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SEASON TICKET HOLDER SPOTLIGHT

JEFF TINDALL

Hometown: Ellwood City, PA Season Ticket Location: 232, N, 1-2 First Season as a Penguins Season Ticket Holder: 2005

WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO BECOME A PITTSBURGH PENGUINS SEASON TICKET HOLDER? Lifelong dream — I have been a Penguins fan since I was seven months old (so my mom says) WITH WHOM DO YOU ATTEND PENGUINS Jeff and his family Alex Lemieux, HOME GAMES? I share my Tracey & Jimmy. ticket package with a buddy When I go I normally take a family member or a hockey buddy DO YOU HAVE ANY UNIQUE PRE OR POST-GAME RITUALS WHEN ATTENDING A PITTSBURGH PENGUINS GAME? My only ritual is the jersey I wear You never mess with a winning streak I have multiple jerseys, but I wear what is winning! AS A SEASON TICKET HOLDER, WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST CHERISHED PENGUINS MEMORY? Winning the Cup in 2009 — I got a Stanley Cup tattoo on my arm shortly after, put all of the Cup years on it, with more room for other years of course! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO WEAR OR BRING TO A PITTSBURGH PENGUINS GAME? I always wear a hat, just in case! I throw it from section 232 every time we get a hatty! DO YOU OWN PITTSBURGH PENGUINS MEMORABILIA OR CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE A PITTSBURGH PENGUINS MEMORABILIA COLLECTOR? (IF SO WHAT MEMORABILIA DO YOU OWN?) My entire mancave is dedicated to the Penguins — jerseys, hats, bobbleheads, pictures and black and gold painted walls! continued on page 6

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DO YOU PLAY HOCKEY? DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN THAT PLAY HOCKEY? I play, coach and officiate My oldest son also plays, go Foxes! DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT AT CONSOL Energy Center? Right behind section 232, burgers and pizza… and some DQ occasionally! Jimmy, Jeff, and Alex Lemieux AS A PITTSBURGH PENGUINS SEASON TICKET HOLDER, WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAY AND/ OR EVENT? I like the skating events, it’s fun to skate on the ice and look up at our section I always wonder what the players are thinking when they (left to right) - Jeff’s niece Shyann, nephew Bryce look up at us and sons Jimmy and Alex Lemieux

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE? I like the post period interviews You get the details directly from the players themselves And I love Duper always messing with Potash…thanks DAAAAAN! DO YOU HAVE ANY UNIQUE STORIES OR EXPERIENCES SINCE BECOMING A PITTSBURGH PENGUINS SEASON TICKET HOLDER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? I would say I am pretty much a Pens fanatic I named my son Alex Lemieux Tindall and our dog’s name is Brooks!

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THE SERIES [VS] FLAMES

On Dec. 12 The Penguins host the Calgary Flames, a team they have won seven straight games against — their third-longest current win streak against one team (nine straight vs. Tampa Bay, eight straight vs. Washington). . . The Penguins’ last loss to Calgary came here on Dec. 3, 2005 (2-3). . . Pittsburgh is 13-1-0 with two ties in its last 16 home games against the Flames, who have not scored more than three goals here since Nov. 6, 1990 in a 6-5 loss to the Penguins. Calgary has been held to two or fewer goals in 11 of its last 14 trips here. . . The Penguins have outscored Calgary, 40-15, in the Flames’ last 10 games in Pittsburgh.

THE SERIES [VS] LIGHTNING

On Dec. 15 Pittsburgh hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning, against whom they have won nine straight games, the Penguins’ longest current win streak continued on page 10

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against one team. The Lightningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last win came in Tampa on Nov. 17, 2011 (4-1). . . During this streak, the Penguins have scored four or more goals eight times, while the Lightning have scored more than three goals once. . . Pittsburgh has also won seven straight home games against Tampa since a 2-0 loss on March 31, 2010. Over their last 13 home games against the Lightning, Penguins are 10-0 when they score a goal. . . Pittsburgh has scored first in six of its last seven against the Lightning and is 10-for-20 on the power play in its last four games against Tampa.

THE SERIES [VS] AVALANCHE

On Dec. 18 the Penguins host the Colorado Avalanche, against whom they are 5-1-0 in the last six meetings. The only loss in that span came here on Oct. 21, 2013 (0-1). . . The Avalanche are 0-for-16 on the power play over their last five games against Pittsburgh. . . Since the Quebec Nordiques moved to Denver, the franchise has lost only three of 13 games played in Pittsburgh, although that includes three of the last four visits. . . Colorado has scored first in 11 of those 13 games here. . . Prior to Sidney Crosby joining the Penguins, they were 1-11-1 with three ties against the Avalanche. Crosby has five goals in five career games against Colorado. . . Pittsburgh plays in Denver on March 4. continued on page 13

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THE PENGUINS

Pittsburgh plays 14 games in December, with nine of those coming at home Prior to playing in New York against the Rangers on Dec 8, the Penguins were first in the Metropolitan Division and one point off the overall lead in the NHL Craig Adams set a team record by playing in his 314th consecutive regular-season game Dec 6 in a 3-2 victory here over Ottawa After facing Calgary here Dec 12 and playing the next night in Columbus, the Penguins will have a three-game homestand against Tampa, Colorado and Florida Evgeni Malkin had two goals in the win over the Senators, his second two-goal game in seven games At that point he was two points behind Crosby and three points behind Dallasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tyler Seguin for the NHL scoring lead Among the top 25 scorers in the league through Dec 6, Malkin was second to Calgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jiri Hudler (23 4) with a 20 0 shooting percentage Winger Rob Klinkhammer, who was acquired from Arizona on Dec. 5, made his Pittsburgh debut in the win over the Senators.

NHL STANDINGS As of 12.9.14

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

TAMPA BAY

11-3-1

7-4-2

6-3-1

DETROIT

11-3-2

6-3-3

8-2-0

MONTREAL

9-3-1

8-7-1

3-6-1

TORONTO

10-7-0

4-2-3

5-4-1

BOSTON

9-5-1

6-7-0

5-4-1

FLORIDA

6-4-2

5-4-5

5-3-2

OTTAWA

6-3-3

5-8-2

3-6-1

BUFFALO

5-7-2

4-9-0

6-4-0

METROPOLITAN

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

PITTSBURGH

9-4-1

9-2-2

5-3-2

NY ISLANDERS

10-3-0

9-5-0

8-2-0

WASHINGTON

5-5-3

5-7-1

5-4-1

NY RANGERS

9-5-3

3-5-1

5-4-1

NEW JERSEY

3-4-3

8-9-1

3-5-2

PHILADELPHIA

6-4-2

3-9-2

2-6-2

COLUMBUS

4-8-1

5-7-1

4-5-1

CAROLINA

5-7-1

3-9-2

3-7-0

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL

ST. LOUIS

10-3-1

8-5-1

6-3-1

CHICAGO

9-3-1

9-5-0

9-1-0

NASHVILLE

11-2-1

6-5-1

7-3-0

WINNIPEG

6-5-2

8-4-3

5-2-3

MINNESOTA

8-3-1

6-7-0

6-3-1

DALLAS

5-5-5

5-7-0

4-5-1

COLORADO

5-6-2

4-6-4

5-4-1

PACIFIC

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

ANAHEIM

9-3-3

9-3-2

7-2-1

VANCOUVER

7-3-1

11-5-1

6-2-2

CALGARY

8-4-2

9-5-0

7-3-0

LOS ANGELES

11-4-1

3-4-4

6-3-1

SAN JOSE

5-4-2

9-7-2

5-3-2

ARIZONA

4-7-2

6-8-1

2-6-2

EDMONTON

5-9-1

2-6-4

1-6-3

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LEAGUE LEADERS As of 12.9.14

POINTS RNK NAME

Sidney Crosby, PIT Tyler Seguin, DAL

3 5

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Evgeni Malkin, PIT

Jakub Voracek, PHI

Steven Stamkos, TBL

PPA SHG SHA

11.5

107

19.6

-2

20.0

11.4

17.8

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

GOALS RNK NAME

PPA SHG SHA

Tyler Seguin, DAL

107

19.6

Rick Nash, NYR

19.8

Vladimir Tarasenko, STL

104

16.3

Steven Stamkos, TBL

17.8

Evgeni Malkin, PIT

-2

20.0

RNK NAME

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Sidney Crosby, PIT

11.5

Jakub Voracek, PHI

11.4

Claude Giroux, PHI

108

7.4

Mark Giordano, CGY

10.4

Ryan Getzlaf, ANA

11.1

RNK NAME

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Evgeni Malkin, PIT

-2

20.0

Gustav Nyquist, DET

-5

17.4

Brock Nelson, NYI

17.9

Joe Pavelski, SJS

102

11.8

Wayne Simmonds, PHI

15.5

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

ASSISTS PPA SHG SHA

POWER-PLAY GOALS

PPA SHG SHA

PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME

PPA SHG SHA

Filip Forsberg, NSH

14.1

T.J. Brodie, CGY

12.0

Anton Stralman, TBL

4.3

Mark Giordano, CGY

10.4

Vladimir Tarasenko, STL

104

16.3

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Holiday roster freeze in effect: For all players on an NHL active roster, injured reserve, or with non-roster and injured non-roster status as of midnight (local time) Dec 19, a roster freeze shall apply through midnight (local time) Dec 27, with respect to waivers, trades and loans, subject to the exceptions provided for in CBA Article 16 5 (d) Holiday break (no scheduled practices – dressing rooms closed) IIHF World Junior Championship (Montreal, Que & Toronto, Ont )

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2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®: Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals (Nationals Park, Washington, D C ) USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Dubuque, Iowa) CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic (Orlando, Fla ) CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (St Catharines, Ont ) NHL All-Star Break (no games played) No scheduled practices – dressing rooms closed NHL All-Star Skills Competition™ (Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio) 60th NHL All-Star Game (Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio) NHL Regular Season resumes continued on page 21

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APRIL 9-11 11 15 16-26

NCAA Frozen Four (TD Garden, Boston, Mass ) Last day of regular season (all teams in action) Stanley Cup Playoffs begin IIHF Under-18 World Championship (Zug and Lucerne, Switzerland)

MAY 1-17 21-31 31 – June 6

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THREE RIVERS CLASSIC:

A HISTORY

By: Mike Prisuta

What began as a vision has come to fruition And the third-annual Three Rivers Classic, Dec 29-30 at CONSOL Energy Center, is poised to provide the latest example of what can happen when what becomes a plan is pursued with a passion The event’s roots can be traced back to the 2004-05 season, when Robert Morris University first put an NCAA Division I team on ice “As Pittsburgh youth hockey was growing back in the early 2000s, the one thing we didn’t have was Division I hockey,” Penguins vice president of communications Tom McMillan remembered “We were always hopeful someone would step forward “We were elated when RMU did ” Robert Morris’ entry into the Division I arena soon got the Penguins and the Colonials to thinking What about an RMU game at Mellon Arena? What about Pittsburgh making a bid to host the Frozen Four? What about a tournament? When Penn State made its intentions to likewise join the Division I ranks on ice known the dominoes really began to fall “To have PSU move up to Division I gives us a foundation of two local/regional teams,” McMillan explained The Colonials and Nittany Lions will meet for the third time in the Classic at 7:30 p m on Dec 29 The preceding semifinal pits Colgate against Western Michigan continued on page 24

