Liam Greentree

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Liam Greentree
Born (2006-01-01) January 1, 2006 (age 18)
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
OHL team Windsor Spitfires
NHL draft 26th overall, 2024
Los Angeles Kings

Liam Greentree (born January 1, 2006) is a Canadian ice hockey right wing for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was drafted 26th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Greentree recorded 25 goals and 20 assists in 61 games for the Windsor Spitfires during the 2022–23 season. His 25 goals were the most amongst rookies, and that earned him an OHL First All-Rookie Team selection. [1] During the 2023–24 season, he served as team captain and led his team in scoring with 36 goals and 54 assists in 64 games for the Spitfires. [2] Following the season he was named to the OHL Third All-Star team. [3]

Greentree was drafted 26th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. [4] On July 20, 2024, the Kings signed Greentree to a three-year, entry-level contract. [5]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Finland

On April 16, 2024, Greentree was named to Canada's under-18 team for the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships. [6] [7] During the tournament he recorded two goals and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal. [8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2022–23 Windsor Spitfires OHL 612520452640110
2023–24 Windsor SpitfiresOHL6436549033
OHL totals12561741355940110

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2023 Canada HG18 Gold medal icon.svg30110
2024 Canada U18 Gold medal icon.svg72240
Junior totals102350

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
OHL
First All-Rookie Team 2023 [9]
Third All-Star Team 2024 [3]

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References

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Los Angeles Kings first round draft pick
2024
Succeeded by
Incumbent