Devils re-sign D Andy Greene
Friday, 07.01.2011 / 3:32 PM
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Newark, NJ – The Devils have re-signed defenseman Andy Greene to a new multi-year contract. The announcement was made by Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.
Greene, 28, will enter his sixth season with the Devils’ organization. The 5-11, 190-lb. rearguard finished first in scoring among the team’s defensemen during each of the past two seasons, including four goals and 19 assists for 23 points and 22 penalty minutes while appearing in all 82 games last year. In 2009-10, he recorded career highs with six goals, 31 assists, and 37 points.
Greene’s career totals show 15 goals and 70 assists for 85 points and 86 penalty minutes in 291 career regular-season NHL games. Born October 30, 1982, he has added three goals and three assists for six points in 21 career playoff contests. He made his pro debut with Lowell (AHL) in 2006-07 and represented PlanetUSA at the league’s All-Star Game.
Greene originally signed with New Jersey as a free agent on April 4, 2006. The native of Trenton, MI represented the United States at the 2010 World Championships. He spent four seasons at Miami University of Ohio (CCHA), where his collegiate career included three CCHA First All-Star Teams, two CCHA All-Tournament Teams, and the 2003 CCHA All-Rookie Team.
Greene, 28, will enter his sixth season with the Devils’ organization. The 5-11, 190-lb. rearguard finished first in scoring among the team’s defensemen during each of the past two seasons, including four goals and 19 assists for 23 points and 22 penalty minutes while appearing in all 82 games last year. In 2009-10, he recorded career highs with six goals, 31 assists, and 37 points.
Greene’s career totals show 15 goals and 70 assists for 85 points and 86 penalty minutes in 291 career regular-season NHL games. Born October 30, 1982, he has added three goals and three assists for six points in 21 career playoff contests. He made his pro debut with Lowell (AHL) in 2006-07 and represented PlanetUSA at the league’s All-Star Game.
Greene originally signed with New Jersey as a free agent on April 4, 2006. The native of Trenton, MI represented the United States at the 2010 World Championships. He spent four seasons at Miami University of Ohio (CCHA), where his collegiate career included three CCHA First All-Star Teams, two CCHA All-Tournament Teams, and the 2003 CCHA All-Rookie Team.
