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
2018 Denmark
World Junior Championships
2016 Finland

As a 16-year-old Milano won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge,[19] and as a 17-year-old he helped the USA squad capture the gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships.[20] Milano recorded 2 goals and 2 assists at the 2015 World Junior Championships. Milano was part of the bronze medal-winning USA U20 squad at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Milano was named to Team USA to compete at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, along with teammate Cam Atkinson.[21]

Personal life

Milano was raised by his parents Frank and Caroline Milano in Massapequa, New York.[22]

On July 7, 2019, Milano and then Colorado Avalanche forward A.J. Greer, were arrested in New York City for alleged third degree assault.[22] The alleged assault was reportedly over the victim demanding money after getting Greer and Milano table service at a NYC night club.[22] Charges were subsequently dropped in January 2020 after Greer and Milano paid an undisclosed amount for the victim's medical bills and completed community service.[22]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13U.S. National Development TeamUSHL3810122212—————
2013–14U.S. National Development TeamUSHL2514253921—————
2014–15Plymouth WhalersOHL5022466824—————
2014–15Springfield FalconsAHL100550—————
2015–16Cleveland MonstersAHL5414173122174484
2015–16Columbus Blue JacketsNHL30110—————
2016–17Cleveland MonstersAHL6318294724—————
2016–17Columbus Blue JacketsNHL4000010000
2017–18Columbus Blue JacketsNHL55148221030000
2017–18Cleveland MonstersAHL92354—————
2018–19Columbus Blue JacketsNHL81010—————
2018–19Cleveland MonstersAHL27111324228281010
2019–20Columbus Blue JacketsNHL465131822—————
2019–20Anaheim DucksNHL92354—————
NHL totals 125 22 25 47 36 4 0 0 0 0

International
Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2013 United States U17 6 4 6 10 6
2014 United States WJC18 7 3 7 10 4
2015 United States WJC 5th 5 2 2 4 2
2018 United States WC 8 1 1 2 4
Junior totals 18 9 15 24 12
Senior totals 8 1 1 2 4

Awards and honors
Awards Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Lake Erie Monsters) 2016 [23]
International
World U-17 Hockey Challenge Bronze Medal 2013 [24]
CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game 2013 [25]
IIHF World U18 Championship Gold Medal 2014 [26]

References
  1. "First-round picks in 2014 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  2. "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  3. "Canadiens 2014 Draft Targets: Sonny Milano". EyesonthePrize.com. June 23, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  4. "Massapequa's Sonny Milano expected to be taken in first round of the NHL draft". Newsday. June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
  5. Massapequa's Sonny Milano starring for USA, projected first-round pick in NHL draft – Newsday
  6. Milano, Schmaltz, highlight 2013 American Prospects Game | The Scouting Report Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  7. "Official Website of the Boston College Eagles". August 16, 2014. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  8. Favat, Brian (August 16, 2014). "Boston College Hockey's Sonny Milano Signs With Columbus Blue Jackets". BC Interruption. SB Nation. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  9. "Columbus Blue Jackets sign 2014 1st-round pick Sonny Milano to 3-year, entry-level contract". National Hockey League. September 11, 2014.
  10. "Blue Jackets recall Sonny Milano". NHL.com. Columbus, OH: Columbus Blue Jackets. April 3, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  11. "Sonny Milano recalled from Cleveland (AHL)". NHL.com. Columbus, OH: Columbus Blue Jackets. October 21, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  12. "Blue Jackets recall Sonny Milano from Cleveland". NHL.com. Columbus, OH: Columbus Blue Jackets. November 4, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  13. The Canadian Press (October 6, 2017). "Dubois scores in debut; Jackets rout Isles". TSN.ca. Columbus, OH: TSN. Retrieved December 8, 2017. Rookies Sonny Milano and Pierre-Luc Dubois had their first NHL goals
  14. "Blue Jackets assign Sonny Milano to Cleveland Monsters". NHL.com. Columbus, OH: Columbus Blue Jackets. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  15. Hedger, Brian (December 4, 2017). "Tortorella says Milano decision was 'unfair,' but necessary". NHL.com. Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  16. "Blue Jackets recall Sonny Milano from Cleveland Monsters". NHL.com. Columbus, OH: Columbus Blue Jackets. December 9, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  17. "Ducks acquire Milano from Columbus". Anaheim Ducks. February 24, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  18. "Milano signs two-year contract with Ducks". National Hockey League. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  19. Milano, Sonny – Toronto Maple Leafs – News
  20. Gold-Medal Game Recap: USA Wins Gold Over Czech Republic | USA Hockey
  21. "2018 U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  22. "NHL Players' Assault Charges Dismissed". lexology.com. January 23, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  23. Brown, Tony (June 12, 2016). "Bjorkstrand's OT goal clinches Monsters' first-ever Calder Cup championship". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
  24. 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge: 3 Stars of the Day
  25. USNTDP forward Sonny Milano brings puck skills and tenacity to the table – Prospects
  26. United States Hockey League – Team USA U18 is Golden Again Archived June 27, 2014, at Archive.today
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Marko Daňo		 Columbus Blue Jackets first round draft pick
2014		 Succeeded by
Zach Werenski
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