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DECEMBER 19, 2015

2015.16 SEASON | ISSUE 09

PENGUINS PAGES: 80, 81

FRONT OFFICE Mario Lemieux . . . . . . . . . 33 Ron Burkle

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David Morehouse . . . . . . . . 36 Jim Rutherford . . . . . . . . . 38 Jason Botterill . . . . . . . . . 41 Bill Guerin. . . . . . . . . . . 42 Jason Karmanos . . . . . . . . 44 Mike Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . 47

BRUINS DEC. 18 PAGES: 85, 87

Rick Tocchet . . . . . . . . . . 48 Jacques Martin . . . . . . . . . 48 Mike Bales

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Travis Williams . . . . . . . . . 52 Terry Kalna . . . . . . . . . . 52 Staff Directory . . . . . . . . 135

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HURRICANES DEC. 19 PAGES: 89, 91

Game Notes . . . . . . . . . . 13 Penguins By the Numbers . . . . 82 Opponents By the Numbers

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IN EVERY ISSUE NHL Standings . . . . . . . . . 5 League Leaders . . . . . . . . 6 2015.16 Schedule. . . . . . . . 9 Around the NHL . . . . . . . . 10

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Season Ticket Holder Spotlight: Karen Puchalsky . . . . . . . . 19 PIHL Players of the Month . . . . 23 2015.16 Promotional Schedule

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NHL Code of Conduct . . . . . 161 PensTV . . . . . . . . . . . 163 pittsburghpenguins.com . . . . 166

Penguins Profile: David Warsofsky . . . . . . . . 28

Get Social . . . . . . . . . . 169

2015.16 Supercuts Ice Crew. . . . 65

Meet the Penguins 2015 Draft Class . . . . . . . 173

2015.16 Supercuts Ice Crew: Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Official Penguins Twitter Handles. 170

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Schedule . 179

In the Room Presented by RAM . . 68

Wheeling Nailers Schedule . . . 181

Penguins Re-Create Home Alone For Holiday E-Card . . . . . . 71

PENGUINS HISTORY

Student Rush

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Penguins Honors and Awards . . 122

Critical Dates

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Penguins 100 Point Club . . . . 125

Hockey Etiquette 101 . . . . . 109 Radio Network . . . . . . . . 110 Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . 113

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Upgrade Your Game. . . . . . 117

Upcoming CONSOL Energy Center Events . . . . . . . . . 57

Iceburgh Calls the Penalties . . . 118

Concessions . . . . . . . . . . 58

2015.16 NHL On-Ice Officials . . 121

Building Information. . . . . . 182 Seating Map . . . . . . . . . 190

New World Order in Pittsburgh . . . . . . . .

129

Penguins Puzzlers . . . . . . . 141 Loss of Dupuis Will be Felt On and Off the Ice . . . . . . .

PENGUINS FOUNDATION 50/50

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143

The New Penguins Foundation Silent Auction App . . . . . . . 77

Penguins Puzzlers Answers . . . 147

Toys for Tots . . . . . . . . . . 78

Iceburgh . . . . . . . . . . 148

Tablets in Education. . . . . . . 102

Hockey Meets STEM Learning . . 153

Heads Up Pittsburgh . . . . . . 126

Midseason Change . . . . . . 155

Project Power Play . . . . . . . 192

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NHL STANDINGS As of 12.15.15

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

MONTREAL

100

11-4-2

9-4-1

5-4-1

DETROIT

10-6-3

6-3-3

5-1-4

OTTAWA

8-4-4

8-6-1

5-5-0

BOSTON

6-7-2

10-2-2

6-1-3

TAMPA BAY

7-6-1

8-7-2

6-4-0

FLORIDA

7-6-2

6-4-0

BUFFALO

7-8-1

6-7-2

5-4-1

TORONTO

5-5-3

5-8-2

5-4-1

METROPOLITAN

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

WASHINGTON

11-3-1

10-3-1

8-1-1

NY ISLANDERS

11-4-2

7-4-3

8-0-2

NY RANGERS

12-4-1

6-5-3

2-6-2

NEW JERSEY

7-6-3

8-5-1

4-3-3

PITTSBURGH

8-5-2

7-6-1

3-4-3

PHILADELPHIA

5-5-4

7-7-2

6-3-1

CAROLINA

6-6-3

6-8-1

5-4-1

COLUMBUS

4-8-3

7-10-0

3-4-3

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10 6-2-2

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL

DALLAS

102

11-3-0

11-3-2

CHICAGO

12-3-1

5-7-3

6-2-2

ST. LOUIS

9-6-2

8-4-2

4-4-2

MINNESOTA

10-3-1

5-4-5

5-2-3

NASHVILLE

9-4-2

6-6-3

4-4-2

WINNIPEG

8-4-1

6-10-1

5-5-0

COLORADO

4-7-1

10-9-0

6-4-0

PACIFIC

OTL

PTS

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

LOS ANGELES

11-5-0

8-4-2

7-1-2

ARIZONA

7-4-1

7-10-1

4-5-1

EDMONTON

9-5-1

5-10-1

7-2-1

VANCOUVER

5-6-3

6-6-5

3-5-2

SAN JOSE

4-9-0

10-5-1

3-6-1

CALGARY

103

10-5-0

3-9-2

7-2-1

ANAHEIM

8-5-4

3-8-1

5-4-1

LEAGUE LEADERS As of 12.15.15

POINTS RNK NAME

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Patrick Kane, CHI

108

17.6

Tyler Seguin, DAL

125

12.0

Jamie Benn, DAL

21.3

Taylor Hall, EDM

125

11.2

Erik Karlsson, OTT

9.5

RNK NAME

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Jamie Benn, DAL

21.3

Patrick Kane, CHI

108

17.6

Vladimir Tarasenko, STL

113

15.9

Mike Hoffman, OTT

19.8

Tyler Seguin, DAL

125

12.0

RNK NAME

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Patrick Kane, CHI

108

17.6

Erik Karlsson, OTT

9.5

Tyler Seguin, DAL

125

12.0

John Klingberg, DAL

8.8

Mark Stone, OTT

-2

11.9

RNK NAME

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Justin Faulk, CAR

-7

12.9

Patrick Kane, CHI

108

17.6

Jamie Benn, DAL

21.3

Shea Weber, NSH

-4

12.5

Loui Eriksson, BOS

21.2

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

PPP SHG SHP

GOALS PPP SHG SHP 4

ASSISTS

3 5

PPP SHG SHP

POWER-PLAY GOALS

PPP SHG SHP 0

PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME 1

Dylan Larkin, DET

12.6

Tyler Toffoli, LAK

15.4

Evgeny Kuznetsov, WSH

15.3

PPP SHG SHP 0

Anze Kopitar, LAK

14.8

Brad Marchand, BOS

17.2

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2015.16 SCHEDULE S

OCTOBER W

1 4

VEMBER T

6 9:00 @EDM 13 7:00 CBJ 20

VEMBER T

7 10:00 @CGY 14 7:00 @NJD S 521 7:00 3:00 SJS CGY 27 28 11 12 7:00 7:00 7:00 EDM @CBJ @CBJ 18 19 1:00 @PHI 25 26 2:00 @DET

9 8:30 @DAL 13 14 15 16 7:00 7:00 MTL OTT 20 21 22 23 7:00 7:00 FLA DAL 27 28 29 30 8:00 7:00 @WSH BUF

T 319 7:00 7:00 COL NYR 26 10 17 24

7:00 CAR 7:00 NJD

7:00 NSH

S M 6 11 12 17 8:00 @ANA 18 19 713 814 7:00 7:00 WSH ANA 20 21 25 26 14 15 7:00 7:30 CBJ @FLA 27 28 21 22 8:00 12:30 @WPG @BUF 28 29 7:00 ARI

7:00 NYR

10 17 24 31

4 11

7:00 CAR 7:00 NJD

7:00 NSH

1 6 10:30 @SJS T 13 28 7:00 7:00 MTL OTT 20 915 7:00 FLA 22 27 16 29 23

S M 7 8:00 1 @ANA S M 13 14 7 8 7:00 7:00 WSH ANA 20 21 3 4 14 15 7:00 3:00 7:30 CBJ PHI @FLA 27 10 11 21 8:00 28 22 12:30 @WPG @BUF 17 18 28 29 7:00 ARI 24 25 6

W 14 39 10:00 @COL 16 21 10 8:00 8:00 @BOS NYR 23 28 17 8:00 @WSH 30 24 7:00 7:30 TOR @BOS

3 8 8:30 @DAL T 15 410 7:00 OTT 17 22 11 7:00 DAL 24 29 18 7:00 7:00 BUF DET 31 25 6:00 @DET

2 7

3:00 CGY 12

1:00 @PHI 26 2:00 @DET

10:30 @SJS T

W 9 3 10:00 7:00 @COL T OTT W 15 16 9 10 8:00 8:00 @BOS NYR 22 23 5 6 16 17 7:30 @OTT 29 30 12 13 23 24 7:00 7:30 TOR @BOS 19 20

8 2

4 9

5 10 4:00 10:00 @LAK @ARI S 17 612 7:00 7:00 TOR @FLA 19 24 13 7:00 8:00 CAR @NSH 26 31 20 8:00 7:00 12:30 @MIN @TOR TBL 27 3:00 WPG

24 7 18

F 11 5 7:00 7:30 LAK F @TBL 18 1 12 7:00 7:00 BOS @CAR 25 8 19

7:00 @WSH DET 31 14 25 6:00 15 26 @DET

APRIL

8 7:00 @WSH 14 15

1:00 @NYI

6 7:30 @OTT 12 13

3:00 PHI

W T 4 5 10:00 @VAN 10 11 12 7:30 MTL 17 18 19 7:30 7:00 MIN COL 24 25 26 7:00 STL

3:00 @PHI 16

9:00 @EDM 13 7:00 CBJ 20

27 7:00 @CBJ

NOVEMBER JANUARY MARCH T

W T 4 5 10:00 W T @VAN

S 315

M 416

T 1517 7:00 7:30 CHI MIN 22 23 24 610 711 812 7:00 5:00 7:30 @CAR @NJD @NYI 17 18 19 29 30 13 14 15 3:00 8:00 12:30 7:00 CAR @STL @NYR NYI 24 25 26 20 21 22 12:30 7:00 6:00 @WSH NJD WSH 31 27 28 29 7:30 7:00 @NYR BUF

