Andy Greene

Andy Greene
Andy Greene - New Jersey Devils.jpg
Greene with the New Jersey Devils in 2014
Born (1982-10-30) October 30, 1982 (age 38)
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 2006–present

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 14 seasons and served as team captain.

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.

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,[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.

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

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

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. His streak was the third-longest in Devils history, behind those of Travis Zajac and Ken Daneyko. 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.

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. 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.

Personal life

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

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

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
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
NHL totals 988 50 204 254 267 90 5 9 14 42

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
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2004
All-CCHA First Team 2004–05
AHCA West Second-Team All-American 2004–05
All-CCHA First Team 2005–06
AHCA West First-Team All-American 2005–06
CCHA All-Tournament Team 2006

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