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2018.19 SEASON

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FRONT OFFICE Mario Lemieux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ron Burkle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

GAME NOTES 85

David Morehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Jim Rutherford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bill Guerin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

IN THIS ISSUE

Jason Karmanos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Around The NHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Mike Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Jacques Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Nominate Your Child to be the DICK’S Sporting Goods Jr. Starter of the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mark Recchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Season Ticket Holder Spotlight . . . . . . . 9

Mike Buckley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Penguins Podcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Kevin Acklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Pens Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Sergei Gonchar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Kevin Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Terry Kalna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 James Santilli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Penguins Staff Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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G A M E I N F O R MATI O N Penguins Roster and Headshots . . . . . 66

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Red Wings Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Red Wings Headshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Design/Layout: Erin Tirpak

Game Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Photographers: Joe Sargent and Justin Aller

2018.19 Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Iceburgh Calls the Penalties. . . . . . . . . 116

2018.19 Promotional Schedule. . . . . . . .19

PensTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Nikita Pavlychev Thriving at Penn State University. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Shaping the Penguins’ Future During the Present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Hockey Etiquette 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Frozen in Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Get Social with the Penguins. . . . . . . . 57

Ironing Out the Wrinkles . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Pittsburgh Penguins Making an Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

PPG PAINTS ARENA

Official Penguins Twitter Handles . . . . .61

Seat Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

GNC Student Rush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Building Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Penguins Players on Social . . . . . . . . . 65 Penguins Players Birthdays . . . . . . . . . 73

DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Orr’s Jewelers Ice Crew Member Bios: Joe and Nicole . . . . . . . .74

Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Bites and Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

In the Room presented by RAM . . . . . . 78 Prospect Profile: Jan Drozg . . . . . . . . . 81 2018.19 NHL Key Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

PENGUINS F O U N DATI O N

NHL Fan Code of Conduct. . . . . . . . . . 103

Warm Up Pucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Penguins Honors and Awards . . . . . . 105

50/50 Raffle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

2018.19 On and Off-Ice Officials . . . . 109 Penguins Radio Network . . . . . . . . . . .110

Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar the Purrfect Holiday Gift! . . . .91

Radio Network Broadcasters . . . . . . . . 113

Game Day Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

NIKITA PAVLYCHEV THRIVING AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

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Golden Knights G Marc-Andre Fleury ran his head-to-head record against Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist to 27-15-9 in Vegas’ 4-3 overtime victory on Dec. 16 at New York. The 423rd win of Fleury’s career tied Tony Esposito for ninth place on the NHL’s all-time wins list. Lundqvist remained seventh all-time with 441 career regular-season wins.

EXCLUSIVE BLUELINE DUO D Brent Burns had three assists in San Jose’s 7-3 win on Dec. 16 at Chicago, his 598th, 599th and 600th career points (186G-414A in 995 games). Burns became the 38th defenseman in NHL history to hit the 600-point milestone and the second active blueliner to have reached that plateau along with Boston’s Zdeno Chara (198G-434A in 1,441 games).

SABRES RATTLING Buffalo’s 4-2 win on Dec. 16 at Boston was the Sabres’ 20th win in 34 games (20-9-5). It’s the 12th time in franchise history Buffalo needed 34 or fewer games to reach the 20-win mark in a season, and the first time since 2009-10 (20-9-2 in 31 games).

YOUNG GUNS

HISTORIC TRIPLE-THREAT

Players 22-years old or younger accounted for 668 of the first 3,148 goals scored this season (21.2 percent, not including shootout winners). The last season to conclude with a higher contribution from youngsters was 1987-88 (1,607 of 6,237 goals scored, 25.8 percent).

Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen (15G-41A), Nathan MacKinnon (2G-31A) and Gabriel Landeskog (21G-19A) became the first trio of teammates to combine for at least 148 points through their team’s first 33 games in a season since Mario Lemieux (29G-47A), Jaromir Jagr 4

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TO B E TH E D I C K’ S S PO RTI N G G O O D S J R . STA RTE R O F TH E G A M E This season, DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Pittsburgh Penguins are honoring local youth hockey players whom embody the qualities that make hockey great. The DICK’S Sporting Goods Jr. Starter of the Game program affords a local player the chance to skate on the ice at PPG Paints Arena and join the Penguins on the blueline for the singing of the national anthem.

Goods ‘Sports Matter’ campaign, the partnership has inspired athletes of all levels to participate in youth sports. Those nominated must be Squirt (2008 & 2009) or PeeWee (2007 & 2008) born players who are efficient skaters. Winners for the 2018-19 season are still being selected! Parents can submit nominations for their child online and can view the official rules and guidelines as well as the qualities that DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Penguins are looking for in a Jr. Starter. While standing with Penguins players during the anthem is an exciting opportunity for any youth hockey player, the Jr. Starter program is about more than simply the chance for a once in a lifetime experience. Those selected are the players who most exemplify the spirit of playing hockey and standing next to their idols on the biggest stage will surely serve as motivation for those players to continue playing the game they love.

Players have been nominated online and those selected are the ones chosen to best exhibit the following qualities: Leader Positive teammate Hard worker Dedicated on the ice as well as off Involved in the community A good friend Respectful As youth hockey continues to grow in the region, DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Pittsburgh Penguins have worked together to promote participation in youth sports through numerous programs such as the Jr. Starter. Through programs like the Jr. Starter program and the DICK’S Sporting

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WITH WHOM DO YOU ATTEND PENGUINS GAMES? I usually attend games with my wife or one of my kids. It’s a treat with either. My wife and I love to catch dinner downtown and then head uptown for the game.

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DO YOU, OR A FAMILY MEMBER CURRENTLY PLAY HOCKEY? IF SO, WHICH TEAM AND/OR LEAGUE? My son plays inline hockey for CanonMcMillan High School in the PIRHL. HAVE YOU WITNESSED ANY PLAYER OR TEAM MILESTONES IN PERSON? WHICH MEMORIES STAND OUT? Too many to name. I was there for the in-game video recognizing Jaromir Jagr being named to the Top 100, Sidney Crosby’s 300th goal and I think his 1,000th point. The biggest thrill was the Chris Kunitz 2OT goal vs. Ottawa in the 2017 Conference Final. I was a wreck for a week after that one. It physically drained me.

AT WHAT POINT IN YOUR FANDOM DID YOU REALIZE YOU WERE HOOKED ON HOCKEY? I’ve been a Penguins fan since 1977 or so. I think my first game was my 11th or 12th birthday vs. the Canadiens (defending champs). I saw a kid in band playing with hockey cards and it drew my interest. I’ve been going to Penguins games ever since. I still have that ticket stub. 9

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WHICH PITTSBURGH PENGUINS’ PLAYER WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF MOST LIKE? WHY? Rusty. The dude is always grinding, never gives up and is there when we need him. I like to consider myself that way also. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SNACK AT PPG PAINTS ARENA? The BBQ nachos…definitely built for two, but boy are they good. IF TRAPPED IN AN ESCAPE ROOM, WHICH TWO PITTSBURGH PENGUINS’ PLAYERS WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO HELP YOU BREAKOUT AND WHY? Crosby and Mike Sullivan. I don’t think there’s a situation we couldn’t break out of. They are two smart and savvy cats.

