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Andy Greene

{{For|people with similar names|Andrew Green (disambiguation)}}

{{Short description|American ice hockey player (born 1982)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2021}}

{{Infobox ice hockey player

| name = Andy Greene

| image = Andy Greene - New Jersey Devils.jpg

| image_size = 230px

| caption = Greene with the New Jersey Devils in 2014

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|10|30}}

| birth_place = Trenton, Michigan, U.S.

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 11

| weight_lb = 190

| position = Defense

| shoots = Left

| league = NHL

| played_for = New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders

| ntl_team = USA

| draft = Undrafted

| career_start = 2006

| career_end = 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

=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.{{cite web |title=Former RedHawk Andy Greene Earns Spot on AHL All-Star Team |url=http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/stories/011007aad.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707040939/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/stories/011007aad.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 7, 2018 |website=cstv.com |accessdate=July 6, 2018 |date=January 10, 2007}}

=New Jersey Devils=

File:Andy Greene (7370307758).jpg]]

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|date=July 2018}} 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.{{Cite web| url = https://www.tsn.ca/story/?id=370575 | title = Devils re-sign defenseman Greene and Goalie Hedberg | publisher = The Sports Network | date = 2011-07-01 | accessdate = 2011-07-01}}

On July 30, 2014, Greene signed a new five-year, $25 million contract with the Devils.{{cite news| url = http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2014/07/devils_sign_defenseman_andy_greene_to_long-term_contract_extension.html | title = Devils sign defenseman Andy Greene to long-term contract extension | work = NJ.com | date = 2014-07-30 | accessdate = 2014-07-30}}

Before the start of the 2015–16 season, Greene was named the Devils' captain, following the retirement of incumbent captain Bryce Salvador.{{cite web|last1=Moxley|first1=Christopher|title=Devils Name Andy Greene Next Captain|url=http://www.allaboutthejersey.com/2015/10/9/9486947/andy-greene-named-11th-captain-of-the-devils|website=All About The Jersey|accessdate=7 March 2017|date=9 October 2015}}

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.{{cite web |title=New Jersey Devils D Andy Greene sees ironman streak snapped |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NHL/2017/01/07/New-Jersey-Devils-D-Andy-Greene-sees-ironman-streak-snapped/1141483812544/ |website=upi.com |publisher=United Press International |accessdate=July 6, 2018 |date=January 7, 2017}} 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.{{cite web|last1=Ryan|first1=Chris|title=Devils captain Andy Greene nominated for Masterton Trophy |url=https://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2017/03/devils_captain_andy_greene_nominated_for_masterson.html |website=nj.com |accessdate=July 6, 2018 |date=March 25, 2017}}

=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 {{ill|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.{{cite web |title=Greene traded to Islanders by Devils |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-trade-andy-greene-to-new-york-islanders/c-315148116 |website=NHL.com |accessdate=February 16, 2020 |date=February 16, 2020}} 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.{{cite web |title=NYI - Transactions |url=https://www.nhl.com/islanders/team/transactions |website=NHL.com |access-date=January 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117120258/https://www.nhl.com/islanders/team/transactions |archive-date=January 17, 2021}}{{cite web |title=Islanders: Mat Barzal, Matt Martin and Andy Greene officially signed |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/islanders_mat_barzal_matt_martin_and_andy_greene_officially_signed/s1_14825_33792233 |website=Yardbarker |access-date=January 17, 2021 |date=January 11, 2021}}

On November 16, 2021, Greene played his 1000th NHL game.{{Cite web |title=NYI - Andy Greene's 1000-Game Milestone |url=https://www.nhl.com/islanders/fans/andy-greene-1000-games |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=New York Islanders |language=en-US}}

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. {{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/andy-greene-signs-one-day-contract-to-retire-as-a-devil/c-336242344|title= Andy Greene Signs One-Day Contract to Retire as a Devil|website=NHL.com|date=October 12, 2022|access-date=October 12, 2022}}

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.{{Cite web|title=NYI Longread - Evergreene|url=https://www.nhl.com/islanders/fans/evergreene|access-date=2021-11-14|website=New York Islanders|language=en-US}}

Greene and his wife Rachel have two sons, Colton and Maddox.{{cite web |last1=Stein |first1=Amanda |title=Devils edge Coyotes 4-3 at The Rock |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-edge-coyotes-4-3-at-the-rock/c-292393932 |website=NHL.com |accessdate=July 6, 2018 |date=October 28, 2017}} During the off-season, Greene returns to his hometown and organizes a hockey skills school called Andy Greene Hockey School.{{cite web |title=How Andy Greene and his mom team up for a hockey camp in Trenton every summer |url=http://mihockey.com/2016/08/how-andy-greene-and-his-mom-team-up-for-a-hockey-camp-in-trenton-every-summer/ |website=mihockey.com |accessdate=July 6, 2018 |date=August 11, 2016}}{{cite news |last1=Elliott |first1=Samantha |title=HOCKEY: Pride of Trenton on home ice again |url=http://www.thenewsherald.com/sports/hockey-pride-of-trenton-on-home-ice-again/article_4ce65026-abdf-5c7c-b301-1431d602f552.html |accessdate=July 6, 2018 |newspaper=The News-Herald |date=August 2, 2013}}

