Thomas Greiss is a German professional ice hockey goaltender who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He began his career in the DEL, the top professional league in Germany, playing for the Kolner Haie. In 2004, he was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft.
Greiss made his NHL debut in 2007 and spent the next few seasons splitting time between the Sharks and their AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks. In 2013, he signed with the Phoenix Coyotes and played in a backup role for two seasons before signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015.
With the Penguins, Greiss served as the backup to Marc-Andre Fleury and played a key role in the team's Stanley Cup championship run in 2016. He played in 20 regular season games and posted a 1.92 goals against average and a .925 save percentage. In the playoffs, he played in two games and recorded a shutout.
After his successful stint with the Penguins, Greiss signed with the New York Islanders in 2017 and became their starting goaltender. He played in 51 games during the 2017-18 season and posted a 3.82 goals against average and a .892 save percentage. However, he bounced back in the following season and had a career-best year, posting a 2.28 goals against average and a .927 save percentage in 31 games.
In 2020, Greiss signed with the Detroit Red Wings and split time with Jonathan Bernier in the shortened 2020-21 season. He played in 22 games and posted a 2.91 goals against average and a .914 save percentage.
Throughout his career, Greiss has also represented Germany in international competition. He has played in several World Championships and was a member of the German team that won a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Overall, Thomas Greiss has had a successful career as an NHL goaltender, playing for several teams and earning a Stanley Cup championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has also been a key player for the German national team in international competition.
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