BostonBruins.com - Former Bruins defenseman Ted Green has passed away at the age of 79. The St. Boniface, Manitoba, native played for Boston from 1960-1972.
Green, known for his rough-and-tumble style, was a member of the Bruins' Stanley Cup championship teams in 1970 and 1972. During the 1971-72 season, the blue liner - also known as "Terrible Ted" - put up 17 points (goal, 16 assists) in 54 regular-season games, before suiting up for another 10 postseason contests. Green was injured during the 1969-70 season, but his name is still engraved on the Stanley Cup.
The 5-foot-10, 200-pound right shot had his best season in 1968-69, notching 46 points (8 goals, 38 assists) in 65 games. For his efforts, Green was named a Second-Team All-Star and finished third in the Norris Trophy voting. Green also ranked in the top 10 of the Norris voting in 1964-65 (seventh) and 1966-67 (10th).
Former Bruin Ted Green Passes Away at 79
Defenseman played 11 seasons with the Bruins from 1960-72