Wade Miller (Canadian football)
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 Miller at the Blue Bombers' 2019 Grey Cup parade. | |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
|---|---|
| Title | President and CEO |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 10, 1973 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 215[1] lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | Manitoba Bisons |
| CFL draft | 1995: 4th round, 37th overall pick |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1995–2005 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2013–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Wade Miller (born June 10, 1973) is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and a former professional Canadian football player.
University
Miller played linebacker with the Manitoba Bisons where he was a two-time Canada West All-Star (1993, 1994) and a CIAU All-Star in 1994.[2] He was also a member of the university’s wrestling team.[2][3] At the University of Manitoba, Miller earned a Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology and Exercise Science.[4]
Professional
Miller was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fourth round (37th overall) in the 1995 CFL draft as a linebacker.[2][3][5]
In 1997, he had 35 special teams tackles. He earned his first CFL East Division All-Star team nomination.
During the 1998 Blue Bombers season, Miller held the title of interim special-teams coach.[3][4]
In 1999, Miller had 37 special teams tackles, which led the CFL. He earned his second CFL East Division All-Star team nomination.
In 2000, he was converted to fullback.[5] His career rushing statistics were 14 carries for 23 yards.[5]
In 2001, Miller played in his only Grey Cup game. In Winnipeg's 27-19 loss to the Calgary Stampeders, Miller had 2 special teams tackles.
Upon retirement after the 2005 season, Miller had played 11 seasons in the CFL, all with the Blue Bombers, appearing in 159 regular season games and eight playoff games. He held the CFL record for career special teams tackles with 184, which has been surpassed by Mike Miller and Jason Arakgi.[5][6][4]
Miller was inducted into the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame in 2011.[5]
Sports executive career
Winnipeg Football Club
The Winnipeg Football Club (WFC) appointed Miller as acting CEO in August 2013, following the resignation of Garth Buchko.[7] WFC, a not-for-profit community organization,[8] operates the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and controls Triple B Stadium Inc.[9]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
In November 2013, the Blue Bombers confirmed Miller as their new President and CEO.[10] Under his watch, the Blue Bombers football operations built a foundation of continuity. General Manager Kyle Walters, Assistant General Managers Danny McManus and Ted Goveia, and Head Coach Mike O'Shea, were hired shortly after Miller's promotion to full-time President and CEO, and spent more than a decade with the team. The Blue Bombers steadily improved from 3-15 in 2013 to appearing in five consecutive Grey Cups from 2019 to 2024; the Blue Bombers won 2019, which ended the team's 29 year Grey Cup drought, and 2021. The Blue Bombers finished first place and hosted the West Final in each season from 2021 to 2024.
In 2025, the team sold out all nine regular-season games, and extended its consecutive sell-out streak to 14.[11]
Valour FC
On June 6, 2018, the Canadian Premier League (CPL) announced the founding of a professional soccer team in Winnipeg named Valour FC, with Miller as president and CEO.[12]
Valour FC suspended operations following the 2025 CPL season. While Miller explained that not enough fans were attending games to justify continued investment by the Winnipeg Football Club, others, including former Valour coach Rob Gale, contended that the team had been mismanaged, citing limited investment, staffing, and community engagement.[13][14]
Triple B Stadium Inc.
Triple B Stadium Inc. is a non-share corporation which owns Princess Auto Stadium, where the Blue Bombers (and previously Valour FC) play in Winnipeg. Originally, Triple B Stadium Inc. was owned by a consortium of the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba, the Winnipeg Football Club and the University of Manitoba.[15] During Miller's tenure, effective October 21, 2021, the WFC will manage and operate the stadium in exchange for primary access to the facilities.[9] In 2022, WFC became the sole member of Triple B and has the ability to elect Triple B’s Directors.[9]
