Michael Milne Bio
Michael Milne is a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Wild selected Milne in the third round, 89th overall, of the 2022 NHL entry draft.
Early Life and Background
Michael Milne was born on September 21, 2002, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, to Deryn and Jerry Milne. He grew up playing minor ice hockey in Abbotsford before advancing to Yale Hockey Academy and the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds. Milne played two seasons in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League with Yale, where he showcased his skills during the 2017–18 season by leading the Yale U16 Prep team with 50 points in 27 games.
Path to Hockey
Milne was selected in the eighth round, 155th overall, of the 2017 Western Hockey League (WHL) bantam draft by the Kootenay Ice. He joined the team for the 2018–19 season, where he recorded 7 points in 40 rookie games. Over the next two years with the Winnipeg Ice, Milne had a notable performance, accumulating 45 points in 47 games. Although he was eligible for the 2021 NHL entry draft, a shoulder injury and the COVID-19 pandemic limited Milne to just 14 games that season, during which he scored six goals and recorded 12 points. However, he rebounded during the 2021–22 season, achieving an impressive 38 goals and 81 points with the Winnipeg Ice.
Michael Milne Career
Early Career (2018–2022)
Michael Milne’s professional career began when the Minnesota Wild selected him in the third round of the 2022 NHL entry draft. He signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Wild on October 19, 2022. Milne started his professional hockey journey with the Iowa Wild, Minnesota’s AHL affiliate, in the same year. In his initial 107 AHL games, he recorded 19 goals and 42 points, and he also participated in two postseason games during the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs.
Breakthrough (2023–Present)
Milne’s breakthrough came as he continued to develop in the AHL, leading to his promotion to the Minnesota Wild. After missing the Wild rookie camp and training camp due to injury ahead of the 2024–25 season, he opened the season in Iowa. He made a strong start, recording four goals and eight points in his first ten games. Milne was promoted to the Minnesota Wild on November 13, 2023, and made his NHL debut against the Dallas Stars on November 16, 2023, playing on the fourth line.
Notable Works and Milestones
Michael Milne has established himself as a promising talent in professional ice hockey, with significant achievements in the AHL and a successful transition to the NHL. His performance in the AHL has set the stage for his future in the NHL.
Michael Milne Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Michael Milne has not yet received any major award nominations, as he is still in the early stages of his professional career.
Michael Milne Awards Won
Michael Milne has not yet won any notable awards as he continues to build his career in professional ice hockey.
Michael Milne Family
Michael Milne was born to Deryn and Jerry Milne. Further details about his family life are not publicly available.
Personal Life
There is limited information available regarding Michael Milne’s personal life, including his marital status and relationships. As of now, he does not have any children.
