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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS • 04.04.17 • GAME 40

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The Series vs. Hurricanes On April 2, the Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes, a team they have beaten six straight times. Pittsburgh has never won seven straight games against the Carolina franchise, including the former Hartford Whalers. . .

The Penguins have earned points in seven straight games against Carolina (6-0-1) since a 2-1 loss here on Dec. 19, 2015. . . During their current win streak against the Hurricanes, the Penguins have outscored them, 24-7. . . The season series began here on Dec. 28 with Pittsburgh earning a 3-2 victory, thanks to third-period goals from Chris Kunitz and Carl Hagelin. . . At Carolina on Jan. 20, Conor Sheary scored twice and Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin each had one goal and one assist in a 7-1 Penguins’ win. . . Back in Raleigh on Feb. 21, Sidney Crosby broke a 1-1 tie late in the second period and Malkin scored in the third for a 3-1 win. . . Former Penguin Jordan Staal has one goal and five points in 16 career games against Pittsburgh. continued on page 6

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The Series vs. Blue Jackets On April 4, the Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets close out their season series in what is also Pittsburgh’s last regular season home game. The Jackets have won two of the three previous games, the last two of which were decided after regulation. . . On Dec. 22 in Columbus, Scott Hartnell’s hat trick helped the Jackets to a 7-1 victory, with Crosby scoring the loan Penguins’ goal. . .

In Pittsburgh on Feb. 3, Kessel’s goal at 3:15 of overtime, his second of the game, gave Pittsburgh a 4-3 victory. Kessel also had an assist in that game. . . Back in Columbus on Feb. 17, Brandon Dubinsky’s goal at 1:04 of overtime pushed the Jackets to a 2-1 win. Ian Cole had the lone Pittsburgh goal. . . Pittsburgh is 3-1-2 in its last six games against Columbus and is 6-2-0 in its last eight home games against them in the regular season. continued on page 8

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The Penguins The Penguins have a chance to match the team record for home wins in one season (32), set in 1992-93 and matched in 1995-96. They had 29 after a 6-2 loss against Philadelphia here on March 26. . . After hosting Columbus, the Penguins finish the regular season with road games against the Devils, Maple Leafs and Rangers. . . Pittsburgh matched its team record by earning a playoff spot for the 11th straight season with a 3-1 win at Buffalo on March 21. The Penguins were also in the playoffs each season from 1991 to 2001. . . Cameron Gaunce recorded his first career multiple-point game with a goal and an assist in the Penguins’ 4-3 home shootout loss to the Islanders on March 24. . . Bryan Rust returned to the lineup that night after missing 20 games with an upper body injury. . . After facing the Flyers here, Nick Bonino had seven goals in his last 11 games. . . Pittsburgh hosted Chicago on March 29 and played in New York against the Rangers on March 31. . . Crosby was leading the NHL in average points-per-game at 1.21 through 75 games, bidding to finish the season leading the league for a seventh time. . . The Penguins were hopeful of upcoming returns to the lineup for injured players Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, Ron Hainsey, Olli Maatta, Trevor Daley and Jake Guentzel. . . Pittsburgh was leading the NHL in shots-per-game at 34.2 through 74 games, which if maintained would be their highest figure in the last 29 seasons. . . The Penguins were also leading the NHL in goals-per-game at 3.42. If they stay there, it would mark the sixth time they’ve lead the NHL and third time in the last six seasons.

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What is your earliest memory of Penguins hockey? I was six-years-old when my father took me to my first game.

What motivated you to become a season ticket holder? My love for hockey and the opportunity for me to repay my father for all the years he would take me to games.

Aside from on-ice action, what do you enjoy most about attending Penguins games? I truly enjoy going to the games with my father, especially with him getting older and his health not what it used to be. It gives us time to talk, make memories and talk to people we have become friends with over the years sitting in the same section.

What lesser known Penguins player (past or present) has left a lasting impression on you? What did he do to make that impression?

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What non-Penguins player do you enjoy seeing on PPG Paints Arena ice?

Anze Kopitar What is your favorite memory from the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoff run?

Beating the Washington Capitals.

In your eyes, what makes the Pittsburgh Penguins, or hockey in general, great? The sport of hockey is one of the toughest, most action packed sports. The players are so conditioned, tough and yet graceful. It’s a sport you don’t want to look away from because amazing things happen all the time. And with this Pittsburgh Penguins team it happens all the time. The resiliency, emotional/mental toughness and determination they show can’t compare to any other sport out there. Hockey is simply the greatest sport.

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AROUND THE NHL

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OVIE DOES IT AGAIN: Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin’s goal in Washington’s 4-1 victory over

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LATE-SEASON PUSH:

Lightning RW Nikita Kucherov (1+1) had his fourth consecutive multi-point game in Tampa Bay’s 2-1 overtime victory over Detroit on March 24. Kucherov’s two-point night gave him 29 points (17+12) in his last 16 games and moved him into sole possession of second place in the NHL in goals with 38, four behind Sidney Crosby.

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The OT goal was the seventh of Monahan’s career in the regular season, one more than Jarome Iginla managed (six) for the most in franchise history.

THAT’S A FACT, JACK:

Sabres C Jack Eichel’s three-point effort (2+1) in Buffalo’s 5-2 victory over Toronto on March 25 pushed Eichel’s season total to 53 points in 54 games.

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North Dakota right wing Brock Boeser, 20, made his jump to the NHL as quickly as possible.

He also made it memorable.

Boeser, selected 23rd overall

by Vancouver in 2015, had his sophomore season at North Dakota come to an end via a 4-3 loss to Boston University in doubleovertime on March 24 in Fargo in the NCAA Tournament. From there, Boeser signed with the Canucks, suited up the following night in Minnesota (he’s a native of Burnsville), started at right wing and scored a goal in Vancouver’s 4-2 victory).

Arizona on March 25 was his 30th of the season. Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score at least 30 goals in each of his first 12 NHL seasons, joining Mike Gartner (15) and Wayne Gretzky (13) in that exclusive club.

MINNESOTA’S IN AGAIN:

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NHL STANDINGS

As of 03.28.17

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

MONTREAL OTTAWA TORONTO

75 74 74

42 41 35

24 25 24

9 8 15

93 90 85

204 194 227

187 191 219

22-11-5 20-11-8 19-10-7

20-13-4 21-14-0 16-14-8

6-3-1 5-3-2 7-2-1

METROPOLITAN

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

X-WASHINGTON X-COLUMBUS X-PITTSBURGH

74 74 75

49 48 46

17 19 18

8 7 11

106 103 103

238 232 258

163 171 211

31-6-2 27-10-1 29-5-4

18-11-6 21-9-6 17-13-7

5-4-1 7-2-1 5-2-3

WILD CARD

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

NY RANGERS BOSTON

76 75

46 39

26 30

4 6

86 84

241 214

201 202

19-16-3 19-16-0

27-10-1 20-14-6

4-4-2 5-5-0

TAMPA BAY NY ISLANDERS CAROLINA PHILADELPHIA FLORIDA BUFFALO DETROIT NEW JERSEY

75 75 74 75 75 76 75 75

37 35 33 35 33 32 31 27

29 28 27 32 31 32 32 35

9 12 14 8 11 12 12 13

83 82 80 78 77 76 74 67

210 219 196 197 195 192 188 171

210 228 212 220 213 218 220 220

20-14-3 20-12-7 21-10-5 21-11-4 18-17-4 19-13-6 15-16-6 15-15-7

17-15-6 15-16-5 12-17-9 14-21-4 15-14-8 13-19-6 16-16-6 12-20-6

7-3-0 4-5-1 6-0-4 4-6-0 4-6-0 5-5-0 6-3-1 2-7-1

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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CENTRAL

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

X-CHICAGO X-MINNESOTA NASHVILLE

76 75 75

48 44 39

21 24 25

7 7 11

103 95 89

229 240 225

197 190 206

25-9-5 24-12-1 23-8-7

23-12-2 20-12-6 16-17-6

6-2-2 2-7-1 7-1-2

PACIFIC

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

ANAHEIM SAN JOSE EDMONTON

75 75 75

41 42 41

23 26 25

11 7 9

93 91 91

199 201 223

185 182 195

26-8-4 23-10-4 21-12-4

15-15-7 19-16-3 20-13-5

8-1-1 3-7-0 6-3-1

WILD CARD

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

CALGARY ST. LOUIS

72 71

41 38

27 28

4 5

86 81

201 197

193 193

22-15-0 20-11-4

19-12-4 18-17-1

9-1-0 7-3-0

LOS ANGELES WINNIPEG DALLAS VANCOUVER ARIZONA COLORADO

74 76 75 75 76 75

35 34 31 30 27 20

32 35 33 36 40 52

7 7 11 9 9 3

77 75 73 69 63 43

180 225 206 172 181 147

186 241 238 219 244 234

21-14-2 19-18-1 20-12-6 18-13-6 16-16-5 11-24-2

14-18-5 15-17-6 11-21-5 12-23-3 11-24-4 9-28-1

4-5-1 4-5-1 5-4-1 2-6-2 4-5-1 2-8-0

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Y - Clinched Division

Z - Clinched Conference

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POINTS RNK NAME

GP

G

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2

75 69 76 68 75

26 42 34 38 37

62 40 48 42 43

26 24 32 36 64

219 241 276 233 217

11.9 17.4 12.3 16.3 17.1

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GP

G

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2 3 4 5

69 68 75 75 76

42 38 37 35 34

40 42 43 33 48

24 36 64 12 32

241 233 217 251 276

17.4 16.3 17.1 13.9 12.3

13 17 8 9 7

RNK NAME

GP

G

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2

Connor McDavid, EDM Nicklas Backstrom, WSH

75

26 62

88

23

26

219

11.9

3

23

0

21:09

3 4 5

Erik Karlsson, OTT Ryan Getzlaf, ANA Victor Hedman, TBL

74 74 68 72

22 14 14 15

57 53 52 50

79 67 66 65

16 7 9 2

36 24 47 47

146 204 127 153

15.1 6.9 11.0 9.8

7 2 5 4

31 25 18 31

0 0 2 0

18:19 26:53 21:03 24:20

RNK NAME

GP

G

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2

68 72 75 74 69

38 22 29 30 42

42 27 20 32 40

36 36 96 48 24

233 158 205 288 241

16.3 13.9 14.1 10.4 17.4

17 15 15 14 13

RNK NAME

GP

G

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2

71 74 75

0 6 9

14 26 28

14 32 37

33 31 31

46 47 34

76 107 152

0.0 5.6 5.9

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17:43

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71 75

8 21

24 25

32 46

30 29

20 30

133 163

6.0 12.9

1 1

5 1

0 0

24:21 15:14

4

Connor McDavid, EDM Sidney Crosby, PIT Patrick Kane, CHI Nikita Kucherov, TBL Brad Marchand, BOS

