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OCTOBER 3, 2013

PENGUINS VS. DEVILS

FRONT OFFICE

TONIGHT’S MATCHUP

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

Game Notes . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ron Burkle

. . . . . . . . . . 35

Penguins vs . Devils . . . . . . . 11

David Morehouse . . . . . . . . 36

Penguins by the Numbers . . . 101

Ray Shero . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Penguins Headshots . . . . . . 102

Jason Botterill . . . . . . . . . 40

Tonight’s Rosters . . . . . . . 105

Dan Bylsma . . . . . . . . . . 43

Devils Headshots . . . . . . . 106

Tony Granato . . . . . . . . . 46

Devils by the Numbers . . . . . 109

Todd Reirden . . . . . . . . . 49 Jaques Martin . . . . . . . . . 50 Mike Bales

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Travis Williams . . . . . . . . . 54 David Peart . . . . . . . . . . 54 Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . 29 SAFETY WARNING: Pucks can be propelled into the spectator areas any time during warm-up or play in progress, or after the stoppage of play . To help avoid injury, stay alert whenever you are in the arena bowl . If you are injured, ask the nearest usher for assistance and directions to the medical station . The Pittsburgh Penguins publish IceTime for free distribution on a first-come, first-served basis to fans at every home game . Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the Pittsburgh Penguins is prohibited . If you are interested in placing an advertisement in IceTime, please contact David Peart at 412 .255 .1936 or dpeart@pittsburghpenguins .com to discuss available opportunities . ©2013 Pittsburgh Penguins Design/Layout: Erin Halley Photographers: Gregory Shamus Joe Sargent

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Back in Pittsburgh

111

In The System: Jayson Megna

115

Ice Crew

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Penguins Select 2013 14 Ice Crew

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Penguins Profile: James Neal

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Radio Network

153

Radio Broadcasters

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NHL Realignment

159

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Schedule

171

Wheeling Nailers Schedule

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NHL Stadium Series

186

Iceburgh

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Chicago Style Not the Only Way to Capture a Cup

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Penguins Brain Teaser

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Penguins Player Birthdays

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Penguins Drives, Collections, and Events

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Penguins Elite

131

Hockey is for Everyone

139

Local Youth Hockey Venues

144

Youth Hockey Pointers from Coach 181 68

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Building Information

Seating Map

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PENGUINS HISTORY Trib Total Media All-Time Team

176

Honors and Awards

178

This Month in Penguins Hockey History

207

PENGUINS FOUNDATION Community Update: 6 6K

111

Heads Up Pittsburgh

136

Project Power Play

143

50/50

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THE SERIES

The Penguins open the 2013-14 regular season here tonight against the New Jersey Devils, a team that has won three straight games against Pittsburgh. The Penguins won the first game between the teams last season, a 5-1 home victory on Feb. 2 , but New Jersey outscored Pittsburgh, 9-4, while winning the final three games of the series. The Penguins scored just one even-strength goal in those three games. . . This is the third time Pittsburgh has opened a season by facing the Devils, and the Penguins failed to win either of the two previous such games — both played in New Jersey in 1982 (3-3) and 2005 (1-5). The former was the first NHL game for the Devils’ franchise, while the latter marked the NHL debut of Sidney Crosby. . . This is the third time New Jersey has provided the opposition for the Penguins’ home opener, with Pittsburgh earning a 7-4 win in 1990 and the Devils earning a 2-1 overtime win in 2008 on a goal by Zack Parise at 4:22. . . Under coach Dan Bylsma, the Penguins have lost more games to New Jersey (14) than any other team. . . Pittsburgh is 3-6-0 in its last nine games against the Devils and has been held to two or fewer goals in each of those six losses. . . Both teams have scored a power-play goal in three straight games in this series, the Penguins going 3-for-12 and the Devils going 4-for-14. . . The Penguins have scored first in eight of the last 11 games against New Jersey, continued on page 7

