Sonny Milano

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For other people with similar names, see Frank Milano (mobster) or Frank Milano.

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Sonny Milano
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Milano with the Lake Erie Monsters in 2016
Born (1996-05-12) May 12, 1996 (age 28)
Massapequa, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Washington Capitals
Columbus Blue Jackets
Anaheim Ducks
National team  United States
NHL Draft 16th overall, 2014
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2015–present

Frank "Sonny" Milano (born May 12, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round, 16th overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Playing career

Milano played in the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the New York Rangers minor ice hockey team.[2]

Junior

Milano was rated as a top prospect who was widely projected to be a first round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[3][4] He trained with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program team during the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons,[5] and was invited to participate in the 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.[6]

Milano was committed to play for the Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey team in the Hockey East Association. However, on August 16, 2014, Eagles' head coach Jerry York announced Milano had advised the team of his intention to sign a professional contract with the Blue Jackets, thus forgoing his college eligibility.[7][8] During the 2014–2015 season, Milano was playing for the Plymouth Whalers in the OHL. Even though he switched teams, he continued to live with Bo Freatman in Ann Arbor.

Professional

On September 11, 2014, the Blue Jackets announced that they had signed Milano to a three-year entry level contract.[9]

During the 2015–16 season, on March 31, 2016, Milano played his first game in the NHL against his hometown team the New York Islanders. He registered his first career point with an assist in the following game against the Carolina Hurricanes on April 2, 2016.[10] He was sent down to the Cleveland Monsters after 3 games.

Milano was recalled from the Cleveland Monsters in October.[11] After registering no points he was sent back down to the Cleveland Monsters only to be called up again in November.[12] He was shortly relocated back to the Monsters.

During the 2017–18 season, on October 6, 2017, Milano scored his first career NHL goal against the New York Islanders in a 5–0 Columbus win.[13] Despite his early success, Milano was sent back down to the Cleveland Monsters on December 3, 2017, after registering 10 points in 24 games.[14][15] He was recalled back to the Blue Jackets on December 9, 2017.[16]

Milano began the 2019–20 season with the Blue Jackets, recording 6 points in 11 games. On February 24, 2020, he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Devin Shore.[17] He scored 5 points in 9 games with Anaheim to end the season. On July 28, 2020, the Ducks signed Milano to a two-year, $3.4 million contract extension.[18]

At the conclusion of the 2021–22 season and his contract with the Ducks, despite establishing new offensive career highs, Milano was not tendered a qualifying offer and was released as a free agent.[19] After going un-signed over the summer, Milano opted to join the Calgary Flames on a professional tryout contract to attend training camp.[20] He participated in the pre-season with the Flames before he was released from his tryout without a contract on September 27, 2022.[21]

Beginning the 2022–23 season without a club, Milano was belatedly signed to a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Washington Capitals on October 17, 2022.[22] He was immediately placed on waivers and upon clearing was assigned by the Capitals to AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.[23] He moved back up to the NHL 14 games into the season on November 5, 2022, playing left wing for the Capitals on a regular basis.

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Denmark
World Junior Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Finland
IIHF World U18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2014 Finland

As a 16-year-old Milano won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge,[24] and as a 17-year-old he helped the USA squad capture the gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships.[25][26] Milano recorded 2 goals and 2 assists at the 2015 World Junior Championships. Milano was part of the bronze medal-winning USA U20 squad at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Milano was named to Team USA to compete at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, along with teammate Cam Atkinson.[27]

Personal life

Milano was raised by his parents Frank and Caroline Milano in Massapequa, New York.[28]

On July 7, 2019, Milano and then-Colorado Avalanche forward A. J. Greer, were arrested in New York City for alleged third degree assault.[28] The alleged assault was reportedly over the victim demanding money after getting Greer and Milano table service at a nightclub.[28] Charges were subsequently dropped in January 2020 after Greer and Milano paid an undisclosed amount for the victim's medical bills and completed community service.[28]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Portledge School HS-Prep 18 10 11 21 — — — — — —
2011–12 Cleveland Barons 16U AAA T1EHL 40 44 43 87 10 — — — — —
2012–13 U.S. NTDP Juniors USHL 38 10 12 22 12 — — — — —
2012–13 U.S. NTDP U17 USDP 56 20 27 47 20 — — — — —
2013–14 U.S. NTDP Juniors USHL 25 14 25 39 21 — — — — —
2013–14 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 58 29 57 86 23 — — — — —
2014–15 Plymouth Whalers OHL 50 22 46 68 24 — — — — —
2014–15 Springfield Falcons AHL 10 0 5 5 0 — — — — —
2015–16 Cleveland Monsters AHL 54 14 17 31 22 17 4 4 8 4
2015–16 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 3 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
2016–17 Cleveland Monsters AHL 63 18 29 47 24 — — — — —
2016–17 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 55 14 8 22 10 3 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Cleveland Monsters AHL 9 2 3 5 4 — — — — —
2018–19 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 8 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Cleveland Monsters AHL 27 11 13 24 22 8 2 8 10 10
2019–20 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 46 5 13 18 22 — — — — —
2019–20 Anaheim Ducks NHL 9 2 3 5 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Anaheim Ducks NHL 6 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2020–21 San Diego Gulls AHL 2 0 2 2 0 — — — — —
2021–22 San Diego Gulls AHL 1 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
2021–22 Anaheim Ducks NHL 66 14 20 34 10 — — — — —
NHL totals 197 36 45 81 46 4 0 0 0 0

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2013 United States U17 3rd 6 4 6 10 6
2014 United States U18 1st 7 3 7 10 4
2015 United States WJC 5th 5 2 2 4 2
2018 United States WC 3rd 8 1 1 2 4
Junior totals 18 9 15 24 12
Senior totals 8 1 1 2 4

Awards and honors

Awards Year
AHL
Calder Cup champion 2016 [29]
International
World U-17 Hockey Challenge bronze medal 2013 [30]
CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game 2013 [31]

References

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  5. ↑ Massapequa's Sonny Milano starring for USA, projected first-round pick in NHL draft – Newsday
  6. ↑ Milano, Schmaltz, highlight 2013 American Prospects Game | The Scouting Report Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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  24. ↑ Milano, Sonny – Toronto Maple Leafs – News
  25. ↑ Gold-Medal Game Recap: USA Wins Gold Over Czech Republic | USA Hockey
  26. ↑ United States Hockey League – Team USA U18 is Golden Again Archived June 27, 2014, at archive.today
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  30. ↑ 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge: 3 Stars of the Day
  31. ↑ USNTDP forward Sonny Milano brings puck skills and tenacity to the table – Prospects

External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Columbus Blue Jackets first round draft pick
2014		 Succeeded by
Zach Werenski
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