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Mario Lemieux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Game Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Ron Burkle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Penguins Roster and Headshots . . . . 66

David Morehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Penguins by the Numbers . . . . . . . . . 68

Jim Rutherford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Opponents by the Numbers . . . . . . . . .71

Bill Guerin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Devils Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Jason Karmanos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Mike Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sergei Gonchar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Devils Headshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Flyers Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Flyers Headshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Jacques Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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

Penguins Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Promotional Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Travis Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

League Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Terry Kalna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

NHL Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Season Ticket Holder Spotlight . . . . . .19

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One-on-One with AT&T SportsNet’s Steve Mears

Around the NHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

GNC Student Rush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Pens Pass: Last Minute Ticket Club . 55

Penguins 100 Point Club. . . . . . . . . . 138

NHL Fan Code of Conduct. . . . . . . . . . 56

Declaration of Principles. . . . . . . . . . . 141

Bringing Math and Science to Life Through the Game of Hockey. . . . . . . 59

Five Youth Hockey Player Pointers . .142

Get Social with the Penguins. . . . . . . .61

One-on-One with AT&T SportsNet’s Steve Mears . . . . . . . . . .151

Official Penguins Twitter Handles . . . 63

Invaluable Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Penguins Players Social Handles . . . 65

Penguins Selects Return for Another Season of Spring Hockey . . . . . . . . . .167

2017.18 Ice Crew Members. . . . . . . . . 81 Ice Crew Member Spotlight: Dan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Lafferty One Step Closer to Realizing Childhood Dream. . . . . . . . . 84

Frozen in Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Penguins Professional Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . .175 PPG PAINTS ARENA

In the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office . . .51

PensTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Iceburgh Calls the Penalties. . . . . . . 102

Arena Seat Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Hockey Etiquette 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

WBS Penguins Schedule . . . . . . . . . .115

Building Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Wheeling Nailers Schedule . . . . . . . . 116 Penguins Honors and Awards . . . . . . 119

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOUNDATION

Penguins Radio Network . . . . . . . . . .123

Penguins Foundation Raises Over $450,000 at Night of Assists Gala . . 23

Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

50/50 Raffle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2017.18 On and Off-Ice Officials . . . . 131

Warm-Up Pucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

2017.18 NHL Key Dates . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

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NHL LEAGUE

LEADERS As of 03.20.18

POINTS RNK NAME

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2

70 68 64 72 72

36 40 38 34 27

57 49 51 55 57

36 67 53 26 51

252 210 247 243 203

14.3 19.0 15.4 14.0 13.3

7 14 12 5 15

Nikita Kucherov, TBL Evgeni Malkin, PIT Nathan MacKinnon, COL Connor McDavid, EDM Steven Stamkos, TBL

93 89 89 89 84

17 19 15 19 23

PPP SHG TOI 33 34 28 16 33

0 0 0 0 0

19:54 18:53 19:36 21:37 18:58

GOALS RNK NAME

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

PPP SHG TOI

72 72 68 72 73

43 43 40 39 39

25 35 49 26 32

22 26 67 12 36

214 305 210 164 208

20.1 14.1 19.0 23.8 18.8

19 13 14 7 11.0

29 27 34 12 16

PPP SHG TOI

3 4

Patrik Laine, WPG Alex Ovechkin, WSH Evgeni Malkin, PIT William Karlsson, VGK Eric Staal, MIN

68 78 89 65 71

9 3 19 39 11

0 0 0 2 2

16:41 20:04 18:53 18:36 17:52

ASSISTS RNK NAME

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

Blake Wheeler, WPG

2 3 4 5

Jakub Voracek, PHI Johnny Gaudreau, CGY Claude Giroux, PHI Steven Stamkos, TBL

73 74 73 72

18 23 26 27

60 59 58 57

78 82 84 84

9 5 19 23

44 42 24 20 51

220 211 216 164 203

8.6 8.5 10.6 15.8 13.3

6 5 3 8 15

37 33 24 32 33

0 0 0 0 0

20:23 19:32 19:28 20:26 18:58

POWER-PLAY GOALS RNK NAME

A PTS +/- PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2 3 4

72 72 68 70 72

43 27 40 28 43

25 57 49 38 35

22 51 67 50 26

214 203 210 244 305

20.1 13.3 19.0 11.5 14.1

19 15 14 13 13

A PTS +/- PIM

Patrik Laine, WPG Steven Stamkos, TBL Evgeni Malkin, PIT Vincent Trocheck, FLA Alex Ovechkin, WSH

