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NHL STANDINGS As of 03.22.16
EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
ROAD
LAST 10
FLORIDA
73
40
24
9
89
207
181
22-10-5
18-14-4
4-5-1
TAMPA BAY
72
41
26
5
87
196
171
21-11-3
20-15-2
5-4-1
BOSTON
73
39
26
8
86
216
197
16-16-5
23-10-3
5-3-2
METROPOLITAN
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
ROAD
LAST 10
X-WASHINGTON
71
51
15
5
107
227
168
28-6-2
23-9-3
6-3-1
NY RANGERS
73
41
24
8
90
207
192
24-8-3
17-16-5
4-4-2
PITTSBURGH
72
40
24
8
88
204
179
23-10-4
17-14-4
8-2-0
WILD CARD
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
ROAD
LAST 10
NY ISLANDERS
71
38
24
9
85
197
181
21-9-4
17-15-5
4-4-2
DETROIT
72
36
25
11
83
184
190
18-12-6
18-13-5
5-5-0
PHILADELPHIA
71
35
24
12
82
186
190
19-10-7
16-14-5
7-2-1
NEW JERSEY
73
35
31
7
77
166
189
17-15-4
18-16-3
5-5-0
CAROLINA
72
31
27
14
76
175
195
17-12-6
14-15-8
3-3-4
OTTAWA
73
34
31
8
76
211
223
20-12-5
14-19-3
4-4-2
MONTREAL
73
33
34
6
72
192
209
19-14-3
14-20-3
3-6-1
BUFFALO
73
29
34
10
68
173
198
19-14-3
14-20-3
3-6-1
COLUMBUS
72
29
35
8
66
188
223
16-15-6
13-20-2
4-6-0
TORONTO
72
26
35
11
63
174
209
13-14-9
13-21-2
5-4-1
WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
ROAD
LAST 10
DALLAS
73
43
21
9
95
236
211
24-11-2
19-10-7
5-2-3
ST. LOUIS
73
42
22
9
93
194
185
21-11-4
21-11-5
7-3-0
CHICAGO
73
42
24
7
91
203
179
24-10-3
18-14-4
4-4-2
PACIFIC
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
ROAD
LAST 10
X-LOS ANGELES
72
44
23
5
93
198
165
23-11-2
21-12-3
7-2-1
ANAHEIM
71
40
22
9
89
182
164
23-9-5
17-13-4
6-3-1
SAN JOSE
72
41
25
6
88
214
185
16-15-3
25-10-3
7-3-0
WILD CARD
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
ROAD
LAST 10
NASHVILLE
73
37
23
13
87
202
187
19-10-6
18-13-7
6-2-2
COLORADO
73
38
31
4
80
198
204
17-15-4
21-16-0
6-4-0
MINNESOTA
73
34
28
11
79
194
186
18-13-4
16-15-7
6-3-1
ARIZONA
72
31
34
7
69
188
217
18-14-4
13-20-3
4-5-1
CALGARY
73
31
36
6
68
202
228
20-15-3
11-21-3
5-3-2
VANCOUVER
71
27
32
12
66
167
205
13-19-5
14-13-7
3-7-0
EDMONTON
75
29
39
7
65
181
219
18-18-2
11-21-5
5-5-0
WINNIPEG
72
29
37
6
64
184
216
15-18-3
14-19-3
3-5-2
* - Division leaders are seeded 1, 2, and 3 in Conference standings. Z - Clinched Conference X - Clinched Playoff spot Y - Clinched Division
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LEAGUE LEADERS As of 03.22.16
POINTS RNK NAME
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
SOG
SPCT
PPG
PPP SHG SHP
1
Patrick Kane, CHI
73
39
53
92
19
30
256
15.2
15
32
0
0
2
Jamie Benn, DAL
73
36
44
80
7
56
231
15.6
16
26
2
5
3
Sidney Crosby, PIT
71
31
45
76
15
38
212
14.6
9
21
0
0
4
Tyler Seguin, DAL
72
33
40
73
2
16
278
11.9
7
24
0
0
Evgeny Kuznetsov, WSH
71
20
53
73
29
30
156
12.8
5
16
0
0
RNK NAME
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
SOG
SPCT
PPG
1
Alex Ovechkin, WSH
69
42
21
63
19
43
350
12.0
16
21
0
2
Patrick Kane, CHI
73
39
53
92
19
30
256
15.2
15
32
0
0
3
Jamie Benn, DAL
73
36
44
80
7
56
231
15.6
16
26
2
5
4
Joe Pavelski, BOS
72
34
35
59
28
24
193
17.6
10
24
0
0
Vladimir Tarasenko, STL
71
34
29
63
-1
35
263
12.9
12
22
0
0
RNK NAME
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
SOG
SPCT
PPG
1
Erik Karlsson, OTT
73
13
60
73
-1
50
222
5.9
1
24
0
0
2
Patrick Kane, CHI
73
39
53
92
19
30
256
15.2
15
32
0
0
Evgeny Kuznetsov, WSH
71
20
53
73
29
30
156
12.8
5
16
0
0
Joe Thornton, SJS
72
17
53
70
28
50
109
15.6
6
21
0
0
Sidney Crosby, PIT
71
31
45
76
15
38
212
14.6
9
21
0
0
RNK NAME
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
SOG
SPCT
PPG
1
Jamie Benn, DAL
73
36
44
80
7
56
231
15.6
16
26
2
5
Alex Ovechkin, WSH
69
42
21
63
19
43
350
12.0
16
21
0
0
3
Patrick Kane, CHI
73
39
53
92
19
30
256
15.2
15
32
0
0
4
Steven Stamkos, TBL
72
33
25
58
E
34
197
16.8
13
21
1
3
5
Oliver Ekman-Larsson, ARI 66
19
30
49
-12
74
205
9.3
12
27
0
0
GOALS PPP SHG SHP 0
ASSISTS
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PPP SHG SHP
POWER-PLAY GOALS PPP SHG SHP
PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
SOG
SPCT
PPG
1
Anze Kopitar, LAK
71
24
43
67
32
14
159
15.1
4
16
1
3
2
Chris Kunitz, PIT
70
16
21
37
31
33
128
12.5
2
5
0
0
3
Tyler Toffoli, LAK
72
26
22
48
29
14
188
13.8
9
11
1
1
Evgeny Kuznetsov, WSH
71
20
53
73
29
30
156
12.8
5
16
0
0
Joe Pavelski, SJS
72
34
35
69
28
24
193
17.6
10
24
0
0
5
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2015.16 SCHEDULE S
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18
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25
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VEMBER T
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9:00 @EDM 13 7:00 CBJ F 20 4
