Marcus Krüger
Swedish ice hockey player (born 1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marcus Viktor Krüger[1] (born 27 May 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centreman who is currently playing as captain for Djurgårdens IF Hockey of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fifth round, 149th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015.
Marcus Krüger | |||
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Born |
(1990-05-27) 27 May 1990 (age 34) Stockholm, Sweden | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Center | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
Allsv team Former teams |
Djurgårdens IF Chicago Blackhawks Carolina Hurricanes ZSC Lions | ||
National team | Sweden | ||
NHL draft |
149th overall, 2009 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
Playing career | 2009–present |
Before joining the Blackhawks, Krüger previously played for Stockholm-based Djurgårdens IF then of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Krüger represents Sweden in international play, helping his country capture a bronze medal at the junior level and a silver medal in senior international play.