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Not a lot was known about Pete Green, the legendary Ottawa coach who won SC titles with Ottawa in 1920, 1921 and 1923.
We know he coached the Ottawa Silver Seven from around 1909 through 1913 with titles in 09 and 11. We just don't know how involved his coaching was or the impact he had as a bench boss in a time where information on coaching is very sparse.
There is some reason to believe, although I'm still digging on this aspect, that he was involved more than ever thought with the beginning of the Silver Seven dynasty which saw titles in 4 consecutive years from 1903-1906. He had been previously listed as trainer and while there is no distinct coach named during these years, it would seem he got his start under Alf Smith and learned the ropes from him. In 1900 Green was already considered one of the greatest trainers in all of Canada in lacrosse and football and seems to have gotten into hockey around 1902-03.
Well, thanks for a Newspapers.com subscription and a lot of late nights, I've unearthed A MOUNTAIN of evidence that suggests Pete Green is, very, very underrated.
Just how underrated is obviously open for discussion but when you factor in he was given full control over 2 distinctive dynastic periods (like Toe Blake for example) in Ottawa, what I've unearthed in regards to player and other coaches testimonies, as well as game reports and other interesting articles, you'd be hard pressed, IMO, to consider anyone not named Bowman, Blake and Arbour as concretely superior coaches.
Players like King Clancy and Jack Darragh specifically mention it was Green who molded them into the hockey players they became. Percy Leseuer said those early era Ottawa teams looked up to Green in any moments of crisis and everyone thought he was an amazing coach. Tommy Gorman wouldn't have had a career in hockey without Green bringing him along. Lester Patrick praised Green. His tactics and innovations were many and the NHL even made rules to counter his defensive brilliance in the early 1920's. This was not a man who simply "opened the door" so players could enter/leave the ice.
If we break the hockey universe down into eras, Green is so far and away the best pre consolidation coach of all time which is a period that saw, more than 3 decades of pro level hockey. It's a longer period than the 06 era, post expansion, or the DPE. Green coached/beat players like Frank Nighbor, Cyclone Taylor, Newsy Lalonde, just to name a few of the high caliber HOF'ers.
Very proud of this work. I hope you all enjoy.
COACHING RECORD - 1ST TIME WITH OTTAWA (1909-1913)
1909:
10-2 (1st in ECAHA - 4 teams)
117 Goals For - 1st in league, +35 ahead of 2nd
63 Goals Against -2nd in league, -2 behind 1st
SC CHAMPIONS
1910:
9-3 (2nd in NHA - 7 teams)
89 GF - 3rd in league, -7 behind 1st
66 GA - 3rd in league, -25 behind 1st
CO-SC CHAMPIONS
Def Gault 15-4 over 2 games during 1st SC challenge
Def Edmonton 21-11 over 2 games during 2nd SC challenge
Lost Cup to Wanderers who won NHA regular season title
1911:
13-3 (1st in NHA - 5 teams)
122 GF - 1st in league, +31 ahead of 2nd
69 GA - 2nd in league, -7 behind 2nd
O'BRIEN TROPHY (NHA TITLE)
CHRONOLOGICAL CAREER RESUME, NOTES, TESTIMONIES, STORIES, ETC.
18 Jan 1908, 16 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
In January 1908 Green noted as former Ottawa hockey coach. Until now, we assumed he didn't start coaching hockey until 1909.
Notes the speed of Bowie, Russell, Gilmour of the Montreal Vics.
Says Cyclone Taylor one of the best players in hockey and notes that Marty Walsh will compare favorably to Frank McGee. I'd say he got that, along with many other things right.
14 Nov 1908, 2 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Pete Green introduced as coach in 1908. Given full control over roster decisions.
14 Dec 1909, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green in charge again.
4 Jan 1910, 4 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green being praised for personnel/lineup decisions.
26 Jan 1910, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green called one of the best all around sporting authorities. Not just in hockey but lacrosse and football as well.
Pete's system noted as a secret to his success noting he has taken 2nd rate teams and transformed them into winners.
Knows hockey "from A to Z".
