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- Name: Justin Krueger
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-10-06
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Davos, Switzerland
- Acquired: 7th round (213th overall), 2006
- Playing In: NCAA
Justin Krueger
Prospect Grade: 4.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Krueger was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the seventh round of the 2006 Draft.
2004-05: Krueger played for Davos in the Swiss Junior League. In 38 games, the defenseman recorded 17 points (five goals, 12 assists).
2005-06: Krueger played for Team Germany at the World Junior Hockey Championships. Krueger was named assistant captain and played a contributing role in the team winning the gold medal. Krueger played in five games and recorded one assist with a plus/minus of three. Krueger was also awarded a Player of the Game award. Krueger then joined the Penticton Vees of the BCHL where in 55 games he recorded 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) with 25 PIM. After the season he was named the Vees Best Conditioned Athlete. Krueger has committed to Cornell University where he will be playing in 2006-07.
2006-07 Season: Krueger enjoyed an outstanding rookie campaign at Cornell University this season. Over the course of the season, he became a mainstay on the Big Red’s blueline, providing stability and playing in virtually all situations. The Davos, Switzerland native posted six points (one goal, five assists) playing in all 31 games. He posted his first collegiate goal back on January 6 versus Sacred Heart.
2007-08: Krueger completed his second season at Cornell University, scoring four goals and adding five assists in 35 games.
Talent Analysis
Krueger is a tall, lanky two-way defenseman. Like most Cornell defensemen in recent years, he possesses a great combination of size and mobility. He utilizes his 6’2 frame and long reach quite advantageously. Krueger’s play is relatively simple but effective. He has good poise with the puck with nice passing and outlet skills. Krueger’s skating combines power with speed. He possesses a good heavy shot and gets pucks to the net. He competes and works hard. While Krueger isn’t shy about getting involved in the physical side of the game, he could use some work on his back checking. He has also demonstrated a willingness to jump up and join the play. Krueger’s most glaring weakness is his lack of strength and size. With continuing physical development, he’ll become a more dominant presence on the Cornell blueline.
Future
Krueger, the son of Carolina European scout and Swiss national coach Ralph Krueger, has a big enough frame to grow into an NHL-sized blueliner. While his chances of ever making it to the NHL seem slim, the hockey smarts a son of a coach inherits should never be discounted.
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Profile Last Updated: February, 25th 2009
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