11 7:30 MTL W 2618 8:00 @CHI 25 913 7:00 STL 20 16 27 23 30

9:00 F @EDM 113 7:00 FCBJ 4820

T 3719 7:00 7:00 COL NYR 14 15 26 27 10 11 7:30 7:00 7:00 @TBL @CBJ @CBJ 21 22 17 18 7:00 7:00 PHI CAR 28 29 24 25 7:00 NJD 31 7:00 NSH

T 5 1 7:00 CHI 10 11 12 6 7 8 7:00 5:00 7:30 @CAR AWAY @NJD @NYI 17 18 19 13 3:00 14 8:00 15 12:30 7:00 CAR @STL @NYR NYI PROMOTION 24 26 2012:30 25 21 22 7:00 6:00 @WSH NJD WSH 31 27 28 29 7:30 7:00 @NYR BUF 4

HOME

S 7 10:00 S @CGY 214 7:00 @NJD SNYI 5921 7:00 3:00 @MTL SJS CGY 16 28 12 7:00 EDM 23 19 12:30 1:00 VAN @PHI 30 26 2:00 @DET

W T F 6 7 8 2 8:00 3 4 7:00 @CHI NYR 13 14 15 9 10 11 7:30 7:00 @TBL @CBJ 20 21 22 16 17 7:00 18 7:00 PHI CAR 27 28 29 23 24 25 7:00 NJD 30 31 7:00 NSH

AWAY

7 8:00 @ANA 13 14 20

10:30 @SJS

15 7:00 WSH 21 22 7:00 CBJ 28 29

1 6 7 8:00 @ANA S M 13 14 7:00 WSH 320 421 7:00 3:00 CBJ PHI 27 28 10 11 8:00 @WPG 17 18 24

M 1

JANUARY MARCH 1

S 7 10:00 @CGY 14 7:00 @NJD 21 7:00 SJS 28 7:00 EDM

8:00 @WPG

17 11

4:00 @LAK S 12 6 7:00 S @FLA 19 2 13 7:00 1:00 CAR @NYI 26 9 20 8:00 3:00 12:30 @MIN @PHI TBL 16 27 3:00 WPG 23

10 4

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER FEBRUARY APRIL T

10 10:00 @ARI 17 7:00 TOR 24 8:00 @NSH 31 7:00 @TOR

1 3

F 16 511 7:00 7:30 LAK @TBL 18 23 12 7:00 7:00 BOS @CAR 25 30 19

7:00 @CBJ 18 19

MARCH 3

MARCH

OCTOBER DECEMBER FEBRUARY

9:00 @EDM 13 7:00 CBJ F 420

7 10:00 @CGY 14 7:00 @NJD 19 21 7:00 7:00 COL SJS 26 27 28 7:00 7:00 @CBJ EDM 12

10:30 @SJS

8 T 15

522 7:30 @OTT 29 12 19 26

7:00 SNYI

9 5 7:00 3:00 @MTL CGY 16 12 23 1912:30 1:00 VAN @PHI 30 26 2:00 @DET

3:00 PHI

7:30 @OTT 12

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THE NHL By: Mike Prisuta

IMMEDIATE IMPACT: Buffalo C Jack Eichel (9) and C Sam Reinhart (8) combined for 17 goals in the Sabres’ first 30 games. That had the pair on pace to become the second set of rookies in Buffalo history to each score 20 goals in the same season and the first since Danny Gare (31) and Peter McNab (22) in 1974-75. Eichel, with 14 points through 30 games, and Reinhart, at 12 points through 30 games, were also on pace to become the first Buffalo rookie duo to each amass 30 points in a season since Thomas Vanek (48) and Jason Pominville (30) in 2005-06.

CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS: The Kings’ 19-8-2 record through 29 games included a couple of distinguishing LA characteristics. The Kings were No. 1 in the NHL in goalsagainst average (2.07) at that juncture, and they had eight wins (tied for No. 1 in the NHL) when allowing the first goal (8-6-1) and a league-leading four wins when trailing after two periods.

PLUS PLAYERS: Through 28 games this season, Bruins C

AROUND

Patrice Bergeron and LW Brad Marchand were No. 1 and No. 2 in the NHL in plus/minus since the start of the 2011-12 season. Bergeron checked in at plus-109 and Marchand at plus-108.

BUILDING A WALL: The

Lightning (2.20) trailed only the Kings (2.07) in goalsagainst average through Tampa Bay’s first 30 games. That was a sign of continued improvement in that department for Tampa Bay, which finished last in the NHL in that category in 2011-12

(3.39). The Lightning had given up a league-low 37 fiveon-five goals at that juncture.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME: The Capitals’ 20-6-2 record through 28 games included a mark of 9-3-1 on the road. C Evgeny Kuznetsov had been helping to lead the charge with 14 points (6-8-14) in 13 road affairs. Kuznetsov’s away-fromhome production included his first career hat trick on Oct. 23 at Edmonton.

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THE SERIES [VS] BRUINS

The Penguins host the Boston Bruins on Dec. 18, the back half of a home-and-home series that opened in Boston on Dec. 16. These are the first two games between the teams this season. The Bruins won two of the three meetings last season, with both victories coming here. . . Pittsburgh was 8-2-2 in its previous 12 games against the Bruins before playing in Boston on Dec. 16. . . This is the first home-andhome between the teams since Dec. 30, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2009, a series swept by Boston. The Penguins have never swept a home-and-home series against the Bruins. . . Prior to the game in Boston, 11 of the last 15 games between these teams had been decided by a single goal. In those 15 games, the Bruins had scored more than three goals only once and were held to two or fewer 10 times.

THE SERIES [VS] HURRICANES

The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Penguins for the first time this season here on Dec. 19, the 70th all-time regular season meeting between the teams. . . Carolina has won three of the last five games against the Penguins, with two of those coming here in Pittsburgh. . . Over continued on page 14

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the last seven games against Carolina, the Penguins are 0-for-15 on the power play. In that same span, the Hurricanes are 7-for-22 (31.8 percent). . . The last short-handed goal scored by Pittsburgh against Carolina was by current Hurricane Jordan Staal on Nov. 12, 2011. . . The Penguins are 11-4-1 in their last 16 home games against Carolina. . . The Canes have scored the first goal in 13 of their last 19 games here in Pittsburgh.

THE SERIES [VS] BLUE JACKETS

The Penguins close their pre-Christmas schedule by hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 21. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the third game between the teams this season. Columbus earned a 2-1 win here Nov. 13 with the help of a goal and an assist from Pittsburgh native Brandon Saad, and the Jackets took another 2-1 decision in Columbus on Nov. 27 on Cam Atkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal at 2:42 of overtime. . . Columbus has won five of the last six regular season games between the teams after losing six straight to the Penguins. . . Sidney Crosby has six goals and 21 points in 16 career games against Columbus. continued on page 16

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THE PENGUINS

Mike Sullivan was named head coach of the Penguins on Dec. 12, replacing Mike Johnston, as GM Jim Rutherford made the 10th in-season coaching change in Penguins’ history. . . Sullivan made his debut behind the Penguins’ bench here against Washington on Dec. 14, making the home-and-home series with Boston his second and third games. He served as Bruins’ head coach for two seasons ending with the 2005-06 season. . . The Penguins were one point out of a playoff spot heading into play this week and had two games in hand on wild-card teams Ottawa and New Jersey as well as three games in hand on the Islanders and Rangers in the Metropolitan Division. . . Marc-Andre Fleury was on pace to play a career-high 70 games this season after starting 24 of Pittsburgh’s first 28 games. . . Chris Kunitz took a five-game scoring streak (1+7) into the meeting with the Capitals. Kunitz was fourth among NHL forwards in hits this season with 114 to start the week. He had 10 hits in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings here Dec. 11.

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SEASON TICKET HOLDER SPOTLIGHT

KAREN PUCHALSKY WITH WHOM DO YOU ATTEND PENGUINS HOME GAMES? One of my closest friends and loyal Penguins fan, Judy Pacek comes to most of the games with me. If Judy is unable to attend, then I invite other friends to join me. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE SNACK/FOOD ITEM AT CONSOL Energy Center? French fries with cheese and of course jalapeno peppers on top!

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Season Ticket Location: 104, K, 1-2 First Season as a Penguins Season Ticket Holder: 1989

PAST OR PRESENT, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE? I really enjoyed when one of the Penguins players was spotlighted and talked about their first job, their favorite sport to do outside of hockey, etc. It was great to get to know the player better. continued on page 20

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WHAT IS THE MOST UNIQUE KEEPSAKE IN YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION OF PENGUINS MEMORABILIA? It would probably have to be my curtains in my home office for two important reasons. One, they are made out of rally towels from past Stanley Cup runs. And two, because a very special friend made them for me. Karen (right) and Judy at Snapshots

DO YOU HAVE ANY with Stanley in 2009 UNIQUE PRE OR POSTGAME PLAYOFF RITUALS? Yes. If I am watching the game on TV, I have to sit on the side of the couch. And if the Penguins win the game, I wear the “lucky” shirt again for the next away game. DO YOU REMEMBER WHERE YOU WERE WHEN THE PENGUINS WON THE CUP IN ‘91, ‘92 OR ‘09? In 1991, I was in the Civic Arena watching the game. In 1992, I was watching it at a bar with friends in Columbus, Ohio. I was living there for a few years but I still came back to Pittsburgh to attend the games. In ’09, I was watching the game at home with a roomful of friends. We were all together for the last away game win that season, so we had to come together again and sit in the same seats. WHICH TEAM/ARENA WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT FOR A PENGUINS GAME AND WHY? My friend Judy and I plan to see the Penguins play in every opposing arena. So far we have been in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Tampa Bay, Florida, North Carolina, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and all three outdoor games in Buffalo, Chicago and Pittsburgh. We are looking forward to going to Ottawa and Montreal. IN YOUR EYES, WHAT MAKES THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS, OR HOCKEY IN GENERAL, GREAT? I love the Penguins’ commitment to the Pittsburgh community and the fact that hockey players are good, down to earth people.