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going 5-3-0 in those eight games. . . Pittsburgh is 6-2-0 in its last eight home games against the Devils, holding New Jersey to two or fewer goals in each of those six victories. . . The Devils have had only 10 power-play chances in their last six games here in Pittsburgh (2-for-10). . . Chris Kunitz led all Penguins with four points (1+3) in the series against New Jersey last season. Of the 10 goals scored by the Devils against Pittsburgh last season, six were scored by players no longer with the team: David Clarkson (3), Ilya Kovalchuk (2) and Bobby Butler (1). . . The next game between the teams is Nov. 16 in New Jersey, while the next meeting here is Dec. 13. . . Pittsburgh is 90-97-17-8 all-time against the Devils’ franchise, including 52-45-4-4 at home. THE PENGUINS

The Penguins are 20-19-6 all-time in season openers, including 9-9-4 when that season opener is played at home. They have won two straight season openers, beating Vancouver in 2011 (4-3 SO) and Philadelphia (3-1) in 2012 — both on the road. The Pittsburgh record for consecutive wins in season openers is seven, set from 1971 through 1977. . . Pittsburgh is 23-13-9 all-time in home openers but has won only four of its last 11 (4-5-2). . . Crosby is 20-25-45 in 39 career games against the Devils but has been held off the scoresheet in his last two games against them. Crosby has missed nine of the last 14 games against New Jersey. He has scored a goal in each of the last three home games he’s played against the Devils. . . Evgeni Malkin is 15+22 in 36 career games against New Jersey and has points in each of the last four home games he’s played against them (2+4). He has a goal in 10 of his continued on page 8

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17 career home games against the Devils. . . Marc-Andre Fleury is 7-5-0 in his last 12 decisions against the Devils, allowing a total of only nine goals in those seven victories. He is 6-1-0 in his last seven home starts against New Jersey. . . Fleury has won three of his last four head-to-head matchups with Martin Brodeur. . . The Penguins have a three-game homestand to begin the season for just the fourth time in their history. It also happened in 1969 (0-0-3), 1985 (1-2-0) and 2001 (0-3-0). . . Crosby is 2+3 in seven season openers, while Malkin is 2+3 in six openers. . . Crosby’s last point in an opener came in 2009, a goal here against the New York Rangers in a 3-1 victory. . . Matt D’Agostini had two goals and four points in 13 games with New Jersey last season after being acquired from St. Louis. . . The Penguins host Buffalo on Saturday and Carolina next Tuesday. THE DEVILS

Former Penguin Jaromir Jagr makes his New Jersey debut tonight, marking his seventh NHL team. Jagr has 21 goals and 41 points in 43 career games against Pittsburgh. . . The Devils have missed the playoffs in two of the last three seasons, and should they fail to qualify this season it will mark the first time they’ve missed in consecutive seasons since they made their first post-season appearance in 1988. . . Also new to the New Jersey roster this season are goaltender Cory Schneider and forwards Rostislav Olesz, Michael Ryder, Ryane Clowe and Damien Brunner. Brunner, who played in Detroit last season, signed a two-year, $5 million free agent contract with the Devils last week. . . New Jersey returns home to host the New York Islanders tomorrow night, then begins a five-game road trip in Edmonton on Monday. The Devils play eight of their first 11 games on the road. . . Martin Brodeur is 46-28-1 in 82 career appearances against Pittsburgh. Schneider, acquired from Vancouver in the off-season, has never faced the Penguins. 8

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PENGUINS VS. DEVILS All-time scorer vs. Pittsburgh: Patrik Elias (80gp, 23-46-69) All-time Pittsburgh scorer vs. New Jersey: Mario Lemieux (74gp, 47-88-135) Longest New Jersey win streak vs. Pittsburgh: 6, Oct. 24, 2009-Mar. 17, 2010 Longest Pittsburgh win streak vs. New Jersey: 5, Feb. 22, 1981-Mar. 21, 1982

DEVILS HOCKEY

OPS

T:8.5”

S:7.5”

B:8.75”

Longest New Jersey undefeated streak vs. Pittsburgh: 7, Dec. 23, 1987-Dec. 23, 1988 (5-0-2)