88 82 82 80 80

23 18 10 11 14

PPP SHG TOI 23 23 21 31 21

0 0 0 0 3

21:09 20:01 21:33 19:23 19:36

GOALS Sidney Crosby, PIT Nikita Kucherov, TBL Brad Marchand, BOS Vladimir Tarasenko, STL Patrick Kane, CHI

82 80 80 68 82

18 11 14 -3 10

PPP SHG TOI 23 31 21 21 21

0 0 3 0 0

20:01 19:23 19:36 18:23 21:33

ASSISTS PPP SHG TOI

POWER-PLAY GOALS

4 5

Nikita Kucherov, TBL Brayden Schenn, PHI Wayne Simmonds, PHI Alex Ovechkin, WSH Sidney Crosby, PIT

80 49 49 62 82

11 -20 -21 7 18

PPP SHG TOI 31 26 23 21 23

0 2 0 0 0

19:23 17:50 19:03 18:26 20:01

PLUS/MINUS

26

4

Brooks Orpik, WSH Dmitry Orlov, WSH Ryan Suter, MIN Jared Spurgeon, MIN

5

Jason Zucker, MIN

PPP SHG TOI

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MARIO LEMIEUX Co-Owner/Chairman

Mario Lemieux, one of the most respected figures in the National Hockey League, added a new line to his Hall of Fame career last season: Two-time champion owner.

The Penguins claimed the Cup for the second time since Lemieux and partner Ron Burkle bought the team out of bankruptcy in 1999. It gave him four Stanley Cups overall, including two as a player in 1991 and 1992.

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 10 straight playoff appearances and four conference final appearances in the past nine seasons, in addition to the two Cups.

The Penguins entered the 2016-17 season having sold out every game for nineplus seasons while setting new standards for television ratings, corporate sales and social media.

Lemieux and Burkle were driving forces in the quest for a new multi-purpose arena for Pittsburgh and were proud to open the arena 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 of PPG Paints Arena.

For full bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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RON BURKLE Co-Owner

Ron Burkle, one of the preeminent investors in retail, manufacturing, technology and distribution industries, is in his 18th season as co-owner of the Penguins.

He teamed with Mario Lemieux to buy the team out of bankruptcy in September, 1999, and together they have become one of the outstanding ownership tandems in professional sports, leading the team to Stanley Cup championships in 2009 and 2016.

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.

Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for nine-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 10 straight playoff berths and reached the conference finals four times in the past nine years, in addition to the two Stanley 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 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 Stanley Cupchampion 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 nine-plus seasons, setting new standards for television ratings and corporate sales and increasing their focus on innovative youth marketing.

Morehouse joined the team as consultant on the new arena project in 2004 and was named team president in April 2007. He was given the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer just as the 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 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 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.

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JIM RUTHERFORD Executive Vice President & General Manager

Jim Rutherford enters his third year as Penguins executive vice president and general manager fresh off the greatest season of his managerial career.

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.

When the Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks to win the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup on June 12, 2016, Rutherford became the first GM in the post-1967 Expansion Era to manage multiple teams to Cup victories, having also done so with Carolina in 2006.

As a reward for quick, on-the-fly re-shaping of the Penguins’ roster, Rutherford won the NHL General Manager of the Year Award for his work in ’15-16.

Rutherford spent the previous 20 years as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes/ Hartford Whalers franchise from 1994-2014, where he was a key architect of the Hurricanes’ 2006 Stanley Cup championship squad and their 2002 Stanley Cup finalist team.

In addition to his general manager duties, he also served 20 years as president of Carolina/Hartford, taking the post in 1994. In his role as president/GM, Rutherford oversaw operations on both the hockey and business sides of the organization.

Over the course of his executive career, Rutherford has won multiple awards, including The Hockey News‘ Executive of the Year in 2002 and ’06.

Additionally, he was voted by his NHL general management peers as Sporting News ‘Executive of the Year’ in 2006.

Before his 22 years in the NHL, Rutherford was recognized as the 1987 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Executive of the Year, and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Executive of the Year in back-to-back years with the Windsor Spitfires in 1987 and ’88. He oversaw a Spitfires team that won the OHL championship in 1988 and earned a berth in the Memorial Cup. 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.

For full bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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JASON BOTTERILL Associate General Manager

Jason Botterill enters this third season as associate general manager having assisted GM Jim Rutherford in making numerous personnel moves over the last year that resulted in the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup in 2016, the second championship Botterill has helped build during his tenure in Pittsburgh.

As associate GM, Botterill advises Rutherford on all hockey-related matters, including scouting, player development and contract negotiations.

During the summer of 2015, Botterill played a leading role in hiring Mike Sullivan as head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League. Following a hot start to the season with WB/S, Sullivan was eventually promoted to Pittsburgh and helped guide the Penguins to the Stanley Cup victory.

In addition to his duties in Pittsburgh, Botterill serves as the GM of WB/S, which has made the playoffs all seven 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 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.

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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For full bio, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

REGENCY

BILL GUERIN Assistant General Manager

Bill Guerin capped his second season as the Penguins assistant general manager by earning the first Stanley Cup championship of his executive career in 2015-16.

Guerin’s responsibilities as assistant general manager include serving as a liaison between the players and management. Guerin was Pittsburgh’s player development coach from 2011-14, where he was instrumental in helping develop the Penguins’ minor league, junior and college prospects, including Tom Kuhnhackl, Bryan Rust and Conor Sheary, who all played huge roles in the 2016 championship run.

Originally drafted by New Jersey in the first round (5th overall) of the 1989 NHL Draft, Guerin won two Stanley Cups (Pittsburgh, 2009; New Jersey, 1995) and spent 18 seasons in the NHL — including his final two with the Penguins. Guerin’s leadership and on-ice performance after being acquired at the NHL trade deadline was a key in Pittsburgh’s ’09 title.

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

JASON KARMANOS Vice President Of Hockey Operations

Jason Karmanos begins his third season as the Penguins vice president of hockey operations having won the Stanley Cup for the second time in his executive career, after originally winning a championship with Carolina in 2006.

Karmanos assists GM Jim Rutherford in all aspects of hockey operations as one of the leaders in the Penguins’ implementation of advance statistics and analysis.

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.

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MIKE SULLIVAN Head Coach

Mike 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 secondbest 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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RICK TOCCHET Assistant Coach

Rick Tocchet is in his third season as an assistant coach of the Penguins.

In his current role, Tocchet works closely with the team’s speedy and dynamic forward group, which had eight players reach double figures in points during the 2016 playoffs, a key reason Pittsburgh was able to win the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup, the first Cup win of Tocchet’s coaching career.

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

Jacques Martin stepped back behind the Penguins’ bench for a second tour of duty as an assistant coach in December 2015, playing a crucial role in the team’s Stanley Cup win, the first championship of Martin’s lengthy NHL career.

Martin, who enters his fourth season in the Pittsburgh organization, presides over the Penguins’ defensemen and penalty killing unit in his current role. He was instrumental in Kris Letang hitting career highs in all offensive categories in 2015-16. Martin’s PK unit finished with the fifth-best success rate in the NHL. 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 has established himself as one of the NHL’s top goaltending coaches during his first three seasons with the team.

During the Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup championship drive, Pittsburgh used three goaltenders who thrived under his tutelage, including rookie Matt Murray, whose 15 playoff wins equaled the NHL rookie record.

Under Bales’ 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. Bales began his Penguins’ career as the team’s goaltending development coach from 2011-13.

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.

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TRAVIS WILLIAMS Chief Operating Officer Travis Williams is in his ninth season as a senior executive with the 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/ General Counsel. One of his first responsibilities was to guide the construction and development of the new arena — bringing the project to completion 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 had been a partner at Reed Smith LLP, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, investment management, commercial lending and general corporate matters.

A native of Indianapolis, he graduated from Penn State University and received a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University, summa cum laude.

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Terry Kalna is in his second 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 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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FANS, PLAYERS MAKE PENGUINS’

50TH SEASON

A MEMORABLE ONE Jason Seidling Realistically, the only way the 2016-17 season could top last year’s amazing ride would be if the Penguins found a way to capture a secondstraight Stanley Cup. We won’t know how that task will turn out until later, hopefully much later, this spring. In the meantime, we know this: This year’s 50th anniversary campaign has been nothing shy of a rousing success for the Penguins and you, their amazing fans.

As crazy as it is to fathom, this year marked the Penguins’ first full season under head coach Mike Sullivan. Thanks to a high-powered offense paced

by NHL goal-scoring leader Sidney Crosby, with help from running mates Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel, Sullivan has the Penguins playing the most exciting brand of hockey in the league.

Pittsburgh’s offensive exploits have been especially on display for fans at PPG Paints Arena, where the Penguins have spent the year not only chasing the club record of 32 home wins, but also tickling the twine at a rate unseen in the NHL in about 10 years.

Heading into a marquee matchup against Chicago last Wednesday, the Penguins averaged 3.89 goals per game at home, which ranked third among all NHL teams in the shootout era (since 2005-06).