John was honored to ride the Zamboni following his second deployment to Kuwait in 2013. He retired as a Colonel in the Army Reserve in September after 33.5 years of service.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST-PRIZED PENGUINS RELATED KEEPSAKE? It’s not a physical thing, but the memories from when Pascal Dupuis delivered our season tickets a few years back. What an experience. I also have a

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE GAME DAY EXPERIENCE? I enjoy the pre-game introduction videos during the holidays. There is always a lot of energy and Christmas spirit!

beaten up Mario Lemieux growth chart rolled up in the basement. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE AWAY GAME DESTINATION? IF SO, WHERE? I’ve been to all of the old Patrick Division arenas. Last year we went to Vegas for the inaugural road game vs. the Golden Knights. It was a great experience. I also like heading to Washington DC for games. That place jumps, particularly

John (R) with his son Steven and wife Shelley welcoming Lord Stanley’s Cup back to the ‘Burgh in 2016.

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When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Jamie Oleksiak from the Dallas Stars last December, the hulking blueliner joined Steve McKenna and Hal Gill as the only players in club history to stand 6-foot-7 or taller. One day, 2015 seventh-round draft pick (197th overall) Nikita Pavlychev hopes to expand that list to four. Earlier this season, Pavlychev, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Dave Molinari that he is now about 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds, well above his listed vitals of 6-foot-7, 200 pounds on the Penguins’ official website. Using every inch of that imposing presence to advantage, Pavlychev is currently enjoying a breakout junior campaign at Penn State University. By the time the Nittany Lions’ first half ended with a 4-4 tie on Dec. 15 against Princeton, Pavlychev had already set personal season highs across the board with 10 goals, 10 assists and 20 points through his first 18 games. His point total ranked fourth on his team and 15th in the entire NCAA. For a comparison on those numbers, he

had 15 goals and 27 points in 71 games through his first two seasons at the collegiate level. Aiding Pavlychev’s offensive improvement is the pro-style system that Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky’s squad plays. While a lot of colleges prefer a more conservative approach that requires sitting back and waiting to take advantage of mistakes from other teams, Penn State is more of a transition team that attacks with speed and skill. Through mid-December, the Nittany Lions were the highest-scoring team in the NCAA by a wide margin, averaging 5.3 goals per game. Penn State averaged a whopping 41 shots per night. Recently, Pavlychev earned national accolades when his goal against Notre Dame earned the top spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays of the Night on Dec. 8. After receiving a breakout pass at center ice, Pavlychev drifted down the right side of the ice, pulled puck to his backhand while using a power move to dance around a Fighting Irish defender before he deposited the puck over the glove of the Notre Dame netminder. 23

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just the goals and assists. Over the course of the 35-40 game season, members of the Penguins scouting and player development staffs will watch him play roughly a dozen times. Among those who will see Pavlychev most often is Erik Heasley, who scouts the NCAA, United States Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League. A lot of times, Heasley will travel and watch both games Pavlychev is slated to play that weekend. Heasley never lets Pavlychev know in advance when he is coming, so that his presence doesn’t affect the way Pavlychev performs. In some instances, Heasley will talk to him after the first game, especially if he has a big night. When he talks to Pavlychev after the first game, he’ll let him know that he will be at the game the next day, then follow up with a text after the game, saying something simple like, “Hey good game.” Besides meeting directly with Pavlychev, Heasley will also talk with coaches and officials close to the program. What have they had to say thus far? That Pavlychev owns a Grade-A character, works hard off the ice and is a low-maintenance guy.

“I have set a few goals for myself,” Pavlychev told Molinari for a midOctober Post-Gazette feature story. “One is increasing my productivity, scoring more goals, getting more assists, as well as always keeping my plus-minus positive. Winning more battles, winning more faceoffs.” The timing of that quote couldn’t have been any better because it coincided with what became an eight-game point streak for Pavlychev, a run that included seven goals, nine assists and 16 points between Oct. 12 and Nov. 9. When it comes to assessing Pavlychev’s development, there is much more that goes into the evaluation than

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He also shows a will to want to improve and is very coachable. “They love him,” Heasley noted. Of course, what’s not to love for Gadowsky and his staff. In Pavlychev, not only do they have a rising offensive star at the collegiate level, but also a very reliable two-way performer who they can slot up and down the lineup. While his most frequent linemates this year have been Aarne Talvitie and Sam Steinschein, Pavlychev filled a variety of roles from the first line to the fourth line. Not surprisingly considering his physical stature, Pavlychev has excelled for the Nittany Lions in defensive scenarios, on defensive draws, defending entries into the defensive zone and on the penalty killing unit. “His long reach is such an attribute to him and he uses it well,” Heasley said. Pavlychev has grown in many ways since descending upon Happy Valley

three years ago. Two areas he has shown the most improvement are skating and strength training. As he continues along his college career, Pavlychev will aim to further enhance those skills. Skating-wise, Pavlychev’s speed has improved, but next up is making his first few steps quicker, especially his foot speed from a starting position. And while he has put on 25 pounds since his draft day in Fort Lauderdale, he now needs to refine that added strength he has built. Once Pavlychev’s college career is complete, additional seasoning in the minor leagues may be needed, but he could make a sizeable push to crack the NHL roster. At that point, if all goes as planned, Pavlychev will join that short list of Penguins’ giants alongside Oleksiak, McKenna and Gill. 28

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Mario Lemieux is one of the greatest players in NHL history, with two Stanley Cups, six NHL scoring titles, three MVP awards, two Conn Smythe Trophies, a Calder Trophy, a Masterton Trophy – and an Olympic gold medal for good measure. Now, he’s also established himself as one of the league’s greatest owners. Lemieux and co-owner Ron Burkle led the Penguins to three Stanley Cups in a nine-year span between 2009 and 2017, giving Mario more Cups as an owner than he won as a player. Lemieux and Burkle organized a group of investors that bought the Penguins out of bankruptcy in 1999. The combination of Lemieux’s hockey acumen and Burkle’s business savvy made them a formidable front office tandem and led to a series of spectacular achievements both on and off the ice. The Penguins, during that time, have become one of the premier franchises 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. That includes qualifying for the playoffs for 12 straight seasons – the longest current streak in the NHL – and reaching the Cup Final four times and the conference finals five times in the past 11 years. The Penguins entered the 2018-19 season having sold out every game for 11-plus seasons while setting high standards for television ratings, corporate sales and social media. Lemieux and Burkle were driving forces in the quest for a new multi-purpose

arena, which opened in August, 2010. PPG Paints Arena is considered one of the top facilities in North America and has hosted such national events as the 2012, 2015 and 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament opening rounds, the 2012 NHL Draft, the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four, the 2014 USA Gymnastics Championships and the 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup Finals. NCAA national championships in wrestling and women’s volleyball will be held here in 2019. Lemieux also helped to launch the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in nearby Cranberry, PA. Now in its fourth year of operation, the practice home of the Penguins is the first facility of its kind to combine hockey with a world-class medical center and sports performance complex. As a player, “Le Magnifique” was a gifted 6-foot-4 centerman who dominated play for parts of three decades. Although he faced a numbing 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 for the first time 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 December 27, 2000 – becoming the first player-owner of the modern era. He also captained Team Canada to an Olympic gold medal in 2002. In addition to his legendary hockey accomplishments, he continues to oversee the Mario Lemieux Foundation, which has raised more than $25 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org. Mario and his wife, Nathalie, have raised four children and reside in Sewickley. 33