General Manager: Jim Rutherford

Longest Pittsburgh undefeated streak vs. New Jersey: 6, Jan. 29, 2008-Nov. 29, 2008 (4-0-2); Jan. 10, 2000-Nov. 27, 2001 (5-0-1); Jan. 6, 1986Oct. 18, 1986 (5-0-1); Feb. 22, 1981-Oct. 5, 1982 (5-0-1)

Assistant General Manager: Jason Karmanos

Last New Jersey win at home: Apr. 25, 2013 (3-2) (0-0-0 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at home: Feb. 2, 2013 (5-1) (0-1-0 since last win) Last New Jersey win at Pittsburgh: Feb. 10, 2013 (3-1) (0-0-0 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at New Jersey: Mar. 17, 2012 (5-2) (0-2-0 since last win) Most goals by New Jersey vs. Pittsburgh: 9, Oct. 28, 2000 (N, 9-0) Most goals by Pittsburgh vs. New Jersey: 9, Dec. 13, 1990 (P, 9-5)

Head Coach: Kirk Muller Assistant Coaches: Rod Brind’Amour Dave Lewis John MacLean Goaltending Coach: Greg Stefan

Most goals by both teams: 14, Dec. 13, 1990 (P, 9-5); Dec. 31, 1988 (P, 8-6); Oct. 26, 1986 (N, 8-6) Last New Jersey shutout vs. Pittsburgh: Mar. 25, 2011 (1-0 SOL) – Martin Brodeur Last Pittsburgh shutout vs. New Jersey: Mar. 25, 2011 (1-0) – Marc-Andre Fleury Last New Jersey hat trick vs. Pittsburgh: Apr. 5, 2006 – Patrik Elias Last Pittsburgh hat trick vs. New Jersey: Nov. 29, 2008 – Sidney Crosby Last Pittsburgh trade with New Jersey: Mar. 19, 2002 – Future considerations to Pittsburgh in exchange for Stephane Richer Pittsburgh’s Overtime/Shootout Record vs. New Jersey: 5-8-11

NHL STANDINGS FINAL 2012.13 REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