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The two winners will meet for the tournament championship the next night, following the third-place game “It’s always good to showcase high-level NCAA Division I hockey,” Robert Morris head coach Derek Schooley said “I really believe playing down at CONSOL with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ support is the premier way to showcase college hockey in the region “We get quality teams and universities to come to Pittsburgh It only grows the game and shows that college hockey is a very special and exciting sport We would hope that this continues to grow, that this would be considered one of the premier college hockey tournaments The first two have been outstanding If it continues the way the first two have there’s no reason this won’t be recognized in the same breath as other premier college hockey tournaments ” Robert Morris won the initial Classic in 2012, defeating No 5 Miami, 1-0, in the championship game The Colonials had beaten Penn State, 6-0, the previous night Goaltender Eric Levine made 99 stops on 99 shots in the two games Penn State defeated Ohio State, 5-4, in the third-place game Last season, those in attendance got to see Johnny Gaudreau of perennial national power Boston College dazzle prior to winning the Hobey Baker Award (college hockey’s version of the Heisman I really believe playing Trophy) along the way down at CONSOL with to eventually joining the NHL’s Calgary Flames the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Gaudreau and BC support is the premier polished off Bowling Green, 5-0, and then way to showcase college Penn State, 8-2 hockey in the region. Robert Morris Derek Schooley dropped a pair of 3-2 decisions, to Penn State and to Bowling Green The event is designed to feature Robert Morris and Penn State along with a variety of collegiate competition each season “It’s building as we hoped,” McMillan said “We had BC in last year, which was great They had a great experience and they want to come back continued on page 26

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“BC can go anywhere they want That they agreed to come and they want to come back is a good sign When they’re the cream of the crop and they embrace your tournament that says a lot ” Robert Morris and Penn State have been making statements this season, as well The Colonials (10-1-3 through their first 14 games) were ranked No 17 in the nation according to the USCHO com Top 20 following a sweep of Sacred Heart on Dec 5-6 Penn State checked in first in the “others receiving votes” portion of the weekly ranking after sweeping Wisconsin the same weekend The two wins over the Badgers improved the Nittany Lions to 9-5-1, a record that included a 4-1 win over then-No 4 Massachusetts-Lowell on Nov 15 Penn State finished 8-26-2 in 2013-14 And Colgate checked in at No 14 in the Dec 8 poll at 9-5-1 No wonder the Three Rivers Classic has been generating the momentum it has in college hockey circles “People have started calling us,” McMillan said. “We have more teams wanting to play than we have slots right now. “It shows the word is getting out.”

2014.15 SCHEDULE

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2014.15 PROMOTIONS

Oct 9 • Penguins Schedule Magnet

Jan 18 • Penguins Decal Set*

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Jan 27 • Sidney Crosby Bobblehead

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Oct 28 • Kris Letang Bobblehead

Feb 1 • Penguins Mascot Knit Cap*

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Mar 1 • Penguins Cereal Bowl*

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Apr 1 • Pennsylvania Lottery Coupon†

Presented by Honda

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Jan 13 • Evgeni Malkin Bobblehead

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Mario Lemieux, one of the most respected figures in National Hockey League history, is in his 16th season as co-owner and chairman of the board of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Under the leadership of Lemieux and co-owner Ron Burkle, the Penguins have become one of the premier franchises in the NHL and in all of sports, leading the way in fan relations, youth marketing, community outreach and innovative technology while consistently putting a winning product on the ice — including eight straight playoff appearances, three conference finals appearances in the past seven years and a Stanley Cup championship in 2009. Known as Le Magnifique, Lemieux was one of the greatest players in NHL history from 1984-97 and 2000-06, winning six league scoring titles, three MVP awards and two Conn Smythe Trophies in addition to two Stanley Cups. A gifted 6-foot-4 centerman, he dominated play for parts of three decades despite a relentless series of medical setbacks, including multiple back surgeries and a battle with Hodgkin’s disease. He retired in 2006 as the No. 7 all-time scorer in NHL history with 1,723 points. He also ranked eighth all-time in goals (690) and 10th in assists (1,033). After retiring as a player in 1997, he put together an ownership group to buy the Penguins out of bankruptcy in September, 1999 and then returned to the ice on Dec. 27, 2000 — becoming the first player-owner of the modern era. 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 annual golf tournament, which has raised more than $9 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org. Mario and his wife, Nathalie, and their four children live in Sewickley.

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RON BURKLE CO-OWNER

Ron Burkle, one of the preeminent investors in technology, retail, manufacturing and distribution industries, is in his 16th season as co-owner of the Penguins. He teamed with Mario Lemieux to buy the team out of bankruptcy in September, 1999, and together they have become one of the outstanding ownership tandems in professional sports. Among Burkle’s many significant contributions to the Penguins was his essential role in negotiations for a new arena. CONSOL Energy Center is considered one of the finest indoor facilities in North America and has attracted many national-level events to Pittsburgh. Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for seven-plus seasons. 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, Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy and AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). Ron was the Founder and Chairman of the Ralph’s/ Food4Less Foundation and the Fred Meyer Inc. Foundation. He was a member of the board of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY), KB Home (NYSE: KBH), Kaufman & Broad S.A. (Euronext: KOF), Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO), the J. Paul Getty Trust, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Music Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. He has received numerous honors and awards, including the AFL-CIO’s Murray Green Meany Kirkland Community Service Award, the Los Angeles County Federation Man of the Year, the Los Angeles County Boy Scouts Jimmy Stewart Person of the Year Award and the APLA Commitment to Life Award.

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DAVID MOREHOUSE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

David Morehouse is Chief Executive Officer and President of the Penguins, overseeing every aspect of the team’s operations. Since Morehouse was named President in April, 2007, the Penguins have reshaped their image and strategic vision with an emphasis on branding, fan relations, youth marketing, community interaction, corporate outreach and innovative technology. He was given the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer in September, 2010. He reports directly to co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle. An emphasis on branding and marketing, coupled with the team’s success on the ice, has enabled the Penguins to lead all U.S.-based NHL teams in local television ratings for five straight seasons. In 2012-13, the Penguins’ rating of 12.66 was the highest achieved by any U.S.-based NHL, NBA or MLB team on a regional sports network since 2002. Keeping with that trend, the Penguins rank among the NHL leaders in website traffic and Twitter followers while continually setting new standards for merchandise sales. Youth hockey participation also is on the rise — in part because of the organization’s support for efforts such as Sidney Crosby’s Little Penguins Learn to Play program, which distributes free head-to-toe hockey equipment, including skates, to 1,000 kids ages 5-7 each year. The Pittsburgh native joined the Penguins in 2004 as Senior Consultant on the new arena project following a career in national politics that included stints at the White House, Pentagon and on Capitol Hill as well as key roles in two Presidential campaigns. He and his wife, Vanessa, have four children and live in Sewickley Heights. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

JIM RUTHERFORD

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

Jim Rutherford is in his first season as the Penguins GM after being hired on June 6, 2014. Rutherford spent the previous 20 years as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers franchise from 1994-2014 where he was a key architect of the Hurricanes’ 2006 Stanley Cup championship squad and their 2002 Stanley Cup finalist team. In addition to his general manager duties, he also served 20 years as president of Carolina/Hartford, taking the post in 1994. In his role as president/GM, Rutherford oversaw operations on both the hockey and business sides of the organization. He helped spearhead the efforts to bring the 2004 NHL Draft and 2011 NHL All-Star Game to Raleigh. Over the course of his executive career, Rutherford has won multiple awards, including The Hockey News ‘Executive of the Year’ in 2002 and ’06. Additionally, he was voted by his NHL general management peers as Sporting News ‘Executive of the Year’ in 2006. Before his 20 years in the NHL, Rutherford was recognized as the 1987 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) ‘Executive of the Year’, and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) ‘Executive of the Year’ in back-to-back years with the Windsor Spitfires in 1987 and ’88. He oversaw a Spitfires team that won the OHL championship in 1988 and earned a berth in the Memorial Cup. In addition to his time with Hartford/Carolina, Rutherford also spent over 30 years working with Compuware Sports Corporation, overseeing the purchase of Windsor in 1984 and bringing the first American-based OHL franchise to Detroit in 1989. Rutherford played 13 years as a goaltender in the NHL, appearing in 457 career NHL games with Pittsburgh, Toronto, Los Angeles and Detroit. Selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round (10th overall) in the 1969 NHL Draft, he represented Canada at the 1977 and ’79 World Championships. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

JASON BOTTERILL ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER

Jason Botterill is in his first season as associate general manager after being promoted from assistant general manager on June 6, 2014. As associate GM, Botterill assists GM Jim Rutherford on all hockey-related matters, including scouting, player development and contract negotiations. He also serves as GM of the Penguins’ top minorleague affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). The WBS Penguins have made the playoffs all five years he has overseen the team, including back-to-back berths in the Eastern Conference Final (2013 and ‘14). Prior to his promotion, Botterill, 38, spent the previous five years as the Penguins assistant GM from 2009-14, and the two years prior to that as the team’s director of hockey administration beginning in 2007-08 where he was a key architect of the Penguins’ 2009 Stanley Cup championship team. Before joining the Penguins, Botterill worked for NHL Central Registry and as a scout for the Dallas Stars. Botterill was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round (20th overall) in 1994 NHL Draft and played in 88 NHL games for Dallas, Atlanta, Calgary and Buffalo before his career was cut short due to injury. He also suited up for 393 career minorleague games in the American and International Hockey Leagues, tallying 257 career points. A native of Edmonton who grew up in Winnipeg, Botterill played four years of college hockey at the University of Michigan and helped lead the Wolverines to an NCAA title in 1996. Botterill represented Canada in three straight World Junior Championships from 1994-96, winning gold medals all three years. During the ’94 and ’95 WJCs, Botterill was coached by current Penguins head coach Mike Johnston. Following his playing career, he received his MBA from his alma mater, the University of Michigan.

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Tom Fitzgerald is in his first season as assistant general manager after spending the previous five seasons as the Penguins assistant to the GM from 2009-14. Fitzgerald’s duties include monitoring Penguins’ prospects playing in college, junior hockey, Europe and with the club’s American Hockey League affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Additionally, he advises GM Jim Rutherford on all personnel decisions. Fitzgerald was named interim assistant coach of the Penguins on Feb. 15, 2009 and helped the club win its third Stanley Cup championship four months later. He began his executive career as the Penguins player development coach in 2007-08. Drafted in the first round (17th overall) by the New York Islanders in the 1986 NHL Draft, Fitzgerald played 17 seasons in the NHL, appearing in 1,097 career games where he recorded 329 career points (139G-190A). He has represented his country nationally three times — once with Team USA at the 1987 World Junior Championship and twice in the World Championships (1989, ’91).

