Born: | December 20, 1970 | Draft: | 1989 Islanders #23 Overall |
Hometown: | Castlegar, BC | Position: | Centre |
Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
National Team: | Canada |
Travis Vernon Green (born December 20, 1970) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey coach and player. He is the former head coach of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously coached the American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, Vancouver’s top affiliate. Drafted 23rd overall in 1989, Green played for five different NHL teams in his 14-year career.
Years as an NHL player: 1992-2007
Years as an NHL coach: 2017-2021
Travis Green Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Vancouver Canucks Top 5 Head Coaches
- Kraken Coaching Options: Green Would Make an Intriguing Choice
- Canucks Have Coaching Options if Green Does Not Return in 2021-22
- Green Says Canucks Need Pressure Whether Winning or Losing [Video]
Coaching History
- Portland Winterhawks assistant coach (2010-2013)
- Utica Comets head coach (2013-2017)
- Vancouver Canucks head coach (2017-2021)
Achievements
- Made the NHL playoffs for the first time in his coaching career during the 2019-20 season
- Won a WHL championship with the Winterhawks in 2013
- Coached in the AHL All-Star Game in 2015