23 Jan 1912, 10 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Really neat piece showing Pete Green suggesting that reserve players be allowed to remain indoors while waiting to enter the game. Not only that but he suggests a system where an electronic bell is used to signal a player into the game. Wired from the timers box. Man was an innovator through and through.
28 Nov 1912, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
According to Percy Leseuer, Green is who all the players consider to be the best coach and the person they look to in a crisis. Speaks volumes.
29 Nov 1912, Page 4 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
Green named Manager, given full control of team.
Also this year he will not be allowed to use a megaphone fro the sidelines. Pretty neat tidbit.
10 Dec 1912, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green calling Ottawa players to practice during first run as Sens coach.
Ottawa Citizen - Google News Archive Search
Jan61913
Green's early era Sens defensive system unveiled. Noted to make strategy based on what other team was doing.
3 Feb 1913, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green tactics change. Has team play extremely physical, with big time checking all over the ice.
Green showing use of spares effectively.
3 Dec 1919, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Pete Green beginning his 2nd stint with Ottawa which would bring about a new dynasty. This is fantastic piece illustrating the respect Green had. And control over personnel decisions, strategy, etc.
Noted as knowing all players in the league to perfection and possessing foxy methods.
Also worked closely with then Captain Eddie Gerard to make sure he and the team were in harmony.
Jack Darragh, yet another player who attribute his success as a young player to Green's tutelage.
3 Dec 1919, Page 16 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
Ottawa Journal piece.
Green resumes his coaching career with Ottawa in 1919-20.
Full and total control over team.
Noted he didn't want players drinking during the season.
5 Dec 1919, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green running practices. Noted to run the team hard for an hour.
12 Dec 1919, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green more practice time.
19 Dec 1919, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green putting the team through a practice.
24 Dec 1919, 10 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green noted as using his reserve players to fantastic results. Noted strategy used within game.
29 Dec 1919, 10 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green strategies noted. Also very cool to see him again using subs frequently to keep men fresh and it didn't impact the effectiveness of the team.
3 Apr 1920, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green apparently wired the fans and supporters a promise to win the SC. And they did!
18 Dec 1920, 22 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green setting special practices up to prepare for grueling match.
22 Jan 1921, 14 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
NHL tries to invent new rules to stop Green's kitty bar the door system.
27 Jan 1921, Page 12 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
George Vezina praises Pete Green's defensive system in a neat interview.
8 Jan 1923, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
8Jan1923
Green showing good coaching judgement and taking into consideration multiple factors when making a personal decision.
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22 Sep 1934, Page 22 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
More credit to his systems.
22 Sep 1934, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green discovered and trained King Clancy who describes Green as a "man of dynamic engery with the faculty of getting the best out of every player without appearing to drive the team".
Noted as a great strategist and tactician.
24 Sep 1934, Page 17 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
Tommy Gorman and Lester Patrick were incredibly influenced by Green. Gorman in particular noted he only got his start in hockey because of Green.
Noted he scouted and found Sprague Cleghorn. Developed from the lower city leagues King Clancy who spoke very highly of Green. Discovered Lionel Hitchmen.
When Cleghorn went down he shifted Gerard from C back to D proving to be right about another personnel decision.
Green noted as a positive minded coach who was dipolmatic in dealing with his players.
Incredibly respected by everyone, even the brash Newsy Lalonde.
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24 Sep 1934, 12 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green gets glowing remarks. Not only was he an expert hockey coach he was highly regarded in lacrosse and football. Intimate knowledge of all 3 games.
Highly respected outside of Ottawa as well. Toronto mentioned.
22 Sep 1934, 19 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com
Windsor paper.
22 Sep 1934, 25 - The Province at Newspapers.com
Green's noted as famous Ottawa coach by the Vancouver Province paper.
22 Sep 1934, 1 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com
Death in the Edmonton Journal.
22 Sep 1934, 14 - Star-Phoenix at Newspapers.com
Saskatoon.
22 Sep 1934, Page 21 - The Winnipeg Tribune at Newspapers.com
Winnipeg
ODDS AND ENDS:
27 Jun 1908, 17 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Fantastic piece on how Green goes about scouting for Lacrosse players and how difficult it is to build a player into the optimal performer.
