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Pointer Hockey Star Miele Needs Votes to Win ESPY
Grosse Pointe Woods native and college hockey standout Andy Miele is up for another sports honor, but he needs votes to win.
Could an ESPY be headed to Grosse Pointe?
Perhaps, if enough people vote for college hockey star , a Grosse Pointe Woods native and winner of the .
Miele, who once played hockey for Grosse Pointe North, is one of five people nominated for the ESPY for Best Male College Athlete. The other nominees are Brigham Young basketball player Jimmer Fredette, Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, Cornell lacrosse player Rob Panell and Connecticut basketball player Kemba Walker.
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Fans can help select the winner for Best Male College Athlete by voting online or on ESPN’s Facebook page.
Miele led the NCAA with 71 points and 47 assists in his final season at Miami (Ohio). He was named the , and he won the Hobey Baker Award, which is given annually to the top player in college hockey.
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Miele has signed a professional contract with the NHL’s .
The ESPY Awards honor the top athletes and moments in the year in sports. This year’s ESPY Awards will take place July 13 at 9 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN. Saturday Night Live star Seth Meyers will host the show.
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