Mike Green

Mike Green is a professional hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

On February 14, 2009, Green scored in his eighth-consecutive game, setting an NHL record for a defenseman.CBC.ca: Capitals Defenceman Green Sets NHL Record

Green began his professional career with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League in 2000. He was then drafted 29th overall in the 2004 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals. The following year Green made his NHL debut with the Capitals, on his 20th birthday, October 12 2005. He split his first season between the NHL and the Capitals American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears. That same year, 2005, Green signed an entry level contract with the Capitals for three years. He was also selected for the NHL Young Stars Game in 2007, where he scored three assists.

• Mahalo's Guide to the Washington Capitals
• NHL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 1"
  • Weight: 208
  • Rookie Year: 2005-2006

• October 12, 1985: Born

• 2004: Drafted in the 1st round of the NHL entry draft by the Washington Capitals

• 2005: Debuted with the Washington Capitals

• 2005: Signed by the Washington Capitals to a three-year, entry-level contract

• 2007: Played in the NHL YoungStars Game