S 7 10:00 @CGY 14 7:00 @NJD S 21 5 7:00 3:00 SJS CGY 28 12 7:00 EDM
MARCH 12
T 19 3 7:00 7:00 COL NYR 26 27 10 11 7:00 7:00 @CBJ @CBJ 17 18 19 7:00 1:00 CAR @PHI 24 25 26 7:00 2:00 NJD @DET 31 7:00 NSH
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1:00 @PHI 26 2:00 @DET
10 10:00 @ARI 17 7:00 TOR 24 8:00 @NSH 31 7:00 @TOR
8
9
15
16
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3
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F
S
S M 71 8:00 @ANA S M 13 14 7 8 7:00 7:00 WSH ANA 20 21 14 15 3 4 7:00 7:30 5:00 CBJ PHI @FLA 27 28 21 22 10 11 8:00 12:30 @WPG @BUF 28 29 17 18 7:00 ARI 24 25 6
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3:00 CGY 12
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10:30 @SJS T
W
2
T
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20
21
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26
27
28
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11 5
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2
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8 7:00 @WSH 14 15
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1:00 @NYI
10
11
6 7:30 @OTT 12 13
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
5:00 PHI
4
F
7:00 7:30 LAK @TBL F 18 12 1 7:00 7:00 BOS @CAR 25 19 8
7:00 7:00 DET @WSH 31 25 26 14 15 6:00 @DET
W
23
29
30
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
M
T
3
M
T
T
5
F
6
T 12
9:00 @EDM F 113 7:00 CBJ F 820 4
T 719 3 7:00 7:00 COL NYR 14 15 26 27 10 11 7:00 7:30 7:00 @CBJ @TBL @CBJ 21 22 17 18 7:00 7:00 PHI CAR 28 29 24 25 7:00 NJD 31 7:00 NSH
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7:00 7:30 CHI @WSH 10 11 12 6 7 8 7:00 5:00 7:30 @CAR AWAY @NJD @NYI 17 18 19 13 14 15 3:00 8:00 12:30 7:00 CAR @STL @NYR NYI PROMOTION 24 25 26 20 21 22 7:00 6:00 NJD WSH 31 27 28 29 7:30 7:00 @NYR BUF
HOME
HOME
S 7 10:00 @CGY S 214 7:00 7:00 @NJD NYI S 921 5 7:00 7:00 3:00 SJS @MTL CGY 16 28 12 7:00 EDM 23 19 12:30 1:00 VAN @PHI 30 26 2:00 @DET
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W T F 7 84 3 8:00 7:00 @CHI NYR 13 14 15 9 10 11 7:30 7:00 @TBL @CBJ 20 21 22 16 17 18 7:00 7:00 PHI CAR 27 28 29 23 24 25 7:00 NJD 30 31 7:00 NSH 6 2
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24
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W 4 10:00 @VAN S M T W 8 9 10 11 7:30 MTL S M T W 315 416 517 618 1 2 7:30 7:00 8:00 7:30 MIN CHI @CHI @WSH 10 11 12 13 22 23 24 25 6 7 8 9 7:00 5:00 7:30 7:00 STL @CAR @NJD @NYI 29 30 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 3:00 8:00 12:30 7:00 CAR @STL @NYR NYI 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 7:00 6:00 NJD WSH 31 27 28 29 30 7:30 7:00 @NYR BUF 1
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AROUND THE NHL
By: Mike Prisuta
GHOST STORIES:
Philadelphia rookie D Shayne Gostisbehere accounted for 16 goals in his first 52 games this season and all of them either tied a game, gave the Flyers a lead or eventually stood as the game-winning goal. Gostisbehere’s first 39 points (16+23) had him ranked sixth among NHL rookies in scoring despite his having missed 18 of Philadelphia’s first 70 games. He also had a 15-game scoring streak from Jan. 19 – Feb. 20, something only Eric Lindros, Bobby Clarke and Brian Propp had accomplished previously in Flyers’ history.
HOME SWEET HOME:
The Islanders went 6-0-1 in their first seven home games after the All-Star break and outscored their opponents 29-13 on Brooklyn ice.
TRIPLEFIGURES: Kings
D Rob Scuderi recorded his 100th career assist on March 15 against Dallas.
BOUNCEBACK FACTOR:
The Rangers’ 40-24-8 record through 72 games included a
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12-game winning streak in games that followed a loss in regulation, dating back to Dec. 22, 2015 against Anaheim. It was the longest such streak in one season in Rangers’ history.
FOUR OF A KIND:
Calgary G Niklas Backstrom, who had been acquired by the Flames from Minnesota, beat Montreal, 4-1, in his Calgary debut on March 20. That made the Flames one of just three teams to have four goaltenders record a victory this season (Columbus and Montreal were the others). The win was also Calgary’s eighth in 10 tries against Canadian teams this season (8-1-1).
OH SHEA CAN YOU SEE:
Nashville D Shea Weber amassed 45 points (17+28) in the Predators’ first 72 games (Weber appeared in 69 of those). That marked the fifth time in the last six seasons that Weber has reached the 45-point plateau. Only Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson can also make that claim among NHL defensemen. Weber’s 99 goals at that juncture led all NHL blueliners since 2010-11.
