Torey Krug facts for kids

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

Torey Krug (pronounced 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, 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 them win their first-ever championship, the Clark Cup.

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

Playing Career Highlights

Starting in Amateur Hockey

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

Later, he played for the Belle Tire team in Michigan. Krug then joined the Indiana Ice in the United States Hockey League (USHL). He played 59 games and scored 47 points. Even though he wasn't drafted into the USHL, coach Jeff Blashill invited him to try out. Krug made the team and helped them win the Clark Cup championship. He was also named to the USHL All-Rookie Team.

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 (2009–10), he was voted to the CCHA's All-Rookie Team. He was second in rookie scoring for his team.

In his second year, Krug became captain of the Spartans. He was named to the First Team All-CCHA. He was also voted the CCHA's Top Offensive Defenseman. In 2011–12, he earned these honors again. He was named CCHA Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. Krug was the top-scoring defenseman in the CCHA that season.

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

Professional Hockey Journey

Time with the Boston Bruins

Krug with the Boston Bruins during the 2013 Eastern Conference finals

On March 25, 2012, Krug signed his first professional contract with the Boston Bruins. He played his first NHL game on April 3, 2012.

Krug spent the 2012–13 season with the Providence Bruins, their minor league team. He scored his first NHL goal during his very first playoff game. This was in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals against the New York Rangers. He was the first Bruins defenseman since 1988 to score in his playoff debut. Krug kept scoring, becoming the fourth Bruins player to score in his first two playoff games. He was also the first rookie defenseman in NHL history to score four goals in his first five playoff games. In the 2013 playoffs, Krug scored four goals and had 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. On November 25, he scored his first NHL game-winning goal in overtime. Krug was considered a strong candidate for the Calder Memorial Trophy, given to 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 the best record in the league.

In the 2014–15 Boston Bruins season, Krug scored 12 goals and 27 assists. He had his best plus-minus rating, showing how well he played defensively. 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, Krug was second on his team in assists. He had surgery on his right shoulder in April but recovered to play in the preseason.

During the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Krug injured his left ankle. He missed the rest of that playoff series. Before the 2018–19 started, he injured his left ankle again. On March 27, 2019, Krug became the all-time points leader for an American-born player in Boston Bruins history. On June 1, 2019, in Game 3 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, Krug made history again. 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.

Krug missed the entire 2024–25 season due to left ankle surgery.

About Torey Krug

Torey Krug was born on April 12, 1991, in Royal Oak, 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 played college volleyball at Siena Heights University.

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

Torey admired Pavel Datsyuk, a former Detroit Red Wings player. He said Datsyuk was "the most well-rounded player on the ice." Krug also looks up to his former teammate Zdeno Chára. He says his father was his biggest influence in hockey.

Krug graduated from Michigan State with a degree in Political Science in May 2017. He finished his last 38 credits online over five years while playing in the NHL.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

Bold indicates led league

International Play

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2015	United States	WC			10	2	3	5	8
Senior totals					10	2	3	5	8

Awards and Achievements

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

Records Set

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