Pittsburgh was also leading the league in overall goals per game at 3.40, a huge reason why the Penguins were threatening for the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s top team despite a rash of injuries late in the year that moved the Penguins into the top-10 in the league in man-games lost. continued on page 66

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Crosby has been the catalyst for the team’s success, as his 42 goals as of March 27 represented the second-highest single-season mark of his career, while his 1.19 points-per-game average also topped the league.

When healthy, Malkin has produced at a similar rate, allowing the duo to combine for the second-highest single-season goal total they’ve recorded since joining forces.

At this point, everyone from themselves to the fans to the media expects, or takes for granted even, that the dynamic duo will put up video game numbers, but what has helped keep the Penguins among the league’s elite are the breakout performers.

Conor Sheary and Justin Schultz served in key capacities during Pittsburgh’s championship last year. This year, they went from playing cameo roles to taking on leading parts.

Skating as Crosby’s preferred running mate, Sheary hit both the 20-goal and 50-point marks for the first time, with his numbers making him one of the top wingers in hockey.

Stepping into the huge void created during Kris Letang’s injury absences, Schultz went from Edmonton castaway to finally fulfilling the promise everyone expected from him coming out of college. Schultz needed just two points entering the Chicago game to become the 13th defenseman in club history to hit 50 in a single season.

We could keep going down the list, as an 11th-straight playoff berth could not have been clinched without help from a variety of sources. Instead, the final doses of credit must be handed out to you, the fans.

Whether it’s been here at PPG Paints Arena or Heinz Field for the Stadium Series game or any visiting building on the road, it’s you, the fans, the entire Penguins Nation, that gives the team the support it needs to navigate through the rigorous season.

Although we celebrate you during this final homestand, let’s make this celebration the beginning of our ultimate journey, one that hopefully ends with another party at The Point.

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The PIHL wrapped up its season as the Penguins Cup and Pennsylvania Cup Champions were crowned.

The playoffs provided no shortage of drama as undefeated seasons, Cinderella stories, historic moments, and overtime action came to fruition.

In AAA action, a Cinderella run by PIHL #6 Seed Peters Township was completed as they defeated the Flyers Cup Champions, Holy Ghost Prep, by a score of 2-1 to capture the State Championship.

The Indians also knocked off top seeded Central Catholic by a score of 5-2 in the Penguins Cup Championship and defeated third seed Canon MacMillan and second seed North Allegheny in the first two rounds.

Goaltending led the way for the Indians throughout the playoffs as goaltender Alex Wilbert started in all four games and stopped 108 of the 112 shots he faced for a remarkable .964 save percentage.

The Plum Mustang’s celebrated their first Penguins Cup Title since 1998 as they defeated Latrobe in the AA championship game 6-1. Plum ended the regular season leading the league in goals scored with 117. Their goal-scoring trend continued into the PIHL playoffs as Plum scored 16 goals in three games to capture the PIHL AA title. However, Plum’s run came to an end against Downingtown East in the State Championship Game by a final score of 3-1.

Franklin Regional captured its second straight Class A Penguins Cup Championship by defeating Indiana 6-1. It was also a historic night for the PIHL as Indiana sophomore goalie Madison Barker became the first ever female goaltender to start a PIHL Penguins Cup championship game. Franklin Regional went on to play Bayard Rustin in the Pennsylvania Cup finals for the second consecutive year.

After a back-and-forth game, the championship was decided in overtime with Bayard Rustin winning its fourth consecutive state championship 2-1.

Top-seeded Meadville took home the D2 championship and finished their undefeated season. Meadville topped Carrick 2-1 in overtime off of a turnover to take home the win in dramatic fashion. It was the first title for Meadville since 2003 when the Bulldogs were still in Class AAA and the win was Meadville’s head coach Jamie Plunkett’s ninth Penguins Cup championship win. Plunkett also received his 1,000th career win earlier this season.

Congratulations to all the players and coaches for another great season.

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ZACH YEARS ON THE TEAM: One HOMETOWN: Hampton, PA OCCUPATION: Student at Duquesne University WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN: I enjoy playing golf and wakeboarding in the summer. When it’s colder outside I like to play hockey and go to Penguins games.

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In soccer, it’s called a “golazo,” a spectacular tally.

But Sidney Crosby seemed unimpressed by his one-handed backhand flip that opened the scoring in the Penguins’ 3-1 win at Buffalo on March 21.

“It wasn’t much, just reacting,” Crosby said. “It’s rare. It worked out. It was a fun one to score.”

Crosby’s coach and teammates chimed in more effusively: Coach Mike Sullivan: “It was a goal-scorer’s goal by an elite player. The first period wasn’t our best. When Sid scored, it gave the team a boost.

We were much better after.”

Goaltender Matt Murray: “That’s a world-class play. He’s one of the only guys that can make that play. It’s pretty special to watch.”

Winger Conor Sheary: “That’s pretty special. Not many guys can do that. To lift the puck on the backhand with one hand is pretty incredible.”

Center Nick Bonino: “It’s the play that everyone screws around doing in practice, and he does it in a game. The sea parted for him there, and he turned it on. He does some pretty amazing things.”

The goal was Crosby’s 41st of the season. After playing 67 games, Crosby had 41 goals and 40 assists. He led the NHL in goals, ranked second in points and was at the forefront of the MVP discussion.

More important, the captain helped the Penguins navigate an injuryplagued course that saw them battling for first place in the Metropolitan Division (and overall) despite missing over a third of their regular roster some nights. Among those stricken were key cogs like Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin.

The goal at Buffalo was a microcosm of Crosby’s brilliance.

With the Penguins on the power play, Crosby took the puck in his own end and barreled down the middle of the ice. He split two Sabres, then two more Sabres before placing a one-handed backhand over the glove of Buffalo goaltender Robin Lehner with 8.2 seconds left in the first period.

“I think most goalies in the league are going to read he’s going to pull that back to his forehand,” Lehner said. “Probably one or maybe two guys in the league can score a goal like that.” continued on page 79

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The game at Buffalo was a full night for Crosby: Besides netting in amazing fashion, he also lost some teeth thanks to a high stick.

Crosby didn’t see the dental damage as a big deal, either: “Those teeth, I lost getting hit with a puck a few years ago. It just happened again.”

Sullivan put Crosby’s wonder goal and success in perspective: “I don’t think anything he does at this point surprises us. We marvel at what he does night in and night out. He’s an elite player. The type of plays he makes on a nightly basis helps our team stay competitive, especially under the circumstances of where we are right now.

“I don’t know that I’ve ever been around a more driven athlete than Sid. He just has an insatiable appetite for the game, and to be the best.

“His work ethic is second to none. He sets the standard. Everybody sees how talented a player he is. All of that is obvious. But watching him on a daily basis, it’s not by accident. He puts the time in. He’s a committed player.”

Mark Madden hosts a radio show 3-6 p.m. weekdays on WXDX-FM (105.9).

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By the Numbers

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

As of 03.28.17 PLAYER

GP

G

A

PTS +/-

PIM

PPG

Sidney Crosby

65

40

40

80

19

24

Evgeni Malkin

62

33

39

72

18

77

Phil Kessel

71

22

41

63

4

Justin Schultz

68

12

35

47

32

Conor Sheary

51

20

27

47

24

Patric Hornqvist

60

18

21

39

Kris Letang

41

5

29

34

Nick Bonino

70

14

16

30

Chris Kunitz

65

9

19

Matt Cullen

62

10

15

PPP

SHG

SH

SPCT

TOI

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22

0

227

17.6

19:52

11

23

0

191

17.3

18:37

20

8

28

0

197

11.2

17:58

30

3

18

0

134

9.0

19:55

20

1

3

0

130

15.4

15:41

19

24

9

14

0

202

8.9

15:55

2

32

2

14

0

122

4.1

25:31

-3

16

4

8

1

119

11.8

16:24

28

3

36

0

4

0

120

7.5

15:18

25

4

24

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Noah Hanifin 5

Klas Dahlbeck 6

Ryan Murphy 7

Jordan Staal 11

Elias Lindholm 16

Jay McClement 18

Sebastian Aho 20

Lee Stempniak 21

Brett Pesce 22

Brock McGinn 23

Matt Tennyson 26

Justin Faulk 27

Cam Ward 30

Derek Ryan 33

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Alex Nedeljkovic 35

Joakim Nordstrom 42

Victor Rask 49

Jeff Skinner 53

Jaccob Slavin 74

Teuvo Teravainen 86

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Blue Jackets Roster # 3 7 8 10 11 13 17 20 25 26 27 28 29 34 38 43 45 54 58 65 70 71 72 89

Name Seth Jones Jack Johnson Zach Werenski Alexander Wennberg Matt Calvert Cam Atkinson Brandon Dubinsky Brandon Saad William Karlsson Kyle Quincey Ryan Murray Oliver Bjorkstrand Lauri Korpikoski Josh Anderson Boone Jenner Scott Hartnell Lukas Sedlak Scott Harrington David Savard Markus Nutivaara Joonas Korpisalo Nick Foligno Sergei Bobrovsky Sam Gagner

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Jack Johnson 7

Zach Werenski 8

Alexander Wennberg 10

Matt Calvert 11

Cam Atkinson 13

Brandon Dubinsky 17

Brandon Saad 20

William Karlsson 25

Kyle Quincey 26

Ryan Murray 27

Oliver Bjorkstrand 28

Lauri Korpikoski 29

Josh Anderson 34

Boone Jenner 38

Scott Hartnell 43

Lukas Sedlak 45

Scott Harrington 54

David Savard 58

Markus Nutivaara 65

Joonas Korpisalo 70

Nick Foligno 71

Sergei Bobrovsky 72

Sam Gagner 89

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Hockey Hall of Fame (1997) NHL All-Star (1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002) Calder Memorial Trophy (1985) Ted Lindsay Award (1986, 1988, 1993, 1996) Conn Smythe Trophy (1991, 1992) NHL Plus-Minus Award (1993) Lester Patrick Trophy (2000) Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (1993)