EASTERN CONFERENCE RNK

TEAM

OTL

PTS

HOME

AWAY

L10

PITTSBURGH

165

119

18-6-0

8-2-0

MONTREAL

149

126

14-7-3

15-7-2

4-6-0

WASHINGTON

149

130

15-8-1

12-10-2

8-1-1

BOSTON

131

109

16-5-3

12-9-3

3-5-2

TORONTO

145

133

13-9-2

13-8-3

5-4-1

NY RANGERS

130

112

16-6-2

10-12-2

7-3-0

OTTAWA

116

104

15-6-3

10-11-3

6-4-0

NY ISLANDERS

139

10-11-3

14-6-4

6-1-3

WINNIPEG

128

144

13-10-1

11-11-2

6-3-1

PHILADELPHIA

133

141

15-7-2

8-15-1

6-4-0

NEW JERSEY

112

129

13-9-2

6-10-8

4-5-1

BUFFALO

125

143

11-10-3

10-11-3

6-4-0

CAROLINA

128

160

9-14-1

10-11-3

3-5-2

TAMPA BAY

148

150

12-10-2

6-16-2

2-6-2

FLORIDA

112

171

8-11-5

7-16-1

3-7-0

OTL

PTS

HOME

AWAY

L10 7-2-1

WESTERN CONFERENCE RNK

TEAM

CHICAGO

155

102

18-3-3

18-4-2

ANAHEIM

140

118

16-7-1

14-5-5

5-4-1

VANCOUVER

127

121

15-6-3

11-9-4

5-4-1

ST. LOUIS

129

115

15-8-1

14-9-1

7-3-0

LOS ANGELES

133

118

19-4-1

8-12-4

5-3-2

SAN JOSE

124

116

17-2-5

8-14-2

5-5-0

DETROIT

124

115

13-7-4

11-9-4

5-2-3

MINNESOTA

122

127

14-8-2

12-11-1

4-5-1

COLUMBUS

120

119

14-5-5

10-12-2

8-2-0

PHOENIX

125

131

14-8-2

7-10-7

4-3-3

DALLAS

130

142

11-11-2

4-5-1

EDMONTON

125

134

9-11-4

10-11-3

3-7-0

CALGARY

128

160

13-9-2

6-16-2

5-5-0

NASHVILLE

111

139

11-9-4

5-14-5

1-8-1

COLORADO

116

152

12-9-3

4-16-4

4-4-2

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LEAGUE LEADERS FINAL 2012.13 REGULAR SEASON STATS

POINTS RNK NAME

A PTS

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

PPG PPA SHG SHA

Martin St. Louis, TBL

112

15.2

Steven Stamkos, TBL

-4

157

18.5

Sidney Crosby, PIT

124

12.1

Alex Ovechkin, WAS

220

14.5

Patrick Kane, CHI

138

16.7

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

GOALS RNK NAME

Alex Ovechkin, WAS

A PTS 56

220

14.5

PPG PPA SHG SHA 16

Steven Stamkos, TBL

-4

157

18.5

John Tavares, NYI

-2

162

17.3

Jeff Carter, LAK

133

19.5

Jiri Tlusty, CAR

117

19.7

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

ASSISTS RNK NAME

Martin St. Louis, TBL

A PTS 60

112

15.2

PPG PPA SHG SHA 3

Sidney Crosby, PIT

124

12.1

Nicklas Backstrom, WAS

9.8

Henrik Zetterberg, DET

173

6.4

Mike Ribeiro, WAS

-4

20.6

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

POWER-PLAY GOALS RNK NAME

Alex Ovechkin, WAS

A PTS 56

220

14.5

PPG PPA SHG SHA 16

Steven Stamkos, TBL

-4

157

18.5

James Neal, PIT

136

15.4

Thomas Vanek, BUF

-1

119

16.8

Chris Kunitz, PIT

113

19.5

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME

Pascal Dupuis, PIT

A PTS 38

140

14.3

PPG PPA SHG SHA 2

Chris Kunitz, PIT

113

19.5

Jonathan Toews, CHI

143

16.1

Sidney Crosby, PIT

124

12.1

Derek Stepan, NYR

108

16.7

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AROUND THE NHL BY: MIKE PRISUTA

With the new season comes the resumption of the assault on the NHL record book, and the continuing of the chase by players who began the 2013-14 campaign approaching the following career milestones: SKATERS 700 GOALS: Jaromir Jagr (New Jersey), 681; Teemu Selanne (Anaheim), 675. 400 GOALS: Vincent Lecavalier (Philadelphia), 383; Ray Whitney (Dallas), 376; Ryan Smyth (Edmonton), 376; Milan Hejduk (free agent), 375; Patrik Elias (New Jersey), 375; Alex Ovechkin (Washington), 371. 800 ASSISTS: Joe Thornton (San Jose), 787; Teemu Selanne (Anaheim), 755.

1,000 POINTS: Marian Hossa (Chicago), 935; Patrik Elias (New Jersey), 930; Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay), 912. 1,000 GAMES PLAYED: Tomas Kaberle (free agent), 984; Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay), 979; Michael Handzus (Chicago), 950; Robyn Regehr (Los Angeles), 943; Scott Gomez (Florida), 941; Scott Hannan (San Jose), 941; Henrik Sedin (Vancouver), 940; Matt Cooke (Minnesota), 935; Brad Stuart (San Jose), 924; Alex Tanguay (Colorado), 922.

700 ASSISTS: Daniel Alfredsson (Detroit), 682; Ray Whitney (Dallas), 656.

GOALTENDERS

600 ASSISTS: Jarome Iginla (Boston), 576; Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay), 572; Brad Richards (New York Rangers), 560; Saku Koivu (Anaheim), 559; Sergei Gonchar (Dallas), 558; Patrik Elias (New Jersey), 555.

300 WINS: Jose Theodore (free agent), 286; Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), 276; Ryan Miller (Buffalo), 269.

500 ASSISTS: Vincent Lecavalier (Philadelphia), 491; Shane Doan (Phoenix), 484; Roman Hamrlik (free agent), 483; Tomas Kaberle (free agent), 476; Daniel Sedin (Vancouver), 467; Patrick Marleau (San Jose), 457.

