University of Minnesota Athletics
GOPHER HOCKEY NAMES CAPTAINS FOR THE 1999-2000 SEASON
9/7/1999 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Miller, a native of Anoka, Minn., has played in 122 of 124 games in his first three seasons as a Golden Gopher. Miller, who has 19 career goals, has played in 98 straight games dating back to his freshman season.
Mills, a native of Duluth, Minn., led the team with a + 6 plus/minus rating last season. He was honored on both the all-WCHA and all-Big Ten academic teams following the 1998-99 campaign.
Westrum, a native of Apple Valley, Minn., doubled his point production from his freshman season (6-12--18) to his sophomore season (10-26--36). Westrum, who is considered one of the most versatile performers in the WCHA, played both forward and defense each of the last two seasons for the Golden Gophers.
Minnesota opens official practice on Fri., Oct. 1. The season opener is slated for Sat., Oct. 16 in Orono, Maine against the defending NCAA Champion Maine Black Bears.