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RON

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Ron Burkle, one of the preeminent investors in retail, hospitality, technology and distribution industries, is also a three-time Stanley Cup champion as co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Burkle teamed with Mario Lemieux to buy the team out of bankruptcy in September, 1999, and together they have become one of the outstanding ownership duos in professional sports, winning three Cups from 2009-17. Among Burkle’s many significant contributions to the Penguins was his essential role in negotiations for a new arena. PPG Paints Arena is considered one of the finest indoor facilities in North America and has attracted many national-level events to Pittsburgh, including NCAA basketball and hockey. But he also helped create a winning mindset for the Penguins organization both on and off the ice. Although Burkle prefers to operate quietly and behind the scenes, Lemieux praises his immense role in the team’s success. “Ron is one of the main reasons we still have hockey in Pittsburgh,” Lemieux told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “If I was not able to buy the Penguins and have Ron as our top investor, I don’t think the Penguins would be here today. He’s a great guy and a very smart businessman. He loves Pittsburgh, he loves the Penguins. I think people should know that.” Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for 11-plus seasons and consistently ranked among the most fan-friendly and community-minded teams in the NHL and all of pro sports.

The Penguins have earned 12 straight playoff berths and reached the conference finals five times in the past 11 years, in addition to the three Cups. The team’s solid foundation of ownership has enabled hockey management to spend to the salary cap, sign many of the team’s core players to long-term contracts and put a competitive team on the ice year after year. Burkle founded the Yucaipa Companies in 1986 and has served as Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of numerous companies, including Americold, Soho House, 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 member of the Board of The Scripps Research Institute, the National Urban League and Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy. He is a trustee of the Carter Center, and AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). Ron was the Founder and Chairman of the Ralphs/ 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, incuding 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.

DAVI D

MOREHOUSE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

April 2007. He was given the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer just as the team’s new arena was opening 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, while maintaining a high level of performance on the ice. A strong commitment to fan outreach includes an annual event where players personally deliver season tickets to fans’ homes and a special preseason game where 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, 2015. 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. He is a native of the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Beechview.

In 11 seasons as a senior executive with the Penguins, David Morehouse has seen the team win three Stanley Cups, make the Cup Finals four times and reach the conference finals five times. Though his expertise is on the team’s business side – especially branding and marketing – Morehouse’s greatest achievement has been creating a corporate culture that has driven the Penguins to consistent excellence both on and off the ice. “It’s no coincidence that we’ve enjoyed this kind of success with David Morehouse as our key senior executive,” said co-owner Ron Burkle. “We’ve obviously made a lot of great acquisitions on the player side, but one of the best acquisitions we’ve ever made was David himself.” The Penguins have become one of the NHL’s strongest business entities during Morehouse’s tenure – selling out every game for 11-plus seasons, setting new standards for television ratings and corporate sales and increasing their focus on innovative youth marketing. The Penguins again led all U.S.-based NHL teams in local television ratings in 2017-18. Morehouse joined the team as a consultant on the new arena project in 2004 and was named team president in 36

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Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jim Rutherford is in his fifth season as the executive vice president and general manager of Penguins. Highly-regarded by his peers as one of the top executives in the NHL, Rutherford’s tenure with the Penguins has included back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and ’17, four playoff appearances and the third-most wins (regular season and playoffs) among all NHL clubs in that span entering the 2018-19 campaign. Pittsburgh’s six-game defeat of the Nashville Predators in the 2017 Stanley Cup Final not only made the Penguins the NHL’s first repeat champion since 1998, but it allowed Rutherford to become just the seventh GM since the 1967 NHL Expansion to win three Stanley Cups. One year earlier, Rutherford became the first GM since ‘67 to manage multiple teams to Cup victories, having also done so with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. During the course of the 2015-16 campaign, Rutherford transformed the Penguins into Stanley Cup champions, thanks in large part to his acquisitions of Phil Kessel, Nick Bonino, Trevor Daley and Carl Hagelin, plus the promotion of Mike Sullivan to head coach in December of 2015. As a reward for his quick, on-the-fly reshaping of the Penguins’ roster, Rutherford won the NHL General Manager of the Year Award for his work in ’15-16. Pittsburgh’s roster didn’t require as much tinkering in 2016-17, but Rutherford once again added key pieces at the right time,

including bolstering his defense by trading for veteran Ron Hainsey near the deadline. Hainsey earned top-pair minutes in the absence of Kris Letang. Rutherford spent 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. 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. At the junior hockey level, 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. Rutherford played 13 years as a goaltender in the NHL, appearing in 457 career NHL games with Pittsburgh, Toronto, Los Angeles and Detroit. He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round (10th overall) of the 1969 NHL Draft.

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GUERIN

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Bill Guerin is in his fifth season as assistant general manager of the Penguins. One of Guerin’s primary roles is serving as the general manager of the Penguins’ minor-league affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. During his first season in charge of WBS in 2017-18, Guerin helped the team improve its consecutive playoff streak to 16-straight years, the longest active run in the AHL. A two-time Stanley Cup champion as assistant GM of the Penguins (2016 and ’17), Guerin was Pittsburgh’s player development coach from 2011-14, where he was instrumental in helping develop

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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 integral during Pittsburgh’s ’09 title run. Guerin, a four-time NHL All-Star, tallied 429 career goals and 856 points in 1,263 career NHL games, including five 30-goal and two 40-goal seasons. He was elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013.

KARMANOS

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Karmanos spent 15 years as an executive with Carolina from 1998-2013, serving various roles including vice president/ assistant general manager under Jim Rutherford. In addition to winning a Cup in 2006, Karmanos helped build the Hurricanes squad that was a Cup finalist in 2002. 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. 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.

Jason Karmanos is in his second season as the Penguins’ assistant general manager after spending his first three seasons as the team’s vice president of hockey operations. As assistant GM, Karmanos continues to be involved in all facets of hockey operations decision-making, and he also oversees the Penguins’ amateur scouting staff. He played a vital role in helping the Penguins swing the complex three-team trade to acquire Derick Brassard on February 23, 2018. A three-time Stanley Cup champion, Karmanos helped build the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2006 championship club in addition to his consecutive titles in Pittsburgh in 2016 and ‘17. 41

MIKE

S U LLIVAN HEAD COACH

Mike Sullivan begins his fourth season as head coach of the Penguins. His first three years produced back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and ’17 and a team-record-tying nine-straight playoff series victories. Heading into the 2018-19 campaign, Sullivan is already arguably the mostsuccessful coach in club history. Not only is he the only two-time Stanley Cup winner to coach the Penguins, but his nine playoff series victories are a team record, his 38 postseason wins are second-most and his 130 regular-season victories are fourth-most. By winning the Stanley Cup in his first two years behind the Penguins bench, Sullivan became the first American-born coach in NHL history to win multiple Cups, and he joined the legendary Toe Blake of the Montreal Canadiens as the only coaches to win the championship in each of their first two seasons with a team. Despite the burden of being the defending champs, Sullivan’s club finished the 2016-17 regular season with 50 wins and 111 points — the latter the second-most in the history of the franchise — good enough for the secondbest record in the entire league. Sullivan led the Penguins to one of the greatest in-season turnarounds in franchise history during his first year as head coach in 2015-16, a journey that resulted in a Stanley Cup victory against the San Jose Sharks on June 12, 2016. Adhering to Sullivan’s advice to ‘Just Play’, the Penguins ended the regular season with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference and fourth-best

mark in the league, in large part because of a 14-2 run to conclude the regular season. By leading the Penguins to the franchise’s fourth Cup, Sullivan became just the sixth American-born head coach to win the Stanley Cup. Prior to being promoted to Pittsburgh, Sullivan 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 WBS, his club went 18-5, which was good enough for first place in the Atlantic Division. A native of Marshfield, MA, 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. In addition to his professional coaching experience, Sullivan has coached the United States three times internationally, including the 2016 World Cup of Hockey when he was an assistant coach. He was the head coach at the 2007 World Championship and an assistant coach at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turino, Italy. Sullivan’s 11-year NHL career began with the expansion San Jose Sharks in 1991-92 and included stops in Calgary, Boston and Arizona. Sullivan 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. 43

SERGEI

GONCHAR ASSISTANT COACH

Sergei Gonchar enters his second season as an assistant coach for the Penguins, where he and Jacques Martin work closely with the team’s defensemen. Since moving in a coaching role, which began with a two-year stint as the Penguins’ defenseman development coach from 2015-17, Gonchar earned plenty of praise for his work developing young blueliners. Justin Schultz and Jamie Oleksiak are two defensemen whose game has progressed the most under Gonchar’s tutelage.

One of the top power-play quarterbacks of his era, Gonchar produced 811 career points in 20 NHL seasons, the most of any Russian-born defenseman. He ranks in the top-20 all-time among NHL defensemen in both games played and points. During his five-year run in Pittsburgh from 2005-10, Gonchar tallied 259 points (54G-205A). Gonchar is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, winning all three titles with Pittsburgh. He was an alternate captain on the Penguins’ ’09 team, and an executive in 2016 and ’17. Gonchar also helped the Penguins advance to the Cup Final in 2008.

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MARTI N

ASSISTANT COACH

Jacques Martin enters his fourth season as a Penguins’ assistant coach in 2018-19. He is in charge of the Penguins’ penalty killing unit and he works closely with Sergei Gonchar presiding over the team’s defensemen. Martin led a defensive group that overcame numerous injury woes, including the season-ending loss of Kris Letang, to help the Penguins capture a secondstraight Stanley Cup in 2017, the second championship of Martin’s lengthy NHL career. 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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Mark Recchi is in his second season as an assistant coach for the Penguins. He works closely with the team’s forwards and the power-play unit. As the Penguins’ player development coach from 2014-17, Recchi worked with Pittsburgh’s prospects throughout the organization from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to the junior and college ranks. Two of the players Recchi worked with at WBS, Jake Guentzel and Carter Rowney, played huge roles in Pittsburgh’s 2017 Stanley Cup championship run.

Recchi enjoyed a 22-year NHL playing career that began with the Penguins in 1988-89 and wrapped up with the Boston Bruins in 2010-11. In that span, Recchi accumulated 577 goals and 1,533 points in 1,652 contests, numbers that earned him enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2017. A seven-time NHL All-Star, Recchi won three Stanley Cup championships as a player: 1991 with Pittsburgh; 2006 as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes; and 2011 with Boston. He added his name to the Cup two more times as a Penguins executive in 2016 and ’17.

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Mike Buckley is in his second season as the Penguins goaltending coach after spending the previous four seasons as Pittsburgh’s goaltending development coach. Buckley played a crucial role in Pittsburgh’s back-to-back Stanley Cup championship runs, serving as an eye in the sky and traveling with the club both years. His finest work thus far has been guiding the development of Matt Murray from top prospect to the first goalie in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup-clinching game twice as a rookie. Before Murray became a star at the NHL level, Buckley worked with him as a

first-year pro in 2014-15, when Murray was the AHL’s Rookie of the Year and Goaltender of the Year. In Buckley’s four seasons as goaltending development coach, the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins finished with the lowest goals-against average in the league three times. Following a four-year college career at UMass-Amherst that ended in 2000, Buckley played five seasons of professional hockey from 2000-05, including parts of three campaigns with the Mississippi Sea Wolves and Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL.

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Kevin Acklin is in his first season as senior vice president and general counsel with the Penguins. He provides strategic advice to the senior executive team and serves as point person on the development on the former Civic Arena site. Kevin most recently served as vice president and chief legal officer of Peoples Natural Gas Company. He previously served as chief of staff to Mayor William Peduto, overseeing all day-to-day operations of the City of Pittsburgh. A native of the South Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Kevin graduated from Central Catholic High School, earned his undergraduate degree in Government

from Harvard University and his law degree from Georgetown University. Beginning his law career in Boston, Kevin returned to Pittsburgh and was most recently a partner in the law firm Saul Ewing LLP. He specialized in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions. Kevin also handled various matters for pro bono clients, with a focus on representing community groups and victims of domestic violence. After leading his hockey team at Central Catholic in penalty minutes, Kevin has reformed and now helps coach teams for his two sons and daughter, all three ice hockey players.

KEVIN

HART

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Kevin Hart is in his 28th season with the Penguins. He joined the franchise in 1992 after working five years with Deloitte for retail, manufacturing, health care, development and non-profit clients. He is responsible for company financial reporting, annual budget, forecasts, and tax reporting. Additionally, Kevin serves as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liaison with the NHL on matters including Hockey Related Revenue, Revenue Sharing, Player Salaries and CBA. Risk management programs and credit facility affairs are also under his direction. A lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Kevin has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and

Business Administration from Thiel College. While attending Thiel, Kevin was involved in student government, residence life and NCAA Football. As a walk on to the Thiel football team, he was a three-year starter earning four varsity letters. Kevin is the Treasurer and a board member of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Amateur Hockey. A USA Hockey Level IV certified coach, he has coaching experience at amateur and high school levels. Kevin resides in Robinson Township with his wife Linda and three children: Nicholas, Julianne and Megan.

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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.

Terry Kalna is in his third season as senior vice president of sales and broadcasting following an 18-year career in motorsports management. Kalna, a native of Greensburg, oversees corporate sales, partnership activation, ticket sales and premium sales in addition to the Penguins Radio Network. He is also the primary contact with AT&T SportsNet, 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

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING

collaboration across all departments within the organization. Under his leadership, the Penguins have received numerous accolades and awards, including five mid-Atlantic regional Emmys for In the Room, the team’s cutting-edge, all-access video series. Prior to being named VP of marketing in 2008, Santilli was the Penguins’ senior director of ticketing. In that role, he managed all facets of ticketing including premium seating, season ticket, group and individual game ticket sales and service. Santilli, a native of Aliquippa, PA, earned both his BS in Marketing and his MBA from Duquesne University.