9 Mar 1903, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
1903 Green taking care of injuries.
30 Dec 1902, 6 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green and Alf Smith overseeing a Senators practice. This is 1902.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW (BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 50 PICTURES):
Ottawa Citizen - 01 Dec 1900
1 Dec 1900, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
-Not hockey related but it's interesting to note that in 1900 he was already considered the greatest athletic trainer in Canada. Also noted that he was a master of discipline and was popular with his players.
Ottawa Citizen - 02 Dec 1910
2 Dec 1910, Page 4 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Referee misses a train and all hell nearly breaks loose! Click link to read entire piece.
Ottawa Citizen - 15 Dec 1910
15 Dec 1910, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
-Green named coach by unanimous choice. Noted as being a general favorite with the players and called "hockey general with unlimited experience".
Ottawa Citizen - 13 Dec 1912
13 Dec 1912, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
-In 1909 Green's coaching efforts pay off with Cyclone Taylor. Teaches Taylor the advantages to passing and defense.
Ottawa Journal - Mar 10 1914
10 Mar 1914, Page 4 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Not exactly sure what team is being referenced here (somebody feel free to chime in) but I thought it was important to note that Green was thought of by Lester Patrick as someone who would be of help.
Ottawa Journal - 04 Dec 1919
4 Dec 1919, Page 16 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-What is telling is that in 1919 they are referencing the title winning methods he developed in years past which would line up with earlier material i found talking about how his tactics were designed and carried out. During the Silver Seven days.
Ottawa Journal - 14 Feb 1922
14 Feb 1922, Page 14 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Superstitions nearly 100 years old. I believe they call Ottawa an oasis!
Montreal Gazette - 06 Apr 1923
6 Apr 1923, 16 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Ottawa Journal - 15 Apr 1961
15 Apr 1961, Page 13 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-One of two articles years later that show it was Pete Green who switched Cyclone Taylor to defensemen in Ottawa with obviously positive results.
Ottawa Journal - 26 Apr 1968
26 Apr 1968, Page 25 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Really cool interview with an 83 year old Cyclone Taylor who just happens to confirm the bit above about Green being the one who switched him to the back end in Ottawa. (I didn't type out the entire interview but click the link. Should go right to it on page 25)
Much, much more to come............
We know he coached the Ottawa Silver Seven from around 1909 through 1913 with titles in 09 and 11. We just don't know how involved his coaching was or the impact he had as a bench boss in a time where information on coaching is very sparse.
There is some reason to believe, although I'm still digging on this aspect, that he was involved more than ever thought with the beginning of the Silver Seven dynasty which saw titles in 4 consecutive years from 1903-1906. He had been previously listed as trainer and while there is no distinct coach named during these years, it would seem he got his start under Alf Smith and learned the ropes from him. In 1900 Green was already considered one of the greatest trainers in all of Canada in lacrosse and football and seems to have gotten into hockey around 1902-03.
Well, thanks for a Newspapers.com subscription and a lot of late nights, I've unearthed A MOUNTAIN of evidence that suggests Pete Green is, very, very underrated.
Just how underrated is obviously open for discussion but when you factor in he was given full control over 2 distinctive dynastic periods (like Toe Blake for example) in Ottawa, what I've unearthed in regards to player and other coaches testimonies, as well as game reports and other interesting articles, you'd be hard pressed, IMO, to consider anyone not named Bowman, Blake and Arbour as concretely superior coaches.
Players like King Clancy and Jack Darragh specifically mention it was Green who molded them into the hockey players they became. Percy Leseuer said those early era Ottawa teams looked up to Green in any moments of crisis and everyone thought he was an amazing coach. Tommy Gorman wouldn't have had a career in hockey without Green bringing him along. Lester Patrick praised Green. His tactics and innovations were many and the NHL even made rules to counter his defensive brilliance in the early 1920's. This was not a man who simply "opened the door" so players could enter/leave the ice.
If we break the hockey universe down into eras, Green is so far and away the best pre consolidation coach of all time which is a period that saw, more than 3 decades of pro level hockey. It's a longer period than the 06 era, post expansion, or the DPE. Green coached/beat players like Frank Nighbor, Cyclone Taylor, Newsy Lalonde, just to name a few of the high caliber HOF'ers.