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THE SERIES [VS] SABRES
On March 29 the Penguins face the Buffalo Sabres for the third and final time this season. The Penguins have won both previous games this season by 4-3 scores, Oct. 29 here and Feb. 21 in Buffalo. . . Back in October, second-period goals by Ben Lovejoy and Evgeni Malkin broke a 2-2 tie and Jeff Zatkoff made 50 saves in the victory. Patric Hornqvist and Pascal Dupuis also scored for Pittsburgh . . . In the February meeting, the Penguins built a 4-1 lead on goals from Hornqvist, Scott Wilson, Phil Kessel and Matt Cullen and then held on for the victory. Kris Letang had three assists in that win. . . The Penguins have won eight consecutive games against Buffalo, their longest win streak against the Sabres. Buffalo’s last win in the series came here on April 23, 2013 (4-2). During this current eight-game win streak, the Penguins have allowed Buffalo a total of nine goals. . . Since suffering a sevengame winless streak against the Sabres that lasted through November of 2006, Pittsburgh is 26-8-0 against them, with four of those eight losses coming by a single goal. . . The Penguins are 12-4-0 in their last 16 home games against Buffalo. . . Sidney Crosby has points in 27 of his 30 career games against Buffalo, scoring 14 goals and 48 points. He has points in nine straight home games against them (4+12). continued on page 14
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THE SERIES [VS] PREDATORS
On March 31 the Penguins will host the Nashville Predators, a team they’ve faced only once this season. Back on Oct. 24 in Nashville, former Penguin James Neal scored just past the midway point of the third period to answer an earlier Chris Kunitz goal and send the game to overtime. But Kessel scored just 41 seconds into OT to produce a 2-1 Pittsburgh victory. . . The last time the Predators were in Pittsburgh, Feb. 1 of last season, Roman Josi scored one goal and set up another and Carter Hutton made 21 saves in a 4-0 victory. . . The Penguins are 6-1-1 in their last eight games against Nashville and have allowed the Predators only eight total goals in the last six matchups. . . Pittsburgh is 3-1-1 in its last five home games against Nashville. . . The Predators have scored first in six of their nine all-time games played here in Pittsburgh. . . It was 12 years ago this month that the Predators had a memorable night here, scoring six power play goals in a 9-4 victory on March 4, 2004. . . Crosby has never missed a game against Nashville but has been held off the scoresheet in the last two games against them. His only home goal against them came on Feb. 14, 2010. continued on page 16
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THE PENGUINS
Pittsburgh moved into second place in the Metropolitan Division on March 20 with a 6-2 home win over Washington, completing an impressive weekend that began with a 4-1 win in Philadelphia on March 19. The Penguins allowed a total of 35 shots in those two games . . . Tom Kuhnhackl had his first career three-point game and defenseman Justin Schultz scored his first goal in a Pittsburgh uniform in the win over the Capitals, which gave Pittsburgh a six-game win streak heading into its March 24 home game against New Jersey. . . Crosby took a 12-game points streak into the game against the Devils and was third in NHL scoring when the week began. . . Marc-Andre Fleury was in goal for both victories in the back-to-back meetings with Philadelphia and Washington . . . Lovejoy was expected back from his injury soon, while the team announced Wilson would be out for an extended period of time after surgery. . . Defenseman Trevor Daley scored in both victories over the Flyers and Caps, and at that point the Penguins had won four straight games when he scored a goal.
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“Standing in line over seven hours to take a picture with the Stanley Cup after the 2009 victory.” — Joshua Cochran, Section 220, Season Ticket Holder Since 2004
“My husband and I go to at least one road game annually. Last year, we went on a west coast road trip (L.A. and Anaheim) with some friends. Once we were there, we realized we were staying in the same hotel as the Penguins! We had no idea when we booked the hotel. We lucked out and got pictures with most of the team and staff, including Mario Lemieux. We even got to meet Wayne Gretzky at the hotel bar after the L.A. game. It was a dream come true for my husband and me! It’s a trip we’ll never forget!” — Kimberly Northime, Section 214, Season Ticket Holder Since 2007 continued on page 20
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“A bench-clearing brawl against the Plager brothers and the St. Louis Blues in which the police had to come on the ice to restore peace.” — Michael Morgan, Section 222, Season Ticket Holder Since 1971
“The first game of the Stanley Cup Final in Detroit in 2009, I went with my two sons, Joe and Jeff. And although we lost the game, we all became the best of friends. My sons and I were no longer a generation apart...hockey brought my family together.” — Joseph
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“During the first Stanley Cups, I went to the games with my uncle. There were four guys that sat behind us and every time they would play the horse stampede music, they would get up on their seats and pretend they were riding horses. In the playoffs, they did it with tuxes on.” — Greg Powell/Paul Sipush, Section 105, Season Ticket Holders Since 1972
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Left winger Chris Kunitz has skated on a line centered by Sidney Crosby for the better part of this decade. For Kunitz, their chemistry has produced big numbers, a first-team NHL All-Star berth in 2012-13 and an Olympic gold medal with Canada in 2014. “Whatever Sid brings to the table helps our line,” Kunitz said. “We try to do the same basic things. Go get pucks. Try to get to the net. He creates space by drawing two guys. Things work out when you’re playing with one of the best players on the ice.” They certainly do. Kunitz joined the Penguins on Feb. 26, 2009. He came to Pittsburgh from Anaheim in a trade that sent defenseman Ryan Whitney to the Ducks. Since joining the Penguins, Kunitz has 158 goals and 197 assists in 487 games (as of March 19). His best campaign was the lockoutshortened 2012-13, when he had 22 goals and 30 assists in 48 games. The 6-foot, 195-pound Saskatchewan native followed that in 2013-14 with 35 goals and 33 assists in 78 games. But this season, at 36, Kunitz was projected for a third-line role. That would have been a smooth transition. Kunitz has the grit and physicality to fill such a spot. He ranked seventh in the NHL with 238 hits after 69 games. But Crosby started a bit slow. So the Penguins again turned to the familiarity that has long existed between the two. Patric Hornqvist took the right wing slot. Crosby came around in a big way: After 70 games, the captain had 31 goals and 43 assists. After 69 games, Kunitz weighed in with 15 goals and 21 assists. Crosby and Kunitz have even found a new venue for their rapport: Three-on-three overtime, inaugurated this season by the NHL. Crosby and Kunitz often skate three-on-three together. “It’s fun. [Sid] finds those pockets of ice that make it so much easier,” Kunitz said after the Penguins defeated the visiting New York Islanders 2-1 via shootout on March 15. “Guys start watching him. We had three or four good, quality chances [in OT] but didn’t hit the net. We had a lot of chances to end it in overtime and not take it to the shootout.” The victory over the Islanders netted the Penguins two points. But the path there wasn’t easy. Kunitz gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead at 15:51 of the first period by deflecting Brian Dumoulin’s shot from the point past Islanders netminder Jean-Francois Berube. But the Penguins couldn’t continued on page 31
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beat Berube again, and a power-play goal by the Islanders’ Kyle Okposo with 5:25 left in regulation play forced OT and, ultimately, a shootout. The Penguins won the skills competition, 1-0, on Kris Letang’s goal. “We did a lot of good things in the first period, but then we slowed down and took our foot off the gas into the second and third periods,” Kunitz said. “It resulted in them getting a powerplay goal, and they had some good chances in overtime. But our goaltender [Marc-Andre Fleury] was the best player on the ice.” As for his goal, Kunitz said, “It was a fairly easy play. There wasn’t a lot of battling. I just floated toward the net. [Dumoulin] threw a puck at the net that was tippable. It was going on net, but I got a chance to tip it, and it worked out in our favor.” Kunitz got another goal in a 4-1 victory at Philadelphia on March 19. Kunitz came late, collected a Crosby feed and rifled a slap shot from the top of the slot. He missed the net, but the puck caromed off the backboards, hit the skate of Flyers goalie Steve Mason and slid across the goal line. Kunitz looks at his role with the Penguins modestly and simply: “I’m not a guy who’s out there looking for glory. I just want to help my team win.”