BILL GUERIN ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Bill Guerin is in his first season as assistant general manager after serving as Pittsburgh’s player development coach from 2011-14. Guerin’s responsibilities as assistant general manager include serving as a liaison between the players and management. As the Penguins player development coach, Guerin was instrumental in helping develop the Penguins’ minor league, junior and college prospects. Originally drafted by New Jersey in the first round (5th overall) of the 1989 NHL Draft, Guerin won two Stanley Cups (Pittsburgh, 2009; New Jersey, 1995) and spent 18 seasons in the NHL — including his final two with the Penguins. Guerin’s leadership and on-ice performance after being acquired at the NHL trade deadline was a key in Pittsburgh’s ’09 title. Guerin, a four-time NHL All-Star, tallied 429 career goals and 856 points in 1,263 career NHL games, including five 30-goal and two 40-goal seasons. He was elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013.

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Jason Karmanos is in his first season as the vice president of hockey operations after being named to his current position on June 12, 2014. Karmanos assists GM Jim Rutherford in all aspects of hockey operations. Before joining Pittsburgh, Karmanos spent 15 years as an executive for the Carolina Hurricanes from 1998-2013, serving various roles with Carolina, including executive director of hockey operations and vice president/assistant general manager under current Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. Karmanos played four years of college hockey at Harvard University from 1992-96, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. At Harvard, Karmanos was teammates with current Penguins forward Craig Adams. After graduating, Karmanos attended training camp with the Penguins in 1996 and played pro hockey for two seasons before his career was cut short due to an eye injury. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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Mike Johnston is in his first season as head coach of the Penguins after being named to his position on June 25, 2014. Johnson had spent the past six years as the general manager/head coach of the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2008-13, where he helped turn Portland into a Canadian Hockey League powerhouse and perennial contender. Under Johnston’s guidance, Portland made four straight WHL Championship berths (2010-14), winning the WHL championship and earning a Memorial Cup berth in 2012-13. During that time his team won four straight conference championships. Johnston’s teams are known for their offensive prowess — during his six seasons with Portland, his team’s goals for total rose each year from 176 in 2008-09 to a league-leading 338 in ‘13-14. Johnston also served two NHL stints as assistant/associate coach of the Vancouver Canucks (1999-06) and associate coach of the Los Angeles Kings (2006-08). With Johnston’s help, Vancouver made four straight trips to the postseason and won the Northwest Division crown in 2003-04. He has represented his country multiple times internationally, including serving as assistant coach of Canada’s 1998 Olympic Team. As an assistant/associate coach for Team Canada, he has won five medals (2 gold; 2 silver; 1 bronze) at the World Championships and two gold medals at the World Junior Championships. Among the players he has coached with Canada are Jonathan Toews, Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Kunitz, Martin Brodeur, Jarome Iginla, Rob Blake and Martin St. Louis. Johnston has authored three books with former NHL player Ryan Walter: “Simply the Best: Insights and Strategies from Great Hockey Coaches”, “Simply the Best: Players on Performance” and “Hockey Plays and Strategies”. He played college hockey at Brandon University in Manitoba and Acadia University in Nova Scotia and has a Master’s Degree in coaching science from Acadia University. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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RICK TOCCHET ASSISTANT COACH

Rick Tocchet is in his first season as an assistant coach of the Penguins. Tocchet was hired as an assistant coach by Tampa Bay in July, 2008 and was elevated to interim head coach on Nov. 14 of that year. He was named head coach following the ‘08-09 season, where he remained in that position until 2010. Tocchet began his coaching career as an assistant with the Colorado Avalanche for two years (2002-04) before spending one season (‘05-06) with the Phoenix Coyotes. A veteran of 18 NHL seasons, including parts of three seasons with the Penguins from 1992-94, Tocchet won a Stanley Cup championship with Pittsburgh in 1992. The 4-time NHL All-Star (1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘93) played 1,144 career NHL games and totaled 440 goals, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes in his NHL career. Tocchet was originally drafted by Philadelphia in the sixth round (125th overall) of the 1983 NHL Draft.

GARY AGNEW ASSISTANT COACH

Gary Agnew is in his first season as an assistant coach with the Penguins. Prior to joining Pittsburgh, Agnew was an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues for two seasons from 2012-14, helping the Blues win the fifth-most games in the NHL during that span (81). Agnew spent four years as an assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2006-10, where he helped the Blue Jackets earn a postseason berth for the first time in franchise history in 2008-09. As head coach of the American Hockey League’s Syracuse Crunch from 2000-06, Agnew won a franchise-record 220 games, and he led Syracuse to its first-ever division title in 2001-02. He also has 14 years of coaching experience in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), including 11 as a head coach. He has won over 350 career OHL games with London (1989-94, ‘97-00), Kingston (1994-97) and Oshawa (2011-12). Agnew was named OHL Coach of the Year twice — in 1993 and ’98. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

MIKE BALES GOALTENDING COACH

Mike Bales is in his second season as the Penguins goaltending coach after serving the previous two seasons as the team’s goaltending development coach from 2011-13. Under his guidance, Marc-Andre Fleury won 39 games in 2013-14 and tied his career high by recording five shutouts. Bales was also key to Jeff Zatkoff’s development in his first NHL season where he posted a 12-6-2 record, 2.61 GAA and .912 save percentage. Bales, a native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, spent 18 seasons playing professionally from 1992-2010, including stints in the NHL with Boston and Ottawa. Bales also saw action with teams in the AHL, IHL, Germany, Sweden and Northern Ireland. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the fifth round (105th overall) of the 1990 NHL Draft. Before turning pro, Bales played three collegiate seasons with Ohio State University of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) from 1989-92. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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Travis Williams is in his fourth season as Chief Operating Officer of the Penguins, overseeing finance, legal affairs, technology, business development and arena operations while reporting directly to CEO/President David Morehouse. Williams joined the Penguins in 2008 as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs/General Counsel and oversaw the construction and development of CONSOL Energy Center — bringing the project to completion on time and under budget. He is the organization’s liaison with building manager AEG Facilities and works closely with AEG on all arena-related events and initiatives. In recent years, CONSOL Energy Center has hosted such national events as the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Second and Third Rounds, the 2012 NHL Draft, the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four and the 2014 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Williams also is the Penguins’ point man on the development of the former Civic Arena site and the construction of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. Williams graduated from Penn State University and received a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University, summa cum laude. He lives in Nevillewood with his wife, Nichole, and six children.

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David Peart is in his fifth full season as Senior Vice President of Sales and Service, overseeing all local revenue generating departments for the team including business partnerships, corporate sales, premium seating, ticket sales, broadcasting, and concession and merchandise sales strategy. Under his direction, the Penguins created the team’s Founding Partner Program at CONSOL Energy Center and launched one of the most comprehensive fan engagement initiatives in sports. In 2014, Peart was awarded the InStadium Experience Innovation Award presented by Sports and Entertainment Alliance in Technology for his work with the Penguins’ PensPoints loyalty program. Peart has held senior-level positions with the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. The Kennedy Township native is a graduate of Point Park University, where he is a member of the Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Julie, have two children.

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One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange is calling games in his 40th season with the Penguins, handling radio play-by-play on the club’s flagship station, 105.9 FM The X and the Penguins Radio Network. Known for his creative and colorful style, including trademark phrases such as “Buy Sam A Drink And Get His Dog One, Too,” Lange was awarded the Foster Hewitt award by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. Lange’s relationship with the Penguins began in 1974-75, when he broke into the NHL as a radio play-by-play man. He left for one season, but returned in 1976-77 and has been a fixture on the Penguins’ scene ever since. Lange did radio exclusively until 1979, when games were simulcast on radio and TV. He served as the television voice of the Penguins through 2005-06, before returning to the radio booth in 2006-07. A native of Sacramento, California, Lange earned a degree in broadcasting from Sacramento State University before starting his career as the voice of the Phoenix Roadrunners (WHL) in 1970. He also served as the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Gulls (WHL) in 1973-74 before joining the Penguins. In addition to his tenure with the Penguins, Lange handled play-by-play duties for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986-87. A well-known member of the Pittsburgh community, Lange makes numerous personal appearances throughout the year and is actively involved in charity work.

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Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Phil Bourque is in his 12th season on the Penguins broadcast team, serving as color commentator alongside Mike Lange. A gritty winger/defenseman, Bourque was signed by Pittsburgh as a free agent in 1982, and went on to record 164 points (75G-89A) in 344 regular-season games with the Penguins between 1983 and 1992. For his career he totaled 199 points (88G-111A) in 477 games with the Penguins, New York Rangers and Ottawa. Since retiring from professional hockey in 2000, Bourque has cohosted Penguins pre- and post-game shows on the Penguins Radio Network and worked as a contributor for ROOT SPORTS’ coverage of Penguins hockey.

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After a 17-year career as the Penguins beat writer for the Washington Observer-Reporter, Bob Grove joined the team’s radio broadcasts in 1998 as a frequent studio host/co-host and is now in his seventh season as full-time host of the pre- and post-game broadcasts and intermissions on the Penguins Hockey Network. Grove wrote Pittsburgh Penguins: The Official History of the First 30 Years in 1997 and has contributed game notes to GOAL Magazine inserts or IceTime programs for every Pittsburgh home game since 1986. He was also a contributor to the second edition of Total Hockey and to The Game I’ll Never Forget. He is a senior writer covering hockey for the Pittsburgh Sports Report and also hosts Bob Grove’s Hot Stove on Penguins Radio 24/7.

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ROB

PAUL

GREISS

MAATTA

SCUDERI

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DEFENSEMAN HT: 6-2 • WT: 206

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DEFENSEMAN HT: 6-4 • WT: 207

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RIGHT WING HT: 5-11 • WT: 191

CENTER HT: 5-9 • WT: 174

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CENTER HT: 6-1 • WT: 195

CENTER HT: 6-3 • WT: 195

PATRIC

SIDNEY

HORNQVIST

CROSBY

RIGHT WING HT: 5-11 • WT: 189

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BY THE NUMBERS Stats As of 12.9.14