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For twenty-three seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins have honored high school hockey players from the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League with Player of the Month awards. The PIHL Players of the Month for December were Sean Weber of West Allegheny High School and Cole Stayduhar of Shaler Area High School. Sean Weber, a senior forward for the West Allegheny Indians, had nine goals and eight assists in just five games. Weber scored the gamewinning goal in overtime against Montour on Nov. 2 in a matchup of undefeated teams. Weber also had four three-point games in a row to start the month and five points in the final game of November. The West Allegheny Indians are currently leading the Western Conference in the Varsity A division with an undefeated record of 11-0. Cole Stayduhar, a senior forward for the Shaler Area Titans, is described as a team leader through his work ethic and character. He had five goals and four assists in three games. Stayduhar had a hat trick, two assists, and two power play goals in an 8-6 win over Pine-Richland on November 16. He is currently amongst the top five scorers in the Varsity AAA division in the PIHL. The Titans are currently 3-2 in their last five games. Visit the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League website to keep up to date on your team and the best players in the PIHL.

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WARSOFSKY By: Mark Madden

Admit it, IceTime reader: Before defenseman David Warsofsky made his Penguins debut Dec. 1 at San Jose, you had no idea who he was. But you should know now. The ex-Boston Bruin had played just 10 NHL games before that 5-1 win over the Sharks, but immediately got legit minutes and a big role with the Penguins, including power-play time. Warsofsky skated nearly 25 minutes in a 3-2 shootout loss to visiting Los Angeles on Dec. 11, his biggest workload to that point. Warsofsky played college hockey at Boston University. He was in the Bruins’ system for five years before joining Pittsburgh as a free agent this past summer. “Looking at the teams that were interested, I thought it was a good fit,” said Warsofsky. “They’re an up-tempo team. They like to get offense, and if you look around the league, there’s not a better group of forwards on any team. With the group of forwards they have here, they’re so skilled. So it’s important to get the puck in their hands and spend as little time in the D-zone as you can. “I’ve got an opportunity, and I just want to take advantage of it. Obviously, it’s a lot better when we’re winning. I just want to contribute.” Warsofsky is just 5-foot-8, 170 pounds. You’d think he’d get overwhelmed on puck battles. But Warsofsky does OK by utilizing his skates and smarts. “I’m 25. I’ve been this size for a while,” Warsofsky said, smiling. “The big thing is my stick position, and I’ve got to use my skating ability and try to outsmart guys as much as I can. “I’m not going to grow much more, so I’ve got to get used to playing with what I have.” Warsofsky has excellent skills as a power-play quarterback. Applying those skills on a unit that includes superstar players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel presents him with a challenge. “I like to distribute more than shoot, anyway,” said the Massachusetts native. “Those guys are going to find a way to get open, so I’ve going to give them the puck whenever possible. And if I have a lane to shoot, or make my own play, I think they’re good with that.” Warsofsky was pleased with his role over his first five games with Pittsburgh. continued on page 31

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“They’re putting me in a position to succeed,” said Warsofsky. “I’m playing some power play, which I’m used to, and trying to contribute offensively. That’s the key to my game and at the same time, I need to take care of things defensively.” Warsofsky seemed to be on the ice constantly during the Penguins’ loss to the Kings, one of the more exciting games of the season at CONSOL Energy Center. The Kings took a 2-1 lead into the game’s waning moments, but Malkin netted a short backhand with 70 seconds left to force overtime. After breathtaking back-and-forth action during three-on-three play, the Kings won the shootout. “It’s nice to get a point out of that,” Warsofsky said. “We competed pretty hard at the end. It was nice to get [Malkin’s] goal and tie it up.” Warsofsky was the St. Louis Blues’ fourth-round pick in the 2008 NHL Draft. His rights were traded to the Bruins in 2010 while Warsofsky was playing college hockey at BU. He played six games with the Bruins in 2013-14, scoring his first NHL goal. He played four more games with Boston last season.

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MARIO LEMIEUX CO-OWNER/CHAIRMAN

Mario Lemieux, one of the most respected figures in National Hockey League history, has been co-owner of the Penguins since 1999. 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 nine straight playoff appearances, three conference finals appearances in the past eight years and a Stanley Cup championship in 2009. Lemieux and Burkle were driving forces in the quest for a new multi-purpose arena for Pittsburgh and were proud to open CONSOL Energy Center in August, 2010. The facility is rated one of the top facilities in North America. 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 celebrity golf tournament, which has raised more than $9 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org. The Penguins ownership group, local labor organizations and members of the Pittsburgh business community honored Lemieux in 2012 with a statue to commemorate his career and contributions to the city and the region. Appropriately named “Le Magnifique,” the statue, by nationally-acclaimed sculptor Bruce Wolfe, can be seen outside the Trib Total Media gate at CONSOL Energy Center. For full bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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Ron Burkle, one of the preeminent investors in technology, retail, manufacturing and distribution industries, has been co-owner of the Penguins for 16 years. He teamed with Mario Lemieux to buy the team out of bankruptcy in September, 1999, and together they became one of the most 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. The Penguins reached back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals in 2008 and 2009 and won the Cup in ‘09. The team’s ownership has enabled hockey management to spend to the salary cap, sign many of the team’s young core players to long-term contracts and put a competitive team on the ice year after year — leading to nine straight playoff berths, and three appearances in the conference finals in the past eight years. 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. For full bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

DAVID MOREHOUSE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

David Morehouse is chief executive officer and president of the Penguins, overseeing all aspects of the team’s operation. The Penguins have become one of the NHL’s strongest business entities during his tenure — selling out every game for eight-plus seasons, setting new standards for corporate sales and television ratings and increasing their focus on innovative youth marketing. Morehouse joined the team as a consultant on the arena project in 2004 and was named team president in April 2007. He was given the additional responsibilities of chief executive officer in August 2010. Under his leadership, the Penguins have reshaped their strategic vision with an emphasis on branding, fan relations, community interaction, corporate outreach and cutting-edge technology. Beyond that, the Penguins have led all U.S.-based NHL teams in local television ratings for six-straight seasons and rank among the league leaders in social media followers, website traffic and merchandise sales. A strong commitment to fan outreach includes an annual event where players personally deliver season tickets to fans’ homes and a special preseason game were all 18,000 tickets are distributed free to local youth. Morehouse also was a driving force behind the new UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, which opened in August. It is the first facility to combine hockey with a world-class medical center and sports performance complex. Morehouse joined the Penguins 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 attended the Community College of Allegheny County and Duquesne University and received a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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Jim Rutherford is in his second season as executive vice president and general manager of the Penguins. During his first year, the Penguins qualified for their ninth-consecutive postseason berth despite playing a majority of the final two months without arguably the team’s top-three defensemen. 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 21 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.

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Jason Botterill is in his second 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 WB/S Penguins have made the playoffs all six years he has overseen the team, including back-to-back berths in the Eastern Conference Final in 2013 and ‘14. Prior to his promotion, Botterill, 39, 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 minor-league 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. Following his playing career, he received his MBA from his alma mater, the University of Michigan.

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BILL GUERIN ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Bill Guerin is in his second 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 40goal seasons. He was elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013. For full bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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JASON KARMANOS VICE PRESIDENT OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS

Jason Karmanos is in his second 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 Rutherford. Karmanos played four years of college hockey at Harvard University from 1992-96, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. In 1994, Karmanos represented Team USA at the World Junior Championships, compiling three points (1G-2A) in seven games. 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 bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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MIKE SULLIVAN HEAD COACH

Mike Sullivan was named the 22nd head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 12, 2015. Prior to being promoted to Pittsburgh, Sullivan, 47, spent the first two-plus months of the 2015-16 season as the head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. During his 23-game tenure in WB/S, his club went 18-5, which was good enough for first place in the Atlantic Division. Sullivan’s club also had a franchise-best 11-game winning streak. Sullivan has 13 years of coaching experience at the professional level. He served two seasons as the Boston Bruins head coach from 2003-06. Sullivan also spent 11 years as an NHL player from 1991-2002. A native of Marshfield, Massachusetts, Sullivan began his coaching career in 2002-03, starting the season as head coach of the AHL’s Providence Bruins before joining the NHL’s Bruins as an assistant coach late in the year. He was promoted to head coach of the NHL Bruins at age 35 in 2003-04, winning a Northeast Division crown in the first of his two years at the helm. As the head coach in Providence, Sullivan compiled a record of 41-17-9-4 (.669 pct.) in 71 games before his promotion to Boston. Sullivan served as an NHL assistant coach for seven-consecutive years from 2007-14 with Tampa Bay, the NY Rangers and Vancouver. In addition to his professional coaching experience, Sullivan has twice coached the United States internationally. He was the head coach at the 2007 World Championship and an assistant coach at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turino, Italy. During the 2014-15 season, Sullivan was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks player development staff. Sullivan’s 11-year NHL career began with the expansion San Jose Sharks in 1991-92 and included stops in Calgary, Boston and Arizona. A penalty-kill specialist, Sullivan recorded 54 goals (16 shorthanded) and 136 points in 709 NHL games. Sullivan was drafted by the New York Rangers in the fourth round (69th overall) of the 1987 NHL Draft. He played four years of collegiate hockey at Boston University from 1986-90, serving as the Terriers captain as a senior. Sullivan represented the U.S. as a player at the 1988 World Junior Championship. For full bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

RICH TOCCHET ASSISTANT COACH

Rick Tocchet is in his second season as an assistant coach of the Penguins. In his current role, Tocchet works closely with the team’s forwards. 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 four-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.