68 84 89 66 78

9 23 19 -9 3

PPP SHG TOI 29 33 34 24 27

0 0 0 3 0

16:41 18:58 18:53 21:27 20:04

PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1 2

William Karlsson, VGK Reilly Smith, VGK

72 66

39 26 22 38

65 60

39 32

12 22

164 162

23.8 13.6

18:36

3 4 5

Brad Marchand, BOS 57 Jonathan Marchessault, VGK 69 Yanni Gourde, TBL 72

31 44 22 44 24 30

75 66 54

31 30 29

55 38 48

157 237 122

19.7 9.3 19.7

7 8 5 7

14 20 13 12

1 1 0 1

17:57 19:42 17:22 16:11

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EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC

OTL

PTS

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LAST 10

X-TAMPA BAY BOSTON TORONTO

72 71 72

49 45 43

19 17 22

4 9 7

102 99 93

260 239 243

202 184 204

26-8-2 25-7-5 25-8-2

23-11-2 20-10-4 18-14-5

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

METROPOLITAN

OTL

PTS

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LAST 10

WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH PHILADELPHIA

72 72 73

41 41 37

24 26 25

7 5 11

89 87 85

225 237 218

214 218 215

25-9-2 26-8-1 18-13-6

16-15-5 15-18-4 19-12-5

6-4-0 5-4-1 3-6-1

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PTS

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COLUMBUS NEW JERSEY

73 72

40 37

28 27

5 8

85 82

205 217

203 215

24-11-2 18-14-3

16-17-3 19-13-5

8-2-0 5-5-0

FLORIDA CAROLINA NY RANGERS NY ISLANDERS MONTREAL OTTAWA DETROIT BUFFALO

70 72 72 72 73 71 72 72

36 31 32 30 26 26 26 23

27 30 32 32 35 34 35 37

7 11 8 10 12 11 11 12

79 73 72 70 64 63 63 58

212 194 208 231 182 197 184 172

216 225 231 262 232 244 224 236

22-11-3 16-14-6 20-13-4 16-14-4 17-12-8 15-14-6 13-14-8 11-21-5

14-16-4 15-16-5 12-19-4 14-18-6 9-23-4 11-20-5 13-21-3 12-16-7

7-2-1 4-5-1 5-2-3 1-6-3 2-6-2 5-4-1 0-9-1 5-4-1

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PTS

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X-NASHVILLE WINNIPEG MINNESOTA

72 72 73

48 43 41

14 19 24

10 10 8

106 96 90

236 240 227

178 189 210

25-7-4 26-7-2 24-6-7

23-7-6 17-12-8 17-18-1

9-0-1 6-3-1 5-4-1

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PTS

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VEGAS SAN JOSE LOS ANGELES

72 72 73

46 40 40

21 23 27

5 9 6

97 86 86

244 211 211

199 184 184

25-9-2 21-11-3 19-14-3

21-12-3 19-12-6 21-13-3

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

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OTL

PTS

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LAST 10

COLORADO ANAHEIM

72 73

39 37

25 24

8 12

86 86

231 206

209 197

25-9-2 22-10-5

14-16-6 15-14-7

6-1-3 6-3-1

DALLAS ST. LOUIS CALGARY CHICAGO EDMONTON VANCOUVER

73 72 74 73 72 72

38 39 35 30 31 25

27 28 29 34 36 38

8 5 10 9 5 9

84 83 80 69 67 59

209 201 204 208 201 186

197 193 222 223 231 236

24-10-3 12-15-0 15-17-4 17-15-4 16-17-3 12-18-6

14-17-5 18-13-5 20-12-6 13-19-5 15-19-2 13-20-3

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

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Y - Clinched Division

Z - Clinched Conference

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THE SERIES vs. NEW JERSEY DEVILS The Penguins and New Jersey Devils meet for the third time this season here on Mar. 23, with their final regular season meeting coming Mar. 29 in New Jersey. The Devils have won both previous games this season, 3-1 in New Jersey on Feb. 3 and 3-2 here on Feb. 27. . . In their Feb. 3 victory, the Devils got goals 2:35 apart early in the second period from Travis Zajac and Blake Coleman to break a scoreless tie and limited Pittsburgh to just 16 shots in the game. Zajac and Evgeni Malkin traded third-

period goals in that game. . . In the New Jersey victory here, Stefan Noesen’s goal at 5:01 of the third period broke a 2-2 tie and pushed the Devils to the victory. Zajac set up two goals in that game, in which Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist; Sidney Crosby and Matt Hunwick scored for Pittsburgh. . . Pittsburgh has missed on all three power play chances it’s had against the Devils this season, while New Jersey has converted one of its four chances against Pittsburgh.. . . The Penguins haven’t lost three straight games to New Jersey since late in the 2013-14 season. continued on page 15

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THE SERIES vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Penguins on Mar. 25 for the fourth and final regular season game between the teams this season. Pittsburgh has won all three previous games and eight of its last 11 against the Flyers. . . The Penguins earned a 5-4 home overtime win over Philadelphia on Nov. 27 with Crosby’s goal at 1:48 against Brian Elliott. Jake Guentzel had tied that game with just 1:04 to play in the third period with his second goal of the game. Crosby set

up two goals in that game, in which the Flyers had a 3-1 lead after two periods. . . On Jan. 2 in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh earned a 5-1 win after scoring four goals in the span of 3:51 in the second period. Phil Kessel had a goal and an assist while Malkin had two assists. . . The teams’ most recent game was in Philadelphia on Mar. 7, a 5-2 Pittsburgh win in which the Penguins erased a 2-1 deficit with three goals in a 9:56 span of the second period. Conor Sheary had two of those, and Crosby finished with three assists. . . The Penguins have won four of their last five home games against the Flyers.