Years Played for Penguins:

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VS

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CAROLINA HURRICANES

GP G A PTS +/PLAYER

PIM

PPG

PPP

SHG

SH

SPCT

TOI

Jeff Skinner

71

31

24

55

-5

26

6

14

0

247

12.6

17:42

Sebastian Aho

74

23

23

46

1

26

5

14

1

189

12.2

16:34

Victor Rask

74

16

27

43

-8

12

4

9

0

167

9.6

17:26

Jordan Staal

67

15

27

42

2

34

4

8

1

146

10.3

18:38

Elias Lindholm

64

10

32

42

-3

14

1

9

1

141

7.1

18:07

Teuvo Teravainen

73

15

23

38

-5

16

5

14

0

146

10.3

16:08

Lee Stempniak

74

14

23

37

2

32

2

6

0

124

11.3

15:49

Justin Faulk

67

16

17

33

-11

30

3

10

0

197

8.1

23:04

Jaccob Slavin

74

5

28

33

21

12

0

4

1

90

5.6

23:25

Derek Ryan

59

11

15

26

-6

18

4

8

1

68

16.2

14:50

GOALIES

GP

W

L

OTL GAA

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

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56 17 4

24 7 2

20 5 2

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2 1 0

150 39 12

1568 399 92

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COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

GP

G

A

PTS +/-

PIM

PPG

PPP

SHG

SH

SPCT

TOI

Cam Atkinson

74

33

27

60

14

22

10

21

2

222

14.9

18:08

Alexander Wennberg

73

13

42

55

7

19

2

22

0

100

13.0

18:23

Brandon Saad

74

21

28

49

21

8

1

3

0

182

11.5

17:04

Nick Foligno

71

24

24

48

1

49

11

20

0

170

14.1

18:25

Zach Werenski

74

11

36

47

20

14

4

21

0

183

6.0

20:57

Sam Gagner

73

18

27

45

8

20

8

18

0

159

11.3

13:34

Seth Jones

68

11

29

40

14

22

0

6

0

133

8.3

23:25

Brandon Dubinsky

72

11

29

40

22

87

1

4

0

110

10.0

17:52

Scott Hartnell

71

13

21

34

15

59

2

3

0

92

14.1

11:59

Boone Jenner

74

16

14

30

12

48

0

1

2

188

8.5

16:03

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GP

W

L

OTL GAA

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

Sergei Bobrovsky Joonas Korpis Anton Forsberg

58 11 1

40 6 0

13 4 1

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DICK’S Sporting Goods

BOX OFFICE

During the hockey season, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM, Saturdays from 10:00AM to 4:00PM and closed on Sundays with the exception of game days or dates.

On all Penguins game days, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office will open at 10:00AM and remain open until the end of the second intermission. For non-hockey event hours, please call 412.642.1800.

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

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office is located inside the Trib Total Media Gate.

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NHL FAN CODE OF 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: n Fans are entitled to enjoy the hockey experience free from disruptive or inconsiderate behaviors or unruly actions. n Fans may not interfere with the event and/or athletes in any manner. n Fans shall refrain from using abusive language or obscene gestures. n 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. n Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to arena staff. n Fans who choose to consume alcohol must do so in a legal and responsible manner. n Intervention with an intoxicated or impaired fan will be handled in a prompt and safe manner. n Fans shall comply with requests from arena staff regarding arena operational and emergency procedures. n Fans may not engage in unauthorized commercial activity while on arena property. n 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.

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MIKE LANGE Penguins Radio Network Play-by-Play Announcer

One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange is calling games in his 42nd season with the Penguins, handling radio play-by-play on the club’s flagship station, 105.9 FM The X and the Penguins Radio Network.

Known for his creative and colorful style, including trademark phrases such as “Buy Sam A Drink And Get His Dog One, Too,” Lange was awarded the Foster Hewitt award by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.

Lange’s relationship with the Penguins began in 1974-75, when he broke into the NHL as a radio play-by-play man. He left for one season, but returned in 1976-77 and has been a fixture on the Penguins’ scene ever since.

Lange did radio exclusively until 1979, when games were simulcast on radio and TV. He served as the television voice of the Penguins through 2005-06, before returning to the radio booth in 2006-07.

A native of Sacramento, California, Lange earned a degree in broadcasting from Sacramento State University before starting his career as the voice of the Phoenix Roadrunners (WHL) in 1970. He also served as the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Gulls (WHL) in 1973-74 before joining the Penguins. In addition to his tenure with the Penguins, Lange handled play-by-play duties for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986-87. A well-known member of the Pittsburgh community, Lange makes numerous personal appearances throughout the year and is actively involved in charity work.

PHIL BOURQUE Penguins Radio Network Color Analyst

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Phil Bourque is in his 14th season on the Penguins broadcast team, serving as color commentator alongside Mike Lange.

A gritty winger/defenseman, Bourque was signed

by Pittsburgh as a free agent in 1982, and went on to record 164 points (75G-89A) in 344 regular-season games with the Penguins between 1983 and 1992. For his career he totaled 199 points (88G-111A) in 477 games with the Penguins, New York Rangers and Ottawa.

Since retiring from professional hockey in 2000, Bourque has co-hosted Penguins pre- and post-game shows on the Penguins Radio Network and worked as a contributor for ROOT SPORTS’ coverage of Penguins hockey.

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JOSH GETZOFF Radio Broadcast Host and PensTV Host

Josh Getzoff is in his second season as a radio broadcast host and PensTV host with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He joins the Penguins after spending the previous two years as the sports director for FOX Champaign in Champaign, Illinois. While in Champaign, 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, New York, and served as a member of the on-site production team during NBC’s coverage of Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a graduate of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications in Ithaca, New York.

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

DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT THE SEATING AREA DURING PLAY! Hockey is fast — and goals can be missed in an instant. Fans moving through rows and up aisles can block the view of an entire seating area. Wait until the whistle blows to make your move.

HINT #1: The red light above the penalty boxes is lit for TV timeouts.

TV timeouts occur at the first whistle stops inside the 14:00, 10:00, and 6:00 minute mark of each period, EXCEPT following an icing call or goal. When the light comes on, this is your chance to make a dash to the restroom or your seats!

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

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2.

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

Sit back so all can enjoy the game!

3.

Keep your eyes on the puck! Pucks can hurt when they enter the seating area!

4.

PPG Paints Arena is a non-smoking facility; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited.

5.

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

6.

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

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CONCESSIONS SMOKEHOUSE

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2016.17

WB/S PENGUINS SCHEDULE Sat., Oct. 15 Hartford WolfPack

7:05PM

Wed., Jan. 18 @ Hershey Bears

Fri., Oct. 21

Springfield Thuderbirds

7:00PM

7:05PM

Fri., Jan. 20 @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7:05PM

Sat., Oct. 22 Syracuse Crunch

7:05PM

Sat., Jan. 21 Hershey Bears

Sun., Oct. 23 @ Hershey Bears

5:00PM

Wed., Jan. 25 Syracuse Crunch

7:05PM

Wed., Oct. 26 Albany Devils

7:05PM

Fri., Jan. 27

7:00PM

@ Utica Comets

7:05PM

Sat., Oct. 29 @ Springfield Thunderbirds 7:05PM

Sat., Jan. 28 @ Binghamton Senators

7:05PM

Sun., Oct. 30 Syracuse Crunch

3:05PM

Fri., Feb. 3

St. John’s IceCaps

7:05PM

Fri., Nov. 4

Binghamton Senators

7:05PM

Sat., Feb. 4

Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05PM

Sat., Nov. 5

@ Bridgeport Sound Tigers 7:00PM

Wed., Feb. 8 St. John’s IceCaps

7:05PM 7:05PM

Sun., Nov. 6 @ Providence Bruins

3:05PM

Fri., Feb. 10

Fri., Nov. 11

7:05PM

Sat., Feb. 11 Binghamton Senators

7:05PM

7:05PM

Tues., Feb. 14 Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05PM

Wed., Nov. 16 @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7:05PM

Fri., Feb. 17

7:00PM

Fri., Nov. 18 Bridgeport Sound Tigers

7:05PM

Sat., Feb. 18 @ Springfield Thunderbirds 7:05PM

Sat., Nov. 19 @ Hershey Bears

7:00PM

Sun., Feb. 19 @ Providence Bruins

3:05PM

Wed., Nov. 23 @ Hershey Bears

7:00PM

Fri., Feb. 24

7:00PM

Toronto Marlies

Sat., Nov. 12 Providence Bruins

Hershey Bears

@ Albany Devils

@ Utica Comets

Fri., Nov. 25 @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers 7:00PM

Sat., Feb. 25 @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7:05PM

Sat., Nov. 26 Bridgeport Sound Tigers

7:05PM

Sat., Mar. 4

Sat., Dec. 3

@ St. John’s IceCaps

2:30PM

Sun., Mar. 5 @ Hartford WolfPack

3:00PM

Sun., Dec. 4 @ St. John’s IceCaps

2:30PM

Wed., Mar. 8 Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05PM

Fri., Dec. 9

Hershey Bears

7:05PM

Fri., Mar. 10

Hartford WolfPack

7:05PM

Sat., Dec. 10 Hershey Bears

7:05PM

Sat., Mar. 11 Providence Bruins

7:05PM

@ Hershey Bears

7:00PM

Sun., Dec. 11 @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers 5:00PM

Fri., Mar. 17

Wed., Dec. 14 @ Hartford WolfPack

7:00PM

Sat., Mar. 18 Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05PM

Fri., Dec. 16

7:05PM

Tues., Mar. 21 Hartford WolfPack

7:05PM

Sat., Dec. 17 Springfield Thunderbirds

7:05PM

Fri., Mar. 24 @ Syracuse Crunch

7:00PM

Mon., Dec. 26 @ Binghamton Senators

7:05PM

Sat., Mar. 25 @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7:05PM

Tues., Dec. 27Springfield Thunderbirds

7:05PM

Sun., Mar. 26 Utica Comets

Fri., Dec. 30 Providence Bruins

7:05PM

Fri., Mar. 31

@ Springfield Thunderbirds 7:05PM

Sat., Dec. 31 @ Binghamton Senators

6:05PM

Sat., Apr. 1

Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05PM

Tues., Jan. 3 Hartford WolfPack

7:05PM

Sun., Apr. 2

Utica Comets

3:05PM

Fri., Jan. 6

Hershey Bears

7:05PM

Fri., Apr. 7

@ Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7:05PM

Sat., Jan. 7

Binghamton Senators

Rochester Americans

@ Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7:05PM

3:05PM

7:05PM

Sat., Apr. 8

@ Hartford WolfPack

7:00PM

Sun., Jan. 8 @ Hershey Bears

5:00PM

Sun., Apr. 9

@ Providence Bruins

3:05PM

Wed., Jan. 11 @ Toronto Marlies

7:00PM

Wed., Apr. 12 Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05PM

Fri., Jan. 13

7:05PM

Fri., Apr. 14

7:05PM

Sat., Jan. 14 @ Syracuse Crunch

7:00PM

Sat., Apr. 15 Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Mon., Jan. 16 @ Syracuse Crunch

1:00PM

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@ Rochester Americans

Hershey Bears

7:05PM

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ON-ICE OFFICIALS REFEREES NAME

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Charron, Francis . . . . .