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS PLAYERS GP

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPA

SHG

SHA

SOG

SPCT

Sidney Crosby

11.5

Evgeni Malkin

-2

20.0

Patric Hornqvist

12.6

Chris Kunitz

17.0

Kris Letang

5.7

Blake Comeau

16.7

Brandon Sutter

10.7

Steve Downie

10.3

Pascal Dupuis

13.6

Nick Spaling

14.8

Christian Ehrhoff

3.4

Olli Maatta

3.7

Paul Martin

4.0

Simon Despres

3.4

Robert Bortuzzo

14.3

Craig Adams

-1

4.5

Rob Scuderi

0.0

Beau Bennett

-1

9.1

Marcel Goc

-4

4.2

Andrew Ebbett

-2

0.0

Jayson Megna

-1

0.0

Rob Klinkhammer

-1

0.0

Zach Sill

-1

0.0

Scott Wilson

0.0

Brian Dumoulin

-3

0.0

TEAM TOTALS

383

828

7.2

SV%

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

Marc Andre Fleury

2.16

564

0.925

610

Thomas Greiss

2.47

181

0.924

196

TOTALS

2.32

745

0.925

806

152 238

GOALIES

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POS HT WT G 6-2 192

# PLAYER 23 Sean Monahan

9/3/14 3:25 PM

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PLAYER Jonas Hiller

POS HT WT C 6-2 185

Kris Russell

5-10 173

24 Jiri Hudler

5-10 186

Mark Giordano

6-0 200

25 Brandon Bollig

6-2 223

Dennis Wideman

6-0 200

27 Sven Baertschi

LW 5-11 190

TJ Brodie

6-1 182

29 Deryk Engelland

5-9 150

31 Karri Ramo

6-2 206

6-3 209

32 Paul Byron

5-7 153

6-4 235

33 Raphael Diaz

5-11 197

17 Lance Bouma

6-1 210

60 Markus Granlund

5-11 185

18 Matt Stajan

6-1 192

79 Michael Ferland

6-2 215

19 David Jones

6-2 210

86 Josh Jooris

6-0 180

20 Curtis Glencross

6-1 197

13 Johnny Gaudreau 15 Ladislav Smid 16 Brian McGrattan

6-2 215

CALGARY FLAMES HEADSHOTS As of 12.9.14

JONAS

KRIS

HILLER 1

RUSSELL 4

JOHNNY

LADISLAV

GAUDREAU 13

DAVID

JONES 19

SVEN

BAERTSCHI 27

SMID 15

CURTIS

GLENCROSS 20

DERYK

ENGELLAND 29

MARKUS

GRANLUND 60

MARK

GIORDANO 5

BRIAN

MCGRATTAN 16

SEAN

MONAHAN 23

KARRI

RAMO 31

MICHAEL

FERLAND 79

DENNIS

WIDEMAN 6

LANCE

BRODIE 7

MATT

BOUMA 17

STAJAN 18

JIRI

BRANDON

PAUL

RAPHAEL

HUDLER 24

BYRON 32

JOSH

JOORIS 86

BOLLIG 25

DIAZ 33

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PLAYER Jason Garrison

Anton Stralman

5-11 190

23 J.T. Brown

RW 5-10 170

Radko Gudas

6-0 204

24 Ryan Callahan

RW 5-11 190

Mark Barberio

6-1 185

25 Matthew Carle

Tyler Johnson

5-9 182

27 Jonathan Drouin

10 Brenden Morrow

6-0 205

30 Ben Bishop

11 Brian Boyle

6-7 244

51 Valtteri Filppula

6-0 195

13 Cedric Paquette

6-1 198

62 Andrej Sustr

6-8 225

6-6 233

14 Brett Connolly

POS HT WT D 6-2 218

# PLAYER 20 Evgeni Nabokov

6-2 181

77 Victor Hedman

17 Alex Killorn

6-2 205

86 Nikita Kucherov

18 Ondrej Palat

6-0 180

91 Steven Stamkos

POS HT WT G 6-0 202

6-0 205

LW 5-11 186 6-7 214

RW 5-11 171 C

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BRENDEN

MORROW 10

ONDREJ

PALAT 18

JONATHAN

DROUIN 27

ANTON

RADKO

STRALMAN 6

MARK

GUDAS 7

BRIAN

BARBERIO 8

CEDRIC

BOYLE 11

BRETT

PAQUETTE 13

EVGENI

J.T.

NABOKOV 20

BEN

BISHOP 30

KILLORN 17

RYAN

MATTHEW

CALLAHAN 24

VALTTERI

ANDREJ

FILPPULA 51

NIKITA

ALEX

CONNOLLY 14

BROWN 23

KUCHEROV 86

TYLER

JOHNSON 9

SUSTR 62

CARLE 25

VICTOR

HEDMAN 77

STEVEN

STAMKOS 91

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COLORADO AVALANCHE

As of 12.9.14

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PLAYER POS HT WT Semyon Varlamov G 6-2 209

# PLAYER 22 Zach Redmond

Nick Holden

6-4 210

24 Marc-Andre Cliche C

6-0 202

Karl Stollery

5-11 180

25 Maxime Talbot

5-11 190

Tyson Barrie

5-10 190

28 Paul Carey

6-0 190

Nate Guenin

6-3 207

29 Nathan MacKinnon C

6-0 195

Erik Johnson

6-4 232

31 Calvin Pickard

6-1 200

John Mitchell

6-1 204

40 Alex Tanguay

6-1 194

Jan Hejda

6-4 230

48 Daniel Briere

5-9 174

Matt Duchene

12 Jarome Iginla 20 Reto Berra

POS HT WT D 6-2 205

5-11 200

55 Cody McLeod

6-2 210

6-1 210

90 Ryan O’Reilly

6-0 210

6-4 210

92 Gabriel Landeskog LW

6-1 210

COLORADO AVALANCHE HEADSHOTS As of 12.9.14

SEMYON

VARLAMOV 1

ERIK

JOHNSON 6

RETO

BERRA 20

NATHAN

MACKINNON 29

NICK

KARL

HOLDEN 2

JOHN

BARRIE 4

JAN

MITCHELL 7

HEJDA 8

ZACH

MARC-ANDRE

REDMOND 22

MATT

DUCHENE 9

MAXIME

CLICHE 24

CALVIN

TALBOT 25

ALEX

PICKARD 31

DANIEL

TANGUAY 40

RYAN

O’REILLY 90

TYSON

STOLLERY 3

BRIERE 48

GABRIEL

LANDESKOG 92

NATE

GUENIN 5

JAROME

IGINLA 12

PAUL

CAREY 28

CODY

MCLEOD 55

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CALGARY FLAMES PLAYERS

Mark Giordano Jiri Hudler T.J. Brodie Johnny Gaudreau Curtis Glencross

GP 28 27 28 27 28

G 7 11 6 5 5

TEAM TOTALS

Jonas Hiller Karri Ramo

GP 16 13

W 9 8

L 6 3

TOTALS

GOALIES

A 21 15 15 16 14

PTS 28 26 21 21 19

+/17 8 20 10 9

PIM 23 4 16 0 26

PPG 1 2 2 2 1

PPA 6 4 4 5 4

SHG 1 0 0 0 0

SHA 0 0 0 0 0

SOG 67 47 50 50 48

SPCT 10.4 23.4 12.0 10.0 10.4

157 243

240

753

8.2

SV 410 331

SV% 0.913 0.917

SO 1 2

TGA 39 30

TSA 449 361

PIM 0 0

ENG 2 0

741

0.915

810

OTL GAA 1 2.49 1 2.37 2

2.43

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING PLAYERS

Tyson Barrie Matt Duchene Nathan MacKinnon Jarome Iginla Alex Tanguay

GP 27 27 27 27 25

G 3 9 5 6 9

TEAM TOTALS

Semyon Varlamov Reto Berra Calvin Pickard

GP 15 10 7

W 4 2 3

L 6 2 4

TOTALS

GOALIES

A 17 9 13 11 8

PTS 20 18 18 17 17

+/-2 -4 -10 -2 2

PIM 16 8 15 15 8

PPG 1 1 3 1 0

PPA 4 1 4 0 3

SHG 0 0 0 0 1

SHA 0 0 0 0 0

SOG 49 77 77 51 39

SPCT 6.1 11.7 6.5 11.8 23.1

123 193

-81

296

800

5.9

OTL 5 1 0

GAA 3.22 3.57 2.49

SV 470 165 188

SV% 0.909 0.882 0.922

SO 1 0 0

TGA 47 22 16

TSA 517 187 204

PIM 0 0 0

ENG 1 0 1

3.09

823

0.904

908

COLORADO AVALANCHE PLAYERS

Steven Stamkos Tyler Johnson Nikita Kucherov Ryan Callahan Valtteri Filppula

GP 28 28 28 23 28

G 16 8 9 11 4

A 16 20 14 11 17

TEAM TOTALS

Ben Bishop Evgeni Nabokov

GP 23 6

W 16 2

L 4 3

TOTALS

PTS 32 28 23 22 21

+/5 15 14 10 -4

PIM 14 8 6 10 8

PPG 6 2 1 4 1

PPA 9 2 2 4 10

SHG 0 0 0 0 0

SHA 0 0 0 0 0

SOG 90 73 64 63 40

SPCT 17.8 11.0 14.1 17.5 10.0

162 259 119

283

832

9.4

SV 559 128

SV% 0.916 0.883

SO 1 0

TGA 51 17

TSA 610 145

PIM 0 0

ENG 1 0

687

0.900

755

GOALIES

OTL GAA 2 2.24 1 3.14 3

2.69

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Whether it’s providing exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Coach Mike Johnston’s first training camp or audio from mic’d-up game nights with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, In The Room will once again give fans a unique perspective on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Emmy award-winning, all-access television show, which debuted during the 2011-12 season, can be seen on ROOT SPORTS in Pittsburgh and the NHL Network, in addition to pittsburghpenguins.com. “The idea of doing our own show developed because of the success of HBO’s 24/7, Road to the Winter Classic in 2010-11,” said Penguins CEO David Morehouse. “We got a lot of positive feedback from our fans about the unbelievable access to players and coaches. With In The Room, we can continue to show fans a side of the team and the sport that they’ve never seen before.” The first-ever episode of In The Room in 2011 chronicled Crosby’s return to the lineup after missing more than 60 games due to injury. The show’s staff followed Malkin to Russia to witness his off-season workouts in his home country, and documented a unique workout session with Kris Letang. continued on page 107

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Last season’s content ranged from Pascal Dupuis pulling his own tooth on the bench — which became a social media sensation — to Paul Martin providing all access to his Olympic experience in Sochi. Other highlights included the players’ video game marathon on a long flight to Vancouver; Zach Sill’s memorable on-ice exchanges with the Toronto Maple Leafs; and Olli Maatta’s pre-Olympic shopping trip. “We’re able to do this because of the tremendous cooperation of the Penguins players, coaches and hockey operations staff,”

said Leo McCafferty, executive producer of In The Room. “Obviously, at times, you have to get lucky. We once had a microphone on Geno when he scored a hat trick. We had a mic on Pascal when he pulled out his tooth. But it’s given us an opportunity to take fans where they’ve never been before. The best part is, we never know what we’re going to come across next.”

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The PensTV video portal offers fans the absolute best in team coverage, including exclusive team updates, extensive game day coverage, game highlights, post-game reaction, live press conferences and more. Look for the following recurring video segments on PensTV: VERIZON GAME DAY REPORT

A game day update following the Penguins’ morning skate. The report includes the latest game-related information (injuries, lineup changes, starting goalie, etc.), interviews from the locker room and a brief preview of the night’s matchup. TRIB TOTAL MEDIA SCOUTING REPORT

A detailed scouting report of the Penguins’ upcoming opponent will run the day before the game. The scouting report features a look at the opponent’s recent play, injury updates, note which players are hot and which to keep an eye on. DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PLAYS OF THE WEEK

A weekly segment of the Top 5 Penguins highlights from the previous week. Categories include: top goals, top plays, top saves, top hits, and more. See if your favorite play made our countdown! continued on page 110

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CONSOL ENERGY PRESENTS GREAT MOMENTS IN PENGUINS HISTORY

A look at historical moments and players throughout the team’s past. This show features memorable games, series, championships, events, player profiles and more from the Penguins’ history. 84 LUMBER LOCKER ROOM SOUNDBITES

Listen in as your favorite Penguins discuss practice and games with the media. GEICO COACH’S CORNER

When Mike Johnston speaks, people listen. That’s right, you can tune into PensTV for coach Mike’s daily chats with the media. UPMC ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHT

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This new fun weekly feature keeps fans updated on the top trending social media topics about the Penguins. CLEARVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PRESENTS A PEEK INSIDE

A weekly look behind the scenes; snippets of the Pittsburgh Penguins television show, In The Room will be showcased. Players Mic’d up, coaches meetings, travel and what life is like off the ice for hockey players. Welcome Inside.

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In 2014, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine expanded the Heads UP Pittsburgh concussion awareness program to include a free flexibility kit to the first 2,000 participants in the new testing period that began on June 16. KIDS WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE Free cognitive baseline testing was available on a first-come, first-served basis for athletes ages 10-14. For athletes under 10 years of age, a Pediatric version of the test was available at a minimal cost. Community College of Allegheny County once again served as host to testing at its Boyce, North, South and West Hills Center campuses along with UPMC Center for Sports Medicine on the South Side. Community College of Beaver County joined the initiative as a new site for testing and education. The entire testing process takes about one hour. Certified athletic trainers from UPMC Sports Medicine supervise the program and testing. While the athletes are being tested, parents meet with the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion staff to learn about the Heads UP Pittsburgh program and how to handle concussions if they occur. Heads UP Pittsburgh, the first program of its kind and a blueprint copied by other NHL organizations, began in 2011 with baseline testing and parental education programs for youth hockey players. In 2012, the Penguins Foundation expanded the program to include athletes of all sports ages 10 to 14. Since the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception, over 13,000 athletes have been tested and over 33,000 people educated. For more information, please visit the Penguins Foundation website at pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org.

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With one of hockey’s largest social media fan bases, following the Penguins’ social channels is a great way to get insider access, interact with other fans, and stay updated on everything Pittsburgh Penguins.

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the Penguins’ official Twitter accounts for team news and analysis, behind-the-scenes access, contests, and more.

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real-time snapshots of the team, zany doodles, contests, and a little bit of fun.

VINE Are you looking for six seconds of pure

Penguins greatness? Vine is the right place. Visit vine.co/penguins to follow.

PINTEREST Do you want to see pets dressed up in Penguins gear, get ideas for pre-game hockey snacks, or see some seriously impressive fan art? Pinterest is for you. pinterest.com/pghpenguins GOOGLE+ Visit google.com/+PittsburghPenguins

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@PENSINSIDESCOOP Do you want to understand the X’s and O’s of hockey? Do you love quoting Mean Girls? The staff writers from pittsburghpenguins.com deliver play-by-play analysis, connect with fans, and provide amusing commentary about the team.

@PENSPRLADY The Penguins PR staff provides behind-the-scenes access into life managing the public relations for a hockey team.

@PENSPARTNERS The official Twitter feed for the Penguins corporate partners. Follow for Pens promotions, partner announcements, and more.

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HOCKEY IS FOR

EVERYONE For years Western Pennsylvania youth sports have been dominated by the likes of football, basketball and baseball. Recently however, the region has begun to see a change in preference and participation in sports. Hockey is rapidly becoming the most popular and fastest growing sport in the area. Success seen with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the NHL ice has surely created a demand and a certain excitement around the game, however the popularity of hockey goes well beyond the wins and world class talent the Penguins possess. A genuine love for the game is starting to sweep the area. Kids are beginning to play hockey at younger and younger ages thanks to the Little Penguins: Learn to Play Hockey program. This program will allow 1,000 kids, ages 4-8, to receive free head-to-toe gear all thanks to the support of Sidney Crosby, Reebok and DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Sporting Goods. Since it began in 2008-09 over 5,200 have been introduced to hockey through this program. The Penguins have also teamed up with the DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Sporting Goods, Trib Total Media and the YMCA to create the YMCA Jr. Penguins program which introduces children to the sport through ball hockey. Each year, over 3,100 children participate in organized ball hockey at local YMCAs. Recently the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Highmark have partnered together for Project PowerPlay, which will build 12 dek hockey rinks throughout Allegheny County over a threeyear period and allow local residents to play dek hockey for free. Dek hockey is becoming a great way to learn and play hockey without having ice, and was also vital in the development of current Penguins forward Beau Bennett who grew up in sunny California. continued on page 129

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On top of partnering with the Pennsylvania Amateur Hockey League (PAHL) and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL), the Penguins and the Penguins Foundation have looked to support various hockey programs around the Pittsburgh area.

THE STEEL CITY ICEBERGS is an adaptive

ice hockey program for both children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, down syndrome and traumatic brain injuries.

THE PITTSBURGH MIGHTY PENGUINS is a

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In 2014, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation embarked on a new venture, Tablets in Education. This innovative, new program combined the latest in tablet technology with educational apps and content. With the assistance of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU3), 60 schools in Allegheny County were selected to participate in the first year of the program; distributing 1,200 Kindle Fire HDX 7 tablets to local schools. Each school enrolled in Tablets in Education received 20 Kindle Fire HDX 7 tablets, a mobile charging station and 20 shock resistant covers. Each device was then loaded with over 50 educational apps, books and specialized content. These apps were carefully selected with the assistance of Common Sense Media and the professionals at the AIU3, providing more than $100,000 worth of content. The devices are designed to be utilized for unique educational programs, extended learning programs and programs for children with disabilities. The technology utilized in Tablets in Education is designed to enhance a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic achievement while continuing to support their social development and relationships with adults and peers through the most critical years of an adolescentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth and development. A portion of the funding for this new program was made possible by contributions through the EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) program. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation would like to acknowledge the following organizations for their contributions to Tablets in Education: Kindle Education, B.M. Kramer, Common Sense Media, PNC, CONSOL Energy, Trumbull, Northwest Savings Bank, AE Foundation, PPG and Consolidated Graphic Communications.

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PENGUINS HONORS AND

AWARDS

ART ROSS TROPHY

CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY

Mario Lemieux

1985

Evgeni Malkin

2007

1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997

Jaromir Jagr

1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2014

Ron Francis

Evgeni Malkin

2009, 2012

HART MEMORIAL TROPHY Mario Lemieux

1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2014

Evgeni Malkin

2012

ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY Sidney Crosby

2010

LADY BYNG TROPHY Rick Kehoe

1981

Ron Francis

1995, 1998

CONN SMYTHE TROPHY Mario Lemieux

1991, 1992

Evgeni Malkin

2009

1995

BILL MASTERTON TROPHY Lowell MacDonald

1973

Mario Lemieux

1993

TED LINDSAY/LESTER B. PEARSON AWARD Mario Lemieux

1986, 1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999, 2000

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2013, 2014

Evgeni Malkin

2012

MARK MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD Sidney Crosby

2010

JACK ADAMS AWARD Dan Bylsma

2011

GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD

NHL PLUS/MINUS AWARD Mario Lemieux

1993

Ray Shero

Ron Francis

1995

Pascal Dupuis

2013

JAMES NORRIS TROPHY Randy Carlyle

1981

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ICEBURGH A delight for children of all ages, Iceburgh — the official mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins not only provides fans with exciting game entertainment but this large, energetic bird can also be seen at a multitude of community events and elementary schools throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Iceburgh arrived on the scene in 1992 and is a staple at all team events. During Penguins’ home games, fans most definitely notice the antics of Iceburgh leading sections of fans in cheers, greeting young children on the concourse or displaying his athleticism on-ice between periods. In 1995, Iceburgh made his Hollywood debut, starring alongside Jean Claude Van Damme in the motion picture Sudden Death. He has gained both national and international exposure through film, TV and a variety of personal appearances. Iceburgh wasted no time getting acquainted with his new home at CONSOL Energy Center in September of 2010. You can find Iceburgh sliding down stair banisters, dancing in the stands and tossing t-shirts to fans. Iceburgh has performed in Russia and Japan, was featured in the opening of ESPN’s SportsCenter and recently performed in front of a record crowd of over 68,000 at Heinz Field for the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. He is also regularly featured on in-game videos and has appeared in advertisements and television promos on ROOT Sports. In addition to his annual trek to the NHL All-Star Game, Iceburgh makes annual appearances at the Mascot Olympics held in Orlando, FL. If you would like to request an Iceburgh appearance at your next event, please complete the online form by visiting the community section of pittsburghpenguins.com.

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In 2014-15, Penguins Elite boys’ teams will range from Squirt Minor through Midget Major, including a U15 team. Girls teams will be offered at 19&U, 16&U, 14&U, 12&U and 10&U age groups. The funding provided by DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has reduced player participation fees by nearly 35% annually. In addition, DICK’S Sporting Goods provides FREE game jerseys and socks, practice jerseys and socks, pant shells, warmups and equipment bags to players each season. Players and parents also receive discounts on equipment and team-branded apparel purchased through DICK’S Sporting Goods. The NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins provide unique opportunities for PPE players, including practicing at CONSOL Energy Center, participating in the Icebreaker and NHL Youth Cup Tournaments and having the opportunity to attend select games and special events. Penguins Elite Midget and Bantam (boys) and U19, U16, and U14 (girls) aged teams are eligible to participate in USA continued on page 142

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Hockey’s National Championships, compete in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League. Tier 1 Elite is known as the nation’s premier amateur hockey league, featuring 20 organizations from across the country. Many are programs affiliated with NHL teams, including the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets, Dallas Junior Stars, the Phoenix Junior Coyotes and the Los Angeles Junior Kings, among others. With significant visibility, top-level talent, and elite coaching, the Tier 1 Elite League provides young, talented players with the opportunity to advance their careers to Tier 1 Jr. Hockey, U.S. National Teams, NCAA hockey, the NHL and other professional leagues. Penguins Elite youth teams, that include Pee Wee and Squirt boys teams and the U12 and U10 aged girls teams, play an independent schedule which gives each team the flexibility to create a competitive schedule, while managing their own travel costs and game count.

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Forward • 1st Round, 22nd Overall Kapanen, the son of former NHL player Sami Kapanen, was the No. 1-ranked European prospect entering the 2014 NHL Draft by Central Registry. During the 2013-14 season, he played professionally for KalPa of the Finnish Elite League where he and Sami were teammates. Beyond the Numbers: Both Kasperi and his father were selected in the NHL Draft by current Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. Sami Kapanen was chosen in the fourth round (87th overall) in the 1995 Draft.

SAM LAFFERTY

Forward • 4th Round, 113th Overall A native of Hollidaysburg, Pa., which is located just outside of Altoona, Lafferty played amateur hockey for the Altoona Trackers of the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL). A graduate of Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, Lafferty is currently playing college hockey at Brown University. Beyond the Numbers: Although Lafferty’s favorite player growing up was Sidney Crosby, if he had to pick a current Penguins player that he emulates his game after, it would be Brandon Sutter because he is a “responsible, two-way player.” continued on page 153

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Forward • 5th Round, 145th Overall Last season, as a rookie forward with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL), Angello placed second among team rookies with 11 goals, while his shooting percentage (14.7%) ranked third overall on the squad. He plans to attend college at Cornell University. Beyond the Numbers: It should come as no surprise that Angello will be attending an Ivy League school because last season he was the co-recipient of the USHL Scholar Athlete Award.

