History of Torey Krug in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 6, 2025

Torey Krug is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the St. Louis Blues in the NHL. He is known for his offensive capabilities as a defenseman, particularly his playmaking and skating. Before joining the Blues, Krug spent eight seasons with the Boston Bruins (2012-2020), establishing himself as a key player on their blue line. He's been a consistent point producer and power-play quarterback throughout his NHL career.

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1988: Glen Wesley Milestone

In 2012-2013, Krug became the first Bruins defenseman to score in his playoff debut since Glen Wesley in 1988.

April 12, 1991: Torey Krug's Birth

On April 12, 1991, Torey Krug was born. He is an American professional ice hockey defenseman.

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2003: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2003, Krug played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Detroit Honeybaked minor ice hockey team.

2008: Joins the Indiana Ice

In 2008, Krug played for the Belle Tire midget program in Michigan, then skated in 59 regular season games for the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League (USHL), notching 47 points.

2009: Arrival at Michigan State University

In the fall of 2009, Krug arrived at Michigan State University and was initially slotted as a fifth or sixth defenseman on the roster.

2011: First Team All-CCHA

In 2011, during his sophomore year, Krug was named to the First Team All-CCHA and was voted the CCHA's Top Offensive Defenseman.

March 25, 2012: Signed by the Boston Bruins

On March 25, 2012, Torey Krug was signed to an entry-level contract by the Boston Bruins.

April 3, 2012: NHL Debut

On April 3, 2012, Krug made his NHL debut for the Boston Bruins against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2012: Signs with the Boston Bruins

As a result of his accomplishments with Michigan State, Krug was among collegiate hockey's most sought-after free agents when he signed with the Boston Bruins in 2012.

2012: CCHA Player of the Year

In 2012, Torey Krug was named the CCHA Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.

2012: Season with the Providence Bruins

Torey Krug spent the 2012-13 season with the Providence Bruins, where he was hampered by a sprained ankle until mid-January.

October 5, 2013: First Regular Season NHL Goal

On October 5, 2013, Krug scored his first regular season NHL goal against Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red Wings.

2013: First NHL Goal

In 2013, Torey Krug scored his first NHL goal during his first Stanley Cup playoff game in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals against the New York Rangers, becoming the first Bruins defenseman to score in his playoff debut since Glen Wesley in 1988.

2014: 2014-15 Boston Bruins Season

During the 2014-15 Boston Bruins season, Torey Krug tallied 12 goals and 27 assists and recorded a +28 plus-minus, the best of his career.

2014: Presidents' Trophy

In 2013-2014, Torey Krug's 14 goals and 26 assists helped the Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy, with the league's best record.

June 30, 2016: Re-signs with the Bruins

On June 30, 2016, Torey Krug re-signed a four-year deal worth an AAV of $5.25M with the Bruins.

May 2017: Graduation from Michigan State

In May 2017, Krug graduated from Michigan State with a degree in Political Science.

2017: Shoulder Injury

In 2017, Torey Krug underwent surgery to repair a right shoulder injury and was expected to need six months to recover.

2018: Left Ankle Injury

While playing in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Torey Krug injured his left ankle during Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was later ruled out for the rest of the series.

March 27, 2019: All-time Points Leader

On March 27, 2019, Torey Krug became the all-time points leader by an American-born player in Boston Bruins history, in a game against the New York Rangers.

June 1, 2019: Four Points in Stanley Cup Finals

On June 1, 2019, during game 3 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals against the St. Louis Blues, Krug became the first player in Bruins history to record four points in a Stanley Cup Finals game.