Greene's former high school, Trenton High School, officially retired his number in 2012.{{cite web|last1=Stemen|first1=Nate|title=NHL Star Andy Greene Honored in Trenton Among Fans, Friends and Family (PHOTOS)|url=https://patch.com/michigan/trenton-grosseile/trenton-nhl-star-andy-green#photo-12291714|website=patch.com |publisher=Patch Media|accessdate=July 6, 2018 |date=November 23, 2012}}

Greene holds a degree in education from Miami University. In 2019, he was inducted into the Miami Athletics Hall of Fame.{{Cite web|url=https://miamiredhawks.com/sports/2020/3/24/trads-hall-of-fame-2019class-html.aspx|title = 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees}}

Career statistics

=Regular season and playoffs=

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! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! colspan="5" | Regular season

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! colspan="5" | Playoffs

bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! Season

! Team

! League

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

2000–01Detroit Compuware AmbassadorsNAHL547243160—————
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2001–02

Detroit Compuware AmbassadorsNAHL5316294588—————
2002–03Miami UniversityCCHA414192364—————
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2003–04

Miami UniversityCCHA417192678—————
2004–05Miami UniversityCCHA387273466—————
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2005–06

Miami UniversityCCHA399223148—————
2006–07Lowell DevilsAHL525162128—————
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2006–07

New Jersey DevilsNHL231566112132
2007–08New Jersey DevilsNHL5928102220000
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2008–09

New Jersey DevilsNHL492792230110
2009–10New Jersey DevilsNHL78631371451126
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2010–11

New Jersey DevilsNHL824192322—————
2011–12New Jersey DevilsNHL561151616240118
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2012–13

New Jersey DevilsNHL484121620—————
2013–14New Jersey DevilsNHL828243232—————
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2014–15

New Jersey DevilsNHL823192220—————
2015–16New Jersey DevilsNHL82491326—————
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2016–17

New Jersey DevilsNHL6649138—————
2017–18New Jersey DevilsNHL81310132150226
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2018–19

New Jersey DevilsNHL825202516—————
2019–20New Jersey DevilsNHL53291114—————
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2019–20

New York IslandersNHL1003322122412
2020–21New York IslandersNHL551456190118
style="background:#f0f0f0;"

| 2021–22

New York IslandersNHL69281010—————
style="background:#e0e0e0;"

! colspan="3" | NHL totals

! 1,057

! 52

! 212

! 264

! 277

! 90

! 5

! 9

! 14

! 42

=International=

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! Year

! Team

! Event

! Result

! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

2010

| United States

| WC

| 13th

| 6

| 0

| 2

| 2

| 0

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! colspan=4 | Senior totals

! 6

! 0

! 2

! 2

! 0

Awards and honors

class="wikitable"

! Award

! Year

!

colspan="3"|College
All-CCHA Rookie Team

| 2002–03

|

All-CCHA First Team

| 2003–04

| {{cite news|title=All-CCHA Teams|url=http://www.augenblick.org/chha/ccha_all.html|publisher=College Hockey Historical Archives|accessdate=2013-07-27}}

CCHA All-Tournament Team

| 2004, 2006

| {{cite news|title=2012-13 CCHA Media Guide|url=http://issuu.com/cchahockey/docs/2012-13_ccha_media_guide_final_2a_compressed#|publisher=ISSUU.com|accessdate=2014-04-23}}

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

|

References

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External links

  • {{Ice hockey stats|nhl=8472382|elite=9169|espn=|euro=|hr=g/greenan01|hockeydb=72382|legendsm=|legends=|legendstype=|tsn=}}

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{{s-ach}}

{{succession box | before = A. J. Thelen | title = CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman | years = 2005, 2006 | after = Jack Johnson}}

{{succession box | before = Nathan Oystrick | title = CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman | years = 2006 | after = Matt Hunwick}}

{{succession box | before = Bryce Salvador | title = New Jersey Devils captain | years = 2015–20 | after = Nico Hischier}}

{{s-end}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Greene, Andy}}

Category:1982 births

Category:Living people

Category:American men's ice hockey defensemen

Category:21st-century American sportsmen

Category:Ice hockey players from Michigan

Category:Lowell Devils players

Category:Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey players

Category:New Jersey Devils players

Category:New York Islanders players

Category:Sportspeople from Trenton, Michigan

Category:Ice hockey people from Wayne County, Michigan

Category:Undrafted National Hockey League players

Category:AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans