Jordan Greenway facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jordan Greenway
Greenway with the Minnesota Wild in 2019
Born	(1997-02-16) February 16, 1997 (age 28) Canton, New York, U.S.
Height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight	229 lb (104 kg; 16 st 5 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Buffalo Sabres Minnesota Wild
National team	United States
NHL Draft	50th overall, 2015 Minnesota Wild
Playing career	2017–present

Jordan Greenway was born on February 16, 1997. He is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a forward for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Minnesota Wild picked him in the second round of the 2015 NHL entry draft. He was the 50th player chosen overall.

Jordan has also played for the United States internationally. He played in the 2017 IIHF World Championship and the 2018 Winter Olympics. He made history at the Olympics. He was the first African-American player to be on a US Olympic ice hockey team.

Jordan's Hockey Journey

Starting Young

Jordan Greenway started playing hockey in his hometown of Canton, New York. He then moved to Minnesota to play high school hockey. He played at Shattuck-Saint Mary's, a famous sports school. After that, he joined the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (U.S. NTDP). This program helps young players get better.

He played in the United States Hockey League (USHL) for two seasons. His great skills earned him an invitation to a special game. It was called the 2014 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.

College and Pro Debut

After being drafted by the Wild, Jordan went to college. He played for the Boston University Terriers hockey team. In his third year, he was a top player. He scored more than 30 points for the second time. He was also named to the Hockey East Third All-Star Team.

On March 26, 2018, he signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Wild. He made his first NHL game appearance the very next day. It was a game against the Nashville Predators. Jordan also played in his first NHL playoff game. This was in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets. He was the first player to play in the Olympics, a college tournament, and the NHL playoffs all in the same season! He scored his first NHL playoff goal on April 15.

Playing in the NHL

Jordan started the 2018–19 season with the Wild. After nine games, he was sent to the American Hockey League (AHL). This was to help him develop his skills more. The day after he moved to the AHL, he scored three goals in one game! This is called a hat trick.

Soon after, he was called back to the NHL. On October 29, he scored his first regular season NHL goal. This was in a game against the Vancouver Canucks.

In March 2023, Jordan was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. He had played for the Minnesota Wild for several seasons. He continues to play for the Sabres today.

International Hockey Success

Jordan Greenway has proudly represented the United States in many international tournaments.

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold	2017 Canada
IIHF World U18 Championship
Gold	2015 Switzerland
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold	2014 Canada

He helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He also won another gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships.

After his second year in college, Jordan joined the senior United States team. He played in the 2017 IIHF World Championship. This big tournament was held in Germany and France.

On January 1, 2018, Jordan was chosen for the 2018 Winter Olympics. This was a very special moment. He became the first African-American player to be on a US Olympic hockey team.

Jordan's Family Life

Jordan has a younger brother named James. James was also drafted into the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs picked him in the 2016 NHL entry draft. Jordan also has a younger half-sister named Maria.

Awards and Honors

Jordan Greenway has received several awards for his hockey skills: