BOSTON – Former Catamount captain and Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller '11 is the Bruins 2021 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee, as selected by the Boston chapter of the Professional Hockey Writer's Association (PHWA). The Masterton Trophy is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
 
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Miller did not play a single game for the Bruins in 2019-20 while recovering from serious knee injuries suffered during the 2018-19 season. He also suffered a setback during his rehabilitation, re-injuring the kneecap in an effort to get back on the ice for the Bruins during their postseason run. 
 
When Miller suited up for the Bruins contest of the 2020-21 season on January 14, it marked 651 days between NHL games. Miller has averaged 19:12 TOI in 27 games this season, the second highest mark of his career (19:28 average TOI in 2017-18). Miller has notched a goal and three assists and has been a steadying presence on the Bruins back end.
 
Miller has remained active in the Boston community throughout his career, serving as a spokesperson and vocal advocate for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation among other charitable endeavors. He is also an active supporter of the U.S. military and a leading contributor to the Bruins' annual Military Appreciation Night. 
 
Miller served as a team captain in his final two seasons in the green and gold at Vermont. He played 144 career games totaling five goals and 25 assists for 30 points. He played a key role on two NCAA Tournament squads while at Vermont including the 2008-09 team that made the program's second-ever Frozen Four appearance.
 
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