700 WINS: Martin Brodeur (New Jersey), 669.

50 SHUTOUTS: Nikolai Khabibulin (Chicago), 46; Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), 45. COACHES 600 WINS: Lindy Ruff (Dallas), 571. 500 WINS: Darryl Sutter (Los Angeles), 461.

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Dallas

8:30 PM

NY Rangers

Phoenix

10:00 PM

Vancouver

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COMMUNITY UPDATE THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOUNDATION AND THE MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION RACE FOR CHARITY

Â The Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will host the inaugural Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk on Sunday, October 6, 2013. All proceeds from this event will benefit the cancer research and patient care initiatives of the Mario Lemieux Foundation, as well as the youth hockey initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. continued on page 26

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The 6.6K run (4.1 miles) will begin and end at CONSOL Energy Center with the course following uptown Pittsburgh streets. All road race participants will receive a medal at the completion of their race. Additionally, a one mile family walk will be offered and participants of all ages are welcome. To register or learn more information, please visit mariolemieux.org . Also, more than 250 volunteers are needed for the Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk. All volunteers must register through the The Mario Lemieux Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization that raises funds for cancer research and patient care, as well as Austin’s Playroom Project, an initiative that creates playrooms for children and families in medical facilities. THE 6.6K RUN (4.1 MILES) The Pittsburgh WILL BEGIN AND Penguins Foundation actively promotes END AT CONSOL physical wellENERGY CENTER being, encourages teamwork, stresses WITH THE COURSE the value of education FOLLOWING UPTOWN and provides essential life skills to young PITTSBURGH STREETS. people through youth hockey and other activities.

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HOCKEY OPERATIONS Assistant General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Botterill Assistant to the General Manager . . . . . . . . . Tom Fitzgerald Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Bylsma Assistant Coaches. . . . . . . . . . Tony Granato, Jacques Martin Todd Reirden Goaltending Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Bales Strength & Conditioning Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Kadar Video Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Saucier Player Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Guerin Goaltender Development Coach . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Buckley Manager of Team Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Britt Hockey Operations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Heasley

JAMES SANTILLI

Vice President, Marketing

SCOUTS Director of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan MacKinnon Co-Director of Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . Jay Heinbuck Co-Director of Amateur Scouting. . . . . . . . . . . Randy Sexton Director of Professional Scouting . . . . . . . . . . Derek Clancey Professional Scouts. . . . . . . . . . .Andre Savard, Don Waddell Head European Scout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrik Allvin Amateur Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Bell, Luc Gauthier, Wayne Meier, Ron Pyette, Chris Depiero, Brian Fitzgerald, Erikki Rajamaki, Al Santilli, Tommy Westlund, Warren Young

DAVE SOLTESZ

Vice President of Ticketing

EQUIPMENT/TRAINING STAFF Equipment Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana Heinze Assistant Equipment Managers . . Teddy Richards, Dan Kroll Jon Taglianetti Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Stewart Assistant Athletic Trainers. . . . . . . Curtis Bell, Patrick Steidle Physical Therapist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick Joreitz Head Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Christopher Harner Associate Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Tanya Hagen Assistant Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dharmech Vyas Skating Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marianne Watkins Mental Training Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aimee Kimball

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COMMUNICATIONS

YOUTH HOCKEY

Senior Director of Communications . Jennifer Bullano

Executive Director of Strategic Planning . . . Rich Hixon

Manager of Communications . . . . . . . . Jason Seidling

Director of Youth Hockey Programs . Mark Shuttleworth

Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ray Walker

Director of Youth Hockey Skill Development . Cliff Loya

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

Manager of Youth Hockey Development . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Taglianetti

TECHNOLOGY

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Director, Video Productions & Technical Ops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew Warren

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

Building Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Duffy

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

Building Audio/Video Specialist . . . . . . . .Aaron Miller

Director, Production Operations . . . . . . . Steve Finerty

Systems Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Henry Walt Greene

Producers. . . . . . . . . Mike Davenport, Leo McCafferty Meghan McManimon

Junior Systems Administrator . . . . . . . . . Jay Girlardo

Motion Graphics Designer . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Spiegel

