EIJING, China – Forward Andy Miele (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.) has been named captain of the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team, with defensemen Steven Kampfer (Jackson, Mich.) and Aaron Ness (Roseau, Minn.) and forward Noah Cates (Stillwater, Minn.) tabbed as alternate captains.

“We have a great leadership group with Andy, Aaron, Steven and Noah,” said David Quinn, head coach of the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. “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.”

ABOUT MIELE

Miele is in his second season playing for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the KHL in 2021-22. He has represented the U.S. on the international stage in two previous IIHF Men’s World Championships, including 2011 and 2014. Miele has worn the “A” with four previous teams, including Lehigh Valley (2016-17), Portland (2012-13, 2013-14), Miami University (2010-11) and the Chicago Steel (2006-07).

Miele is the first Michigan native to serve as captain of a U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team.