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THE PENGUINS

The Mar. 23 game against New Jersey is the third in four nights for the Penguins, who played in Brooklyn against the Islanders on Mar. 20 and hosted Montreal on Mar. 21. . . Eight of Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final 12 games of the season are part of back-to-back situations and the Penguins will finish the season with games on consecutive nights Mar. 31 and Apr. 1 (vs. Montreal and Washington here) and Apr. 5 at Columbus and Apr. 6 here vs. Ottawa. . . Patric Hornqvist scored twice, including the gamewinner in the third period, and had 10 shots on goal in a 5-3 win at Montreal on Mar. 15. Hornqvist was the first Pittsburgh player to have 10 or more shots on goal since Malkin had 10 vs. Los Angeles here on Dec. 11, 2015. . . Matt Murray, out with a concussion when the month

began, was aiming to return this week. . . Crosby entered the Mar. 20 road game against the Islanders needing one assist to reach 700 for his career. He would be the 53rd NHL player to hit that level. . . Malkin continues his push for the NHL scoring title and was four points behind leader Nikita Kucherov of Tampa Bay as the week began. Malkin was plus-23 in his last 23 games before facing the Islanders. He had 26 goals and 53 points since Jan. 1, easily most in the NHL.

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What motivated you to purchase Penguins season tickets? When I was in college in the mid/late 90s, several of us would go to games on nights when we didn’t have classes to take advantage of the Student Rush program. I literally sat in every level during that time — from glass seats to the last row of the F Balcony where I didn’t have to stretch to touch the roof. When I was able to afford season tickets after college, I jumped at the chance and knew

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exactly where I wanted to sit. I still love knowing that I’ll be able to take in as many home games as possible each and every year, without having to scramble when individual tickets go on sale. What is your all-time favorite in-game entertainment feature? I’ve always enjoyed watching mites and squirts play between periods. My son is just a few years older than they are and while it was always fun to watch, now it’s a bit sentimental. continued on page 20

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How would you describe your game watching style? At home, every game gets DVR treatment so that I can pause to grab snacks or handle family things and not miss a minute. At the arena, I’m there early and stay until the end no matter the score. I’m just in the zone when I’m there.

Jeremy and Adeline enjoying their Fan Appreciation Day milkshake tradition.

Offense or Defense? It depends on who is playing that night. I’m a goalie myself, so I love a good offensive battle where goalies shine to keep games in hand. However, if both teams are a good matchup that night, I can enjoy an 8-7 win just as much as a 1-0 goalie duel. What Penguins related story do you retell most often? I have two. In the late 90s, there was a sold out game against the Flyers and I really wanted to be there. I was walking up Centre Avenue when a guy looked right at me like he knew I needed a ticket. His friend couldn’t make it, and he didn’t want it to go unused, so I paid him face value and we chatted the whole game. That was the night that Jaromir Jagr scored on his own rebound over Ron Hextall’s shoulder from his elbows. The second goes back to the same era. Three of us were waiting for a

Colton visiting the interactive display of his favorite goalie at PPG Paints Arena.

fourth friend outside the Igloo. The Student Rush line had long been finished, and the person working the window was closing up. A man in a suit walked into the vestibule and asked us if we’d bought our tickets yet. We told him we were waiting for a friend. He handed us four tickets and told us to enjoy the game. When we got a chance to look at the tickets, they were about 10 rows behind the Penguins bench, in the Igloo Club. The poor college kids sat in the best seats that night, and the Penguins won big.

