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NHL Standings . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2010.11 Schedule. . . . . . . . . . .

Our New Home . . . . . . . . . . .

Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . .

Game Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trib Total Media All-Time Team . . . . .

Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network. . . .

Community Update . . . . . . . . . .

StarKist Shootout . . . . . . . . . . .

WB/S Penguins Regular-Season Preview . .

Building Information. . . . . . . . . .

Seating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . .

Concessions Guide . . . . . . . . . .

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Frozen in Time . . . . . . . . . . . .

Penguins Headshots. . . . . . . . . .

Penguins By the Numbers . . . . . . .

Team Rosters . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ice Crew Presented by Highmark . . . . .

2010.11 Critical Dates . . . . . . . . .

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Rossi’s Road: The Day a Flower Helped Me Find the Right Question . . . . . . . .

Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . .

PIRHL Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . .

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Roller Hockey League Preview . . . . . .

Iceburgh Calls the Penalties . . . . . . .

On-Ice Officials. . . . . . . . . . . .

Pens Profile: Zbynek Michalek . . . . . .

Prospect: Steve Wagner . . . . . . . .

Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation . . . . .

Winter Classic History . . . . . . . . . pittsburghpenguins.com . . . . . . . .

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PENGUINS VS. CANADIENS 2009-10 Record: 39-33-10; Fourth place, Northeast Division, 19th overall 2010 Playoff Record: Defeated Washington, 4-3 in ECQF; Defeated Pittsburgh, 4-3 in ECSF; Lost to Philadelphia, 4-1 in ECF 2009-10 Top Scorer: Tomas Plekanec (82gp, 25-45-70) General Manager: Pierre Gauthier General Manager: Jacques Aubé Head Coach: Jacques Martin Assistant Coach: Kirk Muller Assistant Coach: Perry Pearn Assistant Coach: Pierre Groulx

All-time scorer vs. Pittsburgh: Guy Lafleur (61gp, 44-53-97) All-time Pittsburgh scorer vs. Montreal: Mario Lemieux (41gp, 26-41-67) Longest Montreal win streak vs. Pittsburgh: 10, Apr. 2, 1975-Dec. 4, 1976 Longest Pittsburgh win streak vs. Montreal: 5, Feb. 19, 2009-Dec. 10, 2009 Longest Montreal undefeated streak vs. Pittsburgh: 18, Jan. 13, 1972-Jan. 26, 1975 (15-0-3) Longest Pittsburgh undefeated streak vs. Montreal: 5, Feb. 19, 2009-Dec. 10, 2009 (5-0-0) Last Montreal win at home: Feb. 6, 2010 (5-3) (0-0-0 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at home: Nov. 25, 2009 (3-1) (0-0-0 since last win) Last Montreal win at Pittsburgh: Dec. 27, 2009 (3-2) (0-3-0 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at Montreal: Dec. 10, 2009 (3-2) (0-1-0 since last win) Most goals by Montreal vs. Pittsburgh: 12, Feb. 22, 1979 (M, 12-0) Most goals by Pittsburgh vs. Montreal: 7, Dec. 7, 1995 (P, 7-5); Jan. 15, 1983 (M, 8-7) Most goals by both teams: 15, Jan. 15, 1983 (M, 8-7) Last Montreal shutout vs. Pittsburgh: Jan. 10, 2004 (8-0) – Jose Theodore Last Pittsburgh shutout vs. Montreal: Jan. 19, 2008 (2-0) – Dany Sabourin Last Montreal hat trick vs. Pittsburgh: Nov. 18, 2002 – Saku Koivu Last Pittsburgh hat trick vs. Montreal: Oct. 28, 2009 – Sidney Crosby Last Pittsburgh trade with Montreal: Dec. 23, 1987 – Perry Ganchar to Pittsburgh for future considerations Overtime record vs. Pittsburgh: 7-4-14

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NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS RNK

TEAM

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

AWAY

L10

1

WASHINGTON

82

54

15

13

121

318

233

30-5-6

24-10-7

6-1-3

2

NEW JERSEY

82

48

27

7

103

222

191

27-10-4

21-17-3

5-2-3

3

BUFFALO

82

45

27

10

100

235

207

25-10-6

20-17-4

5-5-0

4

PITTSBURGH

82

47

28

7

101

257

237

25-12-4

22-16-3

5-4-1

5

OTTAWA

82

44

32

6

94

225

238

26-11-4

18-21-2

7-2-1

6

BOSTON

82

39

30

13

91

206

200

18-17-6

21-13-7

6-3-1

7

PHILADELPHIA

82

41

35

6

88

236

225

24-14-3

17-21-3

4-5-1

8

MONTREAL

82

39

33

10

88

217

223

20-16-5

19-17-5

3-4-3

9

NY RANGERS

82

38

33

11

87

222

218

18-17-6

20-16-5

7-1-2

10

ATLANTA

82

35

34

13

83

234

256

19-16-6

20-16-5

7-1-2

11

CAROLINA

82

35

37

10

80

230

256

21-17-3

16-18-7

3-5-2

12

TAMPA BAY

82

34

36

12

80

217

260

21-14-6

14-20-7

5-3-2

13

NY ISLANDERS

82

34

37

11

79

222

264

23-14-4

13-22-6

6-4-0

14

FLORIDA

82

32

37

13

77

208

244

16-16-9

11-23-7

5-4-1

15

TORONTO

82

30

38

14

74

214

267

18-17-6

16-21-4

2-6-2

RNK

TEAM

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

AWAY

L10

1

SAN JOSE

82

51

20

11

113

264

215

27-6-8

24-14-3

8-1-1

2

CHICAGO

82

52

22

8

112

271

209

29-8-4

23-14-4

6-3-1

3

VANCOUVER

82

49

28

5

103

272

222

30-8-3

19-20-2

5-4-1

4

PHOENIX

82

50

25

7

107

225

202

29-10-2

21-15-5

5-3-2

5

DETROIT

82

44

24

14

102

229

216

25-10-6

19-14-8

8-1-1

6

LOS ANGELES

82

46

27

9

101

241

219

22-13-6

24-14-3

4-3-3

7

NASHVILLE

82

47

29

6

100

225

225

24-14-3

23-15-3

6-3-1

8

COLORADO

82

43

30

9

95

244

233

24-14-3

19-16-6

3-5-2

9

ST LOUIS

82

40

32

10

90

225

223

18-18-5

22-14-5

6-3-1

10

CALGARY

82

40

32

10

90

204

210

20-17-4

22-14-5

6-3-1

11

ANAHEIM

82

39

32

11

89

238

251

25-11-5

20-15-6

4-5-1

12

DALLAS

82

37

31

14

88

237

254

23-11-7

14-21-6

5-2-3

13

MINNESOTA

82

38

36

8

84

219

246

25-12-4

14-20-7

6-4-0

14

COLUMBUS

82

32

35

15

79

216

259

20-12-9

13-24-4

3-5-2

15

EDMONTON

82

27

47

8

62

214

284

18-19-4

12-23-6

3-4-3

WESTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS

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NHL LEAGUE LEADERS RNK

NAME

GP

G

1 2 4 5 6 7 8

Henrik Sedin, VAN Sidney Crosby, PIT Alex Ovechkin, WAS Nicklas Backstrom, WAS Steven Stamkos, TB Martin St. Louis, TB Brad Richards, DAL Joe Thornton, SJ

82 81 72 82 82 82 80 79

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NAME

GP

G

1 3 4 5 6 7 8

Sidney Crosby, PIT Steven Stamkos, TB Alex Ovechkin, WAS Patrick Marleau, SJ Marian Gaborik, NYR Ilya Kovalchuk, NJ Alexander Semin, WAS Dany Heatley, SJ

81 82 72 82 76 76 73 82

51 51 50 44 42 41 40 39

RNK

NAME

GP

G

1 2 3 4 5 6 8

Henrik Sedin, VAN Joe Thornton, SJ Nicklas Backstrom, WAS Brad Richards, DAL Martin St. Louis, TB Paul Stastny, COL Alex Ovechkin, WAS Patrick Kane, CHI

82 79 82 80 82 81 72 82

29 20 33 24 29 20 50 30

RNK

NAME

GP

1 2 3

Steven Stamkos, TB Dany Heatley, SJ Anze Kopitar, LA Teemu Selanne, ANA Marian Gaborik, NYR Evgeni Malkin, PIT Mike Richards, PHI Alex Ovechkin, WAS

82 82 82 54 76 67 82 72

51 39 34 27 42 28 31 50

RNK

NAME

GP

G

1 2 3 4 5

Jeff Schultz, WAS Alex Ovechkin, WAS Mike Green, WAS Nicklas Backstrom, WAS Daniel Sedin, VAN Christian Ehrhoff, VAN Alexander Semin, WAS Henrik Sedin, VAN

73 72 75 82 63 80 73 82

3 50 19 33 29 14 40 29

6

8

6

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109 95 109 83 86 85 84 82

ASSISTS A PTS 83 69 68 67 65 59 59 58

112 89 101 91 94 79 109 88

+/- PIM 35 15 45 37 -2 -8 -12 17

48 71 89 50 38 12 14 54

+/- PIM 15 -2 45 21 15 10 36 14

71 38 89 22 37 53 66 54

+/- PIM 35 17 37 -12 -8 2 45 16

48 54 50 14 12 50 89 20

POWER PLAY GOALS G A PTS +/- PIM 44 43 47 21 44 49 31 59

95 82 81 48 86 77 62 109

-2 38 14 54 6 16 3 16 15 37 -6 100 -2 79 45 89

PLUS/MINUS A PTS

+/- PIM

20 59 57 68 56 30 44 83

23 109 76 101 85 44 84 112

50 45 39 37 36 36 36 35

32 89 54 50 28 42 66 48

SOG SPCT PPG PPA SHG SHA 166 298 368 222 297 242 284 141

17.5 17.1 13.6 14.9 17.2 12.0 8.5 14.2

4 13 13 11 24 7 13 4

23 21 23 26 17 30 27 25

2 2 0 0 1 1 0 1

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

SOG SPCT PPG PPA SHG SHA 298 297 368 274 272 290 278 280

17.1 17.2 13.6 16.1 15.4 14.1 14.4 13.9

13 24 13 12 14 12 8 18

21 17 23 13 12 15 19 12

2 1 0 4 1 0 2 1

1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

SOG SPCT PPG PPA SHG SHA 166 141 222 284 242 199 368 261

17.5 14.2 14.9 8.5 12.0 10.1 13.6 11.5

4 4 11 13 7 9 13 9

23 25 26 27 30 16 23 20

2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1

SOG SPCT PPG PPA SHG SHA 297 280 259 173 272 268 237 368

17.2 13.9 13.1 15.6 15.4 10.4 13.1 13.6

24 18 14 14 14 13 13 13

17 12 24 13 12 15 18 23

1 1 1 0 1 2 1 0

0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0

SOG SPCT PPG PPA SHG SHA 43 368 205 222 225 181 278 166

7.0 13.6 9.3 14.9 12.9 7.7 14.4 17.5

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0 23 25 26 13 17 19 23

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WILD ADD ‘HART’ The Minnesota Wild have always had a solid goaltending tandem between the pipes throughout the team’s short existence, but their depth behind starter Niklas Backstrom appeared as if it was going to be tested this season when backup Josh Harding went down with a serious knee injury during the preseason.

Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher, who helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2009 as assistant GM, wasted Jose Theodore little time filling Harding’s void, signing former Washington Capitals netminder Jose Theodore to a one-year contract just days before the 2010-11 regular season. Theodore, who won the Hart Trophy with the Montreal Canadiens in 2001-02, posted a 62-24-12 record with Washington the past two seasons.

Theodore enters this season on a 23-game regular-season unbeaten streak after finishing 2009-10 on a 20-0-3 run for the Capitals.

Led by emerging second-year performers John Tavares and Matt Moulson, the New York Islanders have plans on making a run at the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2005-06 this season. A pair of long-term injuries suffered during the preseason is going to make that tough on Scott Gordon’s squad.

Defenseman Mark Streit, New York’s highest-scoring blueliner last season with 49 points (11G-38A) in 82 games, John Tavares will miss six months with a torn labrum and torn rotator cuff. As if Streit’s injury wasn’t bad enough, fellow alternate captain Kyle Okposo, the Islanders’ second-leading scorer in 2009-10, will be out until late December or early January with a shoulder injury of his own.

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When the Penguins visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 27, you might have to do a double-take if you want to find Upper St. Clair native and former Penguin Ryan Malone.

That’s because Malone graciously gave up his No. 12 jersey this past offseason to newcomer Simon Gagne. Malone instead will sport No. 6 on his back. Gagne has promised to take Malone out for dinner on a road trip later this season as a thank you for his gesture.

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RON BURKLE Ron Burkle has now added a new arena — Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center — to his tremendous list of accomplishments in the business world.

Burkle, widely recognized as one of the preeminent investors in retail, manufacturing and distribution industries, is in his 12th season as co-owner of the Penguins.

Among Burkle’s many significant contributions to the Penguins was his role in negotiations for the new arena deal.

Burkle founded the Yucaipa Companies in 1986 and has served as Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of numerous companies, including Alliance Entertainment, Golden State Foods, Dominick’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Food4Less.

Ron is co-chairman of the Burkle Center for International Relations at UCLA and is broadly involved in the community. He is a trustee of the Carter Center, the National Urban League and the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy. He has received numerous awards, including the AFL-CIO’s Murray Green Meany Kirkland Community Service Award, the Los Angeles County Federation Man of the Year and the Los Angeles County Boy Scouts Jimmy Stewart Person of the Year award.

MARIO LEMIEUX Mario Lemieux will always be remembered for the magic he created on the ice, but one of the crowning achievements of his remarkable business career came this season — the opening of CONSOL Energy Center, home of the Penguins and Pittsburgh’s new multi-purpose entertainment venue.

Even before the reality of CONSOL Energy Center, Lemieux and coowner Ron Burkle had turned the Penguins into a premier NHL franchise. The Penguins have been named No. 1 in Fan Relations by ESPN the Magazine, sold out a team-record 166 straight games, sold out every suite for three straight seasons and established records for local television ratings, merchandise sales and website hits.

Lemieux was one of the greatest players in NHL history from 1984-97 and 2000-06, winning six league scoring titles, three MVPs trophies and two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP, in addition to two Stanley Cups.

A gifted centerman, he dominated play for parts of three decades. He retired in 2006 as the No. 7 all-time scorer in NHL history with 1,723 points.

In addition to his legendary hockey accomplishments, he continues to oversee the Mario Lemieux Foundation for cancer research and neo-natal research and hosts its celebrity golf tournament, which has raised more than $8 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org.

Mario, his wife Nathalie and their four children live in Sewickley.

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DAVID MOREHOUSE Pittsburgh native David Morehouse was named CEO of the Penguins in September and leads the team into an exciting new era at CONSOL Energy Center.

Morehouse had served as team president since 2007, overseeing ticket sales, marketing, corporate sales, communications and brand development, as well as representing the team in corporate relations and governmental affairs.

Under his leadership the Penguins have become one of the top organizations in professional sports — ranked No. 1 in Fan Relations and No. 5 overall as a franchise among 122 pro teams in North America by ESPN The Magazine.

As team president, Morehouse implemented a brand strategy that featured a new commitment to marketing, fan interaction and community outreach, as well as a targeted focus on the team’s young fan demographic.

Morehouse grew up in the Beechview section on Pittsburgh. He attended the Community College of Allegheny County and Duquesne University, and received a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

He and his wife, Vanessa, have three children and live in Bell Acres.

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RAY SHERO Ray Shero, 48, was named GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins on May 25, 2006.

His fresh ideas and calm but firm management style helped transform the Penguins from a team that did not qualify for the playoffs in 2005-06 to one that reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2007-08 and won the Cup in 2008-09.

One of his first acts as GM was to declare a goal of building a team that could compete for championships on a yearly basis. He revamped the team’s hockey operations staff and structure, upgraded professional and amateur scouting, added a team operations director and opened new lines of communication with the business side of the organization.

Ray built his hockey sense and managerial style during 14 seasons as an NHL assistant general manager — six with the Ottawa Senators and eight with the Nashville Predators.

Shero played college hockey at St. Lawrence University and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1982. He spent seven years as a player agent before making the transition to the front office.

The native of St. Paul, Minn. is actively involved with USA Hockey and is a member of the USA Hockey National Team Advisory Group.

Ray and his wife, Karen, and their two sons reside in Upper St. Clair.

JASON BOTTERILL Jason Botterill enters his second full season as assistant general manager after being promoted to his current position on May 22, 2009 by general manager Ray Shero.

As assistant GM, Botterill works closely with Shero on all hockeyrelated matters, including scouting, player development and contract negotiations. He also manages hockey operations and acts as GM for the club’s top-minor league affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.

Prior to his promotion, Botterill, 34, worked two seasons as director of hockey administration with the Penguins. Before joining Pittsburgh, Botterill worked with NHL Central Registry and also scouted for the Dallas Stars.

Botterill was a first-round draft pick (20th overall) by Dallas in 1994 and played 88 NHL games over six seasons with Dallas, Atlanta, Calgary and Buffalo.

A native of Edmonton who grew up in Winnipeg, Botterill played four seasons at the University of Michigan, where he earned his MBA, and helped lead the Wolverines to the NCAA title in 1996. He also played for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996, helping his team win gold medals in all three tournaments.

He resides in Pittsburgh along with his wife, Andrea.

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DAN BYLSMA In just one-plus seasons behind the bench, Dan Bylsma has already become one of the most successful coaches in Penguins’ history.

After being promoted to Penguins head coach in February 2009, Bylsma, 40, directed the team to its third Stanley Cup in franchise history — a feat previously accomplished by legendary coaches “Badger” Bob Johnson and Scott Bowman. In the process Bylsma became the 14th rookie head coach, and just the fourth in the past 50 years, to capture the Stanley Cup. Of those 14, only Montreal’s Al MacNeil (1970-71) took over mid-season.

Bylsma played nine NHL seasons as a right winger with Los Angeles and Anaheim from 1995-2004. He played 429 NHL regular-season games, recording 19 goals and 62 points, and also played in the 2003 Stanley Cup Final with Anaheim.

Bylsma was an assistant coach at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for two seasons from 2006-08 and was named head coach at the start of the 2008-09 season. He went 35-16-1-2 in 54 games with WB/S before being promoted to Pittsburgh.

He played four seasons of college hockey at Bowling Green.

Dan and his wife, Mary Beth, have one son and reside in the North Hills.

TONY GRANATO Tony Granato, 46, begins his second season on the Penguins’ coaching staff. Granato, among his many responsibilities, works with the Penguins’ forwards and penalty killing units. He oversaw the NHL’s ninth-ranked penalty killing group with an 84.1-percent success rate, and second best on the road at 85.3 percent.

Prior to joining the Penguins, Granato spent six seasons behind the bench for the Colorado Avalanche and served two stints as Avalanche head coach from 2002-04 and 2008-09. Granato compiled a 215-104-17-16 record and led Colorado to a Northwest Division title in 2003.

Granato played 13 seasons in the NHL with the NY Rangers, Los Angeles and San Jose.

In 1997, he was the recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for overcoming a near career-ending brain injury. In 773 career games, the feisty forward posted 248 goals, 492 points and 1,425 penalty minutes. He appeared in 79 career postseason games and helped lead Los Angeles to a Stanley Cup Final berth in 1993.

Granato played four years at the University of Wisconsin and was inducted into the Badgers’ Hall of Fame in 2000. Granato also played for the U.S. National team in 1987-88 and represented his country in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.

Tony and his wife, Linda, are the parents of four children and reside in the South Hills.