JACQUES MARTIN ASSISTANT COACH

Assistant coach Jacques Martin enters his third season in the Penguins organization. In his current role, he oversees the club’s defensemen and its penalty killing unit. Martin spent last year as a senior advisor to Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, and the season before that as an assistant coach. Martin has over 25 years of NHL experience as a general manager, head coach and assistant coach with Pittsburgh, Montreal, Florida, Ottawa, Colorado/Quebec, Chicago and St. Louis. He won 613 games and made 12 playoff appearances in 17 seasons as an NHL head coach. He won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s ‘most outstanding coach’ with Ottawa in 1999 and was a finalist for the award on three other occasions. Martin won gold medals as an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2002 Olympics and the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He was also an assistant coach on the 2006 Canadian Olympic Team.

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Mike Bales is in his third 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 has compiled two of the finest seasons of his career. During the 2014-15 campaign, Fleury established a franchise record with 10 shutouts, a figure that led the entire NHL. When he was in his role as goaltending development coach, Bales helped lead the scouting efforts that led to Pittsburgh choosing reigning AHL Goaltender of the Year Matt Murray and 2013 second-round pick Tristan Jarry. 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 bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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TRAVIS WILLIAMS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Travis Williams is in his eighth season as a senior executive with the Pittsburgh Penguins, currently serving as chief operating officer and overseeing finance, legal affairs, technology, business development and arena operations. He also assists CEO David Morehouse in the day-to-day management of the business. In addition, Williams serves as the Penguins’ point man on the development of the former Civic Arena site and oversaw the construction of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. Williams joined the Penguins in 2008 as senior vice president of business affairs/legal counsel. One of his first responsibilities was to guide the construction and development of the team’s new arena, CONSOL Energy Center — which was completed on time and under budget. He now serves as the team’s liaison with building manager AEG Facilities, working closely with AEG on all arena-related events, including major concerts and national-level sporting events. Previously, Williams has been a partner at Reed Smith LLP, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, investment management, commercial lending and general corporate matters. During his 12 years at Reed Smith, Williams also represented several sports franchises, regional sports networks and other sports-related businesses. A native of Indianapolis, he graduated from Penn State and received a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University, summa cum laude. While at Duquesne, he was a member of the Duquesne Law Review and the Duquesne Business Law Journal.

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Terry Kalna is in his first season as senior vice president of sales and broadcasting following an 18-year career in motorsports management. Kalna, 39, a native of Greensburg, oversees corporate sales, partnership activation, ticket sales and premium sales in addition to the Penguins Radio Network. He also is the primary contact with ROOT SPORTS, the Penguins’ local television rightsholder. Kalna spent the previous eight years as managing director of International Speedway Corporation, a sister company to NASCAR that operates 13 racetracks across the country — including Daytona, Talladega, Darlington and Richmond. Kalna also has deep connections to hockey. He has been a member of USA Hockey’s Marketing Council since 2011 and recently earned his USA Hockey Level 5 coaching certification. He played youth hockey in Greensburg and for the Amateur Penguins before moving on to prep school hockey at Tabor Academy and Cranbrook Kingswood School. He graduated from Hobart College in 1998 with degrees in economics and history.

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Whether it’s listening in on head coach Mike Johnston’s pregame speech, hearing mic’d up Penguins players talking on the bench or traveling to Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, with Sidney Crosby as he trains for the upcoming season, In The Room delivers unique, unprecedented coverage of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The show has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as the best sports series in the Mid-Atlantic region in both 2014 and 2015. “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 they’ve never seen before.”

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HOME ALONE FOR HOLIDAY E-CARD By: Michelle Crechiolo

“Keep the change, ya filthy animal!” That’s just one of the many memorable lines from the 1990 film Home Alone that Penguins players will be uttering in this year’s holiday e-card, a year after they memorably spoofed National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. “It was a great choice,” captain Sidney Crosby said. “I knew that one a lot better than I knew Christmas Vacation. This one is just a classic. I’ve seen it probably 100 times. There’s some really good parts. I remember every part of that movie. Just seeing which guys fit which characters was pretty funny.” While both flicks are holiday classics, they certainly differed in tone and style. “It was interesting seeing the differences between how we made this one versus last year because the movies were so different from each other,” said PensTV producer Mark Cottington, who spearheaded the project along with motion graphics design producer Dave Distilli. “Christmas Vacation is very line-based humor whereas Home Alone is very slapstick comedy. We had to plan around that in order to make it work.” continued on page 72

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At least 50 hours of prep work went into the project, starting when Cottington and Distilli took the original theatrical trailer and built a new one off that featuring iconic scenes from the movie. From there, they created a shot sheet and used that to figure out what exactly needed to go into each shot — including props, framing, lighting, angles and which player they wanted to fill each role. Every player who was on the roster at the time got a part, as did Penguins broadcasters Paul Steigerwald, Bob Errey, Dan Potash, Mike Lange and Phil Bourque. Distilli then got busy preparing composites and digital plates for each shot so that he could layer the players in using Adobe Photoshop and AfterEffects, while Cottington booked special effects makeup artist Nathan Blaine — who created the burnt skull cap from the flamethrower — and visited about 5-6 thrift stores in the Pittsburgh area to get the rest of the props. They had to get everything ready ahead of time because this year, they only had one day to shoot the holiday e-card due to of the team’s travel schedule. So they arrived to the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex early in the morning on a practice day to set up two green screens and make sure everything was ready crew- and prop-wise. Overall, the shoot was a tremendous success as everything went smooth production-wise — and the guys had a blast doing it. “A lot of the players actually knew the movie and they found a lot of connection,” Distilli said. “Most of the guys knew their parts continued on page 75

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without us even explaining it to them, so they were very excited and enthusiastic.” They were not “les incompetents,” as Linnie McCallister would say. Of the entire group, Cottington said he felt defenseman Kris Letang was the best actor. “With his scene, there was a lot of screaming and he had to be shirtless and just spraying Axe, especially under his armpit to get the right look so it stunk up the locker room,” Cottington said. “He went for it. Ian Cole was another one because he was the one who actually had the makeup artist paint an iron imprint on his face and had to act like he stepped on a nail, so he was falling down and screaming.” And while Crosby ceded that Letang was perfect for his role, the captain’s Oscar nomination went to someone else. “I think Mike Lange gets the nod again for Johnny the Gangster,” Crosby laughed. “He was the star in the last one and I’m sure he’s going to be the star again.” After the eight-hour shoot concluded, Distilli — who studied visual effects in college — spent another 20 hours creating the finished product, one of which everyone is very proud. And moving forward, Crosby already has an idea for next year. “We did the first Home Alone, but there’s two. We’ll have to do the second one next year, hopefully,” he smiled. “That’d be good.”

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SILENT AUCTION APP Every game the Foundation features unique auction items and one-of-a-kind pieces of Penguins’ memorabilia. Everything from signed photos of current and past players to game-used sticks, pads, and skates! We even have exclusive items including a replica of the Stanley Cup autographed by Mario Lemieux! Every game is different and you have the opportunity to grow your collection. The New Silent Auction App makes it much easier to bid on the Penguins memorabilia you love without leaving your seat or missing a second of the game.

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PENGUINS AND US MARINE CORPS SUPPORT

TOYS FOR TOTS

The Penguins organization held its annual Toys for Tots toy collection prior to the team’s home games on Friday, December 11 and Monday, December 14. Penguins Booster Club members and the Central Catholic High School Inline Hockey team worked alongside members of the Marine Corps, collecting new unwrapped toys and cash donations that the Marines used to purchase toys for underprivileged children in the Pittsburgh region. In addition to the game day collections, the Penguins Foundation teamed up with 96.1 KISS Radio’s Stuff-A-Bus program by holding an online Toys for Tots donation opportunity for fans. The online program generated more than $18,000 for the Penguins’ overall Toys for Tots effort this season. The game day toy collection has been a team tradition since 1992. All fans who made a donation at the games were eligible to win autographed Penguins prizes. Over the past decade, Penguins fans have donated over 18,300 toys and $81,000 at the Penguins annual toy drives, making the holiday brighter for so many local children and their families.

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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ROSTER AND HEADSHOTS

ADAM

OLLI

DAVID

TREVOR

CLENDENING

MAATTA

WARSOFSKY

DALEY

POS: D HT: 6-0 • WT: 190

POS: D HT: 6-2 • WT: 206

POS: D HT: 5-9 • WT: 170

POS: D HT: 5-11 • WT: 195

MATT

BRIAN

KEVIN

BEN

CULLEN

DUMOULIN

POTER

LOVEJOY

POS: C HT: 6-1 • WT: 200

POS: D HT: 6-4 • WT: 207

POS: C HT: 5-11 • WT: 191

POS: D HT: 6-1 • WT: 206

NICK

CHRIS

ERIC

IAN

BONINO

KUNITZ

FEHR

COLE

POS: C HT: 6-1 • WT: 196

POS: LW HT: 6-0 • WT: 195

POS: C HT: 6-4 • WT: 212

POS: D HT: 6-1 • WT: 219

MARC-ANDRE

MATTHEW

MURPHY

POS: G HT: 6-2 • WT: 180

POS: G HT: 6-4 • WT: 178

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POS: G HT: 6-2 • WT: 179

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BY THE NUMBERS As of 12.15.15

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS PLAYERS GP

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPP

SHG

SHP

SOG

SPCT

Evgeni Malkin

15.6

Sidney Crosby

-7

7.2

Phil Kessel

-1

9.8

Kris Letang

-14

1.4

David Perron

-6

6.5

Chris Kunitz

7.7

Patric Hornqvist

-3

6.7

Beau Bennett

-4

12.2

Matt Cullen

10.0

Olli Maatta

13.8

Brian Dumoulin

0.0

Ben Lovejoy

5.6

Nick Bonino

8.6

Eric Fehr

15.8

Ian Cole

-13

0.0

Daniel Sprong

9.5

Sergei Plotnikov

0.0

Adam Clendening

0.0

Kevin Porter

0.0

Bobby Farnham

0.0

David Warsofsky

-3

0.0

Bryan Rust

0.0

-11

233

894

6.0

TEAM TOTALS

GOALIES

107 174

SV%

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

Marc-Andre Fleury Jeff Zatkoff

25 5

13 2

10 1

OTL GAA 2 1

2.29 2.43

707 147

0.925 0.936

2 0

57 10

764 157

2 0

TOTALS

2.36

854

0.931

921

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PENALTY BOX EXPERIENCE • Four (4) tickets beside the Penalty Box while watching the Penguins pregame warmup • $25 in Aramark credit placed on each ticket • Penguins autographed glove for each guest • One (1) arena lot parking pass FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT THE PREMIUM SEATING DEPARTMENT: 412.642.PENS | premiumseating@pittsburghpenguins.com | Follow us @PensPremium