James Santilli is in his 22nd year with Penguins organization and his 10th overseeing the marketing department. He was promoted to senior vice president in 2018. Santilli is responsible for all aspects of marketing including brand development, new media, game presentation, video production, creative services and fan development. His primary focus is to ensure the Penguins’ brand is consistently and positively portrayed across all platforms. He attributes much of the team’s off-ice success to the creativity, dedication and talent of the staff along with a spirit of 50

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JAKE GUENTZEL @jakenbake20

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R O STE R AND H EADS H OTS AS OF 12.18.18

CASEY

CHAD

OLLI

JAMIE

POS: G HT: 6-0 WT: 181

POS: D HT: 5-11 WT: 191

POS: D HT: 6-2 WT: 206

POS: D HT: 6-7 WT: 255

RUHWEDEL

DESMITH

MAATTA

OLEKSIAK

MATT

BRIAN

GARRETT

TANNER

POS: C HT: 6-1 WT: 202

POS: D HT: 6-4 WT: 207

POS: LW HT: 6-2 WT: 199

POS: L HT: 6-1 WT: 201

CULLEN

DUMOULIN

WILSON

PEARSON

RILEY

BRYAN

DERICK

MARCUS

POS: C HT: 6-3 WT: 214

POS: RW HT: 5-11 WT: 192

POS: C HT: 6-1 WT: 202

POS: D HT: 6-3 WT: 177

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RUST

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POS: LW HT: 5-11 WT: 180

POS: C HT: 6-3 WT: 195

POS: D HT: 6-1 WT: 227

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MALKIN

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PHIL

SIDNEY

POS: RW HT: 6-0 WT: 202

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NOTES Detroit had lost three straight games (0-2-1) and four of its last five after a 4-3 shootout loss to the New York

DYLAN LARKIN

Islanders on Dec. 15. . . The Red Wings are in the midst of playing six of seven

Philadelphia on Dec. 18. . . Dylan Larkin

games on the road, a stretch that ends

was leading Detroit with 14 goals and

Saturday in Dallas. They will then begin

32 points through 34 games, while

a five-game homestand against Florida

Gustav Nyquist was second in scoring

on Dec. 31. . . Detroit was 14-15-5 and

with 30 points and Andreas Athanasiou

out of a playoff spot before playing in

second in goals with 11. 69

HEADSHOTS

DETROIT RED WINGS AS OF 12.18.18

Nick Jensen 3

Justin Abdelkader 8

Gustav Nyquist 14

Filip Hronek 17

Dennis Cholowski 21

Wade Megan 22

Thomas Vanek 26

Michael Rasmussen 27

Luke Witkowski 28

Jimmy Howard 35

Luke Glendening 41

Martin Frk 42

Jonathan Bernier 45

Frans Nielsen 51

Jonathan Ericsson 52

Niklas Kronwall 55

Tyler Bertuzzi 59

Jacob de la Rose 61

Christoffer Ehn 70

Dylan Larkin 71

Andreas Athanasiou 72

Trevor Daley 83

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P E N G U I N S P L AYE R

B I R T H D AY S NOVEMBER Matt Cullen

Nov 2, 1976

Jusso Riikola

Nov 9, 1993

DECEMBER Riley Sheahan

Dec 7, 1991

Jamie Oleksiak

Dec 21, 1992

JANUARY Patric Hornqvist

Jan 1, 1987

Jack Johnson

Jan 13, 1987

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Student at Duquesne University

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Whether it’s listening in on coach

“All-access television is part of our

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brand now,” said David Morehouse, CEO

to the dog park with Matt Murray,

and president of the Penguins. “We love

filming a mic’d up Jake Guentzel score

giving our fans exclusive behind-the-

four goals in a single playoff game, or

scenes looks at our players, coaches

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JAN

DROZG AS OF 12.17.18

POSITION: LW HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 174 DATE OF BIRTH: 4/1/99 PLACE OF BIRTH: Maribor, SVN ACQUIRED: Drafted by Penguins in 5th round (152nd overall) of 2017 NHL Draft. CURRENT TEAM: Shawinigan Cataractes

NEWS AND NOTES QMJHL carried over to the tournament. In league play, Drozg is over a pointper-game player, collecting 31 points (8G-23A) in just 27 games with the Shawinigan Cataractes. He is on pace to top his totals from last season during which he posted 50 points (16G-34A) in 61 games.

With a 4-1 victory over Ukraine on Dec. 8, Slovenia claimed gold in the U20 World Championship Division 1 Group B. No player had a bigger impact than the tournament’s leading scorer — Jan Drozg. Drozg, a fifth-round pick of the Penguins in 2017, amassed 12 points (4G-8A) in just five games during the tournament. His strong play in the

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GAME

NOTES BY BOB GROVE

THE SERIES

VS DETROIT RED WINGS The Penguins face the Detroit Red Wings tonight for the first time this season. Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games to the Red Wings but did earn a series split last season. The Penguins earned a 4-1 home victory Jan. 13 as Evgeni Malkin had two goals and two assists and linemate Phil Kessel added a goal and two assists. Sidney Crosby added a goal and Tristan Jarry made 29 saves in the victory, which included a pair of power-play goals by Pittsburgh. When the teams played in Detroit on Mar. 27, the Wings took a 5-2 home victory as Luke Glendening scored twice and Darren Helm had a goal and two assists while goaltender Jimmy Howard made 22 saves. Crosby and Kris

Letang had the Pittsburgh goals. . . The teams play in Detroit on Apr. 2, the final regular season road game for the Penguins. . . Each of the last 11 games between these teams was decided by two or more goals. . . The Penguins are 7-3-0 in their last 10 home games against Detroit and have won three of the last four. . . Pittsburgh has outshot the Wings in five straight games here. . . Crosby has nine goals and 19 points in 21 career games against the Wings, while Malkin has 10 goals and 23 points in 16 career games against them. Malkin has three goals and six points in his last three games against Detroit. . . The Red Wings have blanked the Pittsburgh power play in 10 of their last 12 regular season games here in Pittsburgh.

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THE PENGUINS This is

won the 10,000th faceoff of his regular

Pittsburgh’s first

season career in the game against the

game since playing

Kings, which gave Pittsburgh a sweep

at Carolina on

of home games on consecutive days.

Dec. 22 and its final

The Penguins beat the Boston Bruins,

home game of the month. The Penguins

5-3, on Dec. 14, with Jake Guentzel

will play in St. Louis on Saturday, in

picking up the game-winning goal in the

Minnesota on New Year’s Eve and

third period. . . Zach Aston-Reese scored

in New York against the Rangers on

the Penguins’ first short-handed goal

Jan. 2 before returning home to face

of the season in the win over Boston,

the Winnipeg Jets on Jan. 4 for the

part of his two-goal effort that night,

start of a three-game homestand. . .

and Matt Cullen added another the

Matt Murray returned to the Pittsburgh

following night against Los Angeles. . .

lineup from a lower body injury to

Casey DeSmith made 48 saves, a career

make 38 saves in a 4-3 overtime win

high, in the win over the Bruins. . .

here against Los Angeles on Dec. 15.

Bryan Rust recorded his second

Kessel had the overtime goal at 3:59, his

regular season hat trick in a 6-3 loss

sixth in a Pittsburgh uniform. . . Crosby

at Chicago on Dec. 12 and had seven 86

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the win over the Kings, the Penguinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

facing the Ducks. The Penguins had five

bottom six forwards had scored a goal

hat tricks already at that point in the

in nine of the last 10 games and had

season. . . Brian Dumoulin was leading

amassed 14 goals in that span. . . The

the Penguins with a plus-17 mark

Penguins snapped a four-game power

through 32 games. . . The Penguinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

play drought with the overtime power

win over the Bruins on Dec. 14 was

play goal that beat the Kings. That left

their 500th regular season victory with

Pittsburgh two-for-two on the power

Crosby in the lineup. . . Patric Hornqvist

play in overtime this season. . . Jack

had missed five straight games with an upper body injury before the Ducks

Johnson was plus-6 in his last seven

visited here, and he had also missed

games before facing Anaheim. . . Marcus

eight of the last 11 games at that point.

