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Quick facts for kids Torey Krug
Krug with the Boston Bruins in 2016
Born	(1991-04-12) April 12, 1991 (age 34) Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	St. Louis Blues Boston Bruins
National team	United States
NHL Draft	Undrafted
Playing career	2012–present
Website	toreykrug.com

Torey Krug (kroog; born April 12, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenseman for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL). Before joining the Blues, Krug played for the Boston Bruins from 2012 to 2020.

Even though he was not chosen in the NHL draft, Torey Krug played college hockey at Michigan State University. He also played for the Indiana Ice in the United States Hockey League (USHL). With the Indiana Ice, he helped his team win their first-ever championship, the Clark Cup.

In 2012, Krug was named the best player in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). He was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, which goes to the top college hockey player.

Torey Krug's Hockey Journey

Early Hockey Days

When Torey Krug was young, he played in the 2003 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He was part of the Detroit Honeybaked team. During the tournament, he stayed with a host family in Québec City.

Later, he played for the Belle Tire team in Michigan. He then joined the Indiana Ice in the United States Hockey League (USHL). Even though he wasn't drafted into the USHL, coach Jeff Blashill invited him to try out. Krug earned a spot on the team.

He played 59 games for the Indiana Ice, scoring 47 points. He also played 13 playoff games, helping his team win the Clark Cup. Krug was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team. He also set a record for defensemen on the Indiana Ice for most points in a season.

Krug playing for Michigan State in The Big Chill at the Big House

Krug started at Michigan State University in 2009. He quickly became known for his offensive skills. In his first year, he was voted to the CCHA's All-Rookie Team. He played in all 38 games and was one of the top-scoring rookies.

In his second year, he was chosen as captain of the Spartans. He was named to the First Team All-CCHA. He was also voted the CCHA's Top Offensive Defenseman. In his final college season (2011–12), he was again named to the All-CCHA Team. He was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. Krug was the top-scoring defenseman in the CCHA that year.

Because of his success at Michigan State, many NHL teams wanted to sign him. He chose to sign with the Boston Bruins in 2012.

Professional Hockey Journey

Joining the Boston Bruins

Krug with the Boston Bruins during the 2013 Eastern Conference finals

On March 25, 2012, Torey Krug signed his first NHL contract with the Boston Bruins. He played his first NHL game on April 3, 2012. He had one assist in his first two games.

Krug spent most of the 2012–13 season playing for the Providence Bruins, Boston's minor league team. He was called up to the Bruins for the Stanley Cup playoffs. In his very first playoff game, he scored his first NHL goal. He was the first Bruins defenseman since 1988 to score in his playoff debut. He kept scoring, becoming the first rookie defenseman in NHL history to score four goals in his first five playoff games. In the 2013 playoffs, Krug had four goals and six assists.

Krug started the 2013–14 season on the Bruins' main roster. He scored his first regular season NHL goal on October 5, 2013. He also made history by scoring the first overtime goal by a rookie defenseman for the Bruins. Many people thought he might win the Calder Memorial Trophy for the NHL's best rookie.

He was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team. He was the top-scoring rookie defenseman in the league. His 14 goals and 26 assists helped the Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy for having the best record in the league. In the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, he scored 10 points in 12 games.

In the 2014–15 Boston Bruins season, Krug scored 12 goals and 27 assists. The next season, he had 44 points, including a career-high 40 assists.

On June 30, 2016, he signed a new four-year contract with the Bruins. In the 2016–17 season, he was second on the team in assists. He had surgery on his shoulder in April 2017 but recovered to play in the preseason.

During the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Krug hurt his left ankle. He missed the rest of that playoff series. Before the 2018–19 season, he injured the same ankle again and missed about three weeks. On March 27, 2019, Krug became the all-time points leader for an American-born player in Boston Bruins history. On June 1, 2019, during the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, he became the first Bruins player to get four points in a Stanley Cup Finals game.

Moving to the St. Louis Blues

On October 9, 2020, Torey Krug left the Bruins after nine seasons. He signed a seven-year contract with the St. Louis Blues.

On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Krug would miss the entire 2024–25 season because of left ankle surgery.

Torey Krug's Life Outside Hockey

Torey Krug was born on April 12, 1991, in Livonia, Michigan. His parents are Cheryl and Kyle Krug. Torey has three brothers: Adam, Matt, and Zak. Adam played college hockey at Adrian College. Matt played at Robert Morris University and Wayne State University. Zak plays college volleyball at Siena Heights University.

Torey is married to Melanie Krug, and they have two daughters. He is a Christian.

Torey looked up to former Detroit Red Wings player Pavel Datsyuk. He also learned from his former teammate Zdeno Chára. He says his father has been his biggest hockey influence.

Krug earned a degree in Political Science from Michigan State in May 2017. He took his last 38 credits online while playing in the NHL.

Awards and Achievements

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze	2015 Czech Republic

Records

• First player in Boston Bruins history to record four points in a Stanley Cup Finals game.