Josh Green is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and various other leagues throughout his career. He was born on November 16, 1977, in Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
Green began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Medicine Hat Tigers in 1994. He played with the Tigers for four seasons, during which he scored 118 goals and 139 assists in 259 games. In 1996, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft.
Green made his NHL debut with the Kings in the 1998-1999 season. He played in 15 games that season, scoring one goal and one assist. He spent the majority of the season with the Kings' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lowell Lock Monsters.
Over the next few years, Green played for several different NHL teams, including the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, and Anaheim Ducks. He also played in various minor leagues, including the AHL, International Hockey League (IHL), and Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in Germany.
Green's best NHL season came in 2003-2004 when he played for the Oilers. He scored 15 goals and 12 assists in 78 games that season. He also played in all 24 of the Oilers' playoff games that year, helping the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals.
After playing in the NHL for 11 seasons, Green signed with the KHL's HC Sibir Novosibirsk in 2010. He played two seasons with the team before retiring from professional hockey in 2012.
Throughout his career, Green was known for his physical play and ability to play multiple positions. He played both center and wing and was often used on penalty-killing units. He was also a respected leader in the locker room and served as an alternate captain for several teams.
In addition to his professional career, Green also represented Canada in international play. He played for Canada at the 1997 World Junior Championships, where he won a silver medal. He also played for Canada at the 2001 Spengler Cup, where he won a gold medal.
Overall, Josh Green had a successful hockey career that spanned over a decade. He played in over 350 NHL games and scored 38 goals and 37 assists. He also played in various minor leagues and represented Canada in international play.
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