Miller returns to Broncos, named captain for 2026/27 campaign

Sep 11, 2026 | 4:49 PM

The Humboldt Broncos have their new captain.

Following a late-season championship stint with the Flin Flon Bombers, forward Connor Miller has returned to Humboldt to lead the Broncos in his final season of Junior A.

“We told him when he was getting moved to Flin Flon that he’d be our captain when he returned. He’s the obvious choice in a lot of areas, one of which is knowing that he’s been through the grind of what it takes to win, so hopefully, now he can lead our guys to do the same thing,” said Head Coach and GM Brayden Klimosko.

“At the end of the day, he’s lived through it, and our other guys haven’t really. He can be the guy that we lean on, and he can be the guy telling us every day about how they did it. You can’t argue with guys who win, so I definitely think that’s something we could use to our advantage for sure.”

Miller wasn’t just a part of the Bombers’ league title this past season; he was arguably the biggest part, as he was named the SJHL’s Playoff MVP.

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He was also the Broncos’ RBC Community Ambassador, showing he has what it takes on and off the ice.

“He’s a good person first, and when you’re a good person first, it’s easy to be respected amongst your peers. Obviously, his play spoke for itself; he was the playoff MVP for a reason, and he’s just a good person and a great player, and the guys really respect him, so a pretty easy decision, and honestly one of the more easier choices I’ve had over my years as a coach,” Klimosko added.

“Honestly, it’s just really nice to see him back, and with a big smile on his face. When he left, it wasn’t exactly going well for us as a team at the time, but we’re expecting big things this year, so it’s great to see him in a Green and Gold jersey again, and we’re looking forward to him having a big year.”

Overall, the 2026/27 campaign will mark the fifth season that Miller will suit up for the Broncos, having played 141 games in Humboldt, in which he registered 93 points.

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Miller returns to Broncos, named captain for 2026/27 campaign

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