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TODD REIRDEN Todd Reirden, 39, joined Pittsburgh’s coaching staff on July 31, 2010 after coaching with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins the previous two seasons. Reirden, an NHL defenseman for parts of five seasons, works closely with the team’s defensemen.

Reirden, completed his first full season as WB/S head coach in 200910, leading a young and inexperienced team to an impressive 41-34-2-3 record, finishing third in the East Division, and a berth in the Calder Cup playoffs.

Prior to joining the Penguins organization, Reirden spent one season as an assistant coach with the Bowling Green Falcons (CCHA) — his alma mater. He was a teammate of Bylsma’s during the 1990-91 and 1991-92 seasons at Bowling Green.

Selected by New Jersey in the 12th round (242nd overall) of the 1990 NHL Enrty Draft, Reirden played professionally for 13 seasons, retiring after the 2006-07 campaign with Graz EC of the Austrian Hockey League. He appeared in 183 NHL games with Edmonton, St. Louis, Atlanta and Phoenix, recording 46 points (11+35) and 181 penalty minutes.

Todd and his wife, Shelby, have one son.

GILLES MELOCHE Former NHL goaltender Gilles Meloche is in his fifth season as the Penguins’ full-time goaltending coach and 25th with the organization.

Meloche has been instrumental in developing Marc-Andre Fleury into a Stanley Cup-winning netminder.

Meloche served as a Penguins scout from 1989-2006 and also doubled as a goaltending coach/consultant during much of that time. He was also part of the staff when the Penguins won Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992.

A native of Montreal, Quebec, Meloche spent 18 seasons as an NHL goaltender with Chicago, California, Cleveland, Minnesota and Pittsburgh. He played the final three seasons of his career in Pittsburgh following a 1985 trade.

Meloche appeared in 788 NHL games during his career, posting a record of 270-351-131 with a 3.64 goals-against average. In 45 career playoff games, he posted a 21-19 record and a 3.48 goals-against average.

Gilles and his wife, Sophie, reside in Pittsburgh. His son, Eric, is a pro player who was a member of the Penguins organization from 2000-04.

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OUR NEW HOME CONSOL Energy Center opened in August, 2010 as Pittsburgh’s new multi-purpose entertainment venue — home of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins as well as other professional and collegiate sports, concerts, children’s shows, skating shows and more.

It replaces the old Civic Arena/ Mellon Arena, which had operated since 1961 and was home of the Penguins from their inception in CONSOL Energy Center represents an exciting new era for 1967. It was the oldest arena in the the city, the region and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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“CONSOL Energy Center represents an exciting new era for the city, the region and the Pittsburgh Penguins,” said David Morehouse, CEO of the hockey team. “With open concourses, comfortable seating, cutting-edge technology, a state-of-the-art scoreboard and sound system, and an extensive array of food and beverage options, it is a spectacular symbol for the Pittsburgh of the 21st century.”

CONSOL Energy Center was completed on time and under budget, thanks to the combined efforts of architectural firms Populous and Astorino; the owner’s representative, ICON; the construction company, PJ Dick/Hunt; and the excellent construction workers and skilled trade workers of Western Pennsylvania.

The new arena seats 18,087 for hockey, 19,000 for basketball and almost 20,000 for concerts. It is a green building and is the first NHL arena to attain LEED Gold certification.

Even before its doors had opened, CONSOL Energy Center landed commitments from shows that would have bypassed the old arena — the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first and second rounds, the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four, and back-to-back concerts by music legend Paul McCartney.

McCartney, who first played Pittsburgh with the Beatles in 1964 but hadn’t performed here since 1990, christened the new arena with a grand opening concert on August 18, 2010.

In its first season of operation, CONSOL Energy Center also will be home to the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League — bringing indoor football back to the city for the first time in almost 20 years.

A funding plan for the new arena project was completed in March, 2007, thanks to the combined efforts of Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, among others.

The Sports & Exhibition Authority owns the building on behalf of the city and county, and the Penguins have the lease. The new arena is managed by SMG, with Jay Roberts serving as general manager.

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SCOUTS Director of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . Dan MacKinnon Director of Professional Scouting . . . . . . Derek Clancey Professional Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Savard Kevin Stevens Director of Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . Jay Heinbuck Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting . . . . Randy Sexton Amateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Allison Brian Fitzgerald Luc Gauthier Chuck Grillo Jim Madigan David McNamara Wayne Meier Ron Pyette European Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrik Allvin Robert Neuhauser

Assistant Equipment Managers . . . . . . . . Paul DeFazaio Dan Kroll Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr . Charles Burke Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Stewart Assistant Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Adams Physical Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Mortland

COMMUNICATIONS Director of Communications . . . . . . . . .Jennifer Bullano Communications Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Erik Heasley Director of Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Kasan Manager of Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Seidling Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network . . Ray Walker Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Lange Phil Bourque Penguins HD Radio Host/ Penguins Radio Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Mears

TECHNOLOGY Director, Information Technology . . . . . . . . . Erik Watts Director of Media Technology . . . . . . . . . Chris DeVivo Building Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Duffy Media Asset Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Henry

MARKETING Director of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Miller Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Swartz Creative Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Pilarski Graphic Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erin Halley Lori Haramia Director of Fan Development & Special Events . .Jill Shipley Fan Development Coordinator . . . . . . . .Laura Spencer Director, Community/Alumni Relations . . . . Cindy Himes Community Relations Coordinator . . . . . . Kathleen Unger Community Relations/Alumni Liaison . . . . . .Ed Johnston Director of New Media . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Zimmer New Media Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Meck

YOUTH HOCKEY Executive Director of Strategic Planning . . . . . .Rich Hixon Director of Amateur Hockey . . . . . . . Mark Shuttleworth Manager of Amateur Hockey Development . . .Max Malone

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GAME NOTES THE SERIES The Montreal Canadiens, who served as the opponent for the Penguins’ first game at the Civic Arena in 1967, will tonight be Pittsburgh’s second opponent at CONSOL Energy Center .

The Canadiens, who closed out the arena’s NHL era with a 5-2 victory that eliminated the Crosby has points in all 10 career regular-season games Penguins in Game he’s played against Montreal here in Pittsburgh (9+9) .

Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals last May 12, have lost three straight regular-season road games to the Penguins; their last regular-season win in Pittsburgh came on Dec . 27, 2008 (3-2) . . . The Penguins are 6-4-1 in their last 11 regular-season home games against Montreal, and each of their last five losses have been by a single goal . The last time Montreal won a regular-season game here by more than one goal was Jan . 10, 2004 (8-0) . . . The Penguins went 3-1 against Montreal during the 2009-10 regular season, losing only the final game of the series in Montreal on Feb . 6 (5-3), a loss that snapped Pittsburgh’s five-game winning streak against the Canadiens . Sidney Crosby (4+2) and Bill Guerin (2+4) led all Penguins in scoring in the series, while Tomas Plekanec (2+2) and Brian Gionta (2+2) led all Montreal scorers . . . Mike Cammalleri, who scored six goals in the Canadiens’ upset of Pittsburgh last spring, has not scored a single goal against Pittsburgh in his last five regular-season games against the Penguins dating back to his days with the Los Angeles Kings; his last regular-season goal against Pittsburgh came in Los Angeles on Nov . 1, 2006 — a game won by an Evgeni Malkin overtime goal . . . The Penguins have scored the first goal in eight of their last 10 and 16 of their last 20 regularseason games against Montreal . . . The Pittsburgh power play has converted just two of its last 21 chances against Montreal . . . Crosby has 11 goals and 25 points in 18 career games against Montreal, and each of his last eight regular-season goals against the Canadiens has been scored here in Pittsburgh . Crosby has points in all 10 career regular-season games continued on page 31

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he’s played against Montreal here in Pittsburgh (9+9) . . . Malkin has one goal in his last seven regular-season games here against Montreal . . . Marc-Andre Fleury is 5-1 in his last six decisions against Montreal and has held the Canadiens to two or fewer goals in four of those six games . . . The teams’ next meeting is Jan . 6 in Montreal; their next game here is March 12 . . . Pittsburgh is 50-106-23-5 all-time against the Canadiens, including 34-43-13-2 here in Pittsburgh .

THE PENGUINS The Penguins hit the road for the first time this season to face the Devils in New Jersey on Monday afternoon, a game that has been moved from 1 p .m . to 4 p .m . Pittsburgh then returns home to face Toronto next Wednesday and the New York Islanders next Friday before playing eight of its next 10 games on the road . . . Of the Penguins’ first 13 home games, seven will be played on either a Monday or a Friday, two weeknights on which the team rarely has played at home in the past . . . Tonight’s game is one of only three Saturday night home games for the Penguins this season . The final two are Jan . 8 and 22 . . .

The Penguins finished the pre-season with a 5-1 record . Only three Pittsburgh teams (1976-77, 1988-89 and 1990-91) had more pre-season wins . . . Malkin, Alex Goligoski and Mark Letestu shared the team lead in pre-season scoring with six points each . . .

Crosby, Brooks Orpik, Arron Asham and Ryan Craig all were out with injuries for the final pre-season game, but Crosby and Orpik returned to practice earlier this week and were expected to play in the season opener here against Philadelphia on Thursday .

Evgeni Malkin, Alex Goligoski and Mark Letestu shared the team lead in pre-season scoring with six points each .

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THE CANADIENS Montreal opened its season Thursday night in Toronto without Cammalleri, who was suspended one game by the NHL for his slash of the New York Islanders’ Nino Neiderreiter in a pre-season game one week ago .

That makes tonight’s game the first of the season for Cammalleri . . . Brian Gionta is the new captain of the Canadiens, just the second American to hold the honor after Chris Chelios . . . Montreal hopes to soon have Andrei Markov back in the lineup after off-season knee surgery, and fellow defenseman Roman Hamrlik was hoping to play in the opener after knee surgery . . . Carey Price, the Canadiens’ No . 1 goaltender after the trade of Jaroslav Halak this summer, is 0-4 with one no-decision in his last five appearances against Pittsburgh . Price, who made his NHL debut here in Pittsburgh with a 3-2 victory on Oct . 10, 2007, has not beaten the Penguins since Feb . 3, 2009 . . . Montreal returns home to host Tampa Bay next Wednesday .

