Milica McMillen

Milica McMillen
Born (1993-07-13) July 13, 1993
St. Paul, Minnesota 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

Milica McMillen (born July 13, 1993) is an American former 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.

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]

National Women's Hockey League

In 2015, McMillen was drafted 10th overall by the Connecticut Whale in the first-ever PHF draft.[4] In June 2016, McMillen signed a one-year 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]

Career statistics

Regular season

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 Minnesota Golden Gophers WCHA
35 13 13 26 59
2013–14 Minnesota Golden Gophers WCHA
39 11 28 39 62
2014–15 Minnesota Golden Gophers WCHA
37 11 16 27 55
2015–16 Minnesota Golden Gophers WCHA
38 9 19 28 36
2016–17 New York Riveters NWHL
18 3 6 9 21 1 0 0 0 0
NWHL totals 18 3 6 9 21 1 0 0 0 0

Source: [8]

References

  1. ^ "Gophers women's hockey: Milica McMillen an offensive defenseman". Twin Cities. September 24, 2015. Archived from the original on January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "Q & A with Milica McMillen of the New York Riveters". The Hockey Writers. June 28, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  3. ^ Cimini, Kate (October 9, 2016). "Newest New York Riveters Finding Their Way". Excelle Sports. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  4. ^ Golden Gophers. "McMillen Signs With NWHL's NY Riveters". No. June 16, 2016. Gopher Sports. Archived from the original on June 22, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  5. ^ "McMillen signs with New York Riveters". mndaily.com - The Minnesota Daily. Archived from the original on January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  6. ^ Murphy, Mike (June 16, 2016). "Riveters Sign Minnesota Defender Milica McMillen". Blueshirt Banter. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  7. ^ NWHL (2016). "2015 Draftee McMillen Joins Riveters Roster". NWHL.Co. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  8. ^ "Milica McMillen". EliteProspects.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.