He was beginning a new four-year contract when he was escorted off a practice field in August, a few days after he returned his malfunctioning phone to the school.

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During an 82-game schedule, if a goalie has a bad game or is struggling with something in his mechanics, he might have a few days of practice to straighten out.

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Maybe not, because 32-year-old Miller is actually showing up for practice early these days, even though he still likes to toss back a few.

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