Pettersson was plus-3 in his first seven

Dominik Simon had also missed six

games with the Penguins after being

games with a lower body injury. . . After

acquired from Anaheim.

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Since 2010, the Penguins have teamed up with Humane Animal Rescue to publish eight Penguins & Paws calendars. Their annual joint effort has raised over $550,000 for animal welfare in our region. If you haven’t already picked up a copy of the 2019 Penguins & Paws Calendar — it’s not too late! Order a copy today online at humaneanimalrescue.org/penscalendar.

Reunite lost pets with their caregivers or seek new families for them. Educate the community on humane care and interactions with all animals with the goal of reducing pet overpopulation and negative relationships with native wildlife. Reinforce a standard of living for animals and prevent cruelty.

Sincere thanks to every Penguins fan and animal lover who purchases the 2019 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar!

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NHL

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OCTOBER 2018

17-24 Hockey Week Across America 23 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™: Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers

6 2018 NHL Global Series™ 22 NHL Alumni Awards Gala

(Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa.)

NOVEMBER 2018

25 2019 NHL Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)

1-30 Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month 1-2 2018 NHL Global Series™ 9 Hockey Hall of Fame Game 12 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 13 NHL General Managers’ Meeting 23 2018 Discover NHL Thanksgiving Showdown™ 26 NHL Founders Day (1917)

MARCH 2019 4-6 NHL General Managers’ Meeting 29-31 NCAA Regionals

APRIL 2019 6 Last day of 2018-19 regular season (15 games)

10 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin 11-13 NCAA Frozen Four Week of 15th NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings release 18-28 IIHF Under-18 World Championship TBA 2019 NHL Draft Lottery

DECEMBER 2018 1 Signing deadline for Group 2 free agents (5 p.m. ET) 12 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction 19 101st Anniversary of League’s first games played 19-27 Holiday roster freeze in effect 24-26 Holiday break

MAY 2019

(no scheduled practices – dressing rooms closed)

10-26 IIHF World Championship 17-26 2019 CHL Memorial Cup 27-June 1 2019 NHL Scouting Combine

26-Jan. 5 IIHF World Junior Championship

JANUARY 2019 JUNE 2019

1 2019 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® 8 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Week of 21st NHL Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings release 23 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 24-27 NHL All-Star Break (no games played) 24-26 No scheduled practices – dressing rooms closed 25 2019 NHL All-Star Skills Competition™ 26 2019 NHL All-Star Game 27-28 2019 AHL All-Star Classic 28 NHL regular season resumes

15 Last possible day for 2019 Stanley Cup Final TBA 2019 NHL Awards™ (Las Vegas, Nev.) 20 NHL General Managers’ Meeting 21-22 2019 NHL Draft™ (Rogers Arena, Vancouver, B.C.)

JULY 2019 1 Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET) 5 Deadline for player-elected salary arbitration notification (5 p.m. ET) 6 Deadline for club-elected salary arbitration notification (5 p.m. ET) 20-Aug. 4 Salary arbitration hearings held

FEBRUARY 2019 AUGUST 2019

9 Hockey Day in Canada 9 19th Annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada

6 Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered

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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.

For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in the arena: KeyBank - 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

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 the arena, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game.

Banners and Signs Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management.

Emergency Evacuation In the event of an emergency, the arena 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.

Cameras Cameras are permitted into the arena for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, 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

First Aid There are two (2) First Aid Stations presented by UPMC, one on each level of the arena. First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232. 99

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Lost and Found

Smoking Policy

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.

Smoking is not permitted inside the arena.

TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at an arena event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104.

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.

Video Cameras Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. The arena reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.

Wheelchairs A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location. Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of the arena. Please see an arena employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.

Questions For general questions, please call 412.642.1800.

Re-Entry Policy Exit and re-entry is not permitted at the arena.

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CONDUCT

The National Hockey League and its Member Clubs are committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment and enjoyable entertainment experience. NHL fans have a right to expect an environment in which they will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all Arena, Team and League personnel. The Players and Officials have the same rights. Accordingly, fans are responsible for their own conduct.

The following standards have been established with respect to fan conduct: Fans are entitled to enjoy the hockey experience free from disruptive or inconsiderate behaviors or unruly actions. Fans may not interfere with the event and/or athletes in any manner. Fans shall refrain from using abusive language or obscene gestures. Fans may not engage in fighting, throwing objects or other behavior deemed detrimental to the experience of other guests and those who engage in any of these actions will immediately be ejected from the game. Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to arena staff. Fans who choose to consume alcohol must do so in a legal and responsible manner. Intervention with an intoxicated or impaired fan will be handled in a prompt and safe manner. Fans shall comply with requests from arena staff regarding arena operational and emergency procedures. Fans may not engage in unauthorized commercial activity while on arena property. Violation of the Fan Code of Conduct may result in eviction from the arena without a ticket refund.

The NHL and its Member Clubs thank you for adhering to the provisions of the NHL Fan Code of Conduct. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. ÂŠ NHL 2018. All Rights Reserved.

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PENGUINS

HONORS AND AWARDS

2017

CHAMPIONSHIPS STANLEY CUP

1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, 2017

PRESIDENTS’ TROPHY

1993

PRINCE OF WALES TROPHY

1991, 1992, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017

DIVISION TITLES

1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2008, 2013, 2014

NHL AWARD WINNERS CONN SMYTHE TROPHY

HART MEMORIAL TROPHY

Mario Lemieux

1991, 1992

Evgeni Malkin

2009

Sidney Crosby

2016, 2017

GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Ray Shero

2013

Jim Rutherford

2016

Mario Lemieux

1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2013

Evgeni Malkin

2012

CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY

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Mario Lemieux

1985

Evgeni Malkin

2007

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NHL AWARD WINNERS CONTINUED TED LINDSAY/LESTER B. PEARSON AWARD

Mario Lemieux

1986, 1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999, 2000

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2013, 2014

Evgeni Malkin

2012

FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY

Ron Francis

1995

JAMES NORRIS TROPHY

Randy Carlyle

1981

LADY BYNG MEMORIAL TROPHY

2007 2010, 2017

1981

Ron Francis

1995, 1998

NHL PLUS/MINUS AWARD

MAURICE “ROCKET” RICHARD TROPHY

Sidney Crosby

Rick Kehoe

Mario Lemieux

1993

Ron Francis

1995

Pascal Dupuis

2013

JACK ADAMS AWARD

ART ROSS TROPHY

Dan Bylsma

Mario Lemieux

1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997

Jaromir Jagr

1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2014

Evgeni Malkin

2009, 2012

2011

BILL MASTERTON MEMORIAL TROPHY

Lowell MacDonald

1973

Mario Lemieux

1993

2012

MARK MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD

Sidney Crosby

2010

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NHL OFF-ICE OFFICIALS

Alphonso, Shandor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Amell, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Baker, Tyson* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Barton, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Berg, Devin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Brisebois, David. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cameron, Lonnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cherrey, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cormier, Michel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Daisy, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Devorski, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Driscoll, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Galloway, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Gawryletz, Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Gawryletz, Travis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Gibbons, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Gibbs, Darren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Knorr, Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Kovachik, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Mach, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 MacPherson, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Marquis, Jesse*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Miller, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Mills, Bevan* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Murchison, Kiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Murphy, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Murray, Jonny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Nagy, Kory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Nansen, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Nowak, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Pancich, Bryan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Racicot, Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Rody, Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Sericolo, Anthony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Smith, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Shewchyk, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Suchanek, Libor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Tobias, James* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 * Minor league officials