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OPPONENT ANALYSIS

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NOTES

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6-3 176 6-0 198

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6-0 199

PLAYERPrinted At POS None HT WT David Krejci C 6-0 186 Torey Krug D 5-9 186 Colin Miller D 6-1 196 Jonas Gustavsson G 6-4 201 Ryan Spooner Adam McQuaid

62 Zach Trotman 63 Brad Marchand Black 64 Tyler Randell 72 Frank Vatrano 86 Kevan Miller

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CONNOLLY 14

ZAC

RINALDO 36

JOE

MORROW 45

RYAN

SPOONER 51

TYLER

RANDELL 64

LOUI

ERIKSSON 21

PATRICE

BERGERON 37

DAVID

KREJCI 46

ADAM

MCQUAID 54

FRANK

VATRANO 72

MAX

TALBOT 25

MATT

BELESKEY 39

TOREY

KRUG 47

ZACH

TROTMAN 62

LANDON

FERRARO 29

TUUKKA

RASK 40

COLIN

MILLER 48

BRAD

MARCHAND 63

KEVAN

MILLER 86

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OPPONENT ANALYSIS

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As of 12.15.15

NOTES

The Canes had won four of their last five games after a 5-4 overtime victory in Arizona on Dec. 12. They hosted Florida on Visit MyCareNavigator.com Dec. 18 before flying here to face the TIME MAGAZINE to find a doctor. Penguins. . . Defenseman Justin Faulk The Official and Exclusive had 12 goals and 25 points through Health Care Plan of the Pittsburgh Penguins® the first 30 games, making him the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an independent NHL’s leading goal-scorer among licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. blue liners. . . Jeff Skinner was second on the team in goals when the week began with 11, including a hat trick Dec. 11 in Anaheim. . . Former Penguin Jordan Staal had six 95944_HMK_HMK5-323-326.indd 3 9/8/15 goals and 12 points in his first 30 games this season. Prepared by: Southfield, MI • 248.354.9700

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26 John-Michael Liles 27 Justin Faulk

D D

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53 Jeff Skinner Black54 Brett Pesce 65 Ron Hainsey

74 Jaccob Slavin

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HT 6-1 6-4 5-11 6-0

WT 185 187 176 200

6-1 189 6-2 200

LW 5-11 200 D 6-3 200 D 6-3 210 D

6-2 205

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CAROLINA HURRICANES HEADSHOTS As of 12.15.15

NOAH

HANIFIN 5

JAY

MCCLEMENT 18

JUSTIN

JORDAN

STAAL 11

RILEY

NASH 20

CAM

FAULK 27

WARD 30

JOAKIM

VICTOR

NORDSTROM 42

RASK 49

ERIC

STAAL 12

BRAD

MALONE 24

EDDIE

LACK 31

JEFF

SKINNER 53

ANDREJ

ELIAS

NESTRASIL 15

LINDHOLM 16

CHRIS

JOHN-MICHAEL

TERRY 25

KRIS

VERSTEEG 32

BRETT

PESCE 54

LILES 26

PHILLIP

DI GIUSEPPE 34

RON

HAINSEY 65

JACCOB

SLAVIN 74

ROOT SPORTS PERM

OPPONENT ANALYSIS

B:2.125”

HMK T:1.875”

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As of 12.15.15

NOTES

Prior to hosting Tampa Bay on Dec. 14, the Blue Jackets had lost 13 of 24 games since John Tortorella was named coach (11-10-3) and were last overall AllforHealth.com TIME MAGAZINE in the NHL. . . The Jackets had won The Official and Exclusive four of their first 14 home games Health Care Plan of the Pittsburgh Penguins® after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders on Dec. 12. . . Through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. their first 31 games, the Jackets were led in scoring by Scott Hartnell and Ryan Johansen, who each had 22 points. Brandon Saad had 10 goals and 18 points. . . This is the 9/8/15 first of three consecutive road games95944_HMK_HMK5-323-326.indd for Columbus, which4 plays in Tampa Bay and Florida immediately after Christmas.

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23 David Clarkson 25 William Karlsson

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PLAYERPrinted At POS None HT WT Ryan Murray D 6-1 208 Curtis McElhinney G 6-3 205 Boone Jenner C 6-2 215 Jared Boll RW 6-3 209 Alexander Wennberg C 6-1 197 Scott Hartnell LW 6-2 214 Dalton Prout D 6-3 230 Fedor Tyutin David Savard

D D

6-2 221 6-2 227

70 Joonas Korpisalo 71 Nick Foligno

G LW

6-3 182 6-0 210

TRIB PERM

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS HEADSHOTS As of 12.15.15

ANDREW

BODNARCHUK 2

CAM

ATKINSON 13

WILLIAM

KARLSSON 25

ALEXANDER

WENNBERG 41

KEVIN

JACK

CONNAUTON 4

BRANDON

RYAN

CAMPBELL 9

RYAN

DUBINSKY 17

MURRAY 27

GREGORY

JOHNSON 7

BRANDON

JOHANSEN 19

SAAD 20

CURTIS

BOONE

MCELHINNEY 30

SCOTT

JENNER 38

DALTON

HARTNELL 43

FEDOR

PROUT 47

JOONAS

KORPISALO 70

TYUTIN 51

MATT

CALVERT 11

DAVID

CLARKSON 23

JARED

BOLL 40

DAVID

SAVARD 58

NICK

FOLIGNO 71

BY THE NUMBERS As of 12.15.15

BOSTON BRUINS PLAYERS GP

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPP

SHG

SHP

SOG

SPCT

Patrice Bergeron David Krejci Loui Eriksson Brad Marchand Zdeno Chara

29 29 29 27 27

9 9 11 15 5

20 20 14 7 12

29 29 25 22 17

10 3 8 14 10

18 10 2 54 18

5 2 6 3 1

15 10 9 4 5

0 0 1 3 0

2 0 2 3 2

97 59 52 87 51

9.3 15.3 21.2 17.2 9.8

TEAM TOTALS

363

884

9.8

Tuukka Rask Jonas Gustavsson

GP 21 9

W 11 5

L 7 2

SV 551 208

SV% 0.912 0.904

SO 3 0

TGA 53 22

TSA 604 230

PIM 0 0

ENG 3 0

TOTALS

759

0.908

834

156 248

GOALIES OTL GAA 3 2.55 1 2.62 4

2.59

CAROLINA HURRICANES PLAYERS GP

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPP

SHG

SHP

SOG

SPCT

Justin Faulk Victor Rask Eric Staal Kris Versteeg Jeff Skinner

30 30 30 29 30

12 9 5 4 11

13 13 13 13 3

25 22 18 17 14

-7 4 2 -1 1

19 16 18 12 12

12 1 1 0 1

14 10 6 5 1

0 0 0 0 0

93 64 73 54 87

12.9 14.1 6.8 7.4 12.6

TEAM TOTALS

-79

191

902

8.3

Cam Ward Eddie Lack

GP 22 11

W 9 3

L 8 6

SV 466 220

SV% 0.893 0.877

SO 1 0

TGA 56 31

TSA 522 251

PIM 0 0

ENG 1 3

TOTALS

686

0.885

773

125 199

GOALIES OTL GAA 3 2.73 1 3.28 4

3.01

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS PLAYERS GP

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPP

SHG

SHP

SOG

SPCT

Scott Hartnell Ryan Johansen Boone Jenner Brandon Saad Cam Atkinson

31 30 32 31 31

12 6 12 10 9

10 16 6 8 9

22 22 18 18 18

-9 -5 -5 E -1

44 16 20 10 6

5 1 4 5 1

6 10 6 6 2

0 0 0 0 1

65 78 85 83 78

18.5 7.7 14.1 12.0 11.5

TEAM TOTALS

-88

392

925

6.0

Sergei Bobrovsky Curtis McElhinney Joonas Korpisalo

GP 25 9 1

W 11 0 0

L OTL GAA 12 1 2.52 5 2 3.11 1 0 2.06

SV 653 179 27

SV% 0.916 0.891 0.931

SO 1 0 0

TGA 60 22 2

TSA 713 201 29

PIM 0 0 0

ENG 5 5 0

TOTALS

859

0.913

943

GOALIES

128 203

2.56

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2015.16 NHL

CRITICAL DATES (subject to change – as of September 1, 2015)

OCTOBER 6 7 7 7 9 19 – Nov. 13

Opening day playing rosters set (5:00 p.m. ET) Opening night: 2015-16 NHL Regular Season begins 2015 Molson Canadian NHL Face-Off™ Blackhawks raise Stanley Cup banner: New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks New York Islanders play first NHL game at Barclays Center vs. Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness campaign

NOVEMBER 6 9

Hockey Hall of Fame Game: Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs (Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ont.) Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Toronto, Ont.) Inductees: Sergei Fedorov, Phil Housley, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger, Angela Ruggiero (Player category); Bill Hay, Peter Karmanos Jr. (Builder category); Media honorees: Bob McKenzie, Nick Nickson.

10 26 27

NHL General Managers’ Meeting (Toronto, Ont.) NHL Founders Day (1917) 2015 Discover NHL Thanksgiving Showdown™: New York Rangers at Boston Bruins (1:00 p.m. ET)

DECEMBER 1 7-8 17

Signing deadline for Group 2 free agents (5:00 p.m. ET) NHL Board of Governors Meeting (Pebble Beach, Calif.) U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction (Inductees: Ron DeGregorio, Chris Drury, Angela Ruggiero, Mathieu Schneider) & Celebration of Lester Patrick (Recipients: Bob Crocker, Jeremy Jacobs) (Boston, Mass.).