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The Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team honors 15 of the greatest players in Penguins history, as voted by the fans and a panel of media and team officials. Active NHL players were not eligible. The all-time team represents all eras of Penguins history and salutes the incredible history of hockey in our city. Visit the interactive display at the Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team Zone located at the Trib Total Media Gate. You will also see segments honoring other notable Penguins, builders (coaches, GMs, support staff) and, of course, fans.

66 MARIO LEMIEUX

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10 RON FRANCIS Center, 1991-98

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19 JEAN PRONOVOST Right Wing, 1968-78

TOM BARRASSO Goaltender, 1988-2000

4 DAVE BURROWS Defense, 1971-78, 1980-82

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77 PAUL COFFEY Defense, 1987-92

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COMMUNITY UPDATE IT’S A GREAT DAY TO GIVE BLOOD! On September 20, the Pittsburgh Penguins joined forces with the Central Blood Bank to hold their annual Score One for Life blood drive. More than 240 registered donors showed up at the Verizon Gate of the CONSOL Energy Center to donate their blood and support the Penguins.

From start to finish, the blood drive was rewarding and fun for everyone.

Participants waiting their turn to donate were entertained by the Penguins’ mascot, Iceburgh, who gave out hugs, took pictures with fans, and danced for the crowd.

All donors received a commemorative t-shirt and a chance to win Penguins memorabilia, but those who registered between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM were able to preview what’s to come for the 2010-11 season. Those lucky donors had the opportunity to watch the Penguins in action during one of their team practices.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Central Blood Bank have collaborated in saving lives for the past 18 years. The Score One for Life blood drive is always scheduled at the end of summer when low donation rates create a critical shortage of blood

by September. This year’s blood drive collected 290 units of blood which will help a total of 870 patients.

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STAY TUNED! THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 10 AND 16.

You can also view this and previously shown competitions at pittsburghpenguins.com.

The Pittsburgh Penguins Shootout Challenge presented by StarKist is back for its second season with a new age group being added to the competition. Squirt players (ages 9-10) will join Pee Wee players (ages 11-12) in participating in this exciting event being held October 10 and 16 at CONSOL Energy Center. Each age group will have its own competition and championship. And, in another new twist this year, a second competition will be held to crown an overall individual shooter and goaltender in each age group!

Both days of the competition will be recorded and will appear as feature segments on the main scoreboard during an intermission of upcoming Penguins home games.

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The Penguins’ top minor-league affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton finished the 2009-10 regular season in a strong fashion. Over the course of the final 20 games, the Penguins earned points in 13 contests for a total of 87 points to snag a spot in the playoffs.

This season, they hope to build off that success thanks to the help of some key offseason acquisitions.

“I think everyone’s really excited about it,” goaltender Brad Thiessen said of the upcoming season. “I think we have a lot of older players coming in, some veteran guys who have won and put up some points in the league.”

Forwards Ryan Craig, Brett Sterling and Geoff Walker and defensemen Andrew Hutchinson and Corey Potter signed with the Penguins during the free agency period. They will likely be key players in WB/S, along with returnees Dustin Jeffrey, Nick Johnson and Tim Wallace, who led the team in goals last year.

“Some of those guys are fighting for a spot in the NHL, but some of them will be down there,” Thiessen said.

During the preseason Brett Sterling spent time in Pittsburgh playing on the top line with Sidney Crosby, registering a goal and an assist in three games.

The Penguins didn’t really need help scoring goals, as the team put 239 shots in the net last season. But Sterling’s scoring touch will certainly be welcomed. He led the American Hockey League with 55 goals in 2006-07 with the Atlanta Thrashers’ top minorleague affiliate in Chicago, and during the preseason he spent time in Pittsburgh playing continued on page 47

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on the top line with Sidney Crosby, registering a goal and an assist in three games.

“We added some top notch guys and we have some real depth,” Johnson said.

Hutchinson and Potter will look to shore up the defense. Potter is a physical defenseman who notched 28 points (4G-24A) last season with the New York Rangers’ top minorleague affiliate in Hartford.

Hutchinson is an offensiveminded defenseman and won the Eddie Shore Award for the 2007-08 season as the AHL’s best blueliner.

Last year, he scored nine goals and 38 points to help the Texas Stars earn a berth in the Calder Cup Finals.

Carl Sneep, a 2006 secondround (32nd overall) draft pick, will also join the team after spending four years at Boston College.

Add to that the fact that guys like Brian Strait and Robert Bortuzzo have a year of experience under their belts, and the Penguins’ defense is looking formidable, something that puts Thiessen at ease as a netminder.

“As a goalie, you definitely like to see veteran guys like the guys we picked up, Hutchinson and Potter,” Thiessen said. “It’s going to be a real experienced group and I’m looking forward to playing behind them.”

Last season, Thiessen split time in both East Coast Hockey League

Andrew Hutchinson is an offensive-minded defenseman and won the Eddie Shore Award for the 2007-08 season as the AHL’s best blueliner.

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with the Wheeling Nailers and in WB/S throughout the early portion of the season.

However, by the end of the season he had established himself as the Penguins’ No. 1 netminder.

Thiessen finished his rookie campaign with a 14-14-1 record and a .914 save percentage.

But his most impressive statistic was his four shutouts, the fourth most © Getty Images

in the entire AHL. “The last couple of months of last year, I got a chance to play and a Carl Sneep, a 2006 second-round (32nd overall) draft pick, will also join WB/S after spending four years at Boston College.

chance to get into a little bit of a groove,” said

Thiessen, who will share the goaltending duties with John Curry. “So I want to continue that in the beginning of this year.”

Thiessen is setting the bar high for himself this season.

“I want to try to be the best goalie in the American Hockey League this year and push for more playing time to make sure I’m on my game, being consistent every night,” he said.

In addition to the new players, the coaching staff also saw some changes.

After Todd Reirden joined Pittsburgh as an assistant coach, the Penguins promoted John Hynes to head coach in WB/S. Alain Nasreddine, who spent five years as a player in the Penguins organization, will make his coaching debut as Hynes’ assistant.

The players were excited about the new coaches. Johnson called Nasreddine “a great guy” and he is looking forward to getting the season started.

“I think our goal is to play as consistent and play as well down the stretch and the whole year as we can,” he said. “I think we have a good chance to be up top in the playoff mix and fight for first in our division.”

Thiessen also thinks the Penguins can vie for the top spot.

“I think we can build off a lot of what we did at the end of last year,” he said. “So going into this year, we should be able to carry that on and try to shoot for first place in the division.”

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BUILDING INFORMATION ALCOHOL Guests of CONSOL Energy Center must be 21 years of age or older to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages. ARAMARK reserves the right to check proof of legal drinking age. There is a maximum of TWO (2) alcoholic beverages per purchase at all concession stands and portable vendors. For Pittsburgh Penguins games, all alcohol sales within the arena will conclude at the beginning of the third period. Individual concerts and events are determined on a showby-show basis.

ATM MACHINES For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in CONSOL Energy Center: First Niagara Bank - Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level - Outside of party suite 44 and suite 13

AUTOMOTIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AAA will have a “Puck Truck” at all Penguins home games. The “Puck Truck” is available to assist patrons that have trouble with their vehicles in CONSOL Energy Center lots only. Fans can call 1.800.AAA.HELP after the start of the third period.

FIRST AID There are two (2) UPMC First Aid Stations, one on each level of CONSOL Energy Center. UPMC First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232.

BABY CHANGING STATIONS Baby changing stations are available in all restrooms, located on all seating levels of CONSOL Energy Center.

BAGS, BACKPACKS AND PURSES For security purposes, only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center and all items are subject to search upon entrance.

Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages, including gifts for performers and/or athletes of any kind are not permitted unless otherwise noted on the individual event page.

BANNERS AND SIGNS Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management. Signs must not be commercial in nature or utilize wood, metal or other types of objects for support. They cannot be hung or fastened anywhere in the building or in any way obstruct another guest’s view or building signage.

CAMERAS Cameras are permitted into CONSOL Energy Center for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, CONSOL Energy Center building policy states only small personal still cameras equipped with three (3) inch lens or smaller be brought into the building.

Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building. continued on page 55

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HOSPITALITY & VIP PACKAGES EXECUTIVE FIRST STAR EXPERIENCE Lower level seats and a dinner buffet for ten.

LINE CHANGE VIP EXPERIENCE Lexus Club dinner and First Niagara Club seats for four.

ALL-STAR DINNER PACKAGE Pre-game event and game tickets for forty to one hundred and sixty guests.

PARTY SUITES Enjoy the game and a buffet dinner in our oversized party suites accommodating forty to one hundred and sixty guests.

Please call for pricing & availability.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT THE PREMIUM SEATING DEPARTMENT:

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For all other non-hockey events, camera policies will vary. Please check the individual event page for further information.

CREDIT CARDS VISA, Discover, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted at all merchandise and concession stands.

DESIGNATED DRIVERS Guests of legal drinking age who hold a valid driver’s license and wish to sign up to be a designated driver, may visit Guest Services at section 104 for specific Designated Driver booth locations during Pittsburgh Penguins games. In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from CONSOL Energy Center, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game.

DOORS OPEN Doors generally open one (1) hour prior to the start of an event at CONSOL Energy Center, including Pittsburgh Penguins games. Please check the individual event page for further information. CONSOL Energy Center has a no re-entry policy; once you leave the building during an event, you will not be permitted to return.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of an emergency, CONSOL Energy Center staff will utilize the public address (PA) system to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage.

ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: American Eagle Gate (Fifth Avenue and Washington Place), Trib Total Media

Gate (Centre Avenue Lower Entrance), Verizon Gate (Centre Avenue Upper Entrance), and a private parking garage entrance for suite ticket holders.