Very proud of this work. I hope you all enjoy.
PETE GREEN
COACHING RECORD - 1ST TIME WITH OTTAWA (1909-1913)
1909:
10-2 (1st in ECAHA - 4 teams)
117 Goals For - 1st in league, +35 ahead of 2nd
63 Goals Against -2nd in league, -2 behind 1st
SC CHAMPIONS
1910:
9-3 (2nd in NHA - 7 teams)
89 GF - 3rd in league, -7 behind 1st
66 GA - 3rd in league, -25 behind 1st
CO-SC CHAMPIONS
Def Gault 15-4 over 2 games during 1st SC challenge
Def Edmonton 21-11 over 2 games during 2nd SC challenge
Lost Cup to Wanderers who won NHA regular season title
1911:
13-3 (1st in NHA - 5 teams)
122 GF - 1st in league, +31 ahead of 2nd
69 GA - 2nd in league, -7 behind 2nd
O'BRIEN TROPHY (NHA TITLE)
SC CHAMPIONS
1912:
9-9 (T2nd in NHA - 4 teams)
99 GF - 1st in league, +4 ahead of 2nd
83 GA - 3rd in league, -17 behind 1st
1913:
9-11 (T3rd in NHA - 6 teams)
87 GF - 3rd in league, -25 behind 1st
81 GA - T2nd in league, -6 behind 1st
TOTALS:
50-28 - .641 W%
514 GF
362 GA
+152
COACHING RECORD - 2ND TIME WITH OTTAWA (1920-1925)
1920:
19-5 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
121 Goals For - 2nd in league, -8 behind 1st
64 Goals Against - 1st in league, +42 ahead of 2nd
SC CHAMPIONS (Won 7 game series vs Seattle 4-3)
1921:
14-10 (2nd in NHL - 4 teams)
97 GF - 3rd in league, -15 behind 1st
75 GA - 1st in league, +24 ahead of 2nd
SC CHAMPIONS (Won 5 game series vs Vancouver 3-2)
1922:
14-8-2 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
106 GF - 1st in league, +8 ahead of 2nd
84 GA - 1st in league, +13 ahead of 2nd
LOST IN NHA PLAYOFF (Toronto)
1923:
14-9-1 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
77 GF - 3rd in league, -5 behind 1st
54 GA - 1st in league, +7 ahead of 2nd
WON IN NHA PLAYOFF (Montreal)
SC CHAMPIONS (Won 5 game series vs Vancouver 3-1)
1924:
16-8 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
74 GF - 1st in league, +11 ahead of 2nd
54 GA - 2nd in league, -6 behind 1st
LOST IN NHA PLAYOFF (Montreal)
1925:
17-12-1 (4th in NHL - 6 teams)
83 GF - 4th in league, -10 behind 1st
66 GA - 4th in league, -10 behind 1st
NO POSTSEASON
1912:
9-9 (T2nd in NHA - 4 teams)
99 GF - 1st in league, +4 ahead of 2nd
83 GA - 3rd in league, -17 behind 1st
1913:
9-11 (T3rd in NHA - 6 teams)
87 GF - 3rd in league, -25 behind 1st
81 GA - T2nd in league, -6 behind 1st
TOTALS:
50-28 - .641 W%
514 GF
362 GA
+152
COACHING RECORD - 2ND TIME WITH OTTAWA (1920-1925)
1920:
19-5 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
121 Goals For - 2nd in league, -8 behind 1st
64 Goals Against - 1st in league, +42 ahead of 2nd
SC CHAMPIONS (Won 7 game series vs Seattle 4-3)
1921:
14-10 (2nd in NHL - 4 teams)
97 GF - 3rd in league, -15 behind 1st
75 GA - 1st in league, +24 ahead of 2nd
SC CHAMPIONS (Won 5 game series vs Vancouver 3-2)
1922:
14-8-2 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
106 GF - 1st in league, +8 ahead of 2nd
84 GA - 1st in league, +13 ahead of 2nd
LOST IN NHA PLAYOFF (Toronto)
1923:
14-9-1 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
77 GF - 3rd in league, -5 behind 1st
54 GA - 1st in league, +7 ahead of 2nd
WON IN NHA PLAYOFF (Montreal)
SC CHAMPIONS (Won 5 game series vs Vancouver 3-1)
1924:
16-8 (1st in NHL - 4 teams)
74 GF - 1st in league, +11 ahead of 2nd
54 GA - 2nd in league, -6 behind 1st
LOST IN NHA PLAYOFF (Montreal)
1925:
17-12-1 (4th in NHL - 6 teams)
83 GF - 4th in league, -10 behind 1st
66 GA - 4th in league, -10 behind 1st
NO POSTSEASON
TOTALS:
94-52-4 - .627 W%
558 GF
397 GA
+161
GRAND TOTAL CAREER RECORD:
94-52-4 - .627 W%
558 GF
397 GA
+161
GRAND TOTAL CAREER RECORD:
144-80-4 - .632 W%
(Just barely behind Toe Blake and vastly ahead of Lester Patrick, Tommy Gorman, Cecil Hart, etc)
(Just barely behind Toe Blake and vastly ahead of Lester Patrick, Tommy Gorman, Cecil Hart, etc)
GF - 1,072
GA - 759
+313