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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 CO-OWNER
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.
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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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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 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 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 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.
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RICK 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 GOALTENDING COACH
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 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 was 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.
TERRY KALNA
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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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CONCESSIONS CONSOL Energy Center
The CONSOL Energy Center menu includes options for every type of fan and event attendee. A visit is less than complete without trying fan favorites such as our Angus Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Ciabatta, Cheese Steak Dippers, Smoked Turkey Wrap, Italian or Vegetarian Panini, and Pretzel Stick with Bacon Cheddar Dip. Traditional favorites such as Nachos Grande, Smith’s Hot Dogs, Caesar Salad, Chicken Tenders and Fries, Fan Favorite Snacks, and a nice selection of Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products are also offered. To those that want the ever-changing option, our Chef’s Carved Sandwich of the day would be the overwhelming choice. Please join us for an experience you won’t easily forget! PIZZA Sections: 107, 212 ®
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LAURA YEARS ON THE TEAM: First Year HOMETOWN: Crafton, PA OCCUPATION: Student at the University of Pittsburgh WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN: I absolutely love Groupon! Nothing is better than getting a great deal on fun activities and spending time with the people that mean the most in my life. FAVORITE QUOTE: “Hail to Pitt!” ~ Pitt fans everywhere DREAM JOB: Working in real estate and owning my own company. ICE CREW HIGHLIGHTS: Skating with my older sisters and best friends!
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FROM SWEDEN TO PENNSYLVANIA By Ashley Vesci
Oskar Sundqvist was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the 2012 NHL Draft, but this is his first year playing hockey in North America. “It’s been different, but it’s been great so far,” he said. “I have nothing to complain about. It’s been fun. It’s a long way from home. It’s going to be a little bit different outside of the rink, but it’s been fun so far.” Sundqvist made his NHL debut on Feb. 5 versus the Tampa Bay Lightning and settled into the role of a fourth-line center — where he was forced to quickly adjust to the pace of an NHL game. “The speed. That’s the biggest difference,” Sundqvist explained. “The players are a little bit more skilled here too and every pass is always on the tape.” The 21-year-old is doing a solid job of acclimating himself, but it’s different from the kind of hockey he was used to in Sweden. “The rink is smaller here, so everything goes a little bit quicker,” Sundqvist said. “You don’t have as much time with the puck. The rinks are so big in Sweden you have a couple of seconds to think when you’ve got the puck there. Here you barely have one second.” Although he is a long way from home, Sundqvist was lucky enough to find familiar faces from Wilkes-Barre to help him make the transition, both on and of the ice. “It’s guys that I was friends with from down there so it makes it a lot easier to come up here,” Sundqvist said. “We’re all living at the same place. We ride together to the rink and stuff like that, so it’s nice to not have to go alone all the time.”