MARKETING

Motion Graphics Design Producer . . . Padraic Driscoll

Senior Director of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Miller Senior Director of Creative Services/Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Pilarski Graphic Designers . . . . . . . . . Erin Halley, Lori Haramia

Public Address Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Mill PensTV Host . . . . . . . . Katie O’Malley, Beth Swanson

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Senior Director of Premium Seating . . .Brian Magness

Director of Fan Development & Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Shipley

Director of Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . .George Murphy

Fan Development Coordinator . . . . . . . Laura Spencer

Manager, Premium Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Lux

NEW MEDIA

Manager, Premium Services . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Drost Premium Service Representative . . . . . . Jon Seelnacht

Manager of New Media. . . . . . . . .Melissa Marchionna

Manager, Group Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Zatchey

New Media Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Drew Hancherick

Ticket Sales Account Executives . . . . . George Birman Jeff Blizman Bonnie Golinski Nicole Kyslinger–Rudy Chuck Pukansky

Director of Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam Kasan Manager of Content . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Crechiolo PensTV Video Producer . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Cottington

CORPORATE SALES

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

Senior Director, Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Turley

Box Office Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Gabany

Director, Corporate Sales . . . . . . . . . Robbie Hofmann

Director of Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Davis

Director, Client Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Wineland

Customer Service Representatives . . . Danny Gardner Holly Bandish

Senior Manager, Client Services . . . . . . Julie Klausner Manager, Client Service. . . . . . . . . . . Lindsay Mulvihill Amanda Susko Corporate Sales Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierre Larouche

Director of Database Marketing . . . . . . . . . .Erin Exley Manager, Database Marketing . . . . . . . .Dana DiCello

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

Director of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark R. Kuczinski

Director of Foundation Programs . . Jaime Greenwald

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

Program Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Baccardi

Payroll Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea Winschel

Director, Community/Alumni Relations . . Cindy Himes

Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tawni Love

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MARIO LEMIEUX CO-OWNER

Mario Lemieux, one of the most respected figures in National Hockey League history, is in his 15th season as co-owner and chairman of the board of the Pittsburgh Penguins. 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 seven straight playoff appearances, three conference finals appearances in the past six years and a Stanley Cup championship in 2009. 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 golf tournament, which has raised more than $9 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org. Mario and his wife, Nathalie, and their four children live in Sewickley. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

RON BURKLE CO-OWNER

Ron Burkle, one of the preeminent investors in retail, manufacturing and distribution industries, is in his 15th 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. Among Burkle’s many significant contributions to the Penguins was his essential role in negotiations for a new arena. CONSOL Energy Center is considered one of the finest indoor facilities in North America and has attracted many national-level events to Pittsburgh. Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for six-plus seasons. 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 bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

DAVID MOREHOUSE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

David Morehouse is Chief Executive Officer and President of the Penguins, overseeing every aspect of the team’s operations. Since Morehouse was named President in April, 2007, the Penguins have reshaped their image and strategic vision with an emphasis on branding, fan relations, youth marketing, community interaction, corporate outreach and innovative technology. He was given the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer in September, 2010. He reports directly to co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle. An emphasis on branding and marketing, coupled with the team’s success on the ice, enabled the Penguins to lead all U.S.based NHL, NBA and MLB teams in local television ratings during the 2012-13 season. The Penguins’ rating of 12.66 was the highest achieved by any U.S.-based NHL, NBA or MLB team on a regional sports network since 2002. Keeping with that trend, the Penguins led all U.S.-based NHL teams in website traffic and Twitter followers while continually setting new standards for merchandise sales. Youth hockey participation also is on the rise — in part because of the organization’s support for efforts such as Sidney Crosby’s Little Penguins Learn to Play program, which distributes free head-to-toe hockey equipment, including skates, to 1,000 kids ages 5-7 each year. The Pittsburgh native joined the Penguins in 2004 as Senior Consultant on the new arena project 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 and his wife, Vanessa, have four children and live in Sewickley Heights.

