History of Mike Green (ice hockey, born 1985) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 8, 2025

Mike Green, born in 1985, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the NHL for several teams, including the Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, and Edmonton Oilers. Green was known for his offensive capabilities as a defenseman and had a successful NHL career spanning several years.

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October 12, 1985: Michael Green's Birth

On October 12, 1985, Michael David Green was born. He is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.

February 3, 2006: First NHL Goal

On February 3, 2006, Mike Green scored his first career NHL goal against Ed Belfour of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

April 11, 2008: First NHL Playoff Game

On April 11, 2008, in his first career NHL playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Mike Green scored two goals in the third period, helping Washington come back from a 4–2 deficit and eventually win the game. During the same game, Green's slapshot broke Patrick Thoresen's protective cup, resulting in Thoresen being taken to the hospital.

May 21, 2008: Named to Sporting News' NHL All-Star team

On May 21, 2008, Mike Green was named to the Sporting News' NHL All-Star team along with teammate Alexander Ovechkin.

September 19, 2012: S.T.A.R.S Playground Opening

On September 19, 2012, The S.T.A.R.S playground held its official opening. Mike Green and Elliot Segal oversaw the construction of that playground. The group raised money to construct a playground at Hopkins-Tancil Court in Old Town Alexandria (Virginia).

August 9, 2014: Marriage to Courtney Parrie

On August 9, 2014, Mike Green married his longtime girlfriend, Courtney Parrie.

July 1, 2015: Signed with Detroit Red Wings

On July 1, 2015, the Detroit Red Wings signed Mike Green to a three-year, $18 million contract.

October 17, 2016: First Career Hat Trick

On October 17, 2016, Mike Green notched his first career hat trick against Andrew Hammond of the Ottawa Senators.

June 30, 2018: Re-signed with Red Wings

On June 30, 2018, the Red Wings re-signed Mike Green to a two-year, $10.75 million contract.

March 7, 2019: Sitting out to recover from virus

On March 7, 2019, it was announced that Mike Green would sit out the rest of the year to recover from a virus.

February 24, 2020: Traded to Edmonton Oilers

On February 24, 2020, Mike Green was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Kyle Brodziak and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2020. He then suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL).

August 26, 2020: Retirement Announcement

On August 26, 2020, Mike Green announced his retirement in an interview with The Athletic, after opting out of the league's return to play program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.