Mark Green (ice hockey)
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Mark R. Green was an American
professional ice hockey
player who played 10 seasons in various North American minor leagues. He was chosen in the ninth round by the Winnipeg Jets, 176th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft
.
. He scored 58 goals and 58 assists in 118 games. During his senior season, he finished with 21 goals and 24 assists and helped the Clarkson Golden Knights reach the Frozen Four in 1991. Green played a key role in the game that clinched the Frozen Four berth, scoring on a power-play late for Clarkson's 4-3 victory over Lake Superior State. Green later scored the final goal in Walker Arena history in a game against Wisconsin.
's Johnstown Chiefs. On February 15, 1992, during his rookie season with the Chiefs, Green was able to hit the 50 goals in 50 games mark. Defenseman Dave MacIntyre sent a pass up to Green, who had been skating at center ice. Ferreira tipped the puck back to Green, which negated what could have been a two-line pass. Green then skated to the left circle and faked Raleigh defenseman Kris Miller before beating goalie Mike Mudd high on the right side. Green would finish the season with 68 goals, breaking the Johnstown record set by Galen Head
, who had scored 67 goals as a member of the Johnstown Jets
.
Green would leave the Chiefs after one season, but would continue his scoring pace with several minor league teams.
As a member of the Louisville Icehawks, Green scored 48 goals in 61 games during the 1992-93 ECHL season. Green would leave the ECHL after falling below his normal point per game pace and signed with the Utica Blizzard
for the 1994-95 season. He shattered the Utica Blizzard
's single season scoring record by scoring 71 goals in 71 games, and won the Colonial Hockey League most valuable player
award. The following season, Green scored 51 goals in 60 games for the Blizzard but finished the season with the Daytona Beach Breakers of the upstart Southern Hockey League
.
In 1996, Green returned to the Colonial Hockey League and skated with the Saginaw Lumber Kings. He scored a career high 80 goals in 72 games with the Lumber Kings. He re-signed with the Lumber Kings for the 1997-98 season and scored 32 goals in 51 games. Green would leave the team in midseason to sign with the Fayetteville Force
of the Central Hockey League
. Green finished the season scoring 27 goals in 26 games.
Green signed with the Macon Whoopee
for the 1998-99 season and scored 45 in 30 games. In 1999, Green signed with the Lubbock Cotton Kings
of the Western Professional Hockey League
. In his only season with the Cotton Kings, scored 48 goals and 104 points in 68 games. Green returned to Macon and skated 10 games with the Whoopee before retiring in 2001.
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professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
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player who played 10 seasons in various North American minor leagues. He was chosen in the ninth round by the Winnipeg Jets, 176th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft
1986 NHL Entry Draft
The 1986 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 21, 1986 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1985–86 NHL season and playoff standings...
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High school
Green began his career in Watertown minor hockey. By his sophomore year in high school, Green was a top scorer for the Watertown Cyclones. As a sophomore, he led Section 3 in scoring with 86 points. The following year, he led Section 3 with 40 goals and 68 points. He was named to the Empire State Games roster three straight years, and left Watertown High School after three years to attend New Hampton prep school, finishing with 110 career goals and 181 career points for the Cyclones.College
Green skated four seasons at Clarkson UniversityClarkson University
-The Clarkson School:The Clarkson School, a special division of Clarkson University, was founded in 1978 as a unique educational opportunity. The School offers students an early entrance opportunity into college, replacing the typical senior year of high school with a year of college...
. He scored 58 goals and 58 assists in 118 games. During his senior season, he finished with 21 goals and 24 assists and helped the Clarkson Golden Knights reach the Frozen Four in 1991. Green played a key role in the game that clinched the Frozen Four berth, scoring on a power-play late for Clarkson's 4-3 victory over Lake Superior State. Green later scored the final goal in Walker Arena history in a game against Wisconsin.
Professional
After four seasons at Clarkson University, Green started his professional career with the ECHLECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
's Johnstown Chiefs. On February 15, 1992, during his rookie season with the Chiefs, Green was able to hit the 50 goals in 50 games mark. Defenseman Dave MacIntyre sent a pass up to Green, who had been skating at center ice. Ferreira tipped the puck back to Green, which negated what could have been a two-line pass. Green then skated to the left circle and faked Raleigh defenseman Kris Miller before beating goalie Mike Mudd high on the right side. Green would finish the season with 68 goals, breaking the Johnstown record set by Galen Head
Galen Head
Galen Russell Head is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent the majority of his career with the Johnstown Jets of the Eastern Hockey League and North American Hockey League...
