Former Miami standout named captain of U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team; notches assist in opening win over China

Miele, a forward, had an assist in Team USA’s 8-0 win over China.

Miele was a four-year standout at Miami, finishing his career seventh on the program’s all-time points list with 159 (60 goals, 99 assists). As a senior in 2010-11, he totaled 71 points (24 goals, 47 assists) and won the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey. Miele was a stalwart on both Miami teams to reach the Frozen Four (2009, 2010).

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Miele, 33, played in 15 NHL games over three seasons for the Phoenix Coyotes and spent several seasons in the American Hockey League. He played two seasons in Sweden and currently plays in Russia for Torpedo Nizhy Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Defensemen Steven Kampfer and Aaron Ness and forward Noah Cates were named alternate captains for Team USA.

“We have a great leadership group with Andy, Aaron, Steven and Noah,” Team USA head coach David Quinn said. “There’s a lot of leaders in our room, and to get to our ultimate goal of winning gold, it will take everyone moving forward together.”

Team USA plays Canada on Saturday in its second preliminary game.