Andy Greene

For people with similar names, see Andrew Green (disambiguation).

American ice hockey player (born 1982)

Ice hockey player

Andy Greene

Greene with the New Jersey Devils in 2014

Born|  (1982-10-30) October 30, 1982 (age 42)
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 team|  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. He also played for the New York Islanders.

## Playing career

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### College

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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

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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

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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

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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

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### Regular season and playoffs

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Season | Team  | League  | GP  | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP  | G  | A  | Pts  | PIM
2000–01 | Detroit Compuware Ambassadors | NAHL | 54 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 60 | — | — | — | — | —
2001–02 | Detroit Compuware Ambassadors | NAHL | 53 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 88 | — | — | — | — | —
2002–03 | Miami University | CCHA | 41 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 64 | — | — | — | — | —
2003–04 | Miami University | CCHA | 41 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 78 | — | — | — | — | —
2004–05 | Miami University | CCHA | 38 | 7 | 27 | 34 | 66 | — | — | — | — | —
2005–06 | Miami University | CCHA | 39 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 48 | — | — | — | — | —
2006–07 | Lowell Devils | AHL | 52 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 28 | — | — | — | — | —
2006–07 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 23 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2
2007–08 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 59 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
2008–09 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 49 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0
2009–10 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 78 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6
2010–11 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 22 | — | — | — | — | —
2011–12 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 56 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8
2012–13 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 48 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 20 | — | — | — | — | —
2013–14 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | — | —
2014–15 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 20 | — | — | — | — | —
2015–16 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 26 | — | — | — | — | —
2016–17 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 66 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 8 | — | — | — | — | —
2017–18 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 81 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6
2018–19 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 82 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 16 | — | — | — | — | —
2019–20 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 53 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 14 | — | — | — | — | —
2019–20 | New York Islanders | NHL | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12
2020–21 | New York Islanders | NHL | 55 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8
2021–22 | New York Islanders | NHL | 69 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | —
NHL totals  | 1,057  | 52  | 212  | 264  | 277  | 90  | 5  | 9  | 14  | 42

### International

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Year  | Team  | Event  | Result  |  | GP  | G  | A  | Pts  | PIM

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2010 | United States | WC | 13th  | 6  | 0  | 2  | 2  | 0
Senior totals  | 6  | 0  | 2  | 2  | 0

## Awards and honors

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Award  | Year  |

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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 |

## References

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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. ^ a b "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.
8. ^ "NYI - Transactions". NHL.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
9. ^ "Islanders: Mat Barzal, Matt Martin and Andy Greene officially signed". Yardbarker. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
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.
12. ^ a b c "NYI Longread - Evergreene". New York Islanders. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
13. ^ Stein, Amanda (October 28, 2017). "Devils edge Coyotes 4-3 at The Rock". NHL.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
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.
15. ^ Elliott, Samantha (August 2, 2013). "HOCKEY: Pride of Trenton on home ice again". The News-Herald. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
16. ^ Stemen, Nate (November 23, 2012). "NHL Star Andy Greene Honored in Trenton Among Fans, Friends and Family (PHOTOS)". patch.com. Patch Media. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
17. ^ "2019 Hall of Fame Inductees".
18. ^ a b c "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
19. ^ "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.

## External links

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* Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements

Preceded by

A. J. Thelen

|  CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman
2005, 2006 | Succeeded by

Jack Johnson

Preceded by

Nathan Oystrick

|  CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman
2006 | Succeeded by

Matt Hunwick

Preceded by

Bryce Salvador

|  New Jersey Devils captain
2015–20 | Succeeded by

Nico Hischier