February 16, 2010

Cornell Players Have Olympic Connections

The following article appeared February 16 on the Ithaca Journal Web site.

 

By Dan Sweeney

Though they weren't expected to watch, Cornell defensemen Justin Krueger and Sean Whitney had deep-rooted interests in Tuesday's U.S-Switzerland Olympic men's hockey game.

Justin's dad, Ralph Krueger, coaches the Swiss men, and Sean's older brother, Ryan Whitney, is a defenseman for Team USA.

Krueger wasn't aware of Tuesday's situation -- and rivalry with Whitney -- until after Saturday's game with Yale.

Complete article can be accessed via the Journal Web site by clicking here.