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POS: D HT: 6-1 • WT: 206
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POS: LW HT: 6-0 • WT: 195
POS: C HT: 6-4 • WT: 212
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POS: G HT: 6-4 • WT: 178
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BY THE NUMBERS As of 03.22.16
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS PLAYERS Sidney Crosby
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PPG
PPP
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SHP
SOG
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31
45
76
15
38
9
21
0
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14.6
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27
31
58
1
65
11
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41
55
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21
26
47
2
18
3
13
0
0
234
Patric Hornqvist
72
18
28
46
14
34
7
13
0
0
229
7.9
Chris Kunitz
70
16
21
37
31
33
2
5
0
0
128
12.5
Matt Cullen
72
12
12
24
4
20
0
0
2
3
100
12.0
Olli Maatta
66
6
13
19
28
22
0
1
0
1
93
6.5
Trevor Daley
43
6
12
18
2
22
1
5
0
0
64
9.4
Carl Hagelin
27
5
13
18
10
12
0
0
0
1
71
7.0 6.8
Nick Bonino
53
5
11
16
5
25
1
1
0
0
74
Brian Dumoulin
72
0
16
16
11
12
0
0
0
0
90
0.0
Ian Cole
60
0
10
10
-8
42
0
1
0
0
68
0.0
Beau Bennett
25
5
5
10
-4
8
1
3
0
0
41
12.2
Bryan Rust
37
4
6
10
2
12
0
1
0
0
61
6.6
Tom Kuhnhackl
32
3
6
9
5
24
0
0
1
1
43
7.0
Ben Lovejoy
57
3
6
9
9
22
0
0
0
1
78
3.8
Eric Fehr
45
5
4
9
E
13
0
0
3
3
57
8.8
Conor Sheary
34
5
2
7
-3
4
0
0
0
0
42
11.9
Derrick Pouliot
18
0
6
6
3
2
0
0
0
0
19
0.0
Scott Wilson
24
5
1
6
E
12
0
0
0
0
39
12.8
Justin Schultz
8
1
2
3
5
0
1
1
0
0
13
7.7
Kevin Porter
41
0
3
3
-2
0
0
0
0
0
34
0.0
Daniel Sprong
18
2
0
2
-1
0
0
0
0
0
23
8.7
Oskar Sundqvist
12
0
1
1
-2
2
0
0
0
0
9
0.0
Dominik Simon
3
0
1
1
E
0
0
0
0
0
2
0.0
Tom Sestito
2
0
0
0
E
2
0
0
0
0
0
0.0
Josh Archibald
1
0
0
0
E
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0
GP
W
L
SV
SV%
SO
TGA
TSA
PIM
ENG
Marc-Andre Fleury
54
32
16
6
2.29
1444 0.922
5
123
1567
2
4
Jeff Zatkoff
13
4
6
1
2.78
352
0.917
0
32
384
0
3
Matt Murray
7
4
2
1
1.85
187
0.935
0
13
200
0
0
GOALIES
82
GP
OTL GAA
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28 Zemgus Girgensons C
6-1 202 6-1 212
PLAYERPrinted At POS None HT Jake McCabe D 6-0 Chad Johnson G 6-3 Robin Lehner G 6-5 Nicolas Deslauriers LW 6-1 Cody Franson Zach Bogosian
WT 214 196 240 212
D D
6-5 234 6-3 219
50 Nathan Lieuwen G 55 Rasmus Ristolainen D Black 75 Jason Kasdorf G
6-5 189 6-4 207 6-3 172
82 Marcus Foligno 90 Ryan O’Reilly
LW C
6-3 226 6-1 210
6-1 203
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CONSOL PERM
BUFFALO SABRES HEADSHOTS As of 03.22.16
MARK
PYSYK 3
DAVID
LEGWAND 17
MATT
MOULSON 26
NICOLAS
DESLAURIERS 44
JOSH
GORGES 4
CAL
O’REILLY 19
ZEMGUS
GIRGENSONS 28
CODY
FRANSON 46
JASON
KASDORF 75
EVANDER
KANE 9
JOHAN
LARSSON 22
JAKE
MCCABE 29
ZACH
BOGOSIAN 47
MARCUS
FOLIGNO 82
BRIAN
GIONTA 12
SAM
REINHART 23
CHAD
JOHNSON 31
NATHAN
LIEUWEN 50
JACK
EICHEL 15
CARLO
COLAIACOVO 25
ROBIN
LEHNER 40
RASMUS
RISTOLAINEN 55
RYAN
O’REILLY 90
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10 Colton Sissons C 6-1 200 Used Swatches: 12 Mike Fisher C 6-1 216 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 14 Mattias Ekholm D 6-4 215
15 Craig Smith 18 James Neal 19 Calle Jarnkrok
PLAYERPrinted At POS None HT WT Miikka Salomaki RW 5-11 203 Eric Nystrom LW 6-1 200 Paul Gaustad C 6-5 227 Carter Hutton G 6-1 201 Colin Wilson Pekka Rinne
38 Viktor Arvidsson 51 Austin Watson Black 57 Gabriel Bourque
LW G
6-1 221 6-5 217
LW 5-9 180 LW 6-4 204 RW 5-10 206
RW RW
6-1 208 6-2 221
59 Roman Josi 63 Mike Ribeiro
D C
6-1 201 6-0 179
C
5-11 186
92 Ryan Johansen
C
6-3 218
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NASHVILLE PREDATORS HEADSHOTS As of 03.22.16
ANTHONY
RYAN
BITETTO 2
BARRET
ELLIS 4
FILIP
COLTON
FORSBERG 9
JAMES
CALLE
MIIKKA
GABRIEL
BOURQUE 57
ERIC
JOSI 59
PAUL
GAUSTAD 28
VIKTOR
RINNE 35
ROMAN
SMITH 15
NYSTROM 24
PEKKA
WILSON 33
CRAIG
EKHOLM 14
SALOMAKI 20
COLIN
CARTER
HUTTON 30
GRANBERG 8
MATTIAS
FISHER 12
JARNKROK 19
PETTER
WEBER 6
MIKE
SISSONS 10
NEAL 18
SHEA
JACKMAN 5
AUSTIN
ARVIDSSON 38
MIKE
RIBEIRO 63
WATSON 51
RYAN
JOHANSEN 92
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HOCKEY PLAYERS AT UPMC LEMIEUX SPORTS COMPLEX By Joseph Guzy
The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry isn’t just the new practice rink of the Penguins. The young hockey players in Pittsburgh are the real owners of this first-class facility. “Everybody thinks it’s just for the Penguins,” said Matt Herr, Executive Director of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. “But anyone can come here and sign up. You can come here and work with our staff. Then you can go into the weight room and train with Gary Roberts. Then maybe next year you can even play for Penguins Elite.” The creation of the player pool for Penguins Elite, Western Pennsylvania’s premier AAA amateur hockey organization, also comes from the new facility with the Penguins Mite skating and skills program. “The Mite development program is four to six-year-olds and then six to eight-year-olds,” Herr said. “And all those players can all play on Penguins Elite.” The facility has so much more to offer in addition to the Mite Development League. They also have the Penguins Hockey School, which offers year-round leagues, camps and clinics. Power skating clinics are run by Max Ivanov, a well-known power skating instructor and skill development coach who works with Evgeni Malkin. Ty Hennes, a former standout player for Boston College, leads the skills sessions. And goalie training for players of all levels are run by Mike Chiasson, a former QMJHL goalie with the Rimouski Oceanic who played four years at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. continued on page 95