19-27

23-25 26 – Jan. 5

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 (Helsinki, Finland)

JANUARY 1 12 28 28 – Feb. 1 28-31 30 31 31 – Feb. 1

2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®: Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.) USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Omaha, Nebr.) Week of 18thNHL Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings release CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.) NHL All-Star Break (no games played) No scheduled practices – dressing rooms closed NHL All-Star Skills Competition™ (Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn.) 2016 NHL All-Star Game (Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn.) AHL All-Star Classic (Syracuse, N.Y.)

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FEBRUARY 1 2 5-6 6 21

19-21 27 29

Hockey is for Everyone Month begins NHL Regular Season resumes ECHL Hockey Heritage Weekend (host: Kalamazoo, Mich.) 16th Annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada (host: Kamloops, B.C.) 2016 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild (TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Min.) 9th Annual Hockey Weekend Across America presented by CCM (USA Hockey) 2016 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™: Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche (Coors Field, Denver, Colo.) Trade deadline (3:00 p.m. ET)

MARCH 1 14-16

Deadline for each national association to announce at least 16 members of its 2016 World Cup of Hockey roster NHL General Managers’ Meeting (Boca Raton, Fla.)

APRIL 7-9 9 10-16 13 14-24 29-May 15

NCAA Frozen Four (Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay, Fla.) Last day of regular season (all teams in action) NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings release Stanley Cup Playoffs begin IIHF Under-18 World Championship (Grand Forks, N.D.) IIHF World Championship (Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia)

MAY 19-29 29-June 4

CHL Memorial Cup (Red Deer, Alta.) NHL Scouting Combine (Buffalo, N.Y.)

JUNE 1 18 24-25

Deadline for each national association to announce balance of its team’s roster (20 skaters and three goalies total) for 2016 World Cup of Hockey Last possible day for 2016 Stanley Cup Final NHL Draft (First Niagara Center, Buffalo, N.Y.)

JULY 1 5 6 20–Aug. 4

Free agency begins (12:00 p.m. ET) Deadline for player-elected salary arbitration notification (5:00 p.m. ET) Deadline for club-elected salary arbitration notification (5:00 p.m. ET) Salary arbitration hearings held

AUGUST 6

106

Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered

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HOCKEY

ETIQUETTE 101 Our goal? To create an awesome game experience for all fans! Help make that happen by remembering the following: 1.

DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT THE SEATING AREA DURING PLAY! Hockey is fast — and goals can be missed in an instant. Fans moving through rows and up aisles can block the view of an entire seating area. Wait until the whistle blows to make your move. HINT #1: The red light above the penalty boxes is lit for TV timeouts. TV timeouts occur at the first whistle stops inside the 14:00, 10:00, and 6:00 minute mark of each period, EXCEPT following an icing call or goal. When the light comes on, this is your chance to make a dash to the restroom or your seats!

T:8.5”

B:8.75”

S:7.5”

HINT #2: The concourse TVs now feature a countdown clock during the intermissions, smart huh? Thank the season ticket holders for recommending this awesome idea! 2.

NO LEANING! We know you are into the game, but leaning creates a ripple effect, affecting the view of the fans in the rows behind you. Sit back so all can enjoy the game!

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PUCK! Pucks can hurt when they enter the seating area!

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It’s hard to like fans of the opposing team, we get it. However, we think it is pretty cool that they chose to come to our building. Be aware of children sitting around you and let the guys on the ice do the talking!

Cheer, clap and let the players know you are here! Hockey is the best sport to watch live — have fun!

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MIKE LANGE

PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER

One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange is calling games in his 41th 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.

PHIL BOURQUE

PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK COLOR ANALYST

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Phil Bourque is in his 13th 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 co-hosted 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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JOSH GETZOFF

RADIO BROADCAST HOST AND PENSTV HOST

Josh is in his first season as a Radio Broadcast Host and PensTV Host with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He joins the Penguins after spending the previous two years as the sports director for FOX Champaign in Champaign, Illinois. While in Champaign, Josh covered the University of Illinois and Big Ten athletics, local high school athletics, and various professional teams in the region. In June of 2015, Josh was named the Television Sportscaster of the Year by the Illinois Broadcasters Association. In addition to his time in Illinois, Josh has also worked as a sports anchor/ reporter at WENY-TV and radio update anchor at 1410 WELM ESPN Radio in Elmira, New York, and served as a member of the on-site production team during NBC’s coverage of Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a graduate of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications in Ithaca, New York.

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AWARDS

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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, 2013

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

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

Evgeni Malkin

2012

MARK MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD Sidney Crosby

2010, 2014

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

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Heads UP Pittsburgh is a first of its kind program that has served as the blueprint for other NHL and professional sports organizations since KIDS WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE its creation in 2010. Heads UP Pittsburgh is a partnership with UPMC Sports Medicine and funded by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. The purpose of the program is to reduce the amount of concussions in youth sports by providing free baseline concussion testing to young athletes, developing educational initiatives for athletes, parents, coaches, officials, teachers and pediatricians and finally support research projects. The results are quite impressive, since 2011 the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine have been able to: Baseline tests over 17,000 athletes, ages seven to 14 in 30 different sports Our staffs have educated over 45,000 people about concussions and sports related injuries 50,000 educational brochures were distributed at baseline test sites, pediatrician offices, schools and local rinks The Foundation funded over 4,000 neck strengthening kits with protocols to develop neck strength in young players From the neck strengthening program 500+ athletes became involved in a concussion research project Addressing other sport injuries the Foundation provided 3,000 free Duraband flexibility kits Next year we will introduce a new pediatric version of the baseline test targeted at seven to nine year-old players. Through your support of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation events we continue to grow our programs dealing with physical well-being for the young people of our region. For more information about Heads UP Pittsburgh and testing locations, visit our website at pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org.

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There is a new world order in Pittsburgh. New Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan arrived Dec. 12 and addressed his team before practice the next day with a simple message. “I challenged them to embrace the process,” said Sullivan, who was in his first season as head coach of the Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before general manager Jim Rutherford named him head coach of the organization’s NHL team. “I told them hockey is a hard game. It’s a hard sport. It’s hard to win. We have to embrace the struggle here. We have to embrace the process. I think if we do that we have the best chance moving forward.” Part of that process involves the formation of the Penguins’ identity, something that seemed to be lacking through the first 28 games of the season. “I talked to them about creating an identity as a group and we’ll speak towards that and we’ll define that,” Sullivan said. “We’ll work towards that. I think the importance of creating that continued on page 131

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identity and down to a man is ‘what’s your contribution to helping this team win?’” Sullivan wants the team’s identity to mirror their strengths on the ice. “What are our strengths as a group and how do we play to those strengths to have a competitive advantage?” Sullivan said. “I don’t think it’s any secret that the Pittsburgh Penguins are built around speed and skill. That has to be part of our identity on how we’re going to play.” However, a team’s identity isn’t just measured on the ice. It begins before they even step on the ice. “Part of our identity is a mindset,” Sullivan said. “It’s a team that’s difficult to play against. How do you create that? It’s a team that doesn’t defeat itself by lack of discipline or lack of structure or lack of commitment. There is a lot that go into an identity above and beyond the style of play.” Ultimately though, the formation of the team’s identity will fall to the players and how they execute on the ice. “The players have to take ownership of their team,” Sullivan said. “It’s their team. It’s not mine. It’s our job to help them and challenge them to reach their potential. “For me, that’s my challenge.” Talking about an identity and creating one are two different ideas. It’s easy to say you want to be a difficult team to play against. But it’s only accomplished with the details. “We’re going to try to define a team game,” Sullivan said. “We’re going to try to define what it means to play the right way I don’t think it’s any down to the details. We’ll work on that secret that the Pittsburgh daily. We’ll come to Penguins are built around the rink every day and try to get better.” speed and skill. That has to Most teams begin be part of our identity on to build their identity how we’re going to play. in training camp and forge it through Mike Sullivan the early part of the season. Sullivan will continued on page 132

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have to get the Penguins to accomplish that starting 28 games into the season. Sullivan feels that a one-day-at-a-time approach is the best way of handling that task. “We can’t get overwhelmed by the circumstance,” Sullivan said. “We have to focus on the process and have an unwavering commitment to that process of trying to get better, trying to improve, trying to define what we are as a group.” And if they do that, Sullivan believes that the Penguins can fulfill their potential. “I think we have a chance to be a great team,” Sullivan said. “But we have to show that through our actions.” It’s going to be a challenge to get this team to where it needs to be, but Sullivan is excited to get started. “I’m excited to be a part of this group,” Sullivan said. “I’m honored to have the privilege to coach this group. I told them that I’ve coached in this league for a number of years against them and I have a ton of respect for their abilities and their accomplishments. Having said that, I’m going to challenge them as their coach to grow and get their games to another level. That’s my responsibility as their coach. I think it’s a message we’re going to continue to preach. I hope it’s something that will be welcome to the group. I don’t know how anyone can reach their potential without being challenged. I think as the head coach that’s my responsibility.”

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PENGUINS FOUNDATION President. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Dave Soltesz Director, Foundation Programs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Amanda Susko Program Coordinator .. .. .. .. .. .. Emily Nicholson, Abbey Braddock Director, Community/ Alumni Relations . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Cindy Himes Community Relations/ Alumni Liaisons .. .. .. .. .. Ed Johnston, Jack Reilly

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4 6 9 9 2 6 2 8 9

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7+5+2 9+3+2 1+7+4+2 1 + 8 +2 5 2 1 + 4 64++6 1+ +1 + 91 + 6 + 4 + 2 3 +4 9+ + 5+ 6+6+2 6+7+1 7+1+6 9 + 3 +3x: 2 O O O 1O+ 7O +O4 +O 2 O O 2O+ 1 O +O4 + 7 4 + 5 +4x: 1 +O4 O O 6O+ 6 + 1 + 1 7 + 2 5x: O +O3 + 2

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3x: O O O O O O O O O O O O 4x: O O O O 5x: O O

HARD: Find and circle all combinations, 3 digits or more, that add up to 13! We’ll tell you how many there are total, but you’ll have to find them yourself!

