Andy Greene

Andrew Greene (born October 30, 1982) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the New Jersey Devils, with whom he spent parts of fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Andy Greene
Greene with the New Jersey Devils in 2014
Born (1982-10-30) October 30, 1982
Trenton, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils
National team  United States
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2006present

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

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, 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

During the 2019–20 season, on February 16, 2020, Greene was traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for David Quenneville 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]

Personal life

Greene and his wife Rachel have two children together.[10] During the off-season, Greene returns to his hometown and organizes a hockey skills school called Andy Greene Hockey School.[11][12]

Greene's former high school, Trenton High School, officially retired his number in 2012.[13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2000–01Detroit Compuware AmbassadorsNAHL547243160
2001–02Detroit Compuware AmbassadorsNAHL5316294588
2002–03Miami UniversityCCHA414192364
2003–04Miami UniversityCCHA417192678
2004–05Miami UniversityCCHA387273466
2005–06Miami UniversityCCHA399223148
2006–07Lowell DevilsAHL525162128
2006–07New Jersey DevilsNHL231566112132
2007–08New Jersey DevilsNHL5928102220000
2008–09New Jersey DevilsNHL492792230110
2009–10New Jersey DevilsNHL78631371451126
2010–11New Jersey DevilsNHL824192322
2011–12New Jersey DevilsNHL561151616240118
2012–13New Jersey DevilsNHL484121620
2013–14New Jersey DevilsNHL828243232
2014–15New Jersey DevilsNHL823192220
2015–16New Jersey DevilsNHL82491326
2016–17New Jersey DevilsNHL6649138
2017–18New Jersey DevilsNHL81310132150226
2018–19New Jersey DevilsNHL825202516
2019–20New Jersey DevilsNHL53291114
2019–20New York IslandersNHL1003322122412
NHL totals 933 49 200 249 261 71 5 8 13 34

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2010 United States WC 13th 6 0 2 2 0
Senior totals 6 0 2 2 0

Awards and honors

Award Year
College
All-CCHA Rookie Team 2002–03
All-CCHA First Team 2003–04 [14]
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2004 [15]
All-CCHA First Team 2004–05 [14]
AHCA West Second-Team All-American 2004–05
All-CCHA First Team 2005–06 [14]
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2005–06
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2006 [15]

References

  1. "Former RedHawk Andy Greene Earns Spot on AHL All-Star Team". cstv.com. January 10, 2007. 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. "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. Stein, Amanda (October 28, 2017). "Devils edge Coyotes 4-3 at The Rock". NHL.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  11. "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.
  12. Elliott, Samantha (August 2, 2013). "HOCKEY: Pride of Trenton on home ice again". The News-Herald. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  13. 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.
  14. "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  15. "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
A. J. Thelen
CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman
2004–05, 2005–06
Succeeded by
Jack Johnson
Preceded by
Nathan Oystrick
CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman
2005–06
Succeeded by
Matt Hunwick
Preceded by
Bryce Salvador
New Jersey Devils captain
201520
Succeeded by
TBD
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