Chmielewski, Tom* . . .

Dwyer, Gord . . . . . . .

Furlatt, Eric . . . . . . . .

Hanson, Trevor . . . . . .

Hebert, Ghislain . . . . .

Hebert, Jean . . . . . . .

Jackson, Dave . . . . . .

Joannette, Marc . . . . .

Kowal, Tom . . . . . . . .

Kozari, Steve . . . . . . .

L’Ecuyer, Frederick. . . .

Lambert, Pierre* . . . . .

Lee, Chris. . . . . . . . .

Leggo, Mike . . . . . . .

Lewis, Dave* . . . . . . .

Luxmore, Thomas John .

MacDougall, Peter* . . .

McCauley, Wes. . . . . .

McIsaac, Jon . . . . . . .

Meier, Brad . . . . . . . .

Morton, Dean. . . . . . .

Nicholson, Kendrick . . .

O’Halloran, Dan . . . . .

O’Rourke, Dan . . . . . .

Peel, Tim . . . . . . . . .

Pochmara, Brian . . . . .

Pollock, Kevin . . . . . .

Rank, Garrett . . . . . . .

Rehman, Kyle . . . . . .

Romasko, Evgeny*. . . .

Rooney, Chris. . . . . . .

Schlenker, Chris*. . . . .

Skilliter, Graham . . . . .

South, Furman* . . . . .

St. Pierre, Justin . . . . .

St-Laurent, Francois. . .

Sutherland, Kelly. . . . .

Voss, Cameron* . . . . .

Walsh, Ian . . . . . . . .

Watson, Brad . . . . . .

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LINESMEN NAME

Alphonso, Shandor Amell, Derek . . . .

Barton, Steve . . .

Berg, Devin . . . . .

Brisebois, David . .

Cameron, Lonnie. .

Cherrey, Scott . . .

Cormier, Michel . .

Daisy, Ryan* . . . .

Devorski, Greg . . .

Driscoll, Scott . . .

Galloway, Ryan . . .

Gawryletz, Brandon Gibbons, Ryan . . .

Gibbs, Darren . . .

Grandt, John* . . .

Henderson, Don . .

Heyer, Shane . . . .

Knorr, Trent. . . . .

Kovachik, Brad . . .

Mach, Brian . . . .

MacPherson, Matt .

Miller, Steve . . . .

Murchison, Kiel. . .

Murphy, Brian . . .

Murray, Jonny . . .

Nagy, Kory*. . . . .

Nansen, Derek . . .

Nowak, Tim. . . . .

Pancich, Bryan . . .

Racicot, Pierre . . .

Rody, Vaughan . . .

Sericolo, Anthony .

Sharrers, Jay . . . .

Shewchyk, Mark . .

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Iceburgh Calls

THE PENALTIES

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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

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 opponent’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

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

Having contact with an opponent not in possession of the puck

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PENGUINS HONORS AND AWARDS Mario Lemieux

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1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2014

Evgeni Malkin

2009, 2012

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Mario Lemieux

1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999

General Manager Of The Year Award

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2013

Ray Shero

2013

2012

Jim Rutherford

2016

Evgeni Malkin

Rocket Richard Trophy

Frank J. Selke Trophy

Sidney Crosby

Ron Francis

2010

1995

Rick Kehoe

1981

Ted Lindsay/Lester B. Pearson Award

Ron Francis

1995, 1998

Mario Lemieux

Lady Byng Trophy

1986, 1988, 1993, 1996

Conn Smythe Trophy

Jaromir Jagr

1999, 2000

Mario Lemieux

1991, 1992

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2013, 2014

Evgeni Malkin

2009

Evgeni Malkin

2012

Sidney Crosby

2016

James Norris Trophy

Mark Messier Leadership Award

Randy Carlyle

Sidney Crosby

1981

2010

Calder Memorial Trophy

Jack Adams Award

Mario Lemieux

1985

Dan Bylsma

Evgeni Malkin

2007

Bill Masterton Trophy

2011

NHL Plus/Minus Award Mario Lemieux

1993

Lowell MacDonald

1973

Ron Francis

1995

Mario Lemieux

1993

Pascal Dupuis

2013

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BUILDING INFORMATION ATM Machines For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in PPG Paints 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

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Cameras with detachable lenses

or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building.

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In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from PPG Paints Arena the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game.

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Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232.

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.

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.

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Security In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required

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Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted inside PPG Paints Arena.

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Video Cameras Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

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FORMER PENGUINS Over the past 50 years many players have stepped onto the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Here we celebrate the former players of Penguins past.

PLAYER

A

POS

#

Ramzi Abid

LW

34/19

Craig Adams Peter Ahola

C D

27 6

Brad Aitken

LW

Peter Allen Russ Anderson Paul Andrea

D D RW

Greg Andrusak

D C LW C D C RW RW RW D

Wayne Babych

RW

10/26

Matthew Barnaby Stu Barnes Doug Barrie Len Barrie

RW C D C

36 20/14 23 9

Andy Bathgate

RW

Nolan Baumgartner Paul Baxter

D D

Kris Beech

C

Roger Belanger Neil Belland Beau Bennett Harvey Bennett Josef Beranek Drake Berehowsky

C D RW C LW D

Yves Bergeron

RW

Marc Bergevin

D

Stefan Bergkvist Rick Berry Nick Beverley Wayne Bianchin Larry Bignell Paul Bissonnette Scott Bjugstad Bob Blackburn

D D D LW D D/RW RW D

2003-04

2009-15 1992-93 17/35 1987-88/ 90-91 39/38 1995-96 7 1976-82 22 1967-69 4/36/37/ 1993-96/ 28/49 1999 7 1968-69 11 1996 26 1970-78 3 1968-69 26 2015 20 2005-08 9 1973-76 45 2010-12 24 1976-77

Lou Angotti Shawn Antoski Syl Apps John Arbour Mark Arcobello Colby Armstrong Chuck Arnason Arron Asham Don Awrey

B

YEARS

1984-85

1999-01 1996-99 1968-69 1994-96 1967-68/ 9 70-71 6 2003 4 1980-83 16/24 2001-04/ 2008 24 1984-85 22 1986-87 19 2013-16 28 1974-75 15/18 1996-97/ 00-01 6/44/55 1995-96/ 03-04 20/27 1974-75/ 76-77 2000-01/ 3/25 02-03/ 03-04 33/3 1995-97 6 2002 25 1973-74 14 1973-79 23/24 1973-75 67/16 2008-09 27 1988-89 4 1969-71

PLAYER Tom Bladon Mike Blaisdell Doug Bodger Eric Boguniecki Patrick Boileau Leo Boivin Brian Bonin Dennis Bonvie Robert Bortuzzo Joel Bouchard Philippe Boucher Bob Boughner Chris Bourque

POS

#

D RW D RW D D C RW D D D D LW

2 26 3/33 18/23 5 2 17 16 41 39 43 6 12

Phil Bourque

LW/D

Pat Boutette Zach Boychuk Randy Boyd Wally Boyer Matt Bradley Tim Brent Andy Brickley Michel Briere Doug Brown Greg Brown

LW LW D C RW C LW C RW D

Rob Brown

RW

Kelly Buchberger Mike Bullard Ted Bulley Charlie Burns Robin Burns

RW C LW C LW

Dave Burrows

D

Rod Buskas Sven Butenschon

D D

C

Eric Cairns Jock Callander

1978-80 1985-87 1984-88 2005-06 2003-04 1967-69 1999 1999-01 2011-15 2003 2008-09 2000-01 2009 2/4/29 1983-84/ 85-92 15 1981-84 17 2013 8 1981-83 18 1968-72 8 2003-04 47 2008 23 1983-85 21 1969-70 24 1993-95 34 1993-94 1987-91/ 44 97-00 7 2003-04 22 1980-86 26/24 1983-84 9 1968-69 25/20/10 1970-73 1971-78/ 4/8 80-82 7 1982-89/90 48/22 1997-2001

D

33

RW

14/36

Colin Campbell

D

6

Dave Capuano Luca Caputi Steve Cardwell Randy Carlyle Gene Carr Tom Cassidy Jay Caufield John Chabot Blair Chapman

RW LW LW D C C RW C RW

15 61/39 15/20 25 28 25/11 16 9 9 2/6/ 27/34

Todd Charlesworth

D

YEARS

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2006-07 1987-90/ 91-92 1974-76/ 77-79 1989-90 2009-10 1970-73 1978-84 1977-78 1977 1988-93 1984-87 1976-79 1983-88

