Andy Greene

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Andy Greene
Andy Greene - New Jersey Devils.jpg
Greene with the New Jersey Devils in 2014
Born (1982-10-30) October 30, 1982 (age 41)
Trenton, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2006–2022

Andrew Greene (born October 30, 1982) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), primarily for the New Jersey Devils, with whom he served as team captain.

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Playing career

College

Greene attended and played hockey at Miami University for the RedHawks men's ice hockey team. He was signed as an undrafted NHL free agent by the New Jersey Devils in 2006 and was assigned to the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Lowell Devils, after New Jersey's training camp. He excelled at the AHL level, making the PlanetUSA All-Star Team. [1]

New Jersey Devils

Greene with the Devils during the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals Andy Greene (7370307758).jpg
Greene with the Devils during the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals

During his rookie professional season in 2006–07, Greene was called-up to the NHL for a short stint to replace the injured Johnny Oduya. Though Greene played well and showed considerable promise,[ according to whom? ] he was reassigned to Lowell upon Oduya's return. Later in the season, he was again recalled when Colin White was injured. When the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs began, the NHL salary cap no longer applied, allowing the Devils to add Greene to their permanent roster. With the return of injured defenseman Richard Matvichuk, it appeared as though Greene would sit. However, an injury to Colin White allowed Greene to remain on the roster. During this period, Greene played so well that, upon White's return, Oduya was scratched instead of Greene.

On July 1, 2011, Greene signed a new four-year, $14 million contract with the Devils. [2]

On July 30, 2014, Greene signed a new five-year, $25 million contract with the Devils. [3]

Before the start of the 2015–16 season, Greene was named the Devils' captain, following the retirement of incumbent captain Bryce Salvador. [4]

The following season, Greene injured his hand in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes, resulting in him losing his streak of 350 consecutive NHL games played. [5] His streak was the third-longest in Devils history, behind those of Travis Zajac and Ken Daneyko. [5] At the conclusion of the season, Greene was the Devils' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL player who best shows perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. [6]

New York Islanders and retirement

During the 2019–20 season, on February 16, 2020, Greene was traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for David Quenneville  [ fi ] and a 2021 second-round pick. The move came following 14 seasons with the club. The trade reunited Greene with Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello, who was general manager of the Devils in 2006 when Greene signed with the club. [7] Greene scored his first playoff goal in 10 years during the Islanders' second round series against the Philadelphia Flyers. His previous playoff goal was in 2010, also against the Flyers.

On January 11, 2021, Greene was signed to a reported one-year, $700,000 extension with the Islanders. [8] [9]

On November 16, 2021, Greene played his 1000th NHL game. [10]

After going unsigned in the 2022–23 offseason, Greene announced his retirement on October 12, 2022, signing a one-day contract to retire with the Devils. [11]

Personal life

Greene has three older brothers, David, Matt, and Shawn, all of whom played hockey. Greene was born prematurely on the way to his brother's hockey game. [12]

Greene and his wife Rachel have two sons, Colton and Maddox. [12] [13] During the off-season, Greene returns to his hometown and organizes a hockey skills school called Andy Greene Hockey School. [14] [15]

Greene's former high school, Trenton High School, officially retired his number in 2012. [16]

Greene holds a degree in education from Miami University. [12] In 2019, he was inducted into the Miami Athletics Hall of Fame. [17]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2000–01 Detroit Compuware Ambassadors NAHL 547243160—————
2001–02Detroit Compuware AmbassadorsNAHL5316294588—————
2002–03 Miami University CCHA 414192364—————
2003–04 Miami UniversityCCHA417192678—————
2004–05 Miami UniversityCCHA387273466—————
2005–06 Miami UniversityCCHA399223148—————
2006–07 Lowell Devils AHL 525162128—————
2006–07 New Jersey Devils NHL 231566112132
2007–08 New Jersey DevilsNHL5928102220000
2008–09 New Jersey DevilsNHL492792230110
2009–10 New Jersey DevilsNHL78631371451126
2010–11 New Jersey DevilsNHL824192322—————
2011–12 New Jersey DevilsNHL561151616240118
2012–13 New Jersey DevilsNHL484121620—————
2013–14 New Jersey DevilsNHL828243232—————
2014–15 New Jersey DevilsNHL823192220—————
2015–16 New Jersey DevilsNHL82491326—————
2016–17 New Jersey DevilsNHL6649138—————
2017–18 New Jersey DevilsNHL81310132150226
2018–19 New Jersey DevilsNHL825202516—————
2019–20 New Jersey DevilsNHL53291114—————
2019–20 New York Islanders NHL1003322122412
2020–21 New York IslandersNHL551456190118
2021–22 New York IslandersNHL69281010—————
NHL totals1,0575221226427790591442

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2010 United States WC 13th60220
Senior totals60220

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-CCHA Rookie Team 2002–03
All-CCHA First Team 2003–04 [18]
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2004, 2006 [19]
All-CCHA First Team 2004–05 [18]
AHCA West Second-Team All-American 2004–05
All-CCHA First Team 2005–06 [18]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2005–06

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References

  1. ↑ "Former RedHawk Andy Greene Earns Spot on AHL All-Star Team". cstv.com. January 10, 2007. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Devils re-sign defenseman Greene and Goalie Hedberg". The Sports Network. July 1, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Devils sign defenseman Andy Greene to long-term contract extension". NJ.com . July 30, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  4. ↑ Moxley, Christopher (October 9, 2015). "Devils Name Andy Greene Next Captain". All About The Jersey. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "New Jersey Devils D Andy Greene sees ironman streak snapped". upi.com. United Press International. January 7, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  6. ↑ Ryan, Chris (March 25, 2017). "Devils captain Andy Greene nominated for Masterton Trophy". nj.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Greene traded to Islanders by Devils". NHL.com. February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
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  10. ↑ "NYI - Andy Greene's 1000-Game Milestone". New York Islanders. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Andy Greene Signs One-Day Contract to Retire as a Devil". NHL.com. October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
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  14. ↑ "How Andy Greene and his mom team up for a hockey camp in Trenton every summer". mihockey.com. August 11, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman
2005, 2006 		Succeeded by
Preceded by CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman
2006 		Succeeded by
Preceded by New Jersey Devils captain
2015–20 		Succeeded by
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