Professional Hockey Player, Coach. For eleven seasons (1960 to 1969 and 1970 to 1972), he played at the defenseman position in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins. He began his hockey career with the St. Boniface Canadiens of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in 1956 and worked his way to the NHL with Boston during the 1960-1961 season. During the course of his career, Green became known for his tough, physical playing style. In September 1969, he was involved in an on ice altercation with St. Louis Blues player Wayne Maki. The result was a blow to the head from Maki's stick seriously injuring Green. He underwent three operations and was left paralyzed on his left side. Miraculously, Green recovered sufficiently enough to resume his career, however he was forced to miss the entire 1969-1970 season which culminated with a Stanley Cup win for the Bruins. He experienced a Stanley Cup championship with Boston in 1972. In 621 career regular season NHL games, he compiled 48 goals and 206 assists. He went on to play an additional seven seasons in the World Hockey Association with the New England Whalers and Winnipeg Jets and contribute to three championship teams. After retiring as a player, he began a lengthy coaching career initially at the Minor League level. He served as an assistant under Edmonton Oilers' Head Coachs Glen Sather and John Muckler and during this period, he experienced five Stanley Cup titles. He served as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers for parts of three seasons (1991 to 1994).
Professional Hockey Player, Coach. For eleven seasons (1960 to 1969 and 1970 to 1972), he played at the defenseman position in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins. He began his hockey career with the St. Boniface Canadiens of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in 1956 and worked his way to the NHL with Boston during the 1960-1961 season. During the course of his career, Green became known for his tough, physical playing style. In September 1969, he was involved in an on ice altercation with St. Louis Blues player Wayne Maki. The result was a blow to the head from Maki's stick seriously injuring Green. He underwent three operations and was left paralyzed on his left side. Miraculously, Green recovered sufficiently enough to resume his career, however he was forced to miss the entire 1969-1970 season which culminated with a Stanley Cup win for the Bruins. He experienced a Stanley Cup championship with Boston in 1972. In 621 career regular season NHL games, he compiled 48 goals and 206 assists. He went on to play an additional seven seasons in the World Hockey Association with the New England Whalers and Winnipeg Jets and contribute to three championship teams. After retiring as a player, he began a lengthy coaching career initially at the Minor League level. He served as an assistant under Edmonton Oilers' Head Coachs Glen Sather and John Muckler and during this period, he experienced five Stanley Cup titles. He served as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers for parts of three seasons (1991 to 1994).
Bio by: C.S.
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