Mark Krueger

Number: 11
Position: Forward
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 180
Hometown: Urbandale, IA
Last Team: Des Moines Capitals
Birthdate: 9/5/78

Player Biography

Mark reigns from Des Moines and was previously a member of the IHSHL Des Moines Capitals. While Mark was with the Capitals, the team placed 2nd at the State Tournament. Mark scored 16 goals and 10 assists during the Capitals 1995-96 season.

Sarah: Most kids that come here and play are from out of town. Have you ever had the opportunity to play away from home?

Mark Krueger: No. This is kind of a different experience though, because I played high school hockey here. It's a big step up from the Iowa league to the Junior A league playing against the best players from around the states.

Sarah: Would you have liked to play away from home, or do you prefer playing at here?

M. Krueger: I probably would because it would be another step up. It wouldn't be as hard for me, but I stayed here and I've really enjoyed it.

Sarah: So you enjoy being at home and playing?

Krueger: Yes, it's fun being a home town player and playing in front of all those people you know.

Sarah: Have you always wanted to play for the Bucs, tell me about that?

Krueger: Yes, three of my older brother have played so I'll be the fourth one. It's kind of the thing to do I guess, it seems like it.

Sarah: How old where you when you started?

Krueger: I was about four years old, I think. I'm not sure it was awhile ago.

Sarah: Why did you start?

Krueger: All my brothers played and my dad just started me playing. So I stuck with it. It was fun.

Sarah: What made you decide to play for the Bucs?

Krueger: The first year I tried out I was just out there to see what it was like. This year I made the final cut and it's a good experience.

Sarah: Did you have any other choices?

Krueger: No if I didn't make it here, I was probably going to play high school again for my senior year. I didn't really have any plans of going anywhere else.

Sarah: Have you always been a forward?

Krueger: Yep. I usually played center, but now I play wing.

Sarah: What do you like better?

Krueger: I like wing, I'm used to it now.

Sarah: Tell me about the past teams you've played for.

Krueger: The last three years I've played for my high school team, the Capitols. Last year we got second in state. The year before that I played for my dad and he coached the travel team. The years before that I played under Mike McCall on the travel teams.

Sarah: Do you have a favorite pro or college team?

Krueger: I don't know if I have a favorite college team, but I like the Rangers. They're one of my favorite teams.

Sarah: Do you a favorite player?

Krueger: Probably Messier, I like his style.

Sarah: What do you like to do besides hockey?

Krueger: I played football for a year. I like baseball, but I had to give that up for hockey. For the Summers I had to work on hockey. Now pretty much just the water stuff, water skiing and that kind of stuff, for a good time.

Sarah: What are some of your goals for the future?

Krueger: Come back next year, play for the Bucs again, and hopefully get a scholarship to go wherever to play hockey again.

Sarah: Finish this sentence: The fans would be surprised to know that I...

Krueger: That I'm a hometown player? I don't have anything, I can't think of anything. Sorry.