Dan Aubele Read Connolly Danielle DiBacco Jim Duss Joe Ferraro Todd Gally

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Bob Moretti Leo Rudzki Keith Schreiber Phil Spano Eugene Susi Dan Wagner

Jim Weaver Jeff Stuart Andy Tumas Dennis Lohr

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PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER

One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange is calling games in his 44th 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 playby-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, CA, 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

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PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK COLOR ANALYST

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Phil Bourque is in his 16th 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 Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators. 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 WPXITV’s coverage of Penguins hockey. 113

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RADIO BROADCAST HOST AND PENSTV HOST

Josh Getzoff is in his fourth 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, IL. While in Champaign, Getzoff covered the University of Illinois and Big Ten athletics, local high school athletics, and various professional teams in the region. In June of 2015, he was named the Television

Sportscaster of the Year by the Illinois Broadcasters Association. In addition to his time in Illinois, Getzoff has also worked as a sports anchor/reporter at WENY-TV and radio update anchor at 1410 WELM ESPN Radio in Elmira, NY, 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, NY.

ICEBURGH

C A L L S T H E P E N A LT I E S

SPEARING

SLASHING

ROUGHING

Using the stick like a spear

Swinging the stick at an opponent

Engaging in fisticuffs or shoving

ELBOWING

KNEEING

HOOKING

Using the elbow to impede an opponent

Using the knee to impede an opponent

Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent

BOARDING

HOLDING

TRIPPING

Driving the opponent into the boards

Using hands on an opponent or his equipment

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

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CHARGING

HIGH STICKING

MISCONDUCT

Taking three or more strides before checking an opponent

Carrying the stick above the shoulder against an opponent

Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike conduct

WASHOUT

ICING

CROSS CHECKING

Disallowing of a goal when signaled by a referee. No offside or icing when used by a linesman

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

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

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

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

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D I R E CTO RY OWNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pittsburgh Penguins LP

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS Co-owner/Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mario Lemieux Co-owner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Burkle CEO/President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Morehouse Executive Vice President and General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Rutherford Senior Vice President and General Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Acklin Senior Vice President, Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Hart Senior Vice President, Sales and Broadcasting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Kalna Senior Vice President, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Santilli Vice President, Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Hixon Vice President, Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom McMillan Vice President, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad Slencak Director, Events and Hospitality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kat Smerdel Executive Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Carper, Nicole Schaaf, Molly Trunzo Coordinator, Shipping and Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Hart Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Hart

TOM MCMILLAN

Vice President, Communications

HOCKEY OPERATIONS Assistant General Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Guerin, Jason Karmanos Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Sullivan Assistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergei Gonchar, Jacques Martin, Mark Recchi Goaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Buckley Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Saucier Director, Player Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Young Player Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Kostopoulos Goaltending Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andy Chiodo Skills Development Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ty Hennes Director, Team Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Britt Director of Hockey Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Ventura Manager Hockey Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Heasley Executive Assistant to EVP/GM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele Colaianni

CHAD SLENCAK

Vice President, Ticketing

SCOUTS Director, Professional Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Clancey Professional Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Bowness, Craig Patrick, Al Santilli Director of Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrik Allvin Amateur Scouts . . . . . . . . Colin Alexander, Brian Fitzgerald, Luc Gauthier, Frank Golden, Jay Heinbuck, Jamie Huffman, Dan McLean, Wayne Meier, Reine Rauhala, Casey Torres, Warren Young European Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petri Pakaslahti, Tommy Westlund Special Assignment Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gilles Meloche, Kevin Stevens

DAVE SOLTESZ President, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

EQUIPMENT/TRAINING STAFF Head Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana Heinze Assistant Equipment Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . Paul DeFazio, Danny Kroll, Jon Taglianetti Head Athletic Trainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Stewart Director of Sports Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Curtis Bell Assistant Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Steidle Head Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, M.D. Assistant Team Physician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Melissa McLane, D.O. Director, Sport Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Trinca Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alexi Pianosi

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Vice President, Facilities

COMMUNICATIONS

PARTNERSHIP SALES/MARKETING

Sr. Director, Communications. . . . . Jennifer Bullano Ridgley

Sr. Director, Partnership Sales and Media . . . . . Mark Turley

Director, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Seidling

Sr. Director, Partnership Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Miller

Executive Producer, Penguins Radio. . . . . Wayne Anderson

Sr. Director, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Tipton

Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil Bourque, Mike Lange

Sr. Manager, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Baur

Radio Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Getzoff

Manager, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darryle Bajomo

Communications Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Steigerwald

Director, Partnership Operations . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Wineland

NEW MEDIA

Sr. Managers, Partnership Marketing . . . . . . . Devin Beahm, Paige Hancher, Erin Lockwood, Jim Meyer

Director, Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Kasan

Manager, Partnership Marketing . . . . . . . . . . Matt Dentinger

Manager, Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Crechiolo

Liaison, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pierre Larouche

Director, New Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andi Perelman

FINANCE

Coordinators, New Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan Kabana, Jamie Louden, Evan Schall

Director, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark R. Kuczinski Sr. Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy Ussack

MARKETING

Financial Analyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Bacon

Sr. Director, Creative Services and Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barb Pilarski

Payroll Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Winschel Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tawni Love

Sr. Director, Digital Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . Leo McCafferty

TICKETING

Manager, Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Tirpak Manager, Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Scheponik

Sr. Director, Premium Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Magness

Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jen Navari

Sr. Director, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Murphy

Director, Fan Development and Special Events. . Jill Shipley

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

Manager, Fan Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura Spencer

Manager, Premium Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Ivery

Manager, Youth Hockey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Chiasson

Managers, Group Sales . . Mike Zatchey, Ashley McDonough

Local Manager, Learn to Play Program . . . . Rocky Saganiuk

Manager, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Rudy

TECHNOLOGY

Sr. Ticket Sales Account Executives . . . . . . . George Birman, Jeff Blizman, Bonnie Golinski

Systems Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Henry

Ticket Sales Account Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Fischer

Junior Systems Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Lange, Justin Mellor, Alex Navarrete

Inside Sales Representatives. . . . . . . . . . Carlianna Cottone, Kevin Devine, Kate Hartill, Dani McSweeney

Manager, CRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Walczak

Manager, Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Gabany Manager, Box Office Operations . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Onufer

GAME ENTERTAINMENT AND PRODUCTION

Box Office Assistant Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kirsten Burkes Director, Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Davis

Sr. Director, Production and Game Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rod Murray

Customer Service Representative. . . . . . . . . . Holly Bandish

Director, Event Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Wareham

Sr. Director, Database Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Exley

Director, Production Operations. . . . . . . . . . .Mike Davenport

Manager, Database Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny Gardner

Producers, In The Room . . . . . . . Andrew McIntyre, Jon Otte

PENGUINS FOUNDATION

Producers, PensTV. . . . . . . . . Mark Cottington, Ryan Yorgen Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan McManimon