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PLAYER

POS

#

Marc Chorney Taylor Chorney Tom Chorske Erik Christensen Jeff Christian Jeff Chychrun Kim Clackson Adam Clendening Paul Coffey Blake Comeau Mike Comrie Chris Conner Matt Cooke Rene Corbet Mike Corrigan

D D LW C LW D D D D LW C RW LW LW LW

16/24 44 17 16 34/28/72 6 6 2 77 17 19 16/18/23 24 9 27

Jacques Cossette

RW

20/27

Ryan Craig Cory Cross Bruce Crowder Greg Crozier

C D RW LW

23 4 28 32

PLAYER Nils Ekman

C

11

Randy Cunneyworth

LW

15

1980-83 2014-15 1999-00 2005-08 1995-97 1992 1979-80 2015-16 1987-92 2014-15 2010-11 2009-11/ 13-14 2008-13 2000-01 1976-78 1975-76/ 77-79 2011 2006 1984-85 2000-01 1988-91/ 94-95 1985-89

Matt D’Agostini Chris Dahlquist Alexandre Daigle J.J. Daigneault Jeff Daniels Kim Davis Billy Dea Nelson DeBenedet Dean DeFazio Gilbert Delorme Ab DeMarco Larry Depalma Simon Despres Bob Dillabough Gord Dineen Bobby Dollas Robert Dome Shean Donovan Steve Downie Nick Drazenovic Justin Duberman Ron Duguay Micki DuPont Pascal Dupuis Steve Durbano Steve Dykstra Joe Dziedzic

RW D RW D LW LW LW LW LW D D LW D LW D D C/LW RW RW C RW RW D LW D D LW

22 2/4 11 36 43/18/20 16/22/30 14 23 12 27 5 12 47 15 5 8 15/59 18 23 40 37 10/35 47 9 7 22 16

2013 1985-90 2002-03 1996-97 1990-94 1977-81 1967-69 1974-75 1983-84 1989-90 1974 1993-94 2011-15 1967-68 1988-92 1998-99/01 1997-2000 2002-03 2014-15 2014 1994 1986-87 2006 2008-16 1974-76 1988-89 1995-97

C D C D D D

20 3/7/4 25 25 2 10

2003-04 2006-10/13 2013-15 1970-73 1977-78 2014-15

John Cullen

D

E

Mike Eastwood Mark Eaton Andrew Ebbett Darryl Edestrand Tom Edur Christian Ehrhoff

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YEARS

POS

#

LW

28

Shane Endicott

C

Deryk Engelland Bryan Erickson Bob Errey

D RW LW

Pat Falloon Bobby Farnham Rico Fata

RW LW LW

F

YEARS

2006-07 41/23/14 2001-02/ 05-06 5 2009-14 14 1988 10/12 1983-93

Ruslan Fedotenko Tony Feltrin Andrew Ference George Ferguson Chris Ferraro Peter Ferraro Jonathan Filewich Rusty Fitzgerald John Flesch Ron Flockhart Dan Focht Bryan Fogarty Val Fonteyne Corey Foster Greg Fox Ron Francis Dan Frawley

LW D D RW RW RW RW LW LW C D D LW D D C RW

2000 2014-15 2003-05 5/24/28 1974-78/ 79-82 26 2008-10 33 1980-83 7 1999-03 11 1978-83 47/57 1997-98 45/17 1997-98 38/34 2007-08 34/52 1994-96 11 1978 9 1983-84 4 2003-04 33 1992-93 8 1967-72 36/4 1995-96 4/2 1983-85 9/10 1991-98 28 1985-90

Maxim Galanov Perry Ganchar Paul Gardner Rob Garner Steve Gatzos Robert Geale Brian Gibbons Lee Giffin Ed Gilbert Stan Gilbertson Randy Gilhen Hal Gill Bob Gladney Tanner Glass Marcel Goc Eric Godard Dave Goertz Alex Goligoski Sergei Gonchar Steve Gotaas Pat Graham Tuomas Gronman Scott Gruhl Nate Guenin Bill Guerin

D RW C C RW C C RW C LW C D D LW C RW D D D C LW D LW D RW

47 20/8 20/30 24 26/28 28 49 11/17/34 23 15 15/19 2 33 15 57 28 32 67/13/3 55 16 24 42 38 2 13

1998-99 1987-89 1980-84 1982-83 1981-85 1984-85 2013-14 1986-88 1976 1975-77 1989-91 2008-09 1983-84 2013-14 2014-15 2008-11 1987-88 2008-11 2005-10 1987-88 1981-83 1997-99 1987-88 2009 2009-10

Vic Hadfield Anders Hakansson

LW LW

11 11

1974-77 1982-83

Mario Faubert

G

H

D

14 34/24 19/9

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PLAYER Adam Hall Jim Hamilton Dave Hannan

POS C LW C

Nick Harbaruk Scott Harrington Billy Harris Kevin Hatcher Greg Hawgood Shawn Heins Bryan Hextall Billy Hicke Alex Hicks Wayne Hicks Andy Hilbert Randy Hillier Todd Hlushko Brian Holzinger Marian Hossa Tim Horton Greg Hotham Jan Hrdina Jiri Hrdina Tim Hrynewich Lex Hudson Mike Hudson Pat Hughes Dave Hunter Matt Hussey Andrew Hutchinson

RW D C D D D C RW C RW C D LW C RW D D C C LW D C RW LW C D

Jarome Iginla Victor Ignatjev Earl Ingarfield

RW D C

12 46/23 10

Ric Jackman Jaromir Jagr John Jakopin Connor James Arto Javanainen Dustin Jeffrey Grant Jennings Andreas Johansson Mathias Johansson Greg Johnson Jim Johnson Mark Johnson Nick Johnson Jussi Jokinen Stan Jonathan Ron Jones Hans Jonsson Chris Joseph

D RW D LW RW C D C C C D C RW LW LW D D D

55/22 68 23 36 19 42/15/17 3 38 20 20/9 6 9 42/38 36 9 6 8 22/23

I

J

K

Mark Kachowski LW Sheldon Kannegiesser D Ladislav Karabin LW Darius Kasparaitis D

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#

YEARS

18/28 2007-08 13/23/28 1978-85 20/32 1981-88/ 88-89 11 1969-73 6 2014-15 15 1968-69 4 1996-99 4 1994-95 57 2003 7 1969-74 9 1971 33 1996-98 16 1967-68 9 2006 23/34 1984-91 28 1999 15 2002-03 18 2008 3/24 1971-72 6 1982-85 38 1998-03 38 1990-92 28 1982-84 5 1978-79 14/16 1995 24 1979-81 20 1987-88 49/7/28 2004-05 8 2010

26 6/16 14/37 26/11

2013 1998-99 1967-69 2004-06 1990-01 2000-01 2007-09 1984-85 2008-13 1991-95 1996-98 2003 1997 1985-90 1980-82 2010-11 2013-14 1982-83 1973-74 1999-03 1987/ 95-96 1987-90 1971-73 1993-94 1996-02

PLAYER Rick Kehoe Bob Kelly Tyler Kennedy Dan Kesa Rick Kessell Orest Kindrachuk Petr Klima Rob Klinkhammer Chuck Kobasew Konstantin Koltsov George Konik Chris Kontos Tom Kostopoulos Alexei Kovalev Milan Kraft Frantisek Kucera Joel Kwiatkowski Jim Kyte

L

Yvon Labre

POS

#

RW LW RW RW C C RW LW RW RW D C RW RW C D D D

8/17 22 48 28/25 14/15/23 26 26/85 20 12 48/71 18 14 36/37 27/72 14 26 6 3

D

Dan LaCouture Pete LaFramboise

LW LW

Jean Guy Lagace

D

Ron Lalonde Mitch Lamoureux Robert Lang Ted Lanyon Maxim Lapierre Georges Laraque Pierre Larouche Brad Lauer Janne Laukkanen Kevin LaVallee Jamie Leach Steve Leach Patrick Lebeau Bill LeCaine John LeClair Doug Lecuyer Peter Lee Guillaume Lefebvre Petteri Lehto Bob Leiter Alain Lemieux Mario Lemieux Jordan Leopold Francois Leroux Mark Letestu Pierre-Luc Leblond Nick Libett Willy Lindstrom Richard Lintner Troy Loney Ross Lonsberry Ben Lovejoy Darren Lowe Bernie Lukowich

C C C D C RW C LW D LW RW RW LW RW LW LW RW LW D C C C D D C RW LW RW D LW LW D RW RW

YEARS 1974-85 1974-77 2007-13 1998-99 1969-73 1978-81 1996 2014-15 2013-14 2003-06 1967-68 1987-88 2001-04 1998-03/11 2000-04 2001 2007 1989-90

1970-71/ 73-74 22/33 2001-03 27 1975-76 23/24 1968-69/ 72-75 16 1972-74 12 1983-85 20 1997-02 23/5 1967-68 40 2015 27 2007-08 10 1974-77 36/14 1995-96 5 2000-03 16 1986-87 20/27 1989-92 23 1999-00 18 1998-99 17 1968-69 10 2005-06 23 1982 10 1977-83 33/11 2003-06 8 1984-85 23 1971-72 11 1986-87 1984-97/ 66 2000-06 4 2010 30/18 1995-97 38/10 2009-11 32 2014 14 1979-81 19 1985-87 6 2003 26/11/24 1983-93 18 1978-81 65/6/12 2008-13/15-16 35 1984 11 1973-74 15/20

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PLAYER

POS

#

YEARS

PLAYER

POS

#

YEARS

D D D D D

2 34 2 3 5

1982-83 2002 1980-81 1972-74 1976-77

Ian Moran Aleksey Morozov Jim Morrison Lew Morrison Brenden Morrow Kael Mouillierat

D/RW RW D RW LW C

37/24 95 26/27 16 10 22

Lowell MacDonald Steve MacIntyre Norm Maciver Rick MacLeish Al MacNeil Pete Mahovlich Greg Malone Ryan Malone Kent Manderville Jimmy Mann Moe Mantha Paul Marshall Paul Martin

