22 Facts About Ralph Krueger

Ralph Krueger was born on 31 August 1959 and is a Canadian-born German professional ice hockey coach and former player.

Ralph Krueger is the former head coach of the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League, and former chairman of Southampton Football Club.

In 2014, Krueger shifted from hockey to the world of association football, to become director of English Premier League team Southampton.

On 12 March 2014, Ralph Krueger was appointed the chairman of Southampton FC In April 2019, Ralph Krueger left the club to return to hockey full time.

Ralph Krueger is known for his involvement in the World Economic Forum, where since 2011 he has been a Member, Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership.

Ralph Krueger came to Germany in the late 1970s, joining second-division side Duisburger SC.

Ralph Krueger saw action in 350 games of the German Bundesliga, accumulating 187 goals and 186 assists.

Ralph Krueger played 45 games for the West German national ice hockey team.

Ralph Krueger began his coaching career as an assistant with EV Duisburg of the German second league.

Ralph Krueger led the team to appearances at the 2002,2006 and 2010 Olympic Games and to several World Championship appearances.

Ralph Krueger spoke at the World Hockey Summit in 2010, and addressed the need to co-ordinate International Ice Hockey Federation and National Hockey League events.

Ralph Krueger suggested that the World Cup of Hockey be played every four years, alternating with the Olympic Games every two years.

Ralph Krueger wanted to see the Ice Hockey World Championships became an under-23 event during Olympic years.

Ralph Krueger felt it would be beneficial to national teams to evaluate their younger talent at the international level.

Ralph Krueger wanted to resurrect the Champions Hockey League and Victoria Cup competitions, which he felt would make the game more popular in Europe.

Ralph Krueger has been described as a great communicator, positive thinker and a motivator.

Ralph Krueger was chosen to coach Team Europe in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

On 15 May 2019, Ralph Krueger returned to the NHL as the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres.

In 2014, Ralph Krueger made the switch from ice hockey to soccer, becoming director of Southampton in February 2014.

Ralph Krueger was dismissed on April 12,2019; set to leave on June 30 when his contract expired.

Ralph Krueger attended St John's-Ravenscourt School where he played hockey as a centre.

Ralph Krueger's son Justin was a member of the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League and now plays for SC Bern.