Colin Miller (ice hockey, born 1992)
A hard-nosed, journeyman defenseman who carved out a decade-long NHL career with a reputation for a heavy shot and physical play.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: October 29·Millennials
Biography
Colin Miller's path to the NHL was not that of a top draft pick, but of a determined grinder. Selected 151st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2012, the Ontario-born defenseman honed his game in the minor leagues before getting his real break with the Boston Bruins. His style is defined by simplicity and force: he moves the puck efficiently and isn't afraid to unleash a powerful slapshot from the point or deliver a punishing check. This reliable, physical game made him a valuable asset to several franchises, most notably as an original member of the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, where he contributed to their stunning inaugural run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2018. Miller's career embodies the persistence required to stay in the world's top hockey league as a role player, contributing to teams in Boston, Vegas, Buffalo, Dallas, New Jersey, and Winnipeg.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Colin was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Colin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Colin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a key defensive role for the Vegas Golden Knights during their historic run to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.
- Recorded a career-high 41 points (10 goals, 31 assists) in the 2015-16 season with the Boston Bruins.
- Represented Canada at the 2015 IIHF World Championship, winning a gold medal.
Did You Know?
He won the AHL's Eddie Shore Award as the league's best defenseman in 2015 while playing for the Manchester Monarchs.
He was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights from the Boston Bruins in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft.
His nickname among teammates and fans is "Chiller."
“You have to earn your ice time every single shift, no matter who you are.”