LW LW D LW D C C LW C RW D LW D

1970-78 2011-13 1995 1981-83 1967-68 1977-79 1976-83 2003-08 2002-03 1987-88 1984-87 1979-80 2010-15

Dwight Mathiasen

RW

Dick Mattiussi Bryan Maxwell Pat Mayer Gary McAdam Andrew McBain Dunc McCallum Kevin McCarthy Kevin McClelland Keith McCreary Ab McDonald Colin McDonald Joe McDonnell Al McDonough

LW D D LW RW D D C LW LW RW D RW

15/14/18 33 37/22 7/19 3 20/26 12 12 47/26 18 20 20 7 11/22/ 24/34 5 16/5 32 16 9 6/26 24/25 18 10/21 20 38 2 9

Brian Lundberg Ross Lupaschuk Gilles Lupien Jack Lynch Steve Lyon

M

Shawn McEachern Jim McGeough Jay McKee Steve McKenna Brian McKenzie Jim McKenzie Dave McLlwain Mike McMahon Bob McManama

RW D LW LW LW C D D

Marty McSorley

RW/D

Mike Meeker Jayson Megna Ron Meighan Josef Melichar Eric Meloche Zbynek Michalek Dave Michayluk Kevin Miller Kip Miller Chris Minard Dmitri Mironov Carl Mokosak Hartland Monahan Dominic Moore

152

C/LW

RW LW D D RW D LW C C LW D LW RW C

1986-88

1967-69 1983-85 1987-88 1979-81 1989-90 1967-71 1984-85 1981-83 1967-72 1967-68 2012 1984-86 1972-74 1991-93/ 15 94-95 16/22 1985-87 74 2009-10 23 2001/02-04 15 1971-72 33 1994-95 19/26 1987-89/96 26 1969-70 15 1973-76 1983-85/ 4/33 93-94 8/16 1978-79 59 2013-15 5 1982-83 2 2000-07 72 2001-04 4 2010-12 34 1992 8 1996 37 1998-01 39/32/23 2007-09 15 1995-96 31 1986-87 8 1977-78 18 2006-07

Joe Mullen

RW

7

Glenn Mulvenna Paul Mulvey Craig Muni Matt Murley Larry Murphy Douglas Murray Glen Murray Troy Murray

C LW D LW D D RW C

45 26 28 22/17 4/55 3 27 12

1995-03 1997-04 1969-71 1974-78 2013 2016 1990-95/ 96-97 1991 1981 1996-97 2003-06 1990-95 2013 1995-97 1995

Markus Naslund Alain Nasreddine James Neal Pat Neaton Petr Nedved Mike Needham Todd Nelson Ville Nieminen Matt Niskanen Ted Nolan Simon Nolet Niklas Nordgren Joe Noris Jeff Norton Hank Nowak

RW D RW D C RW D LW D LW RW C D D LW

14/29 32 18 36 93 45/39 44 10 2 25/34 9 15 27 4/25 27

1993-96 2005-08 2011-14 1993 1995-97 1992-94 1991-92 2002-03 2011-14 1985-86 1975-76 2006 1971-72 2000-01 1973-74

Lyle Odelein Roman Oksiuta Fredrik Olausson Eddie Olczyk Krzysztof Oliwa Tom O’Regan Cal O’Reilly Brooks Orpik Michel Ouellet Dennis Owchar

D RW D LW LW C C D RW D

24 20 23 27/16 29 8/12 16 29/44 59/7 25

2005-06 1997 1996-98 1997-98 2001-02 1983-86 2012 2003-14 2005-07 1974-78

Jim Paek Wilf Paiement Ziggy Palffy

D RW RW

2/3 9 33

Bob Paradise

D

N

O

P

Richard Park Ed Patterson Adam Payerl Mel Pearson Barry Pederson David Perron Janne Pesonen Toby Petersen Ronald Petrovicky

C RW RW C/LW C LW LW C RW

1990-94 1987-88 2005-06 1973-75/ 2/24 77-79 26/76/12 1994-97/11-12 44 1993-96 45 2014 23 1967-68 10 1990-91 39/57 2015-16 20 2008-09 17 2000-02 26 2006-07

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PLAYER Alexandre Picard Lasse Pirjeta Domenic Pittis Sergei Plotnikov Steve Poapst Greg Polis Alexei Ponikarovsky Peter Popovic Corey Potter Kelly Pratt Tracy Pratt Dean Prentice Noel Price Pat Price Tom Price Ken Priestlay Wayne Primeau Sean Pronger Jean Pronovost Jamie Pushor Taylor Pyatt

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Jeff Taffe Maxime Talbot

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NURTURING DREAMS FOR 50 YEARS At Community College of Allegheny County we have been nourishing ideas for 50 years.

In 1966, 1505 students embraced the dream. In the decades since, CCAC has flourished — becoming one of the preeminent community colleges in the nation. Along with this remarkable growth, CCAC continues to be a place where hope thrives, lives are transformed and dreams still matter.

It’s been 50 wonderful years that have created one million stories.

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MOTIVATION Mike Prisuta

They made it to within one game of the Frozen Four as a first-time participant in the NCAA Tournament and as a fifth-year program in NCAA Division I competition.

And that, potentially, was a more significant indication of the direction in which the Penn State Nittany Lions are headed than their 6-3 loss to Denver in the Midwest Regional Final on March 26 in Cincinnati.

“This season can be a very important one,” head coach Guy Gadowsky assessed after the loss to No. 1-seed Denver. “I don’t think anyone will forget this season, it was magical. To win a Big Ten (Tournament) championship is 164

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something we’re extremely proud of and it’s something we didn’t think was possible this early (in the program’s development).

“We’ll remember this team forever but at the same time I hope the guys returning use it as motivation.”

Penn State’s run to the NCAA Tournament will be difficult to forget.

The Nittany Lions went through Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin on the way to winning the Big Ten Tournament, three programs that had won a combined 20 national championships (Michigan nine, Wisconsin six and Minnesota five).

Penn State also had to go to double-overtime in beating No. 5 Minnesota in the semifinals and No. 18 Wisconsin in the championship game. PSU’s 4-3 victory over Minnesota on March 17 required 93:33, the longest game in the four-season history of the Big Ten Conference.

And the Nittany Lions became the first team to win the Big Ten Tournament while having to play on three consecutive days (the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds receive first-round byes; Penn State entered this year’s tournament as the No. 4 seed). continued on page 167

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Knocking off teams with nationalchampionship resumes apparently appealed to Penn State, which celebrated its initial NCAA appearance by blasting Union, the 2013-14 national champions, 10-3, in the Midwest Regional semifinal on March 25.

Denver and it’s favored status this season and its seven all-time national championships eventually proved too much to handle.

But in getting that far the Nittany Lions had to first overcome a late-season swoon that threatened to undo all that Penn State was in the process of doing.

Penn State went 16-2-1 in its first 19 games and achieved the No. 1 ranking in the USCHO.com weekly Top 20 on Jan. 16 for the first time in program history.

But from there the Nittany Lions closed at 5-9-1, including losses in their final two regular-season games and in three of their last four.

A loss to Michigan in the Big Ten quarterfinals on March 16 might well have ended Penn State’s season.

But the Nittany Lions won that night in Detroit and kept winning until they had secured the conference’s automatic NCAA bid.

Freshmen led the way, accounting for an NCAA-best 140 points (55 goals and 85 assists) entering the NCAA Tournament.

The PSU freshmen added a combined nine more goals and eight more assists in the 10-3 win over Union and the 6-3 loss to Denver.

Freshman forward Denis Smirnov emerged from the NCAA Tournament No. 20 in the nation in points per game (1.21 on 19 goals, 28 assists and 47 points in 39 games). His 28 assists and 47 points are program single-season records.

Smirnov was also second in the nation in points-per-game among freshmen, behind only Boston University’s Clayton Keller (1.45). Keller, drafted seventh overall by Arizona in 2016, signed with the Coyotes upon the conclusion of BU’s season.

Freshman goaltender Peyton Jones ended his season No. 9 in the nation in winning percentage (23-10-2, .686).

And freshman forward Nikita Pavlychev, a seventh-round pick of the Penguins in 2015, scored six goals in 36 games this season, including one against Union and another against Denver in the NCAA Tournament.

Penn State dressed nine freshmen and three sophomores in the program’s first two NCAA Tournament games, which suggests more might well be on the horizon.

Union head coach Rick Bennett all but predicted as much after losing 10-3 to the Nittany Lions.

“They are a team that had a lot of freshmen,” Bennett noted, “so they are going to be a powerhouse for years to come.”

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Pittsburgh Penguins

STAFF DIRECTORY

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 COO/General Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Williams Senior Vice President, Sales and Broadcasting . . . . . . . . .Terry Kalna Senior Vice President, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Hart Vice President, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom McMillan Vice President, Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Santilli 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

KEVIN HART

Senior Vice President, Finance

TOM MCMILLAN

Vice President, Communications

HOCKEY OPERATIONS Associate General Manager . . . .

Assistant General Manager. . . . .

Vice President, Hockey Operations.

Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . .

Goaltending Coach . . . . . . . . .

Defensemen Coach . . . . . . . . .

Video Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Player Development Coach . . . . .

Goaltender Development Coach . .

Director, Team Operations . . . . .

Hockey Operations Assistant . . . .

Executive Assistant to EVP/GM . .