JADEN LINDO

Forward • 6th Round, 173rd Overall As a rookie with the Ontario Hockey League’s Owen Sound Attack in 2012-13, Lindo was named his team’s rookie of the year. Before he suffered a season-ending knee injury last February, he was rated the 96th-best North American prospect by Central Registry. Beyond the Numbers: When Lindo skated for the Toronto Marlboros Minor Midget AAA team in 2011-12, he was teammates with current Erie Otters forward Connor McDavid, who many project to be the top pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.

JEFF TAYLOR

Defenseman • 7th Round, 203rd Overall Helped the Union College Dutch of the ECAC capture the 2014 NCAA Frozen Four National Championship, notching an assist in the semifinal game of the Frozen Four. Taylor led all Union rookie blueliners in scoring with 16 points. Beyond the Numbers: Last season Jeff was named to the ECAC All-Rookie Team as an 18-year-old true freshman.

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Lehigh Valley Manchester at St. John's at St. John's at Albany Springfield at Hershey Binghamton at Lehigh Valley at Norfolk at Norfolk Hershey at Binghamton Syracuse Lehigh Valley Syracuse at Hershey Portland at Albany Manchester at Hershey St. John's Lehigh Valley Hershey at Hershey Bridgeport at Lehigh Valley Hershey Albany at Binghamton at Binghamton Bridgeport Norfolk Hershey Binghamton at Hershey Norfolk Norfolk

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Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 18 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 24 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 Mar. 8 Mar. 11 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 27 Mar. 28 Apr. 1 Apr. 3 Apr. 4 Apr. 8 Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 19

at Syracuse at Worcester at Providence St. John's at Norfolk at Norfolk at Springfield Lehigh Valley Springfield at Hershey at Bridgeport Binghamton Portland Lehigh Valley Providence at Hartford at Hartford at Bridgeport at Manchester at Manchester at Springfield Hershey Hershey Hartford at Syracuse Binghamton at Lehigh Valley at Binghamton at Lehigh Valley Hartford Worcester Lehigh Valley at Lehigh Valley at Portland at Portland Albany Norfolk at Lehigh Valley

7:00 pm EST 7:00 pm EST 3:05 pm EST 7:05 pm EST 7:30 pm EST 7:15 pm EST 7:00 pm EST 7:05 pm EST 7:05 pm EST 7:00 pm EST 3:00 pm EST 7:05 pm EST 7:05 pm EST 7:05 pm EST 7:05 pm EST 3:00 pm EST 7:00 pm EST 3:00 pm EST 7:00 pm EST 3:00 pm EST 3:00 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 4:05 pm EDT 7:00 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 5:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:00 pm EDT 3:00 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 7:05 pm EDT 5:05 pm EDT

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Reading

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Jan. 14

at Florida

7:30 pm EST

Oct. 24

at Gwinnett

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at Orlando

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Oct. 25

at South Carolina 7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 16

at Florida

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Oct. 30

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Fort Wayne

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Nov. 1

Reading

7:35 pm EDT

Jan. 24

Fort Wayne

7:35 pm EST

Nov. 7

at Evansville

7:15 pm CST

Jan. 25

at Toledo

5:15 pm EST

Nov. 8

at Cincinnati

7:35 pm EST

Jan. 30

at Kalamazoo

7:30 pm EST

Nov. 9

Indy

4:05 pm EST

Jan. 31

at Kalamazoo

7:30 pm EST

Nov. 14

Orlando

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 4

at Reading

7:30 pm EST

Nov. 15

at Indy

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 6

Toledo

7:35 pm EST

Nov. 19

Elmira

10:35 am EST

Feb. 7

Cincinnati

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Nov. 22

at Elmira

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 8

Elmira

4:05 pm EST

Nov. 23

at Elmira

4:05 pm EST

Feb. 13

Reading

7:35 pm EST

Nov. 26

Greenville

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 14

at Toledo

7:15 pm EST

Nov. 28

Florida

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 16

Elmira

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Nov. 29

Florida

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 21

at Toledo

7:15 pm EST

Dec. 5

Utah

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 22

at Kalamazoo

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Dec. 6

Utah

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Feb. 27

Elmira

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Dec. 7

at Elmira

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Feb. 28

Greenville

7:35 pm EST

Dec. 10

Toledo

7:05 pm EST

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Greenville

4:05 pm EST

Dec. 12

at Reading

7:30 pm EST

Mar. 7

at Indy

7:35 pm EST

Dec. 13

at Reading

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Mar. 8

at Evansville

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Dec. 14

Reading

5:05 pm EST

Mar. 10

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Dec. 20

Greenville

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Mar. 14

Elmira

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Toledo

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at Cincinnati

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Mar. 27

Fort Wayne

7:35 pm EDT

Jan. 7

at Reading

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Mar. 28

Reading

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Reading

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BORTUZZO By: Mark Madden

Between being hurt and being scratched, defenseman Robert Bortuzzo played just nine of the Penguins’ first 24 games. But when Bortuzzo did dress, he made major impact. On Nov. 29, Bortuzzo skated nearly the length of the ice before wristing a shot past Carolina goalie Anton Khudobin in the first period of a 3-2 road victory. On Dec. 2, Bortuzzo physically dominated ex-Penguin Jaromir Jagr for almost 40 minutes before knocking Jagr out of the game with a bodycheck near the end of the second period. The Penguins beat visiting New Jersey, 1-0. Bortuzzo’s hit on Jagr was reviewed by the NHL, though he did not receive a penalty. Bortuzzo later got a two-game suspension. The NHL Department of Player Safety called the hit “late” and “violent.” That’s debatable. The brief ban certainly doesn’t taint Bortuzzo’s run of solid play. “I was just playing hard,” Bortuzzo said after the Penguins edged the Devils. “[Jagr is] obviously a high-end talent. If I can play hard on him, and try to make his night a little harder, that’s what I’m going to do against any team’s top players. continued on page 162

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“That’s just part of my game. We have some high-end skill on our team that sometimes takes some abuse. They’re targeted. So I feel we [need to] dole out a little bit of that the other way.” Hit ‘em hard. Hit ‘em first. Every coach tells his team that. Bortuzzo didn’t think his hit on Jagr was tardy: “The puck was there. I kept my shoulder down. I thought I hit him in the chest. “It’s unfortunate he left the game. But I’m playing hard. Things are happening real quick out there.” Bortuzzo and Jagr skirmished on several occasions, with Jagr once jabbing Bortuzzo with his stick. At 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, Jagr is a big body with a wide base and great balance. But Bortuzzo (6-4, 215) provided a good matchup. “He gave me a couple whacks here and there, but that’s the game,” Bortuzzo said. “I’m going to walk that edge and play hard.” Bortuzzo was glad to get a run of games. With Kris Letang injured, Bortuzzo was expected to get back in the lineup after his suspension. “I’m confident in my game at this level,” said Bortuzzo, 25. “Obviously, you want to be in there every night. That’s my goal. Something I’m working toward, and competing for. I work hard off the ice to be ready when I’m called upon.” Bortuzzo had two goals, two assists and a plus-3 mark in his first nine games. Last season, the Ontario native had 10 assists and was minus-3 in 54 games. Bortuzzo’s goal at Carolina was a real show-stopper. The Carolina defense parted due to what Bortuzzo labeled a “miscommunication,” and the rangy blueliner skated down the middle and sizzled the puck past Khudobin’s stick side. Look out, Bobby Orr.

I’m confident in my game at this level. Obviously, you want to be in there every night. That’s my goal. Something I’m working toward, and competing for. I work hard off the ice to be ready when I’m called upon. Robert Bortuzzo

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“I don’t know if I’m going to get another one like that,” Bortuzzo said. “Obviously, I’ll keep trying. [Our coaches] put emphasis on the defense skating. I’m confident in my ability to do that. “Obviously, I’m happy to get [a goal]. I was looking to move the puck, but I just took the ice.” The Penguins sustained a glut of injuries as November became December. Among those sidelined were Letang and forwards Patric Hornqvist, Chris Kunitz, Pascal Dupuis and Beau Bennett. When a team is missing that kind of firepower, it sometimes need to win low-scoring games, like the Penguins did vs. New Jersey. “We did a nice job of sticking with things,” Bortuzzo said. “Obviously, when you have Flower [Marc-Andre Fleury] back there, you can win low-scoring games. We made some good decisions with the puck. Maybe a few lapses in the second period. But between Flower and the back end, we’re confident in games like that.”

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PROSPECT REPORT As of 12.8.14

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS SKATERS Andrew Ebbett Derrick Pouliot Jean-Sebastien Dea Jayson Megna Bryan Rust Scott Wilson Tom Kostopoulos Brian Dumoulin Conor Sheary Dominik Uher Taylor Chorney Tom Kuhnhackl Carter Rowney Beau Bennett Scott Harrington Josh Archibald Bobby Farnham Nick Drazenovic Reid McNeill Barry Goers Adam Payerl Matia Marcantuoni Zach Torquato Clark Seymour Sahir Gill Nick D'Agostino Harrison Ruopp Alex Boak Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond Anton Zlobin

GP 17 19 21 17 24 21 22 22 16 24 21 21 14 2 19 14 22 6 25 9 16 10 8 1 3 4 1 7

G 5 5 6 9 8 3 4 2 6 3 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

A 12 11 9 3 4 9 6 8 2 3 4 3 4 5 5 2 3 0 2 3 3 2 0 1 1 1 0 1

PTS 17 16 15 12 12 12 10 10 8 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 0 1

PIM 8 8 12 14 8 14 24 8 4 33 15 2 6 0 10 5 106 6 61 8 34 2 13 0 0 2 2 10

+/11 1 4 8 1 10 E 16 1 4 16 5 3 4 6 1 E 1 -4 1 1 E E 1 1 E E 1

PPG 3 3 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SHG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GW 3 1 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SOG 36 36 52 38 59 50 29 36 28 30 32 24 11 6 23 22 37 11 17 1 21 4 10 0 6 1 1 6

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-3

GOALTENDERS

OTL

MIN

GAA

SV%

Jeff Zatkoff

765

1.96

0.914

Matt Murray

625

2.11

0.914

Eric Hartzell

123

2.92

0.882

WHEELING NAILERS SKATERS Zack Torquato Matia Marcantuoni Carter Rowney Clark Seymour Nick D'Agostino Patrick McGrath Harrison Ruopp

GP 13 11 5 14 5 14 7

G 5 4 1 1 1 1 0

GOALTENDERS

OTL

MIN

GAA

SV%

364

2.47

0.923

Eric Hartzell

A 8 6 6 4 3 2 0

PTS 13 10 7 5 4 3 0

PIM 22 6 2 15 2 67 16

+/-1 2 E 2 3 -5 -4

PPG 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

SHG 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

GW 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

SOG 41 20 10 12 7 7 5

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AMATEUR FORWARDS

PTS

PIM

+/-

PPG

SHG

SOG

Anthony Angello Omaha (USHL)

-3

Teddy Blueger Minnesota St. (WCHA)

-1

Blaine Byron Maine (HE)

-6

Jake Guentzel Nebraska-Omaha (WCHA)

-1

Troy Josephs Clarkson (ECAC)

Kasperi Kapanen Kalpa (SM-Liiga)

Sam Lafferty Brown (ECAC)

-4

Jaden Lindo Owen Sound (OHL)

-2

Oskar Sundqvist Skelleftea (SHL)