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The Penguins Foundation hosted its first ever Night of Assists Charity Gala presented by Highmark on Feb. 20. They treated a sold out crowd to the sights and sounds of a traveling circus under the big top at PPG Paints Arena. The event raised over $450,000 for the Penguins Foundation to support its vast array of youth initiatives and special needs programs for children throughout the greater Pittsburgh region. continued on page 25

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The gala’s circus theme was apparent as guests approached PPG Paints Arena and were greeted outside the gates by circus entertainers including a fire breather and stilt walker. A VIP Reception was held in partnership with Trib Total Media in the Lexus Club prior to the main event where Penguins management and team mingled with guests. At the Grand Circus located on PPG Paints Arena floor, the entire Penguins team was on hand to challenge guests at games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and a host of carnival games. Team management and the Penguins’ coaching staff were also available to meet and greet guests while Dan Potash from AT&T Sports Network served as the gala’s Ringmaster. The event’s wide variety of entertainment captured the mystique

of a vintage circus from yesteryear which included a snake charmer, jugglers, contortionist, magician and a host of traditional circus performers. Guests were treated to themed cocktails, a wine tasting with over 30 global wines and food stations featuring carnival cuisine with a twist. The event also featured a silent auction of over 100 unique items and included autographed jerseys that the players wore during the team introductions that evening.

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LIGHTNING STRIKES FIRST: Tampa Bay’s 3-1 win over Edmonton on Mar. 18 allowed the Lightning to become the first Eastern Conference team to clinch a berth in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at 49-19-4 for 102 points through 72 games. Tampa Bay improved to 10-2-1 in its last 13 games on the way to clinching the playoffs. The Lightning will make their fourth postseason appearance in the past five years and the 10th in franchise history. Tampa Bay’s most recent playoff berth was in 2016 when it reached the Eastern Conference Final and lost in seven games to the eventual Stanley Cupchampion Penguins.

WAIT UNTIL HE GROWS UP: Winnipeg RW Patrik Laine, who will celebrate his 20th birthday on Apr. 19, had a pair of goals in a 4-2 win over Dallas on Mar. 18, his 11th and 12 goals through nine games in March. Laine extended his franchise-record point streak to 15 games (18G-8A), the longest by a teenager in NHL history. Laine also tied Alex Ovechkin’s

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ASSISTING IN PHILLY: Flyers RW Jakub Voracek had a goal and an assist in Philadelphia’s 6-3 win over Washington on Mar. 18. Voracek became just the third Flyers player in the past 20 years (since 1997-98) to reach the 60-assist mark in a season (Mark Recchi had 63 in 1999-00 and Claude Giroux dished out 65 in 2011-12). Only two Flyers have reached the 70-assist mark in a season: Bobby Clarke (89 in 1974-75 and 1975-76) and Recchi (70 in 1992-93).

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MARIO

LEMIEUX LEMIEUX CO-OWNER/CHAIRMAN

Mario Lemieux is known as one of the greatest players in NHL history, with two Stanley Cups, six league scoring titles, three MVP awards, two Conn Smythe Trophies, a Calder Trophy, a Masterton Trophy — and an Olympic gold medal for good measure. Now, he’s also established himself as one of the league’s greatest owners. Lemieux and co-owner Ron Burkle led the Penguins to another championship in 2016-17, their third in nine years, giving Mario more Cups as an owner than he won as a player. His transition from excellence on the ice to excellence in the front office – with five Cups in all – has been another remarkable achievement in a truly unprecedented pro sports career. “I don’t know that there’s another individual who’s had the impact on a franchise that Mario has had on the Pittsburgh Penguins,” said David Morehouse, the Penguins’ president and CEO. “He saved the team as a player and led it to two Stanley Cups. He bought the team out of bankruptcy, led the effort for a new arena and delivered three more Cups. And that doesn’t even touch on what he’s done for the city as a philanthropist with the Mario Lemieux Foundation. He is one of a kind.” Lemieux and Burkle organized a group of investors that bought the Penguins out of bankruptcy in 1999. The combination of Lemieux’s hockey acumen and Burkle’s business savvy made them a formidable

front office tandem and led to a series of spectacular achievements both on and off the ice. The Penguins, during that time, have become one of the premier franchises in all of sports, leading the way in fan relations, youth marketing, community outreach and innovative technology while consistently putting a winning team on the ice. That includes qualifying for the playoffs for 11 straight seasons — the longest streak in hockey — and reaching the Cup Final four times and the Conference Finals five times in the past 10 years. As a player, “Le Magnifique” was a gifted 6-foot-4 centerman who dominated play for parts of three decades. Although he faced a numbing series of medical setbacks, including multiple back surgeries and a battle with Hodgkin’s disease, he retired in 2006 as the No. 7 all-time scorer in NHL history with 1,723 points. He also ranked eighth all-time in goals (690) and 10th in assists (1,033). After retiring as a player for the first time in 1997, he put together an ownership group to buy the Penguins out of bankruptcy in September 1999 and then returned to the ice on December 27, 2000 — becoming the first player-owner of the modern era. He also captained Team Canada to an Olympic gold medal in 2002. In addition to his legendary hockey accomplishments, he continues to oversee the Mario Lemieux Foundation, which has raised more than $25 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org.