FAMILY RESTROOMS Family restrooms are available on all levels of CONSOL Energy Center near sections 106/107, 108, 115, 121, 213, 225, party suite 44 and suite 13.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES No food or beverages of any kind are permitted to be brought into CONSOL Energy Center. Concession stands located throughout the arena sell a wide variety of food, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Patrons requesting to bring in outside food or beverage due to health conditions should contact Guest Services in advance at info@consolenergycenter.com.

Pennsylvania State Law prohibits the sale of alcohol to all persons under the age of 21. Guests are required to show proper identification and proof of age when purchasing alcoholic beverages.

LOST AND FOUND If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104.

Guests inquiring about lost items after an event should call 412.804.7903.

Items lost at events are held in storage for thirty (30) days and then either disposed of or donated to an appropriate charity.

PENSGEAR PensGear, the official team store of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is located in the lobby of CONSOL Energy Center, inside the Trib Total Media Gate. Store hours vary. Please call 412.553.8553 for more information. Refer to page 133 for additional store locations throught CONSOL Energy Center. continued on page 56

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PROHIBITED ITEMS Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited.

Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.

QUESTIONS For general questions, please call 412.642.1800 or e-mail info@consolenergycenter.com.

RE-ENTRY POLICY Exit and re-entry is not permitted at CONSOL Energy Center.

SECURITY In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Birthday and anniversary messages can be displayed at Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games only. A $20 donation is required to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. To have a birthday or anniversary message displayed, visit the ‘Fan Zone’ section of pittsburghpenguins.com. All requests must be placed at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to each game.

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TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at a CONSOL Energy Center event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program.

A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104.

VIDEO CAMERAS Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

CONSOL Energy Center reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.

WHEELCHAIRS A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location.

Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of CONSOL Energy Center. Please see a CONSOL Energy Center employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.

WILL CALL Tickets ordered or prepaid can be picked up at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office, located in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate. Will Call windows open one (1) hour prior to events and patrons must present valid photo identification and the credit card of record when picking up tickets.

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CONCESSIONS GUIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/BEER Amber Bock Draft 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Bass Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 121, 206, 213 Beck’s Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 121, 206, 213 Bud Light Draft 101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 116, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 231 Bud Light Can 106, 116, 204, 217 Budweiser Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Coors Light Draft 108, 206, 230 Coors Light Bottle 102, 106, 112 Coors Light Can 109, 234 Corona Bottle 102, 112, 206 Czechvar Bottle 121, 213 Heineken Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Hoegaarden Bottle 121, 213 Iron City Light Bottle 102, 112, 206 Iron City Light Can 109, 234 Labatt Blue Draft 102, 106, 112, 206 Labatt Blue Bottle 108 Labatt Blue Can 106, 116, 204, 217

Labatt Blue Light Draft 103, 108, 113, 206, 232 Labatt Blue Light Bottle 102, 106, 112 Labatt Blue Light Can 106, 116, 204, 217 LandShark Bottle 121, 213 Michelob Ultra Bottle 102, 112 Miller Lite Draft 101, 102, 106, 111, 112, 205, 206 Miller Lite Bottle 108 Miller Lite Can 106, 116, 204, 217 O’Doul’s Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Redbridge (gluten free) Bottle 102, 112, 121, 206, 213 Rolling Rock Can 109, 234 Stella Artois Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 121, 206, 213 Shock Top Bottle 121, 213 Yuengling Draft 108, 119 Yuengling Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Yuengling Can 109, 234

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/ COCKTAILS, WINE, MALTERNATIVES Cocktails 102, 112, 206 Wine 102, 112, 206

Bacardi Lemon 102, 106, 108, 109, 112, 116, 204, 206, 217, 234 Smirnoff Ice 102, 106, 108, 109, 112, 116, 204, 206, 217

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101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 116, 119, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 32 oz. Fountain Soft Drink Souvenir Cup (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)

101, 103, 107, 108, 109, 111, 113, 116, 119, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 Bottled Soft Drink (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)

105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 201, 211, 212, 214, 215, 218, 223, 231, 232, 233 Bottled Water 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 201, 205, 206, 211, 212, 214, 215, 223, 230, 231, 232, 233 Coffee (Tim Hortons) 103, 113, 116, 121, 223, 231 Snapple Iced Tea 107, 108, 109, 116, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 continued on page 62

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Venom Energy Drink 106, 107, 108, 109, 116, 120, 121, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232

BBQ AT SMOKEHOUSE Beef Brisket, Chicken & Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Platters 205 BBQ Chicken or Pork Nachos 205

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107, 120, 212, 232 Grilled Chicken Sandwich 107, 206, 212, 232 Grilled Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich 101, 111 Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich 108 Mediterranean Chicken Wrap 103, 108, 113 Smoked BBQ Chicken Nachos 205 Smoked BBQ Chicken Sandwich 205

GRILL ITEMS Angus Beef Cheeseburger 101, 107, 111, 206, 211, 212, 232 Hot Dog 101, 103, 107, 109, 111, 113, 116, 121, 206, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232

Topped Hot Dog 214, 218 Italian Sausage 107, 212, 232 Smoked Sausage 109, 116, 121, 223, 231

FRESH MADE WRAPS & SALADS Caesar Salad 103, 108, 113 Fruit Plate 108 Mediterranean Chicken Wrap 103, 108, 113

SPECIALITY ITEMS & CARVERY Cheesesteak Dippers 101, 111 Chef’s Specialty Carved Sandwiches 107 Chef’s Specialty Sauté 107 Cuban Pork Sandwich 103, 113 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 105, 201 Kielbasa Grinder 101, 107, 111, 206 Meatball Grinder 108 Primanti Bros. Sandwiches 119 Onion Rings 107, 206 Specialty Nuts 105, 201 Sirloin French Dip 108 , 206

FRENCH FRIES, NACHOS, POPCORN & SNACKS French Fries 101, 107, 111, 119, 120, 206, 212, 232 Topped French Fries 108, 206 Nachos Grande 103, 109, 113, 116, 121, 211, 223, 230, 231 Jumbo Pretzels 103, 108, 109, 113, 116, 120, 121, 211, 223, 230, 231 Peanuts 103, 109, 113, 116, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231 Popcorn 103, 105, 109, 113, 116, 121, 201, 212, 223, 230, 231 Cracker Jack 109, 116, 121, 206, 211, 223, 230, 231 Candy 103, 109, 113, 116, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231

ICE CREAM/ ITALIAN ICE Ice Cream Cup 109, 116, 223 Ice Cream Waffle Cone 109, 116, 223 Italian Ice 116 Misto Shake 116

PIZZA HUT® Pizza Singles 9” 103, 107, 113, 120, 212, 232

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On an event day, the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office hours vary. Hours are subject to change as a result of event times, holidays or inclement weather.

Please call 412.642.1800 for more information.

In the off-season, the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays with exception of event days.

The Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office is located inside the Trib Total Media Gate.