+12

DEFENSEMEN

PTS

PIM

+/-

PPG

SHG

SOG

Jeff Taylor Union (ECAC)

Ryan Segalla UConn (HE)

-6

GOALTENDERS

OTL

MIN

GAA

SV%

Patrick Ehelechner Rosenheim (GER-2)

1065

2.87

Tristan Jarry Edmonton (WHL)

1387

2.73

0.910

375

2.24

0.918

Alexander Pechurskiy Magnitogorsk (KHL)

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EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS Co-owner/Chairman . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Mario Lemieux Co-owner .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Ron Burkle CEO/President. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. David Morehouse Executive VP/General Manager.. .. .. .. .. .. . Jim Rutherford COO/General Counsel .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Travis Williams Senior Vice President, Sales . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. David Peart Vice President & Controller .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Kevin Hart Vice President, Communications .. .. .. .. .. .. Tom McMillan Vice President, Marketing.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. James Santilli Vice President of Ticket Sales.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chad Slencak Director of Outreach. .. .. .. .. .. .. Kimberly L. Slaterâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Wood Executive Assistant .. .. Amber Auchey, Mary Beth Bertoni Shipping/Receiving Coordinator .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Brett Hart Receptionist.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Kelly Hart

KEVIN HART

Vice President & Controller

TOM MCMILLAN Vice President, Communications

HOCKEY OPERATIONS Associate General Manager . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Jason Botterill Assistant General Managers . .. Tom Fitzgerald, Bill Guerin Vice President of Hockey Operations.. .. . Jason Karmanos Head Coach.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Mike Johnston Assistant Coaches.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Gary Agnew, Rick Tocchet Goaltending Coach .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Mike Bales Strength & Conditioning Coach . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Mike Kadar Video Coordinator .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Andy Saucier Player Development Coach.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Mark Recchi Goaltender Development Coach .. .. .. .. .. .. .Mike Buckley Manager of Team Operations . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Jim Britt Hockey Operations Assistant .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Erik Heasley

JAMES SANTILLI

Vice President, Marketing

SCOUTS Director of Player Personnel .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Dan MacKinnon Co-Director of Amateur Scouting.. .. .. .. .. .. Jay Heinbuck Co-Director of Amateur Scouting.. .. .. .. .. .. Randy Sexton Director of Professional Scouting .. .. .. .. .. . Derek Clancey Professional Scout . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Al Santilli Head European Scout . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Patrik Allvin Amateur Scouts Scott Bell, Chris Depiero, Brian Fitzgerald, Luc Gauthie, Frank Golden Wayne Meier, Ron Pyette, Erkki Rajamaki Tommy Westlund, Warren Young Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations . .. .. Jacques Martin Special Assignment Scout . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Gilles Meloche

CHAD SLENCAK

Vice President of Ticketing

EQUIPMENT/TRAINING STAFF Equipment Manager. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Dana Heinze Assistant Equipment Managers Teddy Richards, Dan Kroll Jon Taglianetti Head Athletic Trainer .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Stewart Assistant Athletic Trainers.. .. .. .Curtis Bell, Patrick Steidle Physical Therapist .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Rick Joreitz Head Team Physician .. .. .. .. .. .. Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, M.D. Assistant Team Physician .. .. .. .. Dr. Melissa McLane, D.O. Medical Director, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Dr. Vonda Wright, M.D.

DAVE SOLTESZ

President, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

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COMMUNICATIONS Senior Director of Communications .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Jennifer Bullano Manager of Communications .. .. .. Jason Seidling Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Ray Walker

PensTV Talent/Producer . .. .. .. . Celina Pompeani Public Address Announcer .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Ryan Mill PensTV Host . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Beth Swanson

Radio Broadcasters .. .. Mike Lange, Phil Bourque

CORPORATE SALES

Penguins Radio 24/7 Host . .. .. .. .. .. Steve Kolbe

Senior Director, Media. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Mark Turley

TECHNOLOGY Senior Director, Technology . .. .. .. .. .. .Erik Watts Director, Video Productions & Technical Ops .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Drew Warren

Director, Corporate Sales .. .. .. . Robbie Hofmann Director, Client Service .. .. .. .. .. .. Lori Wineland Senior Manager, Client Services . .. Julie Klausner, Lindsay Mulvihill, Amanda Susko Coordinator .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Jim Meyer

Building Audio/Video Specialist . .. .. Aaron Miller

Corporate Sales Liaison.. .. .. .. .. .Pierre Larouche

Systems Administrators .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Jason Henry Dave Meyner

FINANCE

Junior Systems Administrator.. .. .. . Justin Mellor

Director of Finance .. .. .. .. .. .. . Mark R. Kuczinski

MARKETING

Senior Accountant . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Troy Ussack

Senior Director of Marketing .. .. .. .. .. Ross Miller

Accounts Payable .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Tawni Love

Senior Director of Creative Services/Publications .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Barb Pilarski Manager of Publications . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Erin Halley Graphic Designer .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Dave Scheponik Director of Fan Development & Special Events . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Jill Shipley

Payroll Manager.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Andrea Winschel Staff Accountant . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Neal Bruder

TICKETING Senior Director of Premium Seating .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Brian Magness

Manager of Fan Development .. .. Laura Spencer

Director of Ticket Sales .. .. .. .. .. George Murphy

Marketing Coordinator .. .. .. .. .Christine Ourlicht

Manager, Premium Seating .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Kyle Lux Jon Seelnacht

NEW MEDIA

Manager, Premium Services . .. .. .. .. .. Julia Drost

Director of Content .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Sam Kasan Manager of Content . .. .. .. .. ..Michelle Crechiolo New Media Coordinators .. .. .. .. .. .. . Dave Geier, Drew Hancherick, Andi Perelman

YOUTH HOCKEY

Manager, Group Sales . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Mike Zatchey Ticket Sales Account Executives.. .. .. .. .. George Birman, Jeff Blizman, Bonnie Golinski, Nicole Kyslingerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rudy, Chuck Pukansky Box Office Manager . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Carol Coulson Manager, Box Office Operations.. . . Jason Onufer

Executive Director of Strategic Planning . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Rich Hixon

Box Office Manager . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Kelly Gabany

Director of Youth Hockey Programs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Mark Shuttleworth

Customer Service Representatives .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Danny Gardner Holly Bandish

Director of Youth Hockey Skill Development . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Cliff Loya Manager of Youth Hockey Development.. .. .. .. ..Andrew Taglianetti

GAME ENTERTAINMENT Senior Director, Production and Game Presentation.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Rod Murray Director, Event Presentation . .. .. .. ..Bill Wareham Manager, Production Operations. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Mike Davenport Producers .. .. .. Mark Cottington, Leo McCafferty, Meghan McManimon, Jon Otte Senior Designer, Motion Graphics.. Aaron Spiegel Motion Graphics Design Producers .. .. .. .. .. . Padraic Driscoll, Dave Distilli

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In the Room Associate Producer . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Andrew McIntyre

Director of Customer Service .. .. .. .. . Kathy Davis

Senior Director of Database Marketing . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Erin Exley Manager, Database Marketing .. .. . Dana DiCello

PENGUINS FOUNDATION President. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Dave Soltesz Director of Foundation Programs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Jaime Greenwald Program Coordinator .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Emily Baccardi Director, Community/ Alumni Relations . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Cindy Himes Community Relations Manager .. .Kathleen Unger Community Relations/ Alumni Liaison . .. .. .. .. .. Ed Johnston, Jack Reilly

MEGNA DEVELOPING

INTO EVERYDAY NHL PLAYER

By: Joey Sykes

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Penguins forward Jayson Megna may not have had the longest road to the NHL, but he has certainly shown he made the time count while working his way up to get there. As an undrafted free agent out of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Megna, 24, signed on with the Penguins in 2012 as a free agent before being assigned to the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. It didn’t take long before Megna got his first taste of NHL action, though. Last season he was called up by Penguins management and he saw time in 36 regular-season games as well as two postseason matchups. Though he started the year in WB/S, with a notable amount of injuries to the Penguins roster it was only a matter of time before Megna would be back. After leading the WB/S Penguins in scoring through the first 25 games this season with nine goals, the Penguins front office decided it was time for Megna’s return. The forward attributes his recent success in Wilkes-Barre to the

minor-league club’s coaches, John Hynes and Alain Nasreddine, who helped him get back to the NHL. “I think the coaching staff down in Wilkes-Barre is second to none,” Megna said. “They’ve done a great job developing guys down there, and I knew when I got sent back down there after main camp that I was just going to continue to get better and I wasn’t really worried about the whole development part, so it was great. I polished up on some things and I’m always working to get better on all my areas of the game.” Seasoned Penguins players have noticed Megna’s resurgence this year, including center Brandon Sutter. Sutter knows first hand what it’s like to be in Megna’s position after he himself spent two seasons from 2008 to 2010 flipflopping back and forth between the Carolina Hurricanes’ pro roster and their former minor league affiliate, the Albany River Rats. “I think he was probably a little disappointed he started the year down in Wilkes-Barre,” Sutter said. “But I think we all knew it was only a matter of time before he got called up. He’s a guy that when he uses his speed on the ice and he’s very effective and adds speed to our team. He’s been good so far and hopefully he can keep it going and try to find that next jump to stay here for good.” That element of speed out on the ice that Sutter touched on is what many of Megna’s former Wilkes-Barre teammates believe is key to his recent success. Tie that in with a little bit of confidence and you get a solid NHL hockey player, according to forward Andrew Ebbett. continued on page 177

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“He’s got a great shot and if he can use that wide speed and take those shots, he’s going to be playing in the NHL for a long time,” Ebbett said. “I think he’s just got to keep building his confidence.” Defenseman Brian Dumoulin, like both Megna and Ebbett, spent the beginning of the 2014-15 campaign in Wilkes-Barre. He agrees with Ebbett’s take on Megna and believes he has the potential to be a productive forward in the NHL and keep his current roster slot. “He uses his speed well and it’s good for him to earn that spot,” Dumoulin said. “He flies and can get around defensemen and he’s tough to contain on the outside and also he has a goal scoring ability. He’s definitely a dynamic player.”

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SEPTEMBER

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NOVEMBER

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ACQUIRED Signed as a free agent on August 1, 2012.

Is the fourth player in franchise history to wear No. 59, joining Robert Dome, Michel Ouellet and Carl Sneep.

LEADER

Led all University of Nebraska-Omaha freshmen in scoring during the 2011-12 campaign with 31 points (13G-18A), earning him a spot on the WCHA All-Rookie Team.

His goal-scoring total with WilkesBarre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2013-14, nearly doubling his total (5) from his rookie year in ’12-13.

BROTHERLY LOVE

TWO

Recorded his first 2 NHL points with a goal and an assist against Justin Peters of the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 28, 2013 at PNC Arena.

ALL-STAR

During his second season with Cedar Rapids of the United States Hockey League in 2010-11, Megna was named to the league’s midseason All-Star Game and was voted a postseason First-Team All-Star.

During his lone season of college hockey at UNO, Jayson was teammates with his younger brother, Jaycob, who was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 7th round of the 2012 NHL Draft at CONSOL Energy Center.

CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE

“The coaching staff at Wilkes-Barre was exceptional. They were really helpful [in terms of] getting details and acclimating to Pittsburgh Penguins hockey and the systems. If you asked me where I would hope to be a year ago, I would have said [Pittsburgh], but [it took) a lot of hard work and help from the coaching staff.” — Megna shortly after his first call-up from WBS

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PENGUINS, HIGHMARK HOLD RIBBON CUTTING

CEREMONY FOR PROJECT POWER PLAY DEK RINK By: Joey Sykes

If you build it, they will come. With the construction of the new dek hockey rink at Settler’s Cabin Park in Robinson Township completed, members of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield truly believe those words will come true. KIDS WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE The two organizations, alongside Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, gathered in front of the new arena on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to preside over a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate its construction. The rink, which was completed in October, is just one of ten that were constructed as part of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s Project Power Play initiative. Project Power Play is a $2.3 million initiative funded by both the Penguins Foundation and Highmark in order to build 12 dek hockey rinks in Pittsburgh and neighboring areas over a four-year period. So far, 10 of 12 rinks have been built, with the final two scheduled to be completed in 2015. Each dek hockey rink features state-of-the-art multi-sport courts as well as premier, NHL-quality dasher board systems and scoreboards. They also include player benches with shelter, penalty box and scorer’s table. Highmark’s Executive Vice President Dan Onorato loves the idea of Project Power Play and how it urges kids to be active, especially during the winter months. “To be able to put money into a program that will touch different parks and hundreds, if not thousands, of kids to be outside in the winter, that’s healthy living,” Onorato said. “Highmark is trying to promote active living, getting outside, running around. This does that. To team up with the Penguins is an added bonus.” Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse and Penguins Foundation president Dave Soltesz were on hand to attend the ceremony. They both stated how thankful they were for the funds provided by Highmark as well as the benefits this rink will provide for the community. “It’s a great place for kids to get out and play hockey,” Morehouse said. “It’s also a great place for kids to get more physical activity, but our partnership with Highmark and the Penguins [Foundation] and the county with this particular dek rink, is tremendous and we look forward to building the next two.”

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AROUND THE NHL By: Mike Prisuta

ONE IS ENOUGH: The Ducks’ 4-3 overtime victory on Dec.7 at Winnipeg allowed Anaheim to become the first team to reach 40 points this season and to assume the top spot in the NHL’s overall standings (18-6-5, 41 points). The win was also the Ducks’ 11th straight one-goal triumph (six in regulation, two in overtime and three in shootouts) and improved Anaheim’s record in one-goal games for the season to 14-0-5. The 14 one-goal wins was a league-leading figure. FAST TRACK: Pavel Datsyuk missed 11 of Detroit’s first 28 games but has been doing his best of late to make up for lost time. Datsyuk had three points (1+2) in a 3-1 win on Dec. 8 at Carolina, the Red Wings’ third straight victory and their seventh win in their last eight games. The multi-point game was Datsyuk’s fifth over his last seven games and improved his season totals to 12 goals, 10 assists and 22 points over his first 17 games.

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LONG TIME COMING: The Oilers’ 2-1 win over San Jose on Dec. 8 snapped an 11-game winless streak (0-7-4) and an eightgame victory drought at home (0-7-1). It was also Edmonton’s first win over a Western Conference opponent since the 2013-14 regular-season finale (April 12 over Vancouver). FRONT-LINE BLUELINERS: Defenseman Erik Karlsson’s overtime winner in a 4-3 decision over Vancouver on Dec. 8 pushed his teamleading point total to 20 (7+13). Karlsson was one of five NHL defensemen leading his team in scoring at that juncture, along with Arizona’s Keith Yandle (3+16), Calgary’s Mark Giordano (7+21), Colorado’s Tyson Barrie (3+17) and Florida’s Aaron Ekblad (4+13, tied for the team lead). NEVER SAY DIE: The NHL’s first 405 games this season produced 35 multigoal comeback wins.

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ACQUIRED Drafted by Penguins in the 6th round (173rd overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft.

2013-14 SEASON •

Split his first professional season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) and Wheeling of the ECHL. •

Appeared in 16 playoff games with WBS, scoring six goals and 4 assists for 10 points with a plus-3. •

His six postseason goals tied for second on WBS. •

Finished tied for second in the AHL with three playoff game-winning goals.

CAREER/PERSONAL •

Split the 2013-14 season between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (45 games) and Wheeling (10 games). •

Played three seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with Shawinigan (2010-12) and Val d’Or (2012-13). •

Helped Shawinigan win its first Memorial Cup championship in franchise history in 2012. •

Notched both goals, including the game-winner in overtime in Shawinigan’s 2-1 victory over the London Knights (OHL) in the 2012 Memorial Cup Final. •

His five Memorial Cup goals in 2010-11 led all players (tied), while his point total ranked second (tied). •

In loan season with Val d’Or in 2012-13, finished ninth in the QMJHL in points (91), fifth in assists (62) and added 29 goals in 61 games. •

Registered 10 points (2G-8A) in 10 playoff games in 2013, which ranked Second on Val d’Or. •

Led Shawinigan in goals (40) and points (76) during the 2011-12 regular season, his second year with the club. •

Was one of just six players in the QMJHL to tally 40 or more goals in ‘11-12. •

Played for the Russian national team at the 2010 World Under-17 Championship, posting 10 points (2G-8A) in six games.

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The Penguins and the Penguins Foundation added a new dimension to their annual Toys for Tots toy drive by teaming up with the 96.1 KISS 2014 Stuff-A-Bus program. The partnership enabled all organizations to better serve disadvantaged children throughout the Pittsburgh area this holiday season. Penguins’ fans donated new unwrapped toys or made monetary donations before the team’s December 2 and December 4 home games at CONSOL Energy Center. continued on page 190

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In addition, fans dropped off donations on December 3 at the bus located outside CONSOL Energy Center and had an opportunity to meet Penguins players Andrew Ebbett, Jayson Megna, Brian Dumoulin and team mascot Iceburgh who helped collect toys after the team’s practice session. For fans unable to visit the collection sites, the Penguins Foundation also accepted donations online. Over the three-day collection period, the Penguins Foundation collected 1,446 new toys equaling 2.5 filled buses and over $10,590 in cash donations for the benefit of the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. Over the past decade, Penguins’ fans have enabled the team’s toy drives to produce over 17,140 new toys and over $58,650 in cash donations, brightening the holidays for many Pittsburgh families.

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*Burchell, Darcy . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Charron, Francis . . . . . . . . . . . .6 *Chmielewski, Tom . . . . . . . . . 43 Devorski, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dwyer, Gord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Furlatt, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 *Hanson, Trevor . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hasenfratz, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hebert, Ghislain . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hebert, Jean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jackson, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Joannette, Marc . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Kimmerly, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Kowal, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Kozari, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 L’Ecuyer, Frederick . . . . . . . . . 17 LaRue, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lee, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Leggo, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 *Lemelin, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 *Lewis, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 *Luxmore, Thomas John . . . . 49 Martell, Rob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 McCauley, Wes . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 *McIsaac, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Meier, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Morton, Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Nicholson, Kendrick . . . . . . . . 44 O’Halloran, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . 13 O’Rourke, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Peel, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pochmara, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pollock, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Rank, Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rehman, Kyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rooney, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Skilliter, Graham . . . . . . . . . . . 24 St . Pierre, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . 12 St-Laurent, Francois . . . . . . . . 38 Sutherland, Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Walsh, Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Watson, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Amell, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Barton, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Brisebois, David . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cameron, Lonnie . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cherrey, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cormier, Michel . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Cvik, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Devorski, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Driscoll, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Galloway, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Gibbs, Darren . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 *Grandt, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Henderson, Don . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Heyer, Shane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Kovachik, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 *Knorr, Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Lazarowich, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Mach, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 MacPherson, Matt . . . . . . . . . 83 McElman, Andy . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Miller, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Morin, Jean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Murchison, Kiel . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Murphy, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Murray, Jonny . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Nansen, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Nelson, Thor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Nowak, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Pancich, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Racicot, Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Rody, Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Sericolo, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . 84 Sharrers, Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Shewchyk, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Wheler, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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

HOOKING Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent.

MISCONDUCT Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike conduct.

HOLDING Using hands on an opponent or his equipment.

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

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

BOARDING Driving the opponent into the boards.

ICING Shooting the puck across the opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal line from behind the center red line and allowing the opponent to touch the puck first.

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ELBOWING Using the elbow to impede an opponent.

SPEARING Using the stick like a spear.

KNEEING Using the knee to impede an opponent.

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

ROUGHING Engaging in fisticuffs or shoving.

SLASHING Swinging the stick at an opponent.

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

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

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RULE 23

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VIDEO GOAL JUDGE Video review will be expanded in the following areas: * Rule 38.4 (viii) has been modified to allow broader discretion to Hockey Operations to assist the referees in determining the legitimacy of all potential goals (e.g., to ensure they are good hockey goals). The revised Rule will allow Hockey Operations to correct a broader array of situations where video review clearly establishes that a goal or no goal call on the ice has been made in error. The new expanded rule will also allow Hockey Operations to provide guidance to referees on goal and potential goal plays where the continued on page 198

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referee has blown his whistle (or intended to blow his whistle) after having lost sight of the puck. * In reviewing Kicked in Goals, Hockey Operations will require more demonstrable video evidence of a distinct kicking motion in order to overrule a goal call on the ice, or to uphold a no goal call on the ice.

RULE 57 TRIPPING

The rule relating to Tripping will be revised to specifically provide that a two minute minor penalty will be assessed when a defending player dives and trips an attacking player with his body/arm/shoulder, regardless of whether the defending player is able to make initial contact with the puck. But, in situations where a penalty shot might otherwise be appropriate, if the defending player dives and touches the puck first (before the trip), no penalty shot will be awarded. (In such cases, the resulting penalty will be limited to a two-minute minor penalty for tripping.)

RULE 76 FACE-OFFS

To curb delay tactics on face-offs after icing infractions, in situations where the defending team is guilty of a face-off violation, following an icing, the defending player who is initially lined up for the face-off will be given a warning, but will be required to remain in the circle to take the face-off. A second face-off violation by the defending team in such situation will result in a two minute minor bench penalty.

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RULE 84 OVERTIME

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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 show-by-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

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.

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.

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

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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. 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 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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.

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.

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 non-alcoholic beverages. Patrons requesting to bring in outside food or beverage due to health conditions should contact Guest Services in advance at info@consolenergycenter.com. continued on page 221

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JIM BEAM® MAKE HISTORY™ PARTY SUITES • 40 – 160 people • Includes buffet meal and soft drinks • Penguins Hat for All Guests

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EXECUTIVE CLUB EXPERIENCE • Twelve (12) tickets in the FedEx Level close to the action • Private area in the exclusive Executive Dining Room inside the Lexus Club • Access to all arena premium Clubs

LINE CHANGE VIP EXPERIENCE • Four (4) seats directly next to the visiting team bench • Pre-game meal in the Lexus Club • Each guest receives a collectible gift

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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.

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.

PENSGEAR PensGear Powered by Reebok, 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 77 for additional store locations throughout CONSOL Energy Center.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

signs on poles, weapons or any other

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)

items deemed dangerous and/or

hours prior to each game.

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

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.

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. continued on page 223

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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 DICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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