RON

BURKLE BURKLE CO-OWNER

Ron Burkle, one of the preeminent investors in retail, hospitality, technology and distribution industries, is also now a three-time Stanley Cup champion as co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Burkle teamed with Mario Lemieux to buy the team out of bankruptcy in September, 1999, and together they have become one of the outstanding ownership duos in professional sports, winning three Cups in the past nine seasons, including rare backto-back championships in 2016 and 2017. 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 nationallevel events to Pittsburgh, including NCAA basketball and hockey. But he also helped create a winning mindset for the Penguins organization both on and off the ice. Although Burkle prefers to operate quietly and behind the scenes, Lemieux understands his immense role in the team’s success. “Ron is one of the main reasons we still have hockey in Pittsburgh,” Lemieux told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “If I was not able to buy the Penguins and have Ron as our top investor, I don’t think the Penguins would be here today. He’s a great guy and a very smart businessman. He loves Pittsburgh, he loves the Penguins. I think people should know that.”

Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for 10-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 11 straight playoff berths and reached the conference finals five times in the past 10 years, in addition to the three Cups. The team’s solid foundation of ownership has enabled hockey management to spend to the salary cap, sign many of the team’s core players to long-term contracts and put a competitive team on the ice year after year. Burkle founded the Yucaipa Companies in 1986 and has served as Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of numerous companies, including 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.

DAVID

MOREHOUSE MOREHOUSE PERM AD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

In 10 seasons as a senior executive with the Penguins, David Morehouse has seen the team win three Stanley Cups, make the Cup finals four times and reach the conference finals five times. Though his expertise is on the team’s business side — especially branding and marketing — Morehouse’s greatest achievement has been creating a corporate culture that has driven the Penguins to consistent excellence both on and off the ice. “It’s no coincidence that we’ve enjoyed this kind of success with David Morehouse as our key senior executive” said co-owner Ron Burkle. “We’ve obviously made a lot of great acquisitions on the player side, but one of the best acquisitions we’ve ever made was David himself.” The Penguins have become one of the NHL’s strongest business entities during Morehouse’s tenure — selling out every game for 10-plus seasons, setting new standards for television ratings and corporate sales and increasing their focus on innovative youth marketing. He 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 team’s new arena was opening in August 2010.

Under Morehouse’s 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.

JIM

RUTHERFORD RUTHERFORD PERM AD EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

Jim Rutherford enters his fourth season with the Penguins as the executive vice president and general manager of the NHL’s first backto-back championship team in almost two decades. Pittsburgh’s six-game defeat of the Nashville Predators in the 2017 Stanley Cup Final not only gave the Penguins a second-straight Cup victory, but it made Rutherford just the seventh GM since the 1967 NHL Expansion to win three Stanley Cups. One year earlier, Rutherford became the first GM since ‘67 to manage multiple teams to Cup victories, having also done so with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. During the course of the 2015-16 campaign, Rutherford transformed the Penguins into Stanley Cup champions, thanks in large part to his acquisitions of Phil Kessel, Nick Bonino, Trevor Daley and Carl Hagelin, plus the promotion of Mike Sullivan to head coach in December of 2015. As a reward for his quick, on-thefly re-shaping of the Penguins’ roster, Rutherford won the NHL General Manager of the Year Award for his work in ’15-16. Pittsburgh’s roster didn’t require as much tinkering in 2016-17, but Rutherford once again added key pieces at the right time, including bolstering his defense by trading for veteran Ron Hainsey near the deadline. Hainsey earned top-pair minutes in the absence of Kris Letang. Rutherford spent 20 years as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers franchise from 1994-2014, where he

was a key architect of the Hurricanes’ 2006 Stanley Cup championship squad and their 2002 Stanley Cup finalist team. In addition to his general manager duties, he also served 20 years as president of Carolina/Hartford, taking the post in 1994. In his role as president/ GM, Rutherford oversaw operations on both the hockey and business sides of the organization. Over the course of his executive career, Rutherford has won multiple awards, including The Hockey News‘ Executive of the Year in 2002 and ’06. Additionally, he was voted by his NHL general management peers as Sporting News ‘Executive of the Year’ in 2006. Before his 23 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.

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ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Bill Guerin begins his fourth season as assistant general manager fresh off of helping the Penguins capture a second-straight Stanley Cup championship, the fourth Stanley Cup win of his career, and his second as an executive. This season, Guerin’s duties will change slightly, as one of his primary roles will be to serve as the general manager of the Penguins’ minor-league affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins, where he will oversee that team’s staff and also serve as the alternate governor at AHL league meetings. 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 Pens’ back-to-back championship runs. Originally drafted by New Jersey in the first round (5th overall) of the 1989 NHL Draft, Guerin won two Stanley Cups (Pittsburgh, 2009; New Jersey, 1995) and spent 18 seasons in the NHL — including his final two with the Penguins. Guerin’s leadership and on-ice performance after being acquired at the NHL trade deadline was a key in Pittsburgh’s ’09 title. Guerin, a four-time NHL All-Star, tallied 429 career goals and 856 points in 1,263 career NHL games, including five 30-goal and two 40-goal seasons. He was elected to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013.