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1

0

0

65

4.6

82

0

10

10

-5

72

0

0

0

0

84

0.0

Jay McKee

62

1

9

10

6

54

0

0

0

2

42

2.4

Alexei Ponikarovsky

16

2

7

9

-6

17

1

3

0

0

37

5.4

Jordan Leopold

20

4

4

8

5

6

0

0

0

0

26

15.4

Martin Skoula

33

3

5

8

-4

6

1

0

0

0

23

13.0

Max Talbot

45

2

5

7

-9

30

0

0

0

0

49

4.1

Chris Bourque

20

0

3

3

-4

10

0

2

0

0

20

0.0

Eric Godard

45

1

2

3

2

76

0

0

0

0

17

5.9

Chris Conner

8

2

1

3

-1

0

0

0

0

0

11

18.2

Ben Lovejoy

12

0

3

3

8

2

0

0

0

0

14

0.0

Deryk Engelland

9

0

2

2

-2

17

0

0

0

0

4

0.0

Luca Caputi

4

1

1

2

-1

2

0

0

0

0

4

25.0

Nick Johnson

6

1

1

2

-2

2

0

0

0

0

7

14.3

Mark Letestu

10

1

0

1

-2

2

0

0

0

0

9

11.1

Dustin Jeffrey

1

0

0

0

E

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Nate Guenin

2

0

0

0

-2

0

0

0

0

0

1

0.0

Tim Wallace

1

0

0

0

E

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Eric Tangradi

1

0

0

0

E

0

0

0

0

0

3

0.0

TEAM TOTALS

82

249

433

682

40

1195

56

108

7

9

2688

9.3

GOALIES

GP

W

L

GAA

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

Marc-Andre Fleury

67

37

21

2.65

1604

0.910

1

168

1772

10

4

Brent Johnson

23

10

6

2.76

490

0.910

0

51

541

0

6

John Curry

1

0

1

12.25

9

0.640

0

5

14

0

0

Alexander Pechurskiy

1

0

0

1.69

12

0.920

0

1

13

0

0

92

47

28

2.72

2115

0.904

1

225

2340

10

10

TOTALS

71

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

72

#

Player

POS HT

WT

#

Player

1

Brent Johnson

G

6-3

3

Alex Goligoski

4

Zbynek Michalek

5

POS HT

WT

199

24

Matt Cooke

D

5-11 180

25

Max Talbot

D

6-2

210

27

Craig Adams

RW 6-0

Deryk Engelland

D

6-2

202

28

Eric Godard

RW 6-4

6

Ben Lovejoy

D

6-2

215

29

Marc-Andre Fleury

7

Paul Martin

D

6-1

190

44

Brooks Orpik

9

Pascal Dupuis

RW 6-1

205

45

Arron Asham

10

Mark Letestu

C

5-11 195

48

Tyler Kennedy

C

5-11 183

14

Chris Kunitz

LW

6-0

193

58

Kris Letang

D

6-0

201

17

Mike Rupp

C

6-5

230

71

Evgeni Malkin

C

6-3

195

19

Mike Comrie

C

5-10 185

87

Sidney Crosby

C

5-11 200

LW

5-11 205

C

5-11 190 197 214

G

6-2

180

D

6-2

219

RW 5-11 205

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Player

POS HT

WT

#

Player

6

Jaroslav Spacek

D

6-0

11

Scott Gomez

C

13

Michael Cammalleri

5-9

14

Tomas Plekanec

210

43

Alexandre Picard

D

6-3

215

5-11 202

44

Roman Hamrlik

D

6-2

207

C

182

46

Andrei Kostitsyn

LW

6-0

214

5-11 198

49

Ryan Russell

15

Jeff Halpern

C

17

Dustin Boyd

C

5-11 198

52

Mathieu Darche

LW

6-1

215

6-0

187

55

Hunter Bishop

LW

6-0

20

Ryan O’Byrne

D

185

6-5

234

57

Benoit Pouliot

LW

6-3

21

Brian Gionta

199

RW 5-7

173

75

Hal Gill

D

6-7

26

Josh Gorges

D

241

6-1

200

76

P.K. Subban

D

6-0

31

Carey Price

206

G

6-3

219

79

Andrei Markov

D

6-0

32

Travis Moen

207

LW

6-2

215

81

Lars Eller

C

6-2

198

35

Alex Auld

G

40

Maxim Lapierre

C

6-4

216

94

Tom Pyatt

C

5-11 187

6-2

207

LW

POS HT

C

WT

5-10 174

73

CANADIENS BY THE #S PLAYER

GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPA

SHG

SHA

SOG

SPCT 11.6

Tomas Plekanec

82

25

45

70

5

50

3

21

1

0

216

Scott Gomez

78

12

47

59

1

60

5

14

0

0

180

6.7

Michael Cammalleri

65

26

24

50

7

16

4

11

0

0

218

11.9

Brian Gionta

61

28

18

46

3

26

10

6

0

0

237

11.8

Andrei Markov

45

6

28

34

11

32

4

12

0

1

85

7.1

Marc-Andre Bergeron

60

13

21

34

-7

16

7

15

0

0

123

10.6

Andrei Kostitsyn

59

15

18

33

1

32

6

3

0

0

136

11.0

Glen Metropolit

69

16

13

29

-1

24

10

3

0

0

115

13.9

Roman Hamrlik

75

6

20

26

-2

56

2

7

0

1

100

6.0

Benoit Pouliot

39

15

9

24

8

31

4

2

0

0

92

16.3

Jaroslav Spacek

74

3

18

21

9

50

1

6

0

1

99

3.0

Travis Moen

81

8

11

19

-2

57

1

0

2

0

107

7.5

Sergei Kostitsyn

47

7

11

18

4

8

0

0

0

0

59

11.9

Maxim Lapierre

76

7

7

14

-14

61

0

0

0

0

101

6.9

Max Pacioretty

52

3

11

14

-5

20

0

3

0

0

74

4.1

Hal Gill

68

2

9

11

-10

68

0

0

0

1

41

4.9

Dominic Moore

21

2

9

11

4

8

0

0

1

0

38

5.3

Josh Gorges

82

3

7

10

2

39

0

3

0

0

52

5.8

Mathieu Darche

29

5

5

10

2

4

0

0

0

0

43

11.6

Paul Mara

42

0

8

8

-16

48

0

4

0

0

30

0.0

Tom Pyatt

40

2

3

5

-5

10

0

0

0

0

48

4.2

Ryan O’Byrne

55

1

3

4

-3

74

0

0

0

1

27

3.7

Matt D’Agostini

40

2

2

4

-12

26

0

0

0

0

48

4.2

Guillaume Latendresse 23

2

1

3

-4

4

0

0

0

0

27

7.4

Georges Laraque

28

1

2

3

E

28

0

0

0

0

2

50.0

Ryan White

16

0

2

2

-6

16

0

0

0

0

5

0.0

P.K. Subban

2

0

2

2

1

2

0

1

0

0

4

0.0

David Desharnais

6

0

1

1

-1

0

0

1

0

0

2

0.0

Gregory Stewart

5

0

0

0

-3

11

0

0

0

0

4

0.0

Shawn Belle

2

0

0

0

-2

0

0

0

0

0

1

0.0

Brock Trotter

2

0

0

0

-1

0

0

0

0

0

6

0.0

Ben Maxwell

13

0

0

0

-2

6

0

0

0

0

6

0.0

Yannick Weber

5

0

0

0

-5

4

0

0

0

0

2

0.0

Mathieu Carle

3

0

0

0

1

4

0

0

0

0

2

0.0

J.T. Wyman

3

0

0

0

-2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

19

0

0

0

-10

16

0

0

0

0

11

0.0

7

0

0

0

E

5

0

0

0

0

4

0.0

TEAM TOTALS

82

210

356

566

-60

936

57

112

4

5

2346

9.0

GOALIES

GP

W

L

GAA

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

Jaroslav Halak

45

26

13

2.40

1281

.920

5

105

1386

0

3

Carey Price

41

13

20

2.77

1135

.910

0

109

1244

8

1

TOTALS

86

39

33

2.57

2416

.919

5

214

2630

8

4

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Jaroslav Spacek 6

Scott Gomez 11

Michael Cammalleri 13

Tomas Plekanec 14

Jeff Halpern 15

Dustin Boyd 17

Ryan O’Byrne 20

Brian Gionta 21

Josh Gorges 26

Carey Price 31

Travis Moen 32

Alex Auld 35

Maxim Lapierre 40

Alexandre Picard 43

Roman Hamrlik 44

Andrei Kostitsyn 46

Ryan Russell 49

Mathieu Darche 52

Hunter Bishop 55

Benoit Pouliot 57

Hal Gill 75

P.K. Subban 76

Andrei Markov 79

Lars Eller 81

Tom Pyatt 94

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THE PENGUINS GAME VAULT OCTOBER 14, 2000 • PENGUINS 8, RANGERS 6 MELLON ARENA Jaromir Jagr lit the lamp with frequent regularity during his 11 seasons with the Penguins. A 10-time 30-goal scorer while wearing the black-and-gold, Jagr was one of the most consistent goal-scoring threats during his heyday.

As is the case with players of his pedigree, the threat was always there for Jagr to explode on any given night.

And explode Jagr did on Oct. 14, 2000, when he recorded the only four-goal performance of his National Hockey League career in an 8-6 Penguins’ victory over the On Oct. 14, 2000 Jaromir Jagr recorded the only New York Rangers at Mellon Arena. four-goal performance of his National Hockey Playing the second half of back-to-back League career in an 8-6 Penguins’ victory over nights at the Igloo after opening the season in the New York Rangers at Mellon Arena.

Nagano, Japan, Jagr gave the Penguins their first lead of the night at 14:11 of the first period when he beat Rangers netminder Kirk McLean for his second goal of the season to give the Penguins a 2-1 lead.

New York struck twice within the first half of the second period on goals by Mike York and Theo Fleury to re-take a 3-2 lead, before Jagr picked his second tally of the evening to even the score on a power play at 13:53.

The Rangers took their third lead of the seesaw affair just 1:29 later when future Hall of Famer Mark Messier notched his second goal of the game.

However, from that point forward, it was pretty much all Pittsburgh — led by the scoring exploits of Jagr — until the Rangers tallied a couple of late goals.

Robert Lang drew the Penguins even at 4-4 when he scored a power play marker with 53 seconds left to play in the middle frame, setting the stage for a scoring outburst by Pittsburgh in the first half of the third period.

Jagr brought about a rain of hats when he gave the Penguins the lead for good just 53 seconds into the third period. The arena was still in a frenzy when Martin Straka increased that lead to 6-4 just 36 seconds later.

Roman Simicek scored his first-career NHL goal at 6:06 and Jagr chased McLean from the nets when he picked up his historic fourth tally at the 9:15 mark to make it 8-4.

Jean-Sebastien Aubin got the win in goal while Milan Kraft joined Simicek by scoring his first NHL goal in the first period.

But the story of the night was Jagr, who scored four times en route to a league-leading 52 tallies during his final season in Pittsburgh.

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NHL Board of Governors Meeting (New York, NY)

17

Opening Day of NHL Training Camps

21

Pre-season schedule begins

28

Kraft Hockeyville — Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators (Dundas, ON)

OCTOBER 1

Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month

6

Opening Day Playing Rosters set (3:00 p.m. ET)

7

Opening Night — 93rd NHL Regular Season begins

7

NHL Face-Off (Toronto)

7

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Carolina Hurricanes at Minnesota Wild (Helsinki, FIN)

7

Official Opening of CONSOL Energy Center — Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins

8

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Minnesota Wild at Carolina Hurricanes (Helsinki, FIN)

8

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9

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9

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9

Stanley Cup Banner Raised — Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks

10

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Boston Bruins at Phoenix Coyotes (Prague, CZE)

21

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Buffalo, NY) Inductees: Art Berglund, Derian Hatcher, Kevin Hatcher, Dr. George V. Nagobads, Jeremy Roenick

28

A Celebration of Lester Patrick (Boston, MA) Recipients: Cam Neely, David Andrews, Jerry York, Jack Parker

30

Busiest Day in NHL season — 28 teams play

NOVEMBER 6

Hockey Hall of Fame Game (Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs)

7

Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic

8

Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Toronto, ON) Inductees: Dino Ciccarelli, Cammi Granato, Angela James (Player category); Jim Devellano, The late Daryl “Doc” Seaman (Builder category)

8-18

2010 Subway Super Series (CHL)

9

NHL General Managers Meeting (Toronto)

11-13

U20 4 Nations Cup

26

NHL Founder’s Day (1917) — 13 games on schedule

DECEMBER 1

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6-7

NHL Board of Governors Meeting (Palm Beach, FL)

19-27

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JANUARY 1

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17-19

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27-31

NHL All-Star Break (no games played)

28

NHL Board of Governors Meeting (Raleigh, NC)

29

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18-20

Hockey Weekend Across America (USA Hockey)

20

Hockey Day in America

20

2011 NHL Heritage Classic — Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames (McMahon Stadium, Calgary)

28

Trade deadline (3:00 p.m. ET)

MARCH 14-16

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APRIL 7-9

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10

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29-May 15

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2011 RBC Royal Bank Cup (Edgeworth Centre, Camrose, AB)