O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O The answers for these puzzles can be found on page 147. Created by Jon Meck. SumSearch puzzle book available for purchase online. Visit www.jmeck.com/icetime for more information.

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LOSS OF DUPUIS

WILL BE FELT ON AND OFF THE ICE By: Jason Seidling

You know you’re a big deal when it’s breaking news both when you are acquired by a team, and when you depart that club. That was certainly the case for Pascal Dupuis, who announced on Dec. 8 that he would no longer play hockey because of a medical condition related to his blood clots. What makes Dupuis’ story in Pittsburgh so special is what transpired between his dramatic entrance and exit. By now we all know about his arrival. He was the afterthought in the blockbuster deal with the Atlanta Thrashers that brought superstar Marian Hossa and him on Feb. 26, 2008. That summer, Hossa bolted to Detroit in free agency, leaving the Penguins with Dupuis to show for a trade that cost the club, at the time, four prime assets. Fast forward nearly eight years later, and it’s pretty safe to bet EVERY Penguins fan would swap those assets — forwards Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen, prospect Angelo Esposito and a 2008 first-round pick — for Dupuis ALONE. By the time Dupuis made his gut-wrenching decision at the Big Bear Ice Arena in Denver, Colorado, to no longer play hockey he was arguably the heart and soul of the Pittsburgh Penguins. During a run that encompassed all or parts of nine seasons, Dupuis skated in 452 regular-season games and another 77 postseason contests. He scored 20 goals twice, and 123 goals overall between the regular season and playoffs. Most importantly, he helped deliver Pittsburgh’s third Stanley Cup in 2009. You can go on and on with numbers. How he made the Penguins’ penalty kill consistently one of the NHL’s best. Sidney Crosby won a scoring title with Dupuis as one of his primary continued on page 144

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linemates, and would have had 2-3 more had injuries not gotten in the way. Those numbers measure Dupuis’ individual contributions. What we can’t measure are the zillion ways Dupuis made the Penguins a better team off the ice. Pittsburgh won 405 games (regular season and playoffs) with Dupuis on its roster. Only Chicago (414 wins) won more often. That’s because Dupuis made everyone — players, coaches, staff, Dan Potash — better people with his uplifting, energetic and humorous personality. Dupuis had the unique ability to interact with megastars like Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, fellow French-Canadians Marc-Andre Fleury and Kris Letang, or even young call-ups whose stay in Pittsburgh was better measured in days than months. As much of a prankster as Dupuis could be, he was also the guy willing and capable to stand up in front of the room and say what needed to be said in the rare tough times. The positive effect Dupuis had on the organization and city extends beyond the arena walls. Fans felt as if they knew Dupuis personally. That much we learned during his many comebacks the last three years. Outside of Crosby’s comeback goal in November of 2011, the roars haven’t been as loud as each time Dupuis has returned. Even the media contingent clapped following Dupuis’ media conference regarding his decision to step away at CONSOL Energy Center on Dec. 14. Players like Pascal Dupuis don’t come around often. They’re almost impossible to replace. So instead, let’s treasure those great times we had on and off the ice with Dupuis as a Pittsburgh Penguin. Because there won’t be another like him for a while. If ever.

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ICEBURGH Iceburgh, the official mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been entertaining hockey fans worldwide since 1992. As one of the Penguins’ most popular ambassadors, not to mention one of the NHL’s most beloved mascots, you can find Iceburgh leading cheers, beating drums and dancing in the aisles at every Penguins home game, attending major hockey events around the world, visiting local schools, or just spending time at area hospitals and community events. Iceburgh has even been asked to be a guest of honor at numerous wedding celebrations in recent years! There’s no doubt about it, Iceburgh is one busy Penguin! 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 has performed in Russia and Japan, was featured in the opening of ESPN’s SportsCenter and 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. Last season, during his annual trek to the NHL All-Star Game in Columbus, Iceburgh helped the Eastern Conference mascots defeat the Western Conference by scoring two goals and two assists in the first annual NHL Mascot Showdown while also emerging victorious in the mascot dance competition. To request an Iceburgh appearance at your next community or special event, please complete the online request form by visiting pittsburghpenguins. com and selecting “Iceburgh” under the “Fan Zone” section.

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HOW TO EARN POINTS Game Attendance: • Scan the barcode on your ticket after entering the game. Miller Lite Nite Attendance: • Earn points for attending PensPoints Miller Lite Nite events. (visit Event Calendar in app for details) Food or Beverage Purchase: • Scan the barcode on the bottom of your concession receipt (limit one per game) Merchandise Purchase: • Scan the barcode on the bottom of your PensGear receipt (limit one per day, $10 minimum purchase)

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STEM LEARNING FUTURE GOALS — HOCKEY SCHOLAR Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers are growing at a rate of 17% compared to 9.8% in other fields (US Department of Commerce). The Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL, and the NHLPA recognized this and created a program to help prepare students for these growing career opportunities. Introducing Future Goals — Hockey Scholar, a hockey-themed STEM education course created to spark students’ interest in these critical topics! Students begin Hockey Scholar by stepping into the Penguins dressing room and preparing for their journey with the hometown team. Alongside their teammates Crosby and Malkin, they will complete 12 modules in their quest for the virtual Stanley Cup®! Example lessons include: Geometry: measuring the angle of a bank pass and the Law of Reflection Phases of Matter: manipulating air and ice temperature for the perfect game time surface Teachers of 4th – 7th grade students are bringing hockey to the classroom at no cost with Hockey Scholar! To learn how to bring Hockey Scholar to your school, please visit futuregoals.nhl.com/penguins.

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MIDSEASON

CHANGE By: Mike Prisuta

The last time the Penguins resorted to such a drastic measure, they hit the jackpot. So there’s an established precedent for the move the Penguins made on Dec. 12 — summoning Mike Sullivan from the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to take over behind the NHL bench for Mike Johnston — working out as the Penguins intend. Replacing a head coach at midseason isn’t often perceived as the best way to go about the business of winning a Stanley Cup, but the Penguins know it can and has been done. They did it the last time they went down this road. The date was Feb. 15, 2009. The Penguins were 27-25-5 when they decided to part was with Michel Therrien. Dan Bylsma came up from the AHL Penguins and promptly lost his first game, a 3-2 shootout decision on Long Island. From there, the Penguins went 18-3-3 to close the regular season, and as it turned out they were just getting started. They defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, four games to two, in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinals. They fell behind the Washington Capitals, two games to none in the Eastern Conference semifinals, then stormed back to win the series in seven. Game Seven was a 6-2 victory on the road. Next in line was Carolina. The Penguins swept the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. continued on page 157

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And finally, Bylsma and the Penguins outlasted the Detroit Red Wings in a thrilling Stanley Cup Final. Once again, the Penguins found themselves in a two-games-to-none hole in the early going of the series. And once again the Penguins stormed back to win the series, finishing off the defending-Stanley Cup champions with a 2-1, Cup-clinching victory on the road in Game Seven. So it can happen. But it hasn’t always happened. Sullivan is the 10th head coach to be inserted by the Penguins with a season already up and running. The eight times it happened prior to Bylsma the Penguins came up short of their ultimate goal. Here’s a look back: In 1972-73, head coach Red Kelly was replaced by Ken Schinkel after 42 games. Kelly had gone 17-19-6. Schinkel went 15-18-3 the rest of the way and the Penguins didn’t make the playoffs. In 1973-74, Schinkel was out after a 14-31-5 record through 50 games and replaced by Marc Boileau. The Penguins went 14-10-4 the rest of the way and didn’t qualify for the playoffs. In 1975-76, it was Schinkel’s turn to replace Boileau. The change was made with the Penguins at 15-23-5 through 43 games. They went 20-10-7 in 37 games under Schinkel and qualified for the postseason, where they lost a best-of-three preliminary-round series to the Toronto Maple Leafs, two games to one. continued on page 158

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In 1989-90, Gene Ubriaco was replaced with the Penguins at 10-14-2 through 26 games. Craig Patrick stepped in and went 22-26-6 the rest of the way. The Penguins didn’t qualify for the playoffs. Patrick was brought out of the bullpen again in 1996-97. Eddie Johnston lasted 62 games that season and went 31-26-5. Patrick went 7-10-3 down the stretch and the Penguins made the playoffs but were beaten in five games by the Flyers in an Eastern Conference Herb Brooks quarterfinal series. In 1999-00, Kevin Constantine was replaced after compiling an 8-14-3-4 record through 25 games. Herb Brooks went behind the bench and the Penguins went 29-23-5-2 to finish the regular season, defeated Washington four games to one in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals and ultimately were eliminated by Philadelphia, four games to two, in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Flyers series had opened with the Penguins winning Games One and Two in Philadelphia. But they found heartbreak on home ice, losing Game Three, 4-3 in overtime, and losing Game Four, 2-1 in five overtimes. Philadelphia wound up winning the series’ final four games. In 2001-02, Ivan Hlinka was relieved of his coaching duties after just four games (0-4-0-0). Rick Kehoe assumed the head coaching duties and the Penguins went 28-37-8-5 the rest of the way and failed to qualify for the playoffs. And in 2005-06, Eddie Olczyk went 8-17-6 through 31 games before being replaced by Michel Therrien. The Penguins went 14-29-8 in the final 51 regular-season games and didn’t qualify for the playoffs.

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Forward • 2nd round, 46th overall Sprong, who was ranked 20th among North American skaters heading into the 2015 NHL Draft by Central Registry, paced the Charlottetown Islanders of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in goals (39), assists (49) and points (88) for the second straight season in 2014-15. The previous year, Sprong finished second among QMJHL rookies with 68 points (30G-38A-68P) in 67 games en route to being named to the League’s All-Rookie Team. BEYOND THE NUMBERS: Sprong was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands where his father, Hannie, played professional hockey in Holland in the early 1990s. Daniel, who models parts of his game after Ilya Kovalchuk (particularly his shot), hopes to become the first Dutch-born NHL player since Ed Kea. He is a Yankees fan in baseball, Patriots fan in football (though he laughed he may need to change that) and a Cleveland Cavaliers fan in basketball.

