Age, Biography and Wiki
Ralph Krueger was born on 31 August, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is a German ice hockey player and coach. Discover Ralph Krueger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Ice hockey coach, player, former chairman of Southampton F.C. |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
31 August 1959 |
| Birthday |
31 August |
| Birthplace |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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He is a member of famous coach with the age 64 years old group.
Ralph Krueger Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Ralph Krueger height is 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) and Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb).
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight |
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ralph Krueger's Wife?
His wife is Glenda Krueger-Gibbons
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Glenda Krueger-Gibbons |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Justin Krueger, Geena Krueger |
Ralph Krueger Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ralph Krueger worth at the age of 64 years old? Ralph Krueger’s income source is mostly from being a successful coach. He is from Canada. We have estimated Ralph Krueger's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
coach |
Ralph Krueger Social Network
Timeline
Ralph Krueger (born 31 August 1959) is a Canadian-born German professional ice hockey coach and former player.
He is the former head coach of the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL), and former chairman of Southampton Football Club.
Krueger came to Germany in the late 1970s, joining second-division side Duisburger SC.
After one year, he returned to Canada, but was back in Germany in 1980 and would stay there for the remainder of his playing days.
He saw action in 350 games of the German Bundesliga, accumulating 187 goals and 186 assists.
In the 1980–81 season, as a member of Düsseldorfer EG, he led the league in scoring during the playoffs, with 22 points.
He also played 45 games for the West German national ice hockey team.
Krueger began his coaching career as an assistant with EV Duisburg of the German second league.
Between 1994 and 1998, he led VEU Feldkirch to five straight Austrian championships, culminating in Feldkirch becoming champions in 1998 of the European Hockey League, made up of the champions of various European leagues.
This experience later encouraged him to author a motivational book.
He was head coach of the Swiss men's national ice hockey team from the 1997–98 season until the end of the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010 and the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2012–13 season.
After the successes with the Austrian team, he took over as full-time head coach of the Swiss national ice hockey team, having split his time between Feldkirch and Switzerland in 1998.
His tenure with the Swiss national team has also seen some notable successes.
He led the team to appearances at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games and to several World Championship appearances.
Krueger was also a scouting consultant for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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.
He suggested that the World Cup of Hockey be played every four years, alternating with the Olympic Games every two years.
He wanted to see the Ice Hockey World Championships became an under-23 event during Olympic years.
He felt it would be beneficial to national teams to evaluate their younger talent at the international level.
He wanted to resurrect the Champions Hockey League and Victoria Cup competitions, which he felt would make the game more popular in Europe.
Krueger joined the Oilers as associate coach in 2010.
Although during his time with the Swiss team, Krueger may have been known as a defensive-minded coach, he has also demonstrated the ability to deliver the offensive style of game.
This was confirmed by his performance as coach for VEU Feldkirch in Austria.
He has been described as a great communicator, positive thinker and a motivator.
The book he authored (in German, also translated into French), called Teamlife - Beyond Setbacks to Success, was devoted to handling problems in life, and became a bestseller.
He is also 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.
The Oilers promoted Krueger to head coach for the 2012–13 NHL season, but he was relieved of his duties after only one season.
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, Krueger was appointed the chairman of Southampton F.C. In April 2019, Krueger left the club to return to hockey full time.
Hockey Canada subsequently added Krueger as a special adviser to its coaching staff for the 2014 Winter Olympics.
In 2014, Krueger made the switch from ice hockey to soccer, becoming director of Southampton in February 2014.
Shortly after, he was appointed chairman of the club.
Krueger was chosen to coach Team Europe in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Since April 2019, he has held a Swiss passport.
On 15 May 2019, Krueger returned to the NHL as the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres.
The Sabres fired Krueger on 17 March 2021.
At the time, the Sabres were on a 12-game winless streak and held the worst record in the league.
He was dismissed on April 12, 2019; set to leave on June 30 when his contract expired.
Born in Winnipeg, Krueger was raised in Steinbach, Manitoba.
His parents were immigrants from Germany.