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All in all, the goal is to produce better hockey players. According to Herr, the most important part of their development program is pushing kids to take their own path. “We want these kids to be able to go on their own and be able to develop their own game while having fun,” Herr said. “You watch all the great players, the guys that are creative and can score. “Half of Sidney Crosby’s skill is his thinking of the game. We want to encourage that with all of our players that come through here.” Perhaps the best place for young hockey players to do that is at the GNC Skills Development Center inside the facility. Herr calls it the “Dave and Buster’s of hockey.” It features a RapidShot system referred to as “the batting cage for hockey players,” three RapidHands puck-handling training stations and a 60-foot resistance skating lane. “Kids have their swipe card with $20.00 on it, and Mom can sit and drink a latte while reading her book in the lobby and the kid can stickhandle and shoot,” Herr said. “It’s a key component because our big theme is that we can work with you all you want but in the end, you have to take ownership of your development.” For more information on all of these programs, visit UPMCLemieuxSportsComplex.com
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BY THE NUMBERS As of 03.22.16
BUFFALO SABRES PLAYERS GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
PPG
PPP
SHG
SHP
SOG
SPCT
Ryan O’Reilly
62
17
34
51
Jack Eichel
72
22
27
49
-16
8
7
20
0
0
137
12.4
-13
20
8
18
0
0
218
Rasmus Ristolainen
73
9
30
10.1
39
-19
31
4
20
0
0
184
Sam Reinhart
70
20
16
4.9
36
-5
8
7
9
0
0
140
14.3
Evander Kane
62
19
15
34
-14
89
2
6
1
1
260
7.3
Brian Gionta
70
10
17
27
-6
12
1
6
0
0
154
6.5
Marcus Foligno
66
10
11
21
2
73
0
2
2
2
69
14.5
Zach Bogosian
56
6
14
20
-16
66
2
5
0
1
111
5.4
Cody Franson
59
4
13
17
-5
26
1
7
0
0
92
4.3
Matt Moulson
72
5
12
17
-1
16
1
5
0
0
100
5.0
GP
W
L
SV
SV%
SO
TGA
TSA
PIM
ENG
Chad Johnson
38
17
15
3
2.41
982
0.919
1
87
1069
0
7
Robin Lehner
21
5
9
5
2.47
586
0.924
1
48
634
8
2
Linus Ullmark
19
7
10
2
2.58
495
0.915
0
46
541
0
2
GOALIES OTL GAA
NASHVILLE PREDATORS PLAYERS GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
PPG
PPP
SHG
SHP
SOG
SPCT
Filip Forsberg
73
30
24
54
-2
41
7
19
1
1
222
13.5
Roman Josi
73
12
41
53
-2
39
6
24
1
2
173
6.9
James Neal
73
28
20
48
24
63
4
12
0
0
228
12.3
Mike Ribeiro
73
7
40
47
7
62
2
14
0
0
70
10.0
Shea Weber
70
17
29
46
-6
23
12
23
0
1
167
10.2
Craig Smith
73
18
15
33
4
36
2
4
0
0
183
9.8
Mattias Ekholm
73
7
24
31
14
38
1
5
1
2
94
7.4
Ryan Ellis
72
8
20
28
12
35
3
7
0
0
137
5.8
Calle Jarnkrok
72
13
13
26
3
10
2
3
1
1
106
12.3
Ryan Johansen
33
7
18
25
8
24
3
9
0
0
79
8.9
SV
SV%
GOALIES
96
GP
W
L
SO
TGA
TSA
PIM
ENG
Pekka Rinne
59
30
19
OTL GAA 10
2.42
1449 0.910
4
143
1592
6
7
Carter Hutton
13
7
3
3
2.36
340
0.916
2
21
371
0
1
Juuse Saros
1
0
1
0
3.10
20
0.870
0
3
23
0
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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.).
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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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19-21 27 29
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MARCH 1 14-16
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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)
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JUNE 1 18 24-25
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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.
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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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SPEARING Using the stick like a spear
SLASHING Swinging the stick at an opponent
ROUGHING Engaging in fisticuffs or shoving
ELBOWING Using the elbow to impede an opponent
KNEEING Using the knee to impede an opponent
HOOKING Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent
BOARDING Driving the opponent into the boards
HOLDING Using hands on an opponent or his equipment
TRIPPING Using the stick, arm or leg to cause the opponent to trip or fall
CHARGING Taking three or more strides before checking an opponent
HIGH STICKING Carrying the stick above the shoulder against an opponent
MISCONDUCT Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike conduct
WASHOUT Disallowing of a goal when signaled by a referee. No off-side or icing when used by a linesman
ICING Shooting the puck across the opponent’s goal line from behind the center red line and allowing the opponent to touch the puck first
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UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Challenging or disputing the ruling of an official and abusing the line of respect
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ART ROSS TROPHY
CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
1985
Evgeni Malkin
2007
1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997
Jaromir Jagr
1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY
Sidney Crosby
2007, 2014
Ron Francis
Evgeni Malkin
2009, 2012
HART MEMORIAL TROPHY Mario Lemieux
1988, 1993, 1996
Jaromir Jagr
1999
Sidney Crosby
2007, 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
2013
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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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March 15, 2016 was a day Chris Kunitz will never forget. Kunitz, 36, played in his 800th NHL game against the New York Islanders. No. 14 scored his 14th goal of the season, setting Pittsburgh up for their eventual 2-1 shootout win. Eight hundred appearances might be on the short list of accomplishments for many players in the league. Like Sidney Crosby, who should make his 700th appearance before the end of March at age 28. But the undrafted Kunitz took the path less traveled and built his skill set through the collegiate ranks at Ferris State University after struggling to garner attention from Canada’s top youth and junior leagues. It was during his senior year with the Bulldogs that Kunitz started visualizing his future. He finished second in voting for the Hobey Baker Award, the Heisman of college hockey, and led his team to the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history — an early sign of success that followed him to the professional ranks. continued on page 131