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KARMANOS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

KARMANOS

Jason Karmanos begins his first season as the Penguins’ assistant general manager after receiving a promotion over the summer. Karmanos spent his first three seasons in the Pittsburgh organization as the team’s vice president of hockey operations. As assistant GM, Karmanos will continue to be involved in all facets of hockey operations decision-making, but he will also oversee the Penguins’ amateur scouting staff. Karmanos is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, having also helped build the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2006 championship club in addition to his consecutive titles in Pittsburgh. 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 Jim Rutherford. In addition to winning a Cup together in ’06, Rutherford and Karmanos also built the Hurricanes squad that was a Cup finalist in 2002. Karmanos played four years of college hockey at Harvard University from 1992-96, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. In 1994, Karmanos represented Team USA at the World Junior Championships, 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 SULLIVAN HEAD COACH

Mike Sullivan made history in his first two seasons behind the Penguins’ bench, winning the Stanley Cup both years. By doing so, Sullivan became the first Americanborn coach in NHL history to win multiple Cups, and he joined the legendary Toe Blake of the Montreal Canadiens as the only coaches to win the championship in each of their first two seasons with a team. By winning a second Cup, Sullivan joined the Steelers’ Chuck Noll (four Super Bowls) and the Pirates’ Danny Murtaugh (two World Series) as the only coaches in Pittsburgh’s professional sports history with multiple titles. Despite the burden of being the defending champs, Sullivan’s club finished the 2016-17 regular season with 50 wins and 111 points — the latter the second-most in the history of the franchise — good enough for the second-best record in the entire league. In the playoffs, Sullivan navigated the Penguins to a secondconsecutive title despite missing top blueliner Kris Letang for the duration of the postseason. Sullivan led the Penguins to one of the greatest in-season turnarounds in franchise history during his first year as head coach in 2015-16, a journey that resulted in a Stanley Cup victory against the San Jose Sharks on June 12, 2016. Adhering to Sullivan’s advice to ‘Just Play’, the Penguins ended the regular season with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference and fourth-best mark in the league, in large part because of a 14-2 run to conclude the regular season. By leading the Penguins to the franchise’s fourth Cup, Sullivan became just the sixth American-born head coach to win the Stanley Cup.

Prior to being promoted to Pittsburgh, Sullivan spent the first two-plus months of the 2015-16 season as the head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. During his 23-game tenure in 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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GONCHAR GONCHAR ASSISTANT COACH

Sergei Gonchar enters his first season behind the bench as an assistant coach after spending his first two seasons in the Penguins organization as the club’s defensemen development coach. Gonchar earned plenty of praise from the Penguins’ defensemen in his previous role as defenesemen development coach. He did some of his best teaching with Justin Schultz, who finshed 2016-17 as one of the NHL’s highest-scoring blueliners. One of the top power-play quarterbacks of his era, Gonchar produced 811 career

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

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MARTIN ASSISTANT COACH

Jacques Martin presided over a defensive group that overcame numerous injury woes to help the Penguins capture a second-straight Stanley Cup in 2017, the second championship of Martin’s lengthy NHL career. One of the most respected coaches in NHL history, Martin performed some of his best work in the 2017 playoffs, as Pittsburgh had to spread its minutes out evenly on the back end with All-Star blueliner Kris Letang sidelined for the duration of the postseason. Martin, who will be entering his fifth season with the Pittsburgh organization in 2017-18, has over 25 years of NHL

experience as a general manager, head coach and assistant coach with Pittsburgh, Montreal, Florida, Ottawa, Colorado/Quebec, Chicago and St. Louis. He won 613 games and made 12 playoff appearances in 17 seasons as an NHL head coach. He won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s ‘most outstanding coach’ with Ottawa in 1999 and was a finalist for the award on three other occasions. Martin won gold medals as an assistant coach for Team Canada at the 2002 Olympics and the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He was also an assistant coach on the 2006 Canadian Olympic Team.

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MARK

RECCHI RECCHI PERM AD ASSISTANT COACH

Mark Recchi moves behind the Penguins’ bench as an assistant coach after spending the previous three seasons as the team’s player development coach. As player development coach, Recchi worked with Pittsburgh’s prospects throughout the organization from WilkesBarre/Scranton to the junior and college ranks. Two of the players Recchi worked with at WB/S, Jake Guentzel and Carter Rowney, played huge roles in Pittsburgh’s 2017 title run. Recchi enjoyed a 22-year NHL playing career that began with the Penguins in

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

MIKE

BUCKLEY BUCKLEY GOALTENDING COACH

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

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

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WILLIAMS WILLIAMS PERM AD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Travis Williams is in his 10th 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 team’s new arena – bringing the project to completion on time and under budget for the start of the 2010-11 season. He now serves as

the team’s liaison with building manager AEG Facilities, working closely with AEG on all arenarelated 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. During his 12 years at Reed Smith, Williams also represented several sports franchises, regional sports networks and other sports-related businesses. A native of Indianapolis, he graduated from Penn State University and received a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University, summa cum laude. While at Duquesne, he was a member of the Duquesne Law Review and the Duquesne Business Law Journal.