, who had scored 67 goals as a member of the Johnstown Jets
Johnstown Jets
The Johnstown Jets were a professional ice hockey team from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The Jets were founded in the Eastern Amateur Hockey League for the 1950–51 season, playing at the newly constructed Cambria County War Memorial Arena...
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Green would leave the Chiefs after one season, but would continue his scoring pace with several minor league teams.
As a member of the Louisville Icehawks, Green scored 48 goals in 61 games during the 1992-93 ECHL season. Green would leave the ECHL after falling below his normal point per game pace and signed with the Utica Blizzard
Utica Blizzard
The Utica Blizzard were a professional ice hockey team from Utica, New York, and member of the Colonial Hockey League 1994-1997. The Blizzard were formerly the Utica Bulldogs from 1993-1994. Prior to playing in Utica, the franchise was known as the Flint Bulldogs.-External links:* ...
for the 1994-95 season. He shattered the Utica Blizzard
Utica Blizzard
The Utica Blizzard were a professional ice hockey team from Utica, New York, and member of the Colonial Hockey League 1994-1997. The Blizzard were formerly the Utica Bulldogs from 1993-1994. Prior to playing in Utica, the franchise was known as the Flint Bulldogs.-External links:* ...
's single season scoring record by scoring 71 goals in 71 games, and won the Colonial Hockey League most valuable player
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
award. The following season, Green scored 51 goals in 60 games for the Blizzard but finished the season with the Daytona Beach Breakers of the upstart Southern Hockey League
Southern Hockey League
Southern Hockey League can refer to two different professional ice hockey leagues:*Southern Hockey League *Southern Hockey League...
.
In 1996, Green returned to the Colonial Hockey League and skated with the Saginaw Lumber Kings. He scored a career high 80 goals in 72 games with the Lumber Kings. He re-signed with the Lumber Kings for the 1997-98 season and scored 32 goals in 51 games. Green would leave the team in midseason to sign with the Fayetteville Force
Fayetteville Force
The Fayetteville Force was a professional ice hockey team. based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The franchise was a member of the Central Hockey League . They played their home games at the Crown Coliseum.-Background:...
of the Central Hockey League
Central Hockey League
The Central Hockey League is a mid-level professional hockey league, owned by Global Entertainment Corporation. Its current champions are the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, which defeated the Colorado Eagles four games to three in the 2011 playoffs....
. Green finished the season scoring 27 goals in 26 games.
Green signed with the Macon Whoopee
Macon Whoopee
The Macon Whoopee was the name given to two distinct former ice hockey teams, both of which were located in Macon, Georgia. The teams played their home games at the Macon Coliseum....
for the 1998-99 season and scored 45 in 30 games. In 1999, Green signed with the Lubbock Cotton Kings
Lubbock Cotton Kings
The Lubbock Cotton Kings are a professional ice hockey team formerly based in Lubbock, Texas. Affiliated with the Central Hockey League, the team played home games in City Bank Coliseum.-History:...
of the Western Professional Hockey League
Western Professional Hockey League
The Western Professional Hockey League is a defunct minor professional ice hockey league.It operated in the United States from 1996 to 2001, with teams in the southern United States, mainly Texas. The league started with six teams in the 1996-1997 season and grew to 18 teams in 1999-2000...
. In his only season with the Cotton Kings, scored 48 goals and 104 points in 68 games. Green returned to Macon and skated 10 games with the Whoopee before retiring in 2001.
Personal life
Following his hockey career, Green worked in car sales as a sales manager. In August 2004, he had been charged with stealing US$9,350 from his dealership and US$7,500 from one of his customers. In October 2004, he was found hanging in an outbuilding of a home owned by his estranged wife. The death was ruled a suicide. Charges were still pending at the time of his death. At the time of his death, Green had two daughters and a son.Johnstown Chiefs
- Goals Scored, Regular Season: 68 (1991–92)
- Goals Scored, Regular Season/Playoffs (1991–92)
- Goals Per Game Average, Season: 1.06 (1991–92)
- Hat Tricks, Season: 7 (1991–92)
- 50 goals in 50 games (1991–92)