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Since his debut in 2003, Kunitz has built quite the résumé — collecting over 500 points, two Stanley Cups, a 2013 NHL First Team All-Star nomination and a gold medal from the 2014 Winter Olympics with Team Canada. Kunitz said he doesn’t know when he’ll retire, and would like to make it to the 1,000 games milestone. Eventually, though, his time will come. “There are different responsibilities you take on over the years,” Kunitz said. “If you can’t go out there and help your team in tough situations on the ice, that’s a pretty good indicator of when to go.” Kunitz has established himself as a physical presence around the league, delivering over 1,500 hits in his 14-year career. As of March 20, he ranked first on the Penguins with 235. Plenty has changed since the Saskatchewan native’s arrival, like the reduction of fighters in the league. Kunitz quickly established himself as someone willing to deliver a big hit when necessary, but he knows player safety is a big issue in hockey. “The fighting aspect is an emotional part of the game that’s always been around,” Kunitz started. “But the fights that aren’t dictating how the game is played and aren’t built off emotion are the fights they’ve been trying to get away from. I think they’ve done a good job doing that.” Kunitz spent parts of five seasons with the Anaheim Ducks before being traded to Pittsburgh at the deadline in 2008. But when asked about his favorite rivalry, Kunitz didn’t take long to answer. continued on page 132
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“The year we won the Cup and beat Philly in the first round was something special,” Kunitz said. “It was my first full engagement in a crazy rivalry. It was a lot of fun and we had a lot of hardfought battles.” In that 4-2 series win over Philadelphia, Kunitz led all Penguins with 17 hits — keeping the physicality on Pittsburgh’s side. “All the games with Philly really stand out,” Kunitz continued. “They’re a true testament of how physical the game can get. It’s changed a little now, but there’s still that same competitive juice that keeps flowing. The best part about playing in one of the greatest leagues is being able to compete at that high of a level.” Kunitz noted traveling the world was one of the two highlights playing in the NHL offered. He has a handful of favorite spots, mostly in the south. “I love playing the Florida teams because we’d usually go in the middle of the winter,” Kunitz laughed. “But this year we went out to California to start the winter, and I think that gave our team a good pivot point for the season. “All of the teams out west have gotten a lot better. You’re building as a group on the road, eating team dinners and enjoying days off together, but you still have to battle those tough teams and that was an important time for us looking back.” The word family is loosely thrown around in sports. Kunitz said his other favorite aspect of the NHL was being able to build tight connections with former teammates. For Kunitz, Pascal Dupuis and Craig Adams are two teammates he considers family. “They are people I’ll stay in touch with my whole life,” Kunitz finished. “I don’t know if it was because we had kids around the same age or if we just bonded while living in the same area. But those are guys I look forward to staying in touch with. Eventually I’ll have a lot of years to do so.”
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RIVALRY WEEKEND SWEEP
A TEAM EFFORT By: Jason Seidling
On paper, it looked like an ominous task. Back-to-back games for the Penguins against arguably their two biggest rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals, during the weekend of March 19-20. A visit to the Wells Fargo Center against a Flyers squad the Penguins had beaten just once in the previous nine meetings between the teams, followed by a home matchup against a rested Capitals club that held a commanding 12-point lead in NHL’s overall standings. By 8:50 p.m. on Sunday night, the Penguins owned a pair of victories. Two convincing, statement wins. The final tally for the weekend saw the Penguins outscore their rivals by a combined margin of 10-3, and outshoot them 66-35, numbers that amazingly do not tell the full story of just how dominant Pittsburgh played. Head coach Mike Sullivan credited the Penguins’ emphasis on team speed as the top reason his players were able to dramatically tilt the ice for the better part of 120 minutes. “This is something that we have tried to do since I have been here, try to define our identity as a team, what’s our competitive advantage, how do we win,” Sullivan said. “We think our core guys want to play a fast game. “Speed in all of its forms: skating, team speed, puck movement. That has to be our competitive advantage and our identity.” continued on page 144
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Sure, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby paced the offense as usual, collecting four assists, while high-scoring blueliner Kris Letang added a goal and an assist to establish a career high with 55 points, but it was strength in numbers across the board that got the job done. Of the 18 skaters the Penguins used, 14 tallied at least one point, and nine had multiple points. Sitting atop the weekend scoring chart next to Crosby was defenseman Trevor Daley, whose four points included a goal in each game, possibly two of the prettiest goals any Penguins player has scored all season. “Guys are going to find you when you get open,” Daley said. “I just tried to get open, then I closed my eyes and shot.” Also stepping up was rookie Tom Kuhnhackl, who produced the first threepoint game (1+2) of his career against the Capitals, earning him the game’s No. 1 Star. Lost in the offensive output put forth by the Penguins was the decision Sullivan and his staff made to start Marc-Andre Fleury in both games. Thanks to 10 goals of support, Fleury didn’t have to be a brick wall, but he was his usual solid self, and that alone put the Penguins in a great position heading into the final 10 games of the regular season. “I thought we played two really good teams in our division and we really took it to them,” Fleury said. “We were able to score some goals and we didn’t give them much. It was a solid weekend for sure.”
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The Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team honors 16 of the greatest players in Penguins history, as voted by the fans and a panel of media and team officials. Players who were active during the NHL for the 2010-11 season where not eligible. Active NHL players were not eligible. The all-time team represents all eras of Penguins history and salutes the incredible history of hockey in our city. Visit the interactive display at the Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team Zone located at the Trib Total Media Gate. You will also see segments honoring other notable Penguins, builders (coaches, GMs, support staff) and, of course, fans.
