On October 12, 1985, Michael David Green was born into a humble Calgarian family. Mike’s father “Big Dave” worked for the city of Calgary while his mother Kate worked odd jobs. At times Kate worked three different jobs in order to provide for Mike, his older brother Matt and younger sister Megan. Until the age of 10 Mike enjoyed playing soccer, baseball and skateboarding during the summer months. In the winter most of his friends were busy playing hockey while Mike sat bored at home. After begging and debating with his parents Mike finally convinced them to allow him to play hockey.

Mike will never forget strapping on his used pair of TACKS hockey skates with gold blades and it didn’t take long for him to get the hang of things. By 14 he was one of the best in his age group and scouts were quick to notice his talents. In 1999 mike was drafted to the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League where he played five full seasons. After a 14-goal, 39-point season in 2003-2004 he was drafted first round and 29th overall by the Washington capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, a step that would forever change his life.

In the 2007-2008 season Mike emerged as an elite NHL defenseman. He gained the nickname Mike “Game over” Green because of his exciting game winning goals in the final minutes of the third period or overtime. He finished the season with a league-leading 18 goals among defensemen and 56 points.  With Mike’s help the capitals made the playoffs for the first time since 2003.  His signature “faux hawk” helped him become one of the club’s most popular players and started a fan frenzy called “Rawk the hawk”. Even babies were spotted around the DC area sporting mohawks and supporting the Caps.

Mike continued to reveal his goal-scoring ability in the 2008-2009 season by lighting the lamp 31 times, breaking the NHL record for most consecutive games with a goal by a defenseman and breaking a Washington Capitals record for the most powerplay goals in a single season by a defenseman. These accolades paid off and helped Mike become a Norris Trophy nominee.

When Mike isn’t scoring goals and defending his team you can find him getting involved in community organizations and events around Washington. Mike is involved with a non-profit organization working to treat underprivileged kids and military personnel to a Washington Capitals game. These deserving fans can be found in a section called “Green’s Gang” at all home games. Mike has also partnered with Elliot Seagal from “Elliot in the morning” radio show in a charity called “So Kids Can”. This charity ensures that every point Mike gets is followed by a donation to “Pediatric Prosthetics Inc.” which helps infants and children receive the prosthetic care they need. The funds raised by “So Kids Can” and “Pediatric Prosthetics Inc.” were distributed to children in need in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. In the inaugural season Mike helped raise nearly $30,000 dollars.

In the off season Mike returns home to Calgary where he trains hard but also lives life to the fullest. He enjoys relaxing by the lake, cruising in his boat and hitting the odd wakeboard session. Living close to the mountains and lush forests, Mike takes advantage of the vast ATV and mountain biking trails. With Mikes Love for life and passion for the game we can only wait to see what “Greener” has in store for us.