Shorty Green

Wilfred Thomas "Shorty" Green (July 17, 1896 – April 19, 1960) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played four seasons in the NHL for the Hamilton Tigers and New York Americans between 1923 and 1927. A native of Sudbury, Ontario, he served in the Canadian military during World War I before reaching the NHL. As captain of the Tigers in 1925, he led the team on a strike demanding an additional C$200 for playoff participation; the league refused, suspended the players, and sold the franchise to New York. As a member of the Americans, Green scored the first goal in Madison Square Garden history. He later coached the Americans for one season and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.