MAY 20-29

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29-June 4

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Last possible day for 2011 Stanley Cup Final

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22

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24-25

NHL Entry Draft (St. Paul, MN)

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Free Agency period begins

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Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 15 Oct. 17 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 16 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Dec. 18 Dec. 26 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 1 Jan. 4 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 8 Jan. 14

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Hershey Adirondack Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Hershey Binghamton Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Wilkes-Barre Binghamton Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Norfolk Wilkes-Barre Binghamton Albany Wilkes-Barre Rochester Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Binghamton Adirondack Toronto Wilkes-Barre Norfolk Wilkes-Barre Abbotsford Abbotsford Wilkes-Barre Albany Syracuse Hershey Norfolk Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Bridgeport Providence Wilkes-Barre

@ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Charlotte @ Charlotte @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Adirondack @ Hershey @ Rochester @ Wilkes-Barre @ Rochester @ Wilkes-Barre @ Worcester @ Albany @ Wilkes-Barre @ Hershey @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Binghamton @ Wilkes-Barre @ Springfield @ Albany @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Norfolk @ Wilkes-Barre @ Albany 1 @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Syracuse @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre 2 @ Wilkes-Barre @ Charlotte @ Charlotte @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Providence

Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 22 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Mar. 4 Mar. 6 Mar. 8 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 15 Mar. 16 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 23 Mar. 25 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 30 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr. 10

1 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ; 2 at CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA; 3 at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

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Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Wilkes-Barre Albany Charlotte Charlotte Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Manitoba Wilkes-Barre Manitoba Wilkes-Barre Adirondack Hershey Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Norfolk Springfield Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Hartford Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Worcester Charlotte Albany Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Charlotte Rochester Wilkes-Barre Hershey Wilkes-Barre Adirondack

@ Adirondack @ Hartford @ Wilkes-Barre @ Adirondack 3 @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Albany @ Binghamton @ Wilkes-Barre @ Syracuse @ Wilkes-Barre @ Bridgeport @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Norfolk @ Norfolk @ Binghamton @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Toronto @ Hershey @ Wilkes-Barre @ Abbotsford @ Abbotsford @ Manitoba @ Manitoba @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Binghamton @ Adirondack @ Hershey @ Norfolk @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Syracuse @ Wilkes-Barre @ Hershey @ Wilkes-Barre

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Oct. 15 7:30

Toledo

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Jan. 15

7:30

Cincinnati @ Wheeling

Oct. 16

7:00

Wheeling

@ Toledo

Jan. 18

7:30

Wheeling

Oct. 22

7:30

Wheeling

@ Elmira

Jan. 21

7:30

Trenton

@ Wheeling*

Oct. 23 7:30

Trenton

@ Wheeling*

Jan. 22

7:00

Wheeling

@ Trenton

Oct. 24 5:00

Trenton

@ Wheeling

Jan 23

4:00

Wheeling

@ Trenton

Oct. 28 11:00 am Reading

@ Wheeling

Jan 28

7:30

Wheeling

@ Elmira

Oct. 29 7:30

Reading

@ Wheeling

Jan. 29

7:30

Trenton

@ Wheeling

Oct. 30

7:30

Wheeling

@ Cincinnati

Jan. 30

5:00

Trenton

@ Wheeling*

Nov. 6

7:30

Cincinnati @ Wheeling

Feb. 2

7:00

Wheeling

@ Reading

Nov. 7

5:00

Elmira

@ Wheeling

Feb. 4

7:30

Wheeling

@ Cincinnati

Reading

@ Wheeling

Feb 5

8:00

Cincinnati @ Wheeling

Nov. 11 7:00 Nov. 12 7:30

Trenton

@ Wheeling*

Feb 11

7:05

Reading

@ Wheeling*

Nov 14

7:00

Wheeling

@ Kalamazoo

Feb 12

8:05

Toledo

@ Wheeling*

Nov.18

7:00

Wheeling

@ Kalamazoo

7:00

Wheeling

@ Greenville

Feb 14

Nov. 19 7:30

Wheeling

@ Greenville

Feb. 18 7:30

Reading

@ Wheeling*

Nov. 21 TBA

Wheeling

@ South Carolina

Feb. 19

7:00

Wheeling

@ Reading

Nov 24 7:00

Greenville @ Wheeling

Feb. 20

4:00

Wheeling

@ Trenton

Nov. 27 7:30

Kalamazoo @ Wheeling

Feb. 23

7:00

Wheeling

@ Toledo

Nov. 28 7:00

Greenville @ Wheeling

Feb. 25

7:30

Wheeling

@ Elmira

Dec. 2

7:00

Trenton

Feb 27

5:00

Greenville @ Wheeling

Dec. 3

7:30

Kalamazoo @ Wheeling

Mar. 2

7:00

Wheeling

Gwinnett

@ Wheeling*

Mar. 4

7:30

Cincinnati @ Wheeling

Dec. 10 7:30

@ Wheeling

@ Elmira

Dec. 11 7:30

Gwinnett

@ Wheeling*

Mar. 5

7:00

Wheeling

@ Reading

Dec. 15 7:30

Wheeling

@ Kalamazoo

Mar. 6

5:00

Wheeling

@ Reading

Dec. 17 7:30

Wheeling

@ Cincinnati

Mar. 11 7:30

Kalamazoo @ Wheeling*

Dec. 18 7:30

Wheeling

@ Cincinnati

Mar. 12

7:30

Wheeling

@ Kalamazoo

Dec 19

7:35

Reading

@ Wheeling

Mar. 13

4:00

Wheeling

@ Kalamazoo

Dec 26

5:00

Cincinnati @ Wheeling

Mar. 16 7:00

Toledo

@ Wheeling

Dec. 28 7:00

Wheeling

@ Gwinnett

Mar. 19 7:35

@ Wheeling

Dec. 29 7:00

Wheeling

@ Gwinnett

South Carolina

Dec. 31 7:00

Wheeling

@ Gwinnett

Mar. 20 5:00

Kalamazoo @ Wheeling

Jan. 2

TBA

Wheeling

@ Greenville

Mar. 23

7:30

Wheeling

@ Florida

Jan. 8

7:30

Reading

@ Wheeling

Mar. 25

7:30

Wheeling

@ Florida

Jan 9

5:00

Toledo

@ Wheeling

Mar. 26

7:30

Wheeling

@ Florida

Jan. 12

7:00

Wheeling

@ Trenton

Mar. 30

7:00

Wheeling

@ Reading

Jan. 14

7:30

Wheeling

@ Cincinnati

Mar. 31 7:00

Toledo

@ Wheeling

Apr. 2

Toledo

@ Wheeling

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THE DAY A FLOWER HELPED ME FIND THE RIGHT QUESTION This September was like my previous three. The first week was fairly free and easy, and by the end of the second I was starting to feel it. Training camp loomed. I was ready to get back to work.

So, too, were my bosses with Trib Total Media ready for me to get back to work — and days before the start of camp they wanted to meet with me and our hockey coverage team to discuss the three most dreaded words a hockey reporter can hear.

Those words: Special Section Preview.

Gulp.

The start of each NHL regular season is usually met with a special section in the local paper. Sports department editors meet with reporters to generate ideas. Everybody leaves that meeting enthused. A day or so passes and deadlines are set for the reporters to deliver stories. A few more days pass and the reporters begin to realize those deadlines are fast approaching.

At that point reporters start to panic, because nothing is done.

I hit that point the Friday before the Penguins’ penultimate exhibition game at Chicago. The following Monday was the deadline day for several preview-section items assigned to me. It wasn’t that nothing was done, but rather that what wasn’t done was the special-section cover story.

This was my baby. The idea was to craft four questions and ask them to the “Foundation Four” — Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal and Marc-Andre Fleury. Unfortunately for that idea, Staal is out indefinitely with a right-foot injury.

Injured players don’t make for great interviews, so I adjusted and targeted the longest-tenured Penguin to replace Staal. More unfortunately for that idea, defenseman Brooks Orpik was at the time injured with a troubled groin.

An off-day practice at Detroit was my final opportunity to speak with four players for this cover story, and my plan had changed. Interviews with continued on page 99

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proposed new questions. Time was too short to shoot for perfection. I needed some questions, now.

By the end of a 90-minute practice I had crafted four, the first of which I asked to Fleury as he sat at the very dressing-room stall where he hugged the Stanley Cup only 16 months prior.

ME: What did you learn about yourself last season?

He dipped his head, sighed, and pushed his hair back with his right hand upon looking up.

“Seriously,” he said, half-smiling.

“No, we can do better than Marc-Andre Fleury feels his best game last season was that question.”

Round Two Game Five against Montreal.

I tried to explain that we couldn’t; that I wasn’t feeling all that creative; that this was the one of my four questions with which I felt most comfortable.

“I know you, Rob Rossi,” he said, “you can come up with something.”

Something about the look in Fleury’s eyes — he genuinely seemed wounded a reporter he knew well would ask that question — made me reconsider taking a hard stance and demand he answer that question. I took a deep breath, flipped through my notebook, and found something I’d written down at the start of camp.

This was something I’d wanted to ask him from the start.

ME: What was your best game last season?

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There are moments when my job really is the best in the world. The one I shared about a week ago in Detroit with Fleury was one of them.

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HONORS AND AWARDS

Last season, Crosby (co-)claimed the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal-scoring champion and also added his first Mark Messier Leadership Award.

ART ROSS TROPHY Mario Lemieux Jaromir Jagr

1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Mario Lemieux

1985

Evgeni Malkin

2007

Sidney Crosby

2007

JAMES NORRIS TROPHY

Evgeni Malkin

2009

Randy Carlyle

HART MEMORIAL TROPHY Mario Lemieux

1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999

Sidney Crosby

2007

ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY Sidney Crosby

2009-10

LADY BYNG TROPHY Rick Kehoe

1981

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1995

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1993

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PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ROLLER HOCKEY LEAGUE PREVIEW Along with the rest of the hockey world, the end of September marks the beginning of a new season for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Roller Hockey League (PIRHL).

