Wolves Open Arms for a Krug
Published on July 12, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
The Chicago Wolves have signed defenseman MATT KRUG (KRUHG).
KRUG appeared in 75 games with the International Hockey League's Muskegon Lumberjacks during his professional debut last season. He shared first among IHL defensemen with 14 goals and paced league blueliners with 47 points. The 25-year-old also shared second among league rearguards with 33 assists and ranked seventh overall in the IHL with 209 penalty minutes.
The Southfield, Mich., native posted nine points (4G, 5A) and 56 penalty minutes in 29 games as a senior at Robert Morris University (CHA) in 2008-09. He also appeared in one postseason contest with the Central Hockey League's Texas Brahmas after the completion of his college season in the spring of 2009.
KRUG also spent three seasons at Wayne State University (CHA), amassing 34 points (10G, 24A) and 232 penalty minutes in 105 games. Overall, the blueliner collected 29 assists, 43 points and 288 penalty minutes in 134 career CHA outings, spanning four seasons (2005-09), before turning pro.
In accordance with team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Wolves have announced six dates for the 2010-11 season, including the 17th home opener at the Allstate Arena on Sat., Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. For information on ticket packages or group outings, visit chicagowolves.com or call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.
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