DOMINIK SIMON

Forward • 5th round, 137th overall Simon has played his entire career in the Czech Republic League. He played the 2014-15 season for HC Plzen, a team owned by former Penguins player Martin Straka, and finished tied for third on the team with 30 points (18G-12A) in 52 games. continued on page 175

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BEYOND THE NUMBERS: Simon, the youngest player on the Czech team at the 2015 World Championship, was paired on a line with the team’s most senior member, former Penguin Jaromir Jagr — and the two combined for a goal against France. Simon finished that tournament with six points (1G-5A) in 10 games. Simon also helped his country top Canada at the 2014 World Junior Championship with the game-deciding shootout goal. He has become a Pirates fan since coming to North America.

FREDERICK TIFFELS

Forward • 6th round, 167th overall In 2014-15 Tiffels posted nine goals and 19 points in his freshman season with Western Michigan under Andy Murray, who previously served as the head coach of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings (1999-2006) and the St. Louis Blues (2006-10). Before joining the Broncos, Tiffels also played one season in the USHL with Cedar Rapids, Fargo and Muskegon. BEYOND THE NUMBERS: Tiffels is a native of Cologne, Germany and he represented his country in the 2014 and ’15 World Junior Championships. He came overseas to play hockey in the USHL and now college. Tiffels is a big soccer fan and follows his hometown club, FC Koln. His favorite player on the team is Lukas Podolski.

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Forward • 7th round, 197th overalll Pavlychev, a native of Yaroslavl, Russia, posted 16 points (6G-10A) and 80 penalty minutes in 42 games with Des Moines of the USHL in 2014-15. He has incredible size for a forward at 6-foot-7 and 200 pounds. BEYOND THE NUMBERS: Pavlychev cut his hockey teeth in Pennsylvania with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, a junior team, then in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League, alongside fellow draft pick Daniel Sprong. Pavlychev has committed to play collegiate hockey this season for Penn State University.

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at Bridgeport

5:00 pm EDT

Oct. 23

at Springfield

7:00 pm EDT

Oct. 24

Springfield

7:05 pm EDT

DATE

Oct. 28

Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 27

Hartford

7:05 pm EDT

OPPONENT

TIME

7:05 pm EST

Oct. 30

Hartford

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 29

at Lehigh Valley 7:05 pm EST

Nov. 4

St. John's

7:05 pm EST

Jan. 30

Lehigh Valley

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 6

St. John's

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 5

at Springfield

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 13

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 6

Bridgeport

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 14

Rochester

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 9

at Utica

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 15

at Hartford

4:00 pm EST

Feb. 12

at Hartford

7:15 pm EST

Nov. 20

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 13

Portland

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 21

at Albany

5:00 pm EST

Feb. 14

Portland

4:05 pm EST

Nov. 25

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 19

at Toronto

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 27

Providence

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 21

at Rochester

5:05 pm EST

Nov. 28

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 23

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Dec. 4

Lehigh Valley

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 26

at Portland

7:00 pm EST

Dec. 5

Hartford

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 27

at Springfield

7:00 pm EST

Dec. 6

at Hershey

5:00 pm EST

Feb. 28

at Providence

3:05 pm EST

Dec. 9

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 4

at Lehigh Valley 7:05 pm EST

Dec. 11

at Lehigh Valley 7:05 pm EST

Mar. 5

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Dec. 12

Albany

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 6

Hershey

4:05 pm EST

Dec. 16

at Lehigh Valley 7:05 pm EST

Mar. 9

Lehigh Valley

7:05 pm EST

Dec. 18

Toronto

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 12

Bridgeport

7:05 pm EST

Dec. 19

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 13

at Bridgeport

5:00 pm EDT

Dec. 26

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 19

Hershey

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 27

Lehigh Valley

4:05 pm EST

Mar. 20

at Hershey

5:00 pm EDT

Dec. 31

Syracuse

5:05 pm EST

Mar. 23

Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 2

Springfield

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 25

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 3

at Hartford

3:00 pm EST

Mar. 26

Providence

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 5

Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 29

Springfield

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 8

at Lehigh Valley 7:05 pm EST

Apr. 2

Bridgeport

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 9

Utica

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 3

Portland

4:05 pm EDT

Jan. 12

at St. John's

7:30 pm NST

Apr. 8

Lehigh Valley

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 13

at St. John's

7:30 pm NST

Apr. 9

at Hershey

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 16

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EST

Apr. 10

Hershey

4:05 pm EDT

Jan. 22

at Portland

7:00 pm EST

Apr. 15

at Lehigh Valley 7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 23

at Portland

7:00 pm EST

Apr. 16

Providence

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 24

at Providence

3:05 pm EST

Apr. 17

at Hershey

5:00 pm EDT

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WHEELING NAILERS

SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

TIME

Oct. 16

at Norfolk

7:30 pm EDT

Oct. 17

at Norfolk

7:15 pm EDT

Oct. 24

Brampton

7:35 pm EDT

Oct. 25

at Brampton

3:00 pm EDT

Oct. 30

Adirondack

7:35 pm EDT

Oct. 31

Quad City

7:35 pm EDT

Nov. 6

Kalamazoo

7:35 pm EST

Nov. 7

at Norfolk

7:15 pm EST

DATE

Nov. 10

Cincinnati

10:35 am EST

Jan. 29

at Elmira

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 11

at Reading

7:00 pm EST

Jan. 30

at Elmira

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 13

Reading

7:35 pm EST

Jan. 31

at Brampton

2:00 pm EST

Nov. 14

Evansville

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 3

at Cincinnati

7:35 pm EST

Nov. 15

Evansville

4:05 pm EST

Feb. 5

Reading

7:35 pm EST

Nov. 18

at Florida

7:30 pm EST

Feb. 6

Reading

8:05 pm EST

Nov. 20

at Florida

7:30 pm EST

Feb. 12

at Adirondack

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 21

at Florida

7:00 pm EST

Feb. 14

at Manchester

3:00 pm EST

Nov. 25

Reading

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 16

at Adirondack

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 28

Brampton

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 17

at Elmira

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 29

at Reading

4:00 pm EST

Feb. 19

at Brampton

7:15 pm EST

Dec. 4

South Carolina

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 20

at Brampton

7:15 pm EST

Dec. 5

South Carolina

7:35 pm EST

Feb. 26

Greenville

7:35 pm EST

Dec. 6

Elmira

4:05 pm EST

Feb. 27

Elmira

7:35 pm EST

Dec. 10

at Indy

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 28

Elmira

4:05 pm EST

Dec. 11

at Toledo

7:15 pm EST

Mar. 4

at Reading

7:00 pm EST

Dec. 12

Toledo

7:35 pm EST

Mar. 5

at Reading

7:00 pm EST

Dec. 18

at Quad City

7:05 pm CST

Mar. 11

Toledo

7:35 pm EST

Dec. 19

at Quad City

7:05 pm CST

Mar. 12

Kalamazoo

7:35 pm EST

Dec. 26

at Toledo

7:15 pm EST

Mar. 13

Norfolk

4:05 pm EDT

Dec. 27

Kalamazoo

4:05 pm EST

Mar. 17

at Cincinnati

7:35 pm EDT

Dec. 31

Brampton

6:05 pm EST

Mar. 18

at Cincinnati

7:35 pm EDT

Jan. 2

Brampton

7:35 pm EST

Mar. 19

at Kalamazoo

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 3

Norfolk

4:05 pm EST

Mar. 22

Toledo

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 8

Orlando

7:35 pm EST

Mar. 23

at Fort Wayne

7:30 pm EDT

Jan. 9

Orlando

7:35 pm EST

Mar. 25

at Kalamazoo

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 10

Indy

4:05 pm EST

Mar. 26

at Kalamazoo

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 16

at Toledo

7:15 pm EST

Apr. 1

Reading

7:35 pm EDT

Jan. 17

at Indy

3:05 pm EST

Apr. 2

Manchester

7:35 pm EDT

Jan. 22

Kalamazoo

7:35 pm EST

Apr. 3

at Toledo

5:15 pm EDT

Jan. 23

Kalamazoo

7:35 pm EST

Apr. 8

Reading

7:35 pm EDT

Jan. 24

Brampton

4:05 pm EST

Apr. 9

at Reading

7:00 pm EDT

OPPONENT

TIME

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CONSOL Energy Center

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.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of an emergency, CONSOL Energy Center staff will utilize the public address (PA) system

to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage.

ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: Peoples 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) First Aid Stations presented by UPMC, one on each level of CONSOL Energy Center. 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 187

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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.

PROHIBITED ITEMS Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.

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

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

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 188

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VIDEO CAMERAS

WILL CALL

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

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

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 B:5.625” Center employee to assist with T:5.375” wheelchair transportation. S:3.875”

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T:4.25”

S:3.25”

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PROJECT POWER PLAY RINK LOCATIONS Banksville Park Banksville

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Brookline Memorial Park Brookline

The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Highmark Hosanna House/Sherwood Event Center Wilkinsburg have completed a four year Lewis Park Hazelwood $2.3 million initiative. In September 2015, the last North Park McCandless dek rink was completed Paul J. Scuillo II Memorial Park Bloomfield bringing the total Renzie Park McKeesport completed rinks to 12. Richland Community Park Richland Twp. In 2012, the Pittsburgh Riverside Park Oakmont Penguins Foundation and Settlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cabin Park Oakdale Highmark created Project South Park Community Park South Park Power Play, to provide athletes with a multipurpose surface to enjoy dek hockey and other sports. Each rink received a dasher board system, scoreboard, player benches, metal shelters, a penalty box, goals and start-up dek hockey equipment. Through your support of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation events we continue to grow our programs dealing with physical well-being for the young people of our region. Graham Park Cranberry Twp.

For more information about Project Power Play and a list of deks near you, visit our website at pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org.

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