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Terry Kalna is in his third season as senior vice president of sales and broadcasting following an 18-year career in motorsports management. Kalna, a native of Greensburg, oversees corporate sales, partnership activation, ticket sales and premium sales in addition to the Penguins Radio Network. He is also the primary contact with AT&T SportsNet, the Penguins’ local television rightsholder. Kalna spent the previous eight years as managing director of international speedway corporation, a sister company to NASCAR that operates 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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DYNASTY SPORTS [PPF NAMEPLATES]

The Vault, Unlocked… Over 10,000 locker room nameplates from 20 years of Penguins hockey await at vault.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org From the era of Lemieux and Jagr to the recent back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, these authentic locker room nameplates have seen the most important moments in team history. One-of-a-kind sets and more are available including those from Mario’s return to the ice, Sid’s first season as a Penguin and even the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Visit our Vault online where you’ll find nameplates in countless styles, those of your favorite players plus forgotten names and some sets even still sticky with champagne. Hold a piece of history in your hands forever by placing your Vault order today.

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PENS PASS

PENS PASS LAST MINUTE TICKET CLUB!

Perfect for fans on the go, the Pens Pass mobile club gives fans access to last-minute tickets for Pittsburgh Penguins home games using a simple, mobile-friendly experience! Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up for Pens Pass via the Penguins app or scan the QR code to the right

2. When tickets are available, we’ll send a text 3. Click the link to view and buy tickets 4. At the gate, return to the Penguins app or www.penspass.com to view and scan your barcodes

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Make your game day unforgettable with UPGRADE YOUR GAME! Upgrade Your Game offers fans the opportunity to purchase once-in-a-lifetime experiences:

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Click on Upgrade Your Game in the Penguins app to get started! You must have a game ticket to participate in Upgrade Your Game; inventory is subject to availability.

NHL FAN CODE OF

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

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

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BRINGING MATH AND SCIENCE

TO LIFE FUTURE GOALS GAME OF HOCKEY EVERFYI THROUGH THE

PENGUINS BRING STEM TO THE CLASSROOM course won their own virtual Stanley Cup, were rewarded with certificates, and all participating students received skate passes to the UMPC Lemieux Sports Complex.

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Since September 2014, over 42,000 students in hundreds of Pennsylvania schools have participated in the Pittsburgh Penguins Future Goals – Hockey Scholar™ program. Hockey Scholar is a digital resource that provides students with an opportunity to understand abstract science and math concepts by connecting them with hockey. The course immerses students in problem solving situations involving engineering, math and science. This program is available at no-cost to all local schools thanks to the partnership between the NHL, the NHLPA and the Pittsburgh Penguins. In this program, students explore topics such as rate and ratios, states of matter, force and energy, while also learning about different careers within the sport that utilize STEM. This past school year, Butler Middle School students utilized the resource in their STEM classes to reinforce and enhance their learning while supporting the Pittsburgh Penguins. At the end of the school year, Butler Middle School held an assembly consisting of over 400 students, all of which had participated in Hockey Scholar. Students who completed the

Butler Middle School STEAM director, Craig Wetzel said “The students and teachers really enjoyed seeing the students interacting in the games and being recognized for their achievements.” The Future Goals – Hockey Scholar™ program will continue to support STEM learning while collaborating with educators for a great experience with our back-to-back champions! If you’re a parent or teacher of a 5th8th-grade student, learn how to bring Future Goals to your school by visiting futuregoals.nhl.com/penguins!

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FACEBOOK Visit facebook.com/penguins for the latest team updates.

TWITTER Follow @penguins for breaking news, team analysis, behind-the-scenes access, contests, and more.

INSTAGRAM @penguins Instagram feed features pictures from closed practices, throwback photos, and exciting videos.

PERISCOPE Follow and tune in for Q&As with players and real-time updates.

SNAPCHAT Follow Penguins on Snapchat for real-time snapshots of the team, game updates, and a little bit of fun.

PINTEREST Do you want to see photos of Evgeni Malkin with tons of animals, some seriously impressive fan art, or photos of Penguins fans around the world? Pinterest is for you. pinterest.com/pghpenguins

GOOGLE+ For Penguins news, videos, and compilations of relevant content visit google.com/+PittsburghPenguins

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

@penguins As the main Penguins Twitter account, @penguins provides fans with breaking news, GIFs, high-quality PensTV video, score alerts, contests, and other fun content.