5 TIME SC CHAMPION (1909, 1911, 1920, 1921, 1923)
1 CO-SC CHAMPION (1910)
CHRONOLOGICAL CAREER RESUME, NOTES, TESTIMONIES, STORIES, ETC.
18 Jan 1908, 16 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
In January 1908 Green noted as former Ottawa hockey coach. Until now, we assumed he didn't start coaching hockey until 1909.
Notes the speed of Bowie, Russell, Gilmour of the Montreal Vics.
Says Cyclone Taylor one of the best players in hockey and notes that Marty Walsh will compare favorably to Frank McGee. I'd say he got that, along with many other things right.
14 Nov 1908, 2 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Pete Green introduced as coach in 1908. Given full control over roster decisions.
14 Dec 1909, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green in charge again.
4 Jan 1910, 4 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green being praised for personnel/lineup decisions.
26 Jan 1910, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green called one of the best all around sporting authorities. Not just in hockey but lacrosse and football as well.
Pete's system noted as a secret to his success noting he has taken 2nd rate teams and transformed them into winners.
Knows hockey "from A to Z".
23 Jan 1912, 10 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Really neat piece showing Pete Green suggesting that reserve players be allowed to remain indoors while waiting to enter the game. Not only that but he suggests a system where an electronic bell is used to signal a player into the game. Wired from the timers box. Man was an innovator through and through.
28 Nov 1912, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
According to Percy Leseuer, Green is who all the players consider to be the best coach and the person they look to in a crisis. Speaks volumes.
29 Nov 1912, Page 4 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
Green named Manager, given full control of team.
Also this year he will not be allowed to use a megaphone fro the sidelines. Pretty neat tidbit.
10 Dec 1912, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green calling Ottawa players to practice during first run as Sens coach.
Ottawa Citizen - Google News Archive Search
Jan61913
Green's early era Sens defensive system unveiled. Noted to make strategy based on what other team was doing.
3 Feb 1913, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green tactics change. Has team play extremely physical, with big time checking all over the ice.
Green showing use of spares effectively.
3 Dec 1919, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Pete Green beginning his 2nd stint with Ottawa which would bring about a new dynasty. This is fantastic piece illustrating the respect Green had. And control over personnel decisions, strategy, etc.
Noted as knowing all players in the league to perfection and possessing foxy methods.
Also worked closely with then Captain Eddie Gerard to make sure he and the team were in harmony.
Jack Darragh, yet another player who attribute his success as a young player to Green's tutelage.
3 Dec 1919, Page 16 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
Ottawa Journal piece.
Green resumes his coaching career with Ottawa in 1919-20.
Full and total control over team.
Noted he didn't want players drinking during the season.
5 Dec 1919, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green running practices. Noted to run the team hard for an hour.
12 Dec 1919, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green more practice time.
19 Dec 1919, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green putting the team through a practice.
24 Dec 1919, 10 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green noted as using his reserve players to fantastic results. Noted strategy used within game.
