Matt Greene is an American professional hockey player currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League.
Hockey Career
Greene was drafted 44th overall by the Oilers in the 2002 NHL entry draft. He attended the University of North Dakota and played with the Fighting Sioux for three seasons before beginning his professional career in 2005.
Greene played for the Iowa Stars in the American Hockey League for the first part of the 2005-06 season and then finished the season with the Oilers, including their run to the Stanley Cup finals. They made it to the final game before losing the championship to the Carolina Hurricanes. Greene recorded a career high of ten points and 109 penalty minutes during the 2006-2007 season.
Matt Greene Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Edmonton Oilers
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 225
- Rookie Year: 2005-2006
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Fast Facts
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Birth date
May 13, 1983
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Birth place
Grand Ledge, Michigan
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Position
Defense
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Shoots
Right
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Jersey number
2
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Nicknames
The Greene Machine, Mean Matt Greene, Greener
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2007-2008 salary
$1,050,000
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Fact:
Competed for the U.S. at the 2008 World Championships