66 MARIO LEMIEUX
Center, 1984-97, 2000-06
25 KEVIN STEVENS
Left Wing, 1987-95, 2001
5 ULF SAMUELSSON Defense, 1991-95
4 DAVE BURROWS Defense, 1971-78, 1980-82
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10 RON FRANCIS Center, 1991-98
19 JEAN PRONOVOST Right Wing, 1968-78
35 TOM BARRASSO Goaltender, 1988-2000
30 LES BINKLEY
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68 JAROMIR JAGR
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77 PAUL COFFEY Defense, 1987-92
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10 PIERRE LAROUCHE Center, 1974-77
17 RICK KEHOE
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55 LARRY MURPHY Defense, 1990-95
7 JOE MULLEN
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The March of the Penguins that featured eight wins in the team’s first 11 March games and resulted in a climb up the Metropolitan Division standings rather than the chase for a wildcard invitation to the playoffs didn’t just happen. It was preceded by a transformation and a maturation, the results of the Penguins’ response to injury and inconsistency. And it had been a while in coming. The lineup employed to beat the Capitals, 6-2, on March 20 at CONSOL Energy Center differed drastically from the one the Penguins first put on ice this season on Oct. 8 in Dallas (only 10 players dressed for both games). The style of play and the Penguins’ commitment to it were likewise dramatically different. No wonder they were able to tie their longest winning streak of the season with a sixth consecutive triumph. “Something that we’ve tried to do since I’ve been here is to define our identity and what we are as a team, what is our competitive, how do we win,” explained head coach Mike Sullivan, who took over on Dec. 12 and promptly lost his first four games. “We think our core guys want to play a fast game. They’re good skaters, they can all move the puck, they can advance the puck [and] they see the ice well. “Speed in all of its forms, whether it’s skating, team speed or puck movement, has to be our competitive advantage and that has to be the foundation of our identity. When we play that way and we don’t get deterred from any sort of tactics where we’re trying to play somebody else’s game, I think that’s when we’re at our best.” The “deterred” part of the equation is as significant to the Penguins’ big picture as roster alterations that included bringing continued on page 155
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the likes of defensemen Justin Schultz and Trevor Daley and winger Carl Hagelin aboard. Because a distracted team isn’t a team can function at top efficiency. But a team that’s able to stay the course and press forward no matter the distractions or challenges that arise during a game is a team that can achieve success and maintain it. That win over Washington, a game that became chippy and combative and CARL
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that we’re certainly at our best, we give our team the best chance to win. “You can define toughness a lot of different ways. I strongly believe we have a tough team because we play through lots of circumstances and we don’t get deterred or distracted from our game and I think when we do that, we’re at our best.” Sullivan used the words “conviction” and “determination” to describe how his team had responded to the Caps’ talent and tactics. “It’s a compliment to the players,” Sullivan maintained. And it’s a mindset that, when coupled with what the Penguins have begun to apply on the ice, can serve the team well in the playoffs. In addition to extending a winning streak, the victory over the Capitals ran the Penguins’ records to 14-3-1 in their last 18 division games and to 15-3-2 in TREVOR their last 20 at CONSOL DALEY Energy Center. That’s a significant enough sample size to instill and maintain belief. “We’re playing really well,” center Matt Cullen said. “We like our game. We’re getting some really good goaltending, the D-men have been outstanding and I think the forwards have been just hunting pucks and working. “I think the biggest thing for our team is everybody is committed to working every night and I think you’re seeing results from that.”
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HOCKEY SCHOLAR NEIL ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL Bethel Park School District has committed to creating opportunities for students to develop 21st century technology skills. As part of this commitment, the Penguins’ Future Goals – Hockey Scholar program was introduced to Mr. Rosi’s fifth grade class at Neil Armstrong Middle School. “All of our students have some sort of familiar tie to the Penguins,so bringing this program into the classroom brought instant interest to the topics,” said Mr. Rosi. Hockey Scholar is a digital resource that provides students an opportunity to experience different aspects of the game while immersing themselves in problem solving situations involving engineering, math and science. Sample course topics 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 “It was fantastic to see one student in particular who has had trouble with math work through each lesson independently and improve her number-sense and arithmetic. I’ve even heard other students comment that it’s like they’re ‘on’ the Penguins team as they earn trophies for module completion alongside Crosby and Malkin!” If you’re a 4th-7th grade teacher, learn how to bring Future Goals to your classroom by visiting futuregoals.nhl.com/penguins!
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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), has 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 191
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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.
NIKITA PAVLYCHEV
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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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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PARTY WITH THE
PENGUINS
ENJOY FIRST CLASS AMENITIES WITH YOUR GROUP OF 40 TO 160 IN THE JIM BEAM® MAKE HISTORY™ PARTY SUITES. YOUR GAME EVENT INCLUDES:
Delicious Buffet Dinner • Penguins Hat for All Guests Flat Screen Televisions • Great View of the Action
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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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CAMERAS Cameras are permitted into CONSOL Energy Center for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, CONSOL Energy Center continued on page 201
DUNKIN DONUTS
OFFICIAL COFFEE OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS®
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Available at both CONSOL Energy Center concourse levels. Visit DunkinDonuts.com for other locations near you.
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99¢
+ appl. taxes
Medium (16oz.) Hot or (24oz.) Iced Coffee
Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. Good at participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Pittsburgh, PA (excludes CONSOL Energy Center Locations).
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HAPPINESS! PERM
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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 driver’s license and wish to sign up to be a designated driver, may visit Guest Services at section 104 for specific Designated Driver booth locations during Pittsburgh Penguins games. In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from CONSOL Energy Center, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game.
DOORS OPEN Doors generally open one (1) hour prior to the start of an event at CONSOL Energy Center, including Pittsburgh Penguins games. Please check the individual event page for further information. CONSOL Energy Center has a no re-entry policy; once you leave the building during an event, you will not be permitted to return.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of an emergency, CONSOL Energy Center staff will utilize the public address (PA) system
to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage.
ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: 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 203
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PHILLY PRETZEL PERM
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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 204
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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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CONSOL PERM
B:4.5”
T:4.25”
S:3.25”
CONSOL Energy Center
SEAT MAP
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PROJECT POWER PLAY RINK LOCATIONS Banksville Park Banksville
KIDS WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE
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 Settler’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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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS. NEW YORK ISLANDERS • 3.15.16 • GAME 35
WE’RE PROUD TO EMPLOY HUNDREDS OF TEAM USA ATHLETES AS THEY PURSUE THEIR OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC DREAMS.
THE OFFICIAL GAME PROGRAM OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ®
DAN Mc C OY PITTS B U RGH / S L E D H O C KE Y
MARCH 15, 2016