AHL Providence Bruins

Torey Krug Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week

Published on April 15, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Providence Bruins News Release


Providence, RI - The Providence Bruins, in their 21st season in the American Hockey League, announced today that defenseman Torey Krug has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending April 14, 2013.

Krug notched seven points (two goals, five assists) and a plus-5 rating in three games as Providence secured the Atlantic Division title and closed in on the AHL's overall points championship.

On Friday night, Krug celebrated his 22nd birthday by tallying two assists and helping the Bruins to a 3-2 win over visiting Hershey. In a battle of division champions on Saturday, Krug set up both Providence goals in a 2-0 victory at Springfield. And on Sunday, Krug scored twice and added another assist for his third consecutive multiple-point game as the B's knocked off Norfolk, 4-1.

Krug is tied for eighth among AHL rookies and tied for third among AHL defensemen in scoring with 44 points (13 goals, 31 assists) in 62 games for Providence this season. He has also skated in one game with the parent Boston Bruins, notching one assist. Krug, a native of Livonia, Mich., signed with Boston on Mar. 25, 2012, after three years at Michigan State University, where he was named the CCHA conference's Player of the Year last season.

In recognition of his achievement, Krug will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Bruins home game.

The Bruins return to The Dunk on Friday, April 19 versus the Springfield Falcons. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. for Keychain Night. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a free keychain courtesy of New England Ambulance. The P-Bruins' complete season schedule can be found on www.providencebruins.com .

Providence Bruins Calder Cup Playoff ticketsK for first round games at the Dunkin Donuts Center on April 26th and 28th are on sale now. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals will be played at The Dunkin' Donuts Center on Friday, April 26 at 7:05 p.m. Game 2 will also be played at The Dunk on Sunday, April 28 at 3:05 p.m. For information and special playoff ticket offers visit www.providencebruins.com or call the Providence Bruins ticket office 401-273-5000. Providence Bruins playoffs are presented by Dunkin' Donuts.




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