Western Conference Hottie: Matt Greene (LA Kings)

Well, you can all laugh at me if you want...

... But seriously, when you look at him, who does he remind you of?

IMPORTANT HOCKEY STUFF: Greene was drafted in the 2nd round (44th overall) by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2002 NHL. Prior to his professional career, he played for three seasons with the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux. In 04/05, Greene captained the Sioux to the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship game, losing to the University of Denver Pioneers 4–1. Due to his talent, Greene was encouraged to leave college hockey after only three seasons to start a professional career. After a successful training camp with the Oilers prior to the 05/06 season, Greene signed a pro contract with Edmonton and was assigned to their AHL farm team in Des Moines, the Iowa Stars. He made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers on December 30, 2005 versus the Nashville Predators, and scored his first NHL point on January 25, 2006 in Anaheim, assisting on an Ales Hemsky goal. Wearing sweater number 32 for the first 13 games of his NHL career, Greene changed to sweater number 2 on February 2, 2006 when the Oilers faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Greene was part of the Edmonton Oiler team that made a run to the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the Oilers lost in game 7 of the finals to the Carolina Hurricanes. Greene had 0 goals and 1 assist in the 2006 Playoffs. Greene scored his first NHL goal on December 15, 2006 against Minnesota Wild netminder Manny Fernandez. The goal was scored in the third period of the game, bringing the score to 1–1. The Oilers would eventually score 2 more goals, winning 3–1. Local Edmonton broadcaster Gene Principe awarded Greene the game puck during an interview session following the game. Greene also received the second star of the game due to his effort. Greene and his Oiler teammate Jarret Stoll were traded to the Los Angeles Kings on June 29, 2008, in exchange for Kings defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky [previously on HftL]. On October 8, 2008 he was named as an Alternate Captain of the Kings. Nine days later, on October 17, Greene signed a five-year contract with the Kings.

REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF: Do I really need to write this part? No, I really don't think I do. Just go back and read most everything I've ever written about Jordan Staal, and you can pretty much skip this part. Well, I may chose to indulge myself just a bit. Blond hair, blue eyes, 6'3, 223... sigh, I'm losing my train of thought already. A picture is worth a thousand words, and I just can't stop looking. [Does this mean that a picture of him is worth a million words? I think it just might!!!] Well, here's something that IS worth a thousand words, but I'll just embed the video.



His nickname is "Greener", Off-season home: Los Angeles, Pet: bulldog (Mickey), Favorite movie…The Usual Suspects, Favorite TV show: Jeopardy, Favorite actress: Rachel McAdams, Favorite band: Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, Favorite NHL city, other than Los Angeles: Chicago, Favorite book: The Alchemist, Favorite sport other than hockey: Frisbee, Favorite hockey moment: Stanley Cup run in 2006, Favorite pro athlete: Barry Sanders, Favorite hockey player growing up: Bob Rouse, Favorite road arena: Rexall Place, Favorite food: sushi, Favorite holiday: Halloween, Favorite website, other than LAKings.com: funnyordie.com, Favorite vacation spot: Houston, Superstitions: eating the same pre-game meal