The smallest of the three official youth hockey leagues in western Pennsylvania, the PIRHL begins its 12th season this year and fields over 130 teams from 29 schools.

The PIRHL is one of the fastest growing inline hockey leagues across the country.

Its success in the national spotlight has garnered the attention of the roller hockey community. PIRHL varsity teams have won five out of the last six state championships, and have also captured two national titles — with Baldwin winning the Tier-III national championship in 2007 and Hampton JV winning its national title in 2008.

Due to the recent success of the PIRHL, western Pennsylvania has become known as an up and coming hockey hotbed in the inline community and has been well represented at the international level. Since 2005, the PIRHL has had at least one member on the USA World Junior Team — its most recent product being Dylan Rohar from North Allegheny High School.

“A lot of our success has to do with the structure we provide to the players,” PIRHL commissioner Tom Ward said. “I think it helps with the growth of the players as well as getting more teams involved in the sport. The more teams we have, the better talent we have.”

One of the reasons the PIRHL has been so successful at developing top-tier talent is because they start at such a young age. At the start of the 2005 season, the PIRHL added an elementary division to its league.

Since the elementary division began, the PIRHL has seen more youngsters come in with little to no prior hockey experience.

“A lot of the kids have played in their driveways or in cul-de-sacs around their neighborhood, but most are first time players whose skills we can develop,” Ward said.

With the addition of the newest division, the PIRHL can take kids as young as six and develop them through high school. This process, which lasts over a decade, is what makes the PIRHL one of the most elite inline hockey programs in the country.

In addition to producing the best talent, Ward is perhaps most proud of the ability of the PIRHL to get kids out of the house and become more active.

In part because of his efforts, Ward is proud to say that the PIRHL now provides an outlet for roller hockey for around 1,300 kids.

“The Penguins are excited to see the growth of inline hockey in the region, thanks to the efforts of the PIRHL,” said Mark Shuttleworth, director of amateur hockey for the Pittsburgh Penguins. “Growing the game is important to us and we fully endorse the PIRHL and look for ways to support their efforts.”

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HOLDING Using hands on an opponent or his equipment.

INTERFERENCE Having contact with an opponent not in possession of the puck.

KNEEING Using the knee to impede an opponent.

TRIPPING Using the stick, arm or leg to cause the opponent to trip or fall.

BOARDING Driving the opponent into the boards.

CHARGING Taking three or more strides before checking an opponent.

CROSS CHECKING Hitting an opponent with both hands on the stick and no part of the stick on the ice.

ELBOWING Using the elbow to impede an opponent.

HIGH STICKING Carrying the stick above the shoulder against an opponent.

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UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Challenging or disputing the ruling of an official and abusing the line of respect.

ICING Shooting the puck across the opponent’s goal line from behind the center red line and allowing the opponent to touch the puck first.

WASHOUT Disallowing of a goal when signaled by a referee. No off-side or icing when used by a linesman.

HOOKING Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent.

SLASHING Swinging the stick at an opponent.

ROUGHING Engaging in fisticuffs or shoving.

MISCONDUCT Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike conduct.

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PENS PROFILE

ZBYNEK MICHALEK When you’re an accomplished shot-blocker like defenseman Zbynek Michalek, you live by a simple credo during exhibition season: GET OUT OF THE WAY. No sense risking injury when you’re just trying to knock off the rust.

That’s one memo Michalek ignored, however.

Zbynek Michalek absorbed six pucks en route to a 5-1 The 6-foot-2, Penguins victory over the Red Wings on Sept. 22.

210-pounder plied his trade to a shocking degree in the Penguins’ preseason opener vs. visiting Detroit on Sept. 22, absorbing six pucks en route to a 5-1 Penguins victory.

“It’s just part of my game,” Michalek said after. “It just happens automatically. I try to play my game and if I block some shots, good. The main thing in a preseason game is to get my timing back. Get used to my new teammates and the new system and, most important, don’t get hurt.”

Michalek. 27, is very durable: Despite eating tons of rubber, he played all 82 games of the NHL schedule three times in his last five seasons, all spent with Phoenix. Michalek missed 10 games last campaign, seven in 2007-08.

Michalek led the NHL with 271 blocks in 2008-09. He had 156 last season.

Why doesn’t Michalek get injured more?

“I wish I could tell you,” Michalek said. “It must be luck. As many times as I get hit, I’ve only been hurt a few times. I get hit in good places, where I have extra padding.

“You can never have enough padding. Even a soft shot can hurt you. Even a soft shot can break a bone. I’ve had my bumps and bruises. I feel it the next day.”

Michalek is so much more than a mere shot-blocker. He’s considered one of the NHL’s premier defensive defensemen. NHL.Fanhouse.com labeled Michalek “the defenseman every team wants” going into free agency this past July 1. The Czech international wasn’t on the market very long before he signed a five-year deal with the Penguins.

Michalek had three goals and 14 assists in 72 games last season as the Coyotes made the playoffs for the first time since 2001-02. They lost in the first round to Detroit. continued on page 117

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“We had a good year in Phoenix. A lot of people started watching our team and watching me,” Michalek said. “It was good to be a free agent after a season like that.

A lot of teams were interested, but I got a really good contract in Pittsburgh. I’m really happy to be here.

“To have a chance to play for a team that’s going to play for a Stanley Cup every single season was so tempting. When Pittsburgh called, I wasted little time making my decision. I only heard the best things about the team, organization, city and fans. It made my decision even easier.

“I’m a competitive guy.

I want to win. I saw the Penguins as my best chance.”

Michalek isn’t frustrated by being labeled a defensive defenseman: “I don’t take it as an insult. It’s my role, the way I’ve played. Everybody calls me that.”

Michalek utilizes many weapons defensively, including height, reach, smarts and anticipation.

“I try to use my stick a lot,” said Michalek, who represented the Czech Republic in this year’s Olympics. “The long reach helps, definitely. I try to always put my stick against the opponent’s stick, or on the puck. It makes my job easier. I Michalek utilizes many weapons defensively, including also try to read the game and height, reach, smarts and anticipation. anticipate.”

Michalek’s career high for goals is nine, his career high for points 28.

The Penguins finished fifth in the NHL with 257 goals last season. If Michalek wants to increase his offensive output, he’s certainly come to the right place.

“I want to improve my offense,” Michalek said. “I believe I can do it, especially on a talented team like this. The opposition watches [Sidney] Crosby and [Evgeni] Malkin a lot. If the rest of us get open, [Crosby and Malkin] are going to get the puck to us.

There’s going to be more space.

“I’m a work in progress. But I believe I can improve and help the team offensively.”

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I scored my first goal in St. Louis against Minnesota, and my brothers were there, so it was probably my most exciting game.

What’s the best thing a coach has said about you?

That I’m a good skater and that I see the ice well.

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But if a little help from some previously unanticipated or untapped resources is required killing penalties in Jordan Staal’s extended absence, then the Penguins’ captain is all in.

“Oh, yeah, I would like that,” Crosby said. “We have a lot of guys who are capable penalty killers and do a really good job at it. But I think if I need to go in there, if [head coach Dan Bylsma] needs me to play, then yeah, for sure.”

It may come to that from time to time as Staal continues to work his way back from offseason foot surgery and post-operative infection complications.

“We’re always looking to develop other penalty killers,” general manager Ray Shero has said. “Maybe this means a little bit more for Sidney or ‘Geno’ [Evgeni Malkin] or maybe for other guys we’re looking at to see how they fit in.”

The Penguins finished ninth in the NHL in penalty killing in 2009-10 (84.1 percent), and Shero is anticipating the additions of free-agent defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek will “add to that on the back end.”

Crosby has been spotted killing penalties once in a while, but not really consistently.

Still, someone is going to have to pick up the Staal slack up front.

Why not Crosby?

“Since my first year I’ve kind of been spotted there [killing penalties] once in a while, not really consistently,” Crosby said. “I’ve tried to get some feel for it.

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might be able to catch a [power-play] unit tired sometimes at the end of a penalty kill or something like that.”

Crosby entered the current campaign having authored 183 career regular-season goals.

A grand total of two of those had been scored short-handed, and the first of those wasn’t produced until Oct. 23, 2009 against Florida.

But that’s not to suggest he wouldn’t warm up to the idea of becoming adept at generating offense in what’s traditionally been considered a defense-first situation.

Throughout his career Crosby has paid particular attention to aspects of his game he felt he needed to improve, from taking face-offs to adopting more of a shoot-more-often mentality to his ability to shoot the puck.

Why would penalty killing be any different?

“It’s one of those things where you just have to be ready if it comes up,” Crosby said.

“If it does your main objective is always to kill the penalty. But at the same time if you can kind of let your instincts help you out in those situations, when you get a chance to score you go for it. But the main objective is always to kill it first.

“It’s not something I do a lot so it’s kind of a new challenge. You’re learning things. It’s having that challenge, that objective to go out there and kill a penalty, you’re learning and that’s always fun.”

Crosby’s two short-handed goals in 2009-10 tied Malkin and Staal for the team lead.

Chris Kunitz registered the only other short-handed tally for the Penguins, whose seven short-handed goals tied five other clubs for 10th in the league.

The Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks led the NHL last season with 13 short-handed goals.

Should Crosby add penalty-killing duties to his already extensive list of game-night responsibilities it would likely only be on a temporary basis.

But that’s not to suggest he wouldn’t attack such a task enthusiastically whenever he might be called upon.

“Doing it every game would probably be tough with playing the power play and everything,” Crosby said. “It’s hard to do all of that. But to be spotted in, yeah, that would be something I could definitely do.

“It’s been more in times when we needed some help [killing penalties]. When you get to the playoffs it’s pretty intense as it is. And at that point guys have a pretty good understanding that they’re going to be killing penalties for the most part and they take a lot of pride in that, as well.

“All you can do is try to make sure you’re ready like anyone else would, try to learn what the team is doing, what the other teams do, be involved in the meetings so that if it does happen now you’re ready to go out there and do a good job.”

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