Athletes - Mike Green

Length: 45:14
Added: 06-18-09

Name:
Mike Green
Sport: Hockey
Team: Washington Capitals
Position: D

Brief bio:
Mike Green was a first-round draft choice, 29th overall, by the Washington Capitals in 2004. He spent his rookie season in the AHL with the Hershey Bears and played in all 21 playoff games, culminating with winning the Calder Cup. In his second season in the NHL, he led all defensemen with 18 goals and 56 points. His eight-game scoring streak from January 27, 2009 to February 14, 2009 set a new NHL record for defensemen.


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Mike Green Choosing to Play Defense

Mike Green, NHL star of the Washington Capitals, tells STACK how his idols growing up influenced him to play defense and how the game has changed to allow defensemen to be more involved in the offensive zone.

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Length: 0:00
Added: 03-09-09
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Mike Green on Training With Other Pros

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green talks about what its like to train with other NHL pros like Duncan Keith in the off-season and how it creates bonds across the league--but theres no taking it easy on each other when they meet on the ice.

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Length: 0:39
Added: 03-09-09
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Mike Green on Team Unity

Washington Capitals star defenseman Mike Green explains that the most important component to being successful is team chemistry, and how the bond can determine a teams outcome, just as it did when he played in the AHL with the Hershey Bears.

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Length: 1:50
Added: 03-09-09
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Mike Green on Junior Hockey and NHL Idols

Mike Green, star defenseman for the Washington Capitals, discusses the importance of playing Junior Hockey, as well taking care of your body both on and off the ice. He also reveals who his childhood NHL idol was and ow he tries to emulate him on ice

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Length: 1:26
Added: 03-09-09
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Mike Greens Favorite Piece of Equipment

NHL star Mike Green of the Washington Capitals talks about what he thinks the most important piece of equipment is and what he looks for in each piece of equipment.

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Length: 0:52
Added: 03-09-09
Athlete: Mike Green
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Mike Green on Family First

Mike Green, star NHL defenseman of the Washington Capitals, discusses the importance of his family, including their support and how they played a vital role in his journey to the National Hockey League.

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Length: 1:80
Added: 03-09-09
Athlete: Mike Green
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Mike Greens Road to the NHL

In this video, Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green talks about his experiences with hockeyfrom learning to skate to being drafted. Hockey star Mike Green also talks about his first year with the Hershey Bears, before he made it big in the NHL.

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Length: 1:30
Added: 03-09-09
Athlete: Mike Green
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Mike Greens Training Experience

In this hockey training video, Mike Green, defenseman of the Washington Capitals, discusses the importance of preseason training off the ice. For NHL star Mike Green, strength training on land for hockey has propelled his ice game forward.

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Length: 2:70
Added: 03-09-09
Athlete: Mike Green
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