29 Dec 1919, 10 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green strategies noted. Also very cool to see him again using subs frequently to keep men fresh and it didn't impact the effectiveness of the team.
3 Apr 1920, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green apparently wired the fans and supporters a promise to win the SC. And they did!
18 Dec 1920, 22 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green setting special practices up to prepare for grueling match.
22 Jan 1921, 14 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
NHL tries to invent new rules to stop Green's kitty bar the door system.
27 Jan 1921, Page 12 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
George Vezina praises Pete Green's defensive system in a neat interview.
8 Jan 1923, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
8Jan1923
Green showing good coaching judgement and taking into consideration multiple factors when making a personal decision.
View attachment 342644
22 Sep 1934, Page 22 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
More credit to his systems.
22 Sep 1934, 9 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green discovered and trained King Clancy who describes Green as a "man of dynamic engery with the faculty of getting the best out of every player without appearing to drive the team".
Noted as a great strategist and tactician.
24 Sep 1934, Page 17 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
Tommy Gorman and Lester Patrick were incredibly influenced by Green. Gorman in particular noted he only got his start in hockey because of Green.
Noted he scouted and found Sprague Cleghorn. Developed from the lower city leagues King Clancy who spoke very highly of Green. Discovered Lionel Hitchmen.
When Cleghorn went down he shifted Gerard from C back to D proving to be right about another personnel decision.
Green noted as a positive minded coach who was dipolmatic in dealing with his players.
Incredibly respected by everyone, even the brash Newsy Lalonde.
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24 Sep 1934, 12 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green gets glowing remarks. Not only was he an expert hockey coach he was highly regarded in lacrosse and football. Intimate knowledge of all 3 games.
Highly respected outside of Ottawa as well. Toronto mentioned.
22 Sep 1934, 19 - The Windsor Star at Newspapers.com
Windsor paper.
22 Sep 1934, 25 - The Province at Newspapers.com
Green's noted as famous Ottawa coach by the Vancouver Province paper.
22 Sep 1934, 1 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com
Death in the Edmonton Journal.
22 Sep 1934, 14 - Star-Phoenix at Newspapers.com
Saskatoon.
22 Sep 1934, Page 21 - The Winnipeg Tribune at Newspapers.com
Winnipeg
ODDS AND ENDS:
27 Jun 1908, 17 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Fantastic piece on how Green goes about scouting for Lacrosse players and how difficult it is to build a player into the optimal performer.
9 Mar 1903, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
1903 Green taking care of injuries.
30 Dec 1902, 6 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
Green and Alf Smith overseeing a Senators practice. This is 1902.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW (BECAUSE I HAD MORE THAN 50 PICTURES):
Ottawa Citizen - 01 Dec 1900
1 Dec 1900, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
-Not hockey related but it's interesting to note that in 1900 he was already considered the greatest athletic trainer in Canada. Also noted that he was a master of discipline and was popular with his players.
TRAINER "PETE" GREEN
"To Trainer Peter Green much credit is due for the success of the Rough Riders this season. Long experience in handling men for athletic contests has made Pete a past-master in the art and his work this season cannot be too highly commended. He has had the distinction of handling two teams which have won Canadian championships, viz, the Capital lacrosse team and the Rough Rider footballers. Pete is a master of discipline and this specialty enables him to keep the boys well under control. He is popular with the members of the club and can lay just claim to the title of being the greatest trainer in Canada."
Ottawa Citizen - 02 Dec 1910
2 Dec 1910, Page 4 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Referee misses a train and all hell nearly breaks loose! Click link to read entire piece.
SUGGESTION OF PETE GREEN AS REFEREE NEARLY CAUSED A RIOT
Ottawa Citizen - 15 Dec 1910
15 Dec 1910, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
-Green named coach by unanimous choice. Noted as being a general favorite with the players and called "hockey general with unlimited experience".
PETE GREEN AS MANAGER.
