March 6, 2006

Miller Resigns As Vermont Women's Hockey Coach

BURLINGTON, Vt. -- After serving as head coach of the women's hockey 
team at the University of Vermont for the past 10 seasons, Dennis 
Miller has resigned, effective April 6, 2006. Director of athletics Dr. 
Robert Corran made the announcement.

"I would like to extend sincere thanks to Dennis for his exceptional 
service and commitment to our women's hockey program," stated Corran.  
"He played a critical role in elevating the program from club status to 
Division III and most recently to membership in Hockey East.  We are 
very appreciative of all that he has given to his alma mater."

"I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to usher the program 
through its early stages of growth.  For 10 years I have approached my 
responsibilities with pride and with passion.  It has been a tremendous 
experience to work with our amazing student-athletes.  But it has been 
all-consuming for me and it has taken a toll.  I have compromised my 
health and neglected family responsibilities.  I have missed weddings 
and funerals and I now have a niece expecting her first child while a 
nephew prepares to depart for Iraq.  It's time for me to re-connect and 
re-energize," stated Miller.

During Vermot's Division III era, the Catamounts advanced to the ECAC 
Division III Playoffs in back-to-back seasons (1999-00 and 2000-01).  
In its final year at the DIII level, Vermont set a school record for 
wins with a 14-8-2 overall mark.
In 2001-02, Vermont jumped to the Division I ranks in the ECAC Hockey 
League and the 2005-06 season marked UVM?s inaugural year as a member 
of Hockey East.

During Miller's tenure, three Catamounts have been Humanitarian Award 
nominees ? Jenny Agnew '03, Kami Cote '05 and Abbey Kaknes '06.  Cote 
also went on to be named the ECACHL Goalie of the Year in 2004-05.  
Miller also coached Tiffany Hayes '01, another ECAC DIII Goaltender of 
the Year, who became the first Catamount to garner All-America honors 
following the 2000-01 season.

Current assistant coach Emily McKissock will supervise the program 
during the search process for Miller's replacement. A national search 
for a new head coach will begin immediately.

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Vermont Athletic Communications
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