St. Cloud Norsemen blueliner Kyle Miller has been named the NAHL Defenseman of the Month.

A third-year St. Cloud veteran, Miller put on a thriller during February. The San Jose native scored four goals and dished 11 assists over nine games for the Norsemen. He led all blueliners in the month with 15 points, while ranking second overall among all skaters with that stat line for February.

“It’s an honor to receive this award,” Miller said. “I thank my coaches and teammates for pushing me to be great on and off the ice every day. A large amount of my personal success is due to my team’s success as a whole. We won a lot of games in February because of our commitment to playing our style of hockey.

“As we enter into the most exciting part of the season, I am determined to help lead my team into the playoffs. I love this group and can’t wait to make this final push with them.”

One of Miller’s most impactful games was on Feb. 8 against the Austin Bruins. During the Norsemen’s 2-1 overtime victory, he played a role in both goals. He first assisted in the game-tying goal during the second period and then scored the game-winning short-handed goal in overtime. In the month, he produced a plus-9 rating and only had one game out of nine in which he did not produce a point. Thanks to his work on the ice, the blueliner produced an average of 1.67 points per game.

The San Jose Jr. Sharks alum has continued to help his squad inch closer to being in playoff contention. St. Cloud currently sits in fourth place in the Central Division standings.

Even though Miller is a defenseman, his offensive dominance is felt by the Norsemen. He leads his squad in total points (55), assists (43), and points per game (1.17). Miller ranks third overall for St. Cloud in goals (12) and features the second-best rating (plus-6).

This award marks the second time he has earned Star of the Month honors, with his last recognition happening in September.

“Kyle was excellent throughout February,” Norsemen coach Joe Exter said. “His play has been consistent all year. The most impressive part is, that as each month passes, he elevates all areas of his game to a higher level. Kyle shows up daily to work and improve with a true pro mindset.

“This dedication is the driving force behind Kyle being one of the best defensemen in junior hockey.”

— NAHL Staff

(March 5, 2025)