After the announcement that Lesueur, Ronan, Shore, Gaul, Kerr, Ridpath and Walsh had been signed, thus given the Ottawas an excellent team even without Lake and Stuart the question of coach was taken up. Pete Green being the unanimous choice. Petie has done very good work in rounding up the players and as he is a general favorite with the boys and a hockey general of unlimited experience, the club with certainly be congratulated on its move in closing with him.
Ottawa Citizen - 13 Dec 1912
13 Dec 1912, 8 - The Ottawa Citizen at Newspapers.com
-In 1909 Green's coaching efforts pay off with Cyclone Taylor. Teaches Taylor the advantages to passing and defense.
In 1909 he had his greatest season at hockey and it was chiefly because Green kept coaching him on the necessity of passing the puck and blocking the man, that the Cyclone was so useful.
Ottawa Journal - Mar 10 1914
10 Mar 1914, Page 4 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Not exactly sure what team is being referenced here (somebody feel free to chime in) but I thought it was important to note that Green was thought of by Lester Patrick as someone who would be of help.
Petie Green will probably coach the Victoria team in the world's series games in the six man games they play. Petie knows the NHA style proxy thoroughly and Lester Patrick figures he could help them a lot. It is the general opinion among local players that Victoria will walk away with the silverware.
Ottawa Journal - 04 Dec 1919
4 Dec 1919, Page 16 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-What is telling is that in 1919 they are referencing the title winning methods he developed in years past which would line up with earlier material i found talking about how his tactics were designed and carried out. During the Silver Seven days.
"Petie Green Bubbling Pep and Enthusiasm"
Petie Green was bustling around yesterday with Cosy Dolan getting the paraphernalia and dressing rooms fixed up. Petie is eager to be at work and wants to turn out a winner. The championship methods he developed in former days haven't deserted him and Petie was sprouting with enthusiasm.
Ottawa Journal - 14 Feb 1922
14 Feb 1922, Page 14 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Superstitions nearly 100 years old. I believe they call Ottawa an oasis!
Petie Green will carry the horseshoe that adorns the Ottawa door in his vest pocket; he will line his hip pocket with rabbit' gallopers and promises to wear a four-leaf clover pinned to his tie. With all these luck magnets the Ottawas should get an even break at any rate. They will have a socre of supporters in their train, and are sure of plenty of support from McGill students and Ottawa residents in the oasis.
Montreal Gazette - 06 Apr 1923
6 Apr 1923, 16 - The Gazette at Newspapers.com
Gold Watches to Be Given Ottawa Hockey Players
It was announced tonight that the sum of $1,015 had been collected with which to purchase souvenirs for the members of the Ottawa Senators, hockey champions of the world. Gold watches will be purchased and presented at the banquet Monday night. Teh watches with be suitably engraved and the recipients will be the ten players, Petie Green, coach, and Cozy Dolan, trainer.
Ottawa Journal - 15 Apr 1961
15 Apr 1961, Page 13 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-One of two articles years later that show it was Pete Green who switched Cyclone Taylor to defensemen in Ottawa with obviously positive results.
Mr. Bate said some of the directors were discouraged when Taylor worked out as a forward in Ottawa...Then the late Petie Green, then coaching, insisted Taylor try the defense...Taylor turned on his amazing speed and wasn't long convincing the club he was at home.
Ottawa Journal - 26 Apr 1968
26 Apr 1968, Page 25 - The Ottawa Journal at Newspapers.com
-Really cool interview with an 83 year old Cyclone Taylor who just happens to confirm the bit above about Green being the one who switched him to the back end in Ottawa. (I didn't type out the entire interview but click the link. Should go right to it on page 25)
He (Cyclone Taylor) smiled:
"I guess that was true. The Silver Seven players were playing out their string in Ottawa when I arrived. They put me on the forward line in workouts and I guess they felt I was messing up the attack. I was blessed with skating ability and it didn't work well for a time.
Then Petie Green a noted trainer and coach, suggested I play defence. I was used as a defencemen in the opening game against Montreal Wanderers.
"We scored eight goals against Montreal. I got four of them and I was with the club for two years until I got the invitation to go to Renfrew.
Part of the deal for me to come to Ottawa was to get me a job in the government. They were pretty persuasive and made me feel that I might wind up as prime minister".
Much, much more to come............