President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Soltesz

Manager, Motion Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Spiegel

Director, Foundation Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Susko Manager, Foundation Programs . . . . . . . . . . Abbey Braddock

Producers, Motion Graphics Design . . . . . . . . . .Dave Distilli, Ethan Mansberger

Program Coordinators . . . . .Madison Connelly, Darya Snozik

Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celina Pompeani

Director, Community/Alumni Relations. . . . . . . Cindy Himes

Public Address Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Mill

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skills development coach. He was the skill development professional at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for the previous three seasons. His new position focuses on streamlining skating and skill development throughout the organization. He works daily with the Penguins, skating with injured players before practice and running the team through drills during practice, while also making trips to visit Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton, Wheeling and even prospects. “He’s a great addition to our team,” forward Derick Brassard said. “Guys like working with him. He has a positive energy. When I was injured I was with him for probably two weeks or so and I

There’s no question that the Penguins’ roster boasts some of the best to have played the game. Between Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Phil Kessel, the team contains some generational talents. But at some point, you have to consider the future — an era without the big four. That’s where Ty Hennes comes in. Over the summer, the Penguins hired Hennes as their skating and

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methodology he now administers. “Our focus was developing the next generation of American-born hockey players,” Hennes said. “We had a very close relationship with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). We would all get together and discuss the latest advancements on how they were developing their athletes. Those three years with USA Hockey are where I really got to take advantage of those resources around the world of player development.” Hennes’ drills challenge players using a specific methodology that stimulates sensory receptors to develop skills. “The purpose of practice is to create the transfer into a game environment,” Hennes said. “It doesn’t matter how well a player can do it in practice around a cone or a tire, that’s not the game. There are four phases of skill acquisition development that makes the learning more efficient. The methodology of skill acquisition is focusing on one technical skill and then adding in one decisionmaking component. Then you add two decision-making components. Finally, you’re building off of that technical skill and putting it into a random invariable decision environment.” Hennes’ drills not only test a player’s physical aptitude; they also challenge

was just trying to come back and find my hands and stuff like that. Sometimes your confidence could be a little low and you work with him on little stuff, and that confidence is going to help you in games to try and get your game back on track.” Hennes’ accomplished resume was suited for the Penguins’ vision of bolstering its development model. After playing four years at Boston College and three seasons professionally, Hennes went back to school and obtained a doctorate degree in sports chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas. His medical background benefits his work with injured players. “Sports chiropractic doctors are doctors of the nervous system,” Hennes explained. “It’s knowledge that helps me to know what the injury is and how to avoid putting that player in a situation to injure it. Today’s game has become much faster and much more skilled. But it’s even more important that the emphasis is on a puck possession game. That ability and skill set of, ‘Once our team gets the puck, how do we maintain possession of the puck?’” Hennes later spent three years with USA Hockey and was a part of the American development model. He credits that experience to cultivating the

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“More so with professional hockey than in any other level is how efficiently can we train our athletes with the limited amount of practice time that we have,” Hennes said. “The quality of the repetitions and the quantity of the repetitions have to be very specific and very focused. It’s the time at task with each drill; how focused, how specific and how efficient are we with these players in a small environment. Part of the drill construction includes reducing the amount of time a player is standing in line and increasing the amount of time the player is active. They only learn by doing.” There is certainly never a dull moment. Whether it’s working with today’s generational talents, polishing the skill sets of prospects and everywhere in between, Hennes has his work cut out for him. But it’s an innovative position in which he thrives. “I think it’s just an example of the progressive thinking the Penguins have of as an organization, that this is the way this next generation of players trains,” Hennes said. “The individual skill development and they are delivering that to their present players and future players as well. It’s fun to see the progression of players who get drafted and then maybe play three or four years in college. Then play a couple of years in the minors and maybe one day end up here. To have a steady plan of development and to see players go through that development is the fun part. Hopefully, it starts to produce with our younger players as they get called up.”

the mental process of perceiving and executing under restraints. Hennes requires players to do more with less. “It no longer is the old defensive zone coverage where their wingers cover the points where everything is wide open and stretched,” Hennes said. “They’ll condense and then we have nine grown men in a quadrant of the offensive zone. The average size of the NHL player is 6-foot-1, 204-pounds. So to have nine players in that small area, there isn’t a lot of time or space. We’ve got to be able to exploit triangles and attack triangles between defenders’ sticks and feet. Everything is a read-and-react situation because there isn’t much time or space.” Since the amount of ice time for practice is constricted due to the rigor and demands of an NHL season, Hennes’ preparation must be meticulous. He has to compile drills to accommodate the entirety of the team’s needs as well as individual players. 145

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As they braced for another busy week leading into the Christmas break, the Penguins were slowly but steadily starting to build their resume and starting to find their collective game. Back-to-back home wins over the Bruins (5-3 on Dec. 14) and Kings (4-3 in overtime on Dec. 15) ran the Penguins’ record to 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Included in that run was a 4-0 record at PPG Paints Arena that had improved the Pens’ overall record on home ice to 9-6-2. The home portion of the schedule had been handled reasonably well at the outset of the season. The Penguins hosted and defeated both of last season’s Stanley Cup Final 153

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“It’s not like we’re preaching to these guys, ‘Let’s score goals on the penalty kill,’” head coach Mike Sullivan said. “We’re trying to keep it out of our net. If the opportunities present themselves, then our guys are going to act on their instincts and take advantage. “I don’t think it’s anything that we’re trying to scheme to try to score goals when we’re on the penalty kill. First and foremost we’re trying to keep it out of our net.” The Penguins were much more focused in the wake of those games on improving their play with a lead, although they had at least strengthened their resolve in terms of how to respond when things don’t go as intended in such situations.

years that we’ve had success here, the team we were at the end of the season was significantly better than the team we were at the beginning. I think the goal for us is just to be a better team come the playoff push than we are now. “We’re improving, we’re going in the right direction. But we’re a work in progress, I think we all know that.” The progress evident in the fourpoint weekend against Boston and Los Angeles included the Penguins’ first two short-handed goals of the season (Zach Aston-Reese against the Bruins and Cullen against the Kings). Such contributions are welcome when they materialize, but aren’t something the Penguins are focused on taking advantage of with regularity.

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A 3-1 advantage had evaporated in a 54-second span of the third period against Boston. And it had taken Los Angeles from the middle of the second period (10:06) until the middle of the third (12:30) to climb out of a 3-1 hole. “It’s always tough, but you didn’t sense any panic or any frustration,” Aston-Reese noted after the Boston game. “It’s kind of a quiet confidence that we had that we knew we needed to manage the puck a little better. “We did a good job of that.” Ironing out such wrinkles, at home or on the road, will continue to be a part of the equation for the Penguins. That’s the way it’s worked out more often than not in recent seasons. The long-range plan for this one is no different. “I think our team, in my experiencing in coaching them, over the last few years we tend to get better as the season goes on,” Sullivan said. “We tend to raise our commitment as the season goes on. We’re certainly going to need it moving forward. “My hope is that we can continue to improve and get better. And that commitment level has to continue be there night in and night out. I think that’s the key to us getting to where we want to go.”

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