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. . . . . . . . .Jason Botterill . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Guerin . . . . . . . Jason Karmanos . . . . . . . . . Mike Sullivan Jacques Martin, Rick Tocchet . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Bales . . . . . . . . Sergei Gonchar . . . . . . . . . Andy Saucier . . . . . . . . . . Mark Recchi . . . . . . . . . Mike Buckley . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Britt . . . . . . . . . . Erik Heasley . . . . . . . Michele Colaianni

JAMES SANTILLI

Vice President, Marketing

CHAD SLENCAK

SCOUTS

Vice President, Ticketing

Director, Amateur Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Sexton Director, Professional Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek Clancey Professional Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Bowness, Al Santilli Amateur Scouts . . . . . . . Colin Alexander, Scott Bell, Brian Fitzgerald, Luc Gauthier, Frank Golden, Jay Heinbuck, Wayne Meier, Ron Pyette, Casey Torres, Warren Young Head European Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrik Allvin European Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . .Petri Pakaslanti, Tommy Westlund Special Assignment Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gilles Meloche

EQUIPMENT/TRAINING STAFF Head Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana Heinze Assistant Equipment Managers . . JC Ihrig, Danny Kroll, Jon Taglianetti Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Stewart Assistant Athletic Trainers . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis Bell, Patrick Steidle Physical Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Joreitz Head Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, M.D. Assistant Team Physician. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Melissa McLane, D.O. Director, Sport Science and Performance . . . . . . . . . . .Andy O’Brien Strength and Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Trinca

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DAVE SOLTESZ

President, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

RICH HIXON

President, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

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COMMUNICATIONS Senior Director, Communications . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer Bullano Ridgley Manager, Communications. . . . . . . . . . Jason Seidling Executive Director, Penguins Radio. . David Reynolds Producer, Penguins Radio. . . . . . . . . Wayne Anderson Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . Phil Bourque, Mike Lange Radio Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh Getzoff

TECHNOLOGY Senior Director, Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erik Watts Building Audio/ Video Specialist . . . . . . . . . Aaron Miller, Drew Warren

GAME ENTERTAINMENT AND PRODUCTION Senior Director, Production and Game Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rod Murray Director, Event Presentation. . . . . . . . . . Bill Wareham Director, Production Operations. . . . . Mike Davenport Producer, New Media Video . . . . . . . .Mark Cottington Producers, In The Room . Andrew McIntyre, Jon Otte Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meghan McManimon Senior Designer, Motion Graphics . . . . .Aaron Spiegel Producers, Motion Graphics Design . . . . Dave Distilli Ethan Mansberger Producer/Host, PensTV. . . . . . . . . . . Celina Pompeani

Systems Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Henry

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

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

FINANCE

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

Director, Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark R. Kuczinski

NEW MEDIA

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

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

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

Manager, Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michelle Crechiolo Manager, New Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andi Perelman

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

Coordinator, New Media Design. . . . . . . . . Dave Geier

TICKETING

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

Senior Director, Premium Seating . . . .Brian Magness

MARKETING

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

Senior Director, Creative Services and Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Pilarski Director, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leo McCafferty Manager, Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Halley

Senior Director, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . George Murphy

Manager, Premium Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Ivery Manager, Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Zatchey Manager, Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Rudy

Graphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Scheponik

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

Director, Fan Development and Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Shipley

Inside Sales Representative . Auguste DeRose-Jones, Kevin Devine, Derek Leto

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

Managers, Box Office . . .Carol Coulson, Kelly Gabany

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

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

PARTNERSHIP SALES/MARKETING Senior Director, Partnership Sales and Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Turley

Director, Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Davis Customer Service Representative. . . . . Holly Bandish Senior Director, Database Marketing . . . . . Erin Exley

Senior Director, Partnership Marketing . . Ross Miller

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

Senior Director, Partnership Sales. . . .George Manias

PENGUINS FOUNDATION

Managers, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . . . .Brett Baur Ashley Smith

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

Directors, Partnership Marketing. . . . . . . .Jack Tipton Lori Wineland Liaison, Partnership Sales . . . . . . . . . Pierre Larouche Managers, Partnership Marketing . . . . . Devin Beahm Paige Hancher, Jim Meyer

Director, Foundation Programs. . . . . . .Amanda Susko Program Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abbey Braddock Emily Nicholson Director, Community/Alumni Relations. . Cindy Himes Liaison, Community Relations . . . . . . . . . Ed Johnston

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Jeremy Monteverde has always been close with his family, especially his mom Kathy. So, when Kathy needed a liver transplant and he learned that he could save her life, Jeremy didn’t think twice.

In 2014, Kathy was diagnosed with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious disease that causes inflammation and damage to the liver due to a buildup of fat. Over time, the damage to the liver can get worse and lead to cirrhosis. After an extended stay in the hospital, she received devastating news. The disease had progressed and caused so much damage that she would need a liver transplant to survive.

Jeremy had been researching living-donor liver transplants and decided to undergo testing to see if he was a possible donor. Luckily, he was a perfect match.

During a living-donor liver transplant, a living person has a piece of their healthy liver removed and transplanted into another person to replace their unhealthy liver. These transplants are possible because of the liver’s unique ability to regenerate, or regrow.

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“I was able to watch Jeremy get married and even dance with him at the wedding,” says Kathy. “It was so surreal and just amazing to be there.”

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Chartiers Valley Middle School’s STEAM classroom kicked off the school year with the Penguin’s Future Goals — Hockey Scholar program for a unit on how math intersects with the real world. Students greatly enjoyed the interactive simulations and game-like environment in which these lessons are taught.

One student said, “I enjoy math. I enjoy hockey. It’s nice to see them used together in real life!”

Many of the students are avid Penguins fans and this program has built off of that passion to make learning fun. Teachers enjoy the fact that lessons can be self-paced, allowing students who are advanced to go at a faster pace and students who need more time to move without being rushed.

The review exams at the end of each section also give students immediate feedback on their learning progress.

“I love how Future Goals makes real life connections to show us how math is used in real life settings all over the world,” said another STEAM class student.

Hockey Scholar is a digital resource that provides students an opportunity to experience different aspects of hockey while immersing themselves in problem solving situations involving engineering, math and science.

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When Evgeni Malkin was a teenager he had a conversation with his agent, who was telling him all about another one of his young clients. The agent told Malkin this other kid was incredibly special, a generational talent.

“I said what’s his name? He said Sidney Crosby,” Malkin remembered.

“I said how old? He said 14-years-old. I said wow. He said he’s beaten all the records already, he’s like unbelievable.”

So Malkin started to follow Crosby’s career, watching highlights when he got the chance. And to his delight, after the Penguins drafted Malkin second overall in 2004, they took Crosby with the first-overall selection the following year.

“I saw he was already an amazing fast guy, very smart,” Malkin said. “I’m glad to have played on the same team with him like three years after we 188

talked to my agent.”

Crosby joined the Penguins first, scoring 102 points in his rookie season (2005-06) to surpass Mario Lemieux’s rookie record of 100 points (1984-85).

Malkin arrived the next year, and Crosby admitted he didn’t know too much about him before that.

“He’s someone I saw play,” Crosby said. “Played against him in the World Juniors and things like that. Hadn’t really met him and didn’t know a lot about him, and didn’t have any friends who had played with him or anything like that. Just kind of an unknown, you know?”

Well, Crosby and the rest of Pittsburgh quickly got to know Malkin, and their domination began.

Crosby recorded a career-high 120 points to win a trio of awards — the scoring title (Art Ross); NHL MVP (Hart); and NHL outstanding player as voted by his peers (Ted Lindsay). Meanwhile, Malkin finished with 85 points to capture the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie.

When talking about that first year together, Malkin used just one superlative to describe the experience.

“It was like, wow,” Malkin said with a laugh. “Because my first year, everyone was new for me. But Sid was already a legend here. His second year, he scored 120 points. I think he played the best year of his life. He was continued on page 191

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like dominating every shift and just a joy to watch.”

The two of them have built a strong relationship in the years since — during last summer’s Stanley Cup celebrations, Malkin posted a photo of the pair on Instagram captioned “Best friends” — and one that revolves around an understanding of each other’s situations.

“We’re pretty tight,” Malkin said. “He’s a nice guy. Sometimes guys with talent like Sid are a little bit different, but he’s friendly, his family is real friendly too. I’m glad to have met Sid and we talk a little bit more about his life, my life. He’s really open to talk every day.”

Particularly when things aren’t going well on the ice.

“I remember I had a couple tough situations, like I wasn’t scoring, I was a little bit frustrated,” Malkin said. “He comes to me and said don’t worry, play your game, we’ll help you and I started to play better because he supported me. He understands my situation when guys aren’t scoring in like 10 games.

It’s tough, you lose confidence. He came to me and we’ve talked a little bit and he’s nice.”

Off the ice, Crosby said that Malkin does a good job of helping keep things light around the locker room.

“He’s a pretty laid-back guy,” said Crosby, who started cracking up when thinking of some of his best Malkin stories. “He likes to have fun, he likes to joke around. I think that’s the biggest thing, can’t take him too serious.

“I think I feel fortunate to play with him,” Crosby continued. “He’s a guy who can change a game. It’s one of those things where you play against a team, it’s a tight game, you know you can lean on him to make a play and he can come up big. I think playing together for such a long time, there’s an appreciation for sure.” continued on page 192

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Now in their 11th season together, they’ve built an incredible legacy in Pittsburgh as the team’s two franchise centers. Crosby and Malkin, Sid and Geno, 87 and 71, the two-headed monster — the nicknames go on.

And while the two have accomplished a lot of incredible achievements individually — they’ve combined for three league MVPs, four MVPs as voted by their peers, two playoff MVPs, four scoring titles, one rookie of the year and one goal-scoring title — their legacies will always be linked here in Pittsburgh. Especially having just won their second Stanley Cup together.

And Malkin, who is signed with the team through the 2021-22 season, wants to capture more championships with Crosby, whose contract goes through the 2024-25 season.

“I hope we play our whole lives here,” Malkin said. “I don’t want to move to a different city. I’d like to play here. I like to play with Sid. This team, this young group, I just do my best and I know Sid works hard too. We just try to win again and get as many Cups as we can.

“It’s not easy because sometimes there’s injury, sometimes there’s just not luck. But we will try to of course win more. It’s not easy, but we’ve played 10 years already. We win two Cups, but maybe we’ll play 10 more years together and we’ll win a couple more. Why not?”

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