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Do you want to understand the X’s and O’s of hockey? Do you love quoting Mean Girls? Sam Kasan and Michelle Crechiolo from pittsburghpenguins.com deliver playby-play analysis, connect with fans, and provide amusing commentary about the team.

Do you need more information on Penguins tickets? Are you looking for a special offer or a ticket on-sale date? @PensTickets is the destination for you.

@pensprlady The Penguins PR staff provides stats, player spotlights, and a view into life as a public relations employee for a hockey team.

@penspartners Engage with the corporate partners of your favorite team! Promotions, deals, special announcements, and much more.

@pensfoundation The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation provides updates, news, and event information regarding the Penguins Foundation and its mission.

@penspremium Stay on top of the latest announcements and presales for concerts and family shows.

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For Additional Information Contact the Premium Seating Department: 412.642.PENS | Follow us @PensPremium www.pittsburghpenguins.com/premiuminfo

PENGUINS PLAYER

SOCIAL HANDLES Instagram ZACH ASTON-REESE @reesensteen

EVGENI MALKIN @E.Malkin71Geno

DERICK BRASSARD @brassardderick

MATT MURRAY @matt30murray

JAKE GUENTZEL @jakenbake20

JAMIE OLEKSIAK @jamieoleksiak

CARL HAGELIN @62hagsofficial

CHAD RUHWEDEL @chad2ruhwedel

KRIS LETANG @kletang_58

CONOR SHEARY @csheary13

Twitter ZACH ASTON-REESE @zreese11

PHIL KESSEL @PKessel81

BRIAN DUMOULIN @Du24theboyz

TOM KUHNHACKL @tkuhn14

JAMIE OLEKSIAK @jamieoleksiak

JUSTIN SCHULTZ @6Schultz6

JAKE GUENTZEL @jakenbake20

KRIS LETANG @Letang_58

CARTER ROWNEY @carterrowney

RILEY SHEAHAN @rsheahan15

CARL HAGELIN @CarlHagelin

EVGENI MALKIN @malkin71_

CHAD RUHWEDEL @chad5ruhwedel

CONOR SHEARY @csheary13

TRISTAN JARRY @tjarry35

MATT MURRAY @mattmurray_30

BRYAN RUST @rustyyy_92

For additional player social handles visit pens.pe/nguinsplayerssocial

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Headshots and Roster

CASEY

DESMITH

As of 03.20.18

POS: G HT: 6-0 WT: 181

CHAD

OLLI

JUSTIN

JAMIE

POS: D HT: 5-11 WT: 191

POS: D HT: 6-2 WT: 206

POS: D HT: 6-2 WT: 193

POS: D HT: 6-7 WT: 255

MAATTA

RUHWEDEL

SCHULTZ

OLEKSIAK

BRIAN

DOMINIK

RILEY

JOSH

POS: D HT: 6-4 WT: 207

POS: C HT: 5-11 WT: 176

POS: C HT: 6-3 WT: 214

POS: RW HT: 6-1 WT: 197

DUMOULIN

SIMON

SHEAHAN

JOORIS

BRYAN

DERICK

MATT

POS: RW HT: 5-11 WT: 192

POS: C HT: 6-1 WT: 202

POS: D HT: 5-11 WT: 200

POS: G HT: 6-4 WT: 178

RUST

BRASSARD

HUNWICK

MURRAY

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TOM

CARTER

POS: RW HT: 6-2 WT: 196

POS: RW HT: 6-2 WT: 200

KUHNHACKL

ROWNEY

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CONOR

ZACH

POS: LW HT: 5-8 WT: 175

POS: C HT: 6-0 WT: 204

SHEARY

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KRIS

JAKE

CARL

EVGENI

POS: D HT: 6-0 WT: 201

POS: C HT: 5-11 WT: 180

POS: LW HT: 5-11 WT: 186

POS: C HT: 6-3 WT: 195

LETANG

GUENTZEL

HAGELIN

MALKIN

PATRIC

PHIL

SIDNEY

POS: RW HT: 5-11 WT: 189

POS: RW HT: 6-0 WT: 202

POS: C HT: 5-11 WT: 200

HORNQVIST

KESSEL

CROSBY

BY THE NUMBERS

PENGUINS As of 03.20.18

PLAYER

PTS +/-

Evgeni Malkin

PIM

PPG

PPP

SHG

SPCT

TOI

210

19.0

18:53

Phil Kessel

234

12.4

18:46

Sidney Crosby

-1

209

11.0

20:45

Kris Letang

-5

196

3.1

1/1/1

Jake Guentzel

-12

156

12.8