For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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RAY SHERO

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

Ray Shero has established himself as one of the premiere NHL general managers during his tenure with the Penguins. Shero, an active member with USA Hockey and a member of the USA Hockey National Team Advisory Group, will serve as associate general manager for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Shero, who is in his eighth season as Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GM, has transformed a franchise that missed the playoffs from 2002-06 into a perennial championship contender, including two Stanley Cup Final appearances and a Cup title in 2009. Shero, who was named general manager of the Penguins in May, 2006, arrived with a firm, forward-thinking managerial style that incorporates cutting-edge methods of technology, player relations, prospect development and salary cap management. Shero cut his administrative teeth during 14 seasons as an assistant general manager with the Nashville Predators (1998-06) and Ottawa Senators (1993-98). Shero, a native of St. Paul, Minn., was raised in a hockey family filled with tradition. His father, Hall of Famer Fred Shero, played for the NY Rangers (1947-50) and coached the Philadelphia Flyers for seven seasons. Fred and Ray Shero are one of the few father-son tandems to have their names on the Cup. Shero played college hockey at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. He twice led the team in scoring and was named team captain on two occasions. He graduated in 1984 as one of the top-10 scorers in school history. Shero, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1982 NHL Draft, spent seven years as a player agent before making the transition to the front office. Ray and his wife, Karen, and their two sons reside in Upper St. Clair. 38

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JASON BOTTERILL ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Jason Botterill is in his fifth full season as assistant general manager after being promoted to his current position in May, 2009, by GM Ray Shero. As assistant GM, Botterill works closely with Shero on all hockeyrelated matters, including scouting, player development and contract negotiations. He also manages hockey operations and acts as GM for the club’s top minor-league affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton of the American Hockey League. Prior to his promotion, Botterill, 37, worked two seasons as director of hockey administration with the Penguins; his responsibilities included salary cap management, professional and amateur scouting and overseeing prospect development. His avant-garde approach and understanding of the salary cap has been a major asset for the Penguins. Before joining the Pittsburgh organization, Botterill worked with NHL Central Registry and also scouted for the Dallas Stars. Botterill was a first-round draft pick (20th overall) by Dallas in the 1994 NHL Draft and played 88 NHL games over six seasons with Dallas, Atlanta, Calgary and Buffalo. He also played 393 career games in the AHL and IHL, recording 127 goals and 257 points. A native of Edmonton who grew up in Winnipeg, Botterill played four seasons at the University of Michigan and helped lead the Wolverines to the NCAA title in 1996. He also played for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1994, ‘95 and ‘96 and won gold medals in all three tournaments. Following his playing career, he returned to the University of Michigan to earn his MBA. Jason and his wife, Andrea, and their daughter, Alisa, reside in Pittsburgh.

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DAN BYLSMA HEAD COACH

Dan Bylsma is already one of the most successful coaches in Penguins’ history, leading the team to a Stanley Cup championship, winning the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s Most Outstanding Coach, and an Atlantic Division title in just four-plus seasons behind the bench. The Grand Haven, Mich. native will be Team USA’s head coach at the 2014 Winter Olympics Games in Sochi, Russia. Bylsma has led the Penguins to three 100-point seasons and five consecutive playoff berths, while becoming the winningest playoff coach in team history with 36 postseason victories and seven playoff series victories. continued on page 45

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Bylsma has the best regular-season winning percentage (.669) in team history with an all-time record of 201-93-25. His 201 wins are the second most in team history (Eddie Johnston, 232). In 2008-09, Bylsma penned one of the most remarkable starts to a head coaching career in NHL history. He began the season in his first head coaching job, with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, and finished the year by raising the Stanley Cup. Bylsma was promoted to Pittsburgh on Feb. 15, 2009, inspiring an 18-3-4 run in the final 25 games to climb from 10th to fourth place and home-ice advantage in the opening round. Bylsma joined the Penguins organization as assistant coach with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2006. Two seasons later he was promoted to WBS head coach in 2008-09. Bylsma played nine NHL seasons with Los Angeles and Anaheim from 1995-04. He was a member of Anaheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2003 Western Conference championship team. Bylsma played four seasons of college hockey at Bowling Green. Dan and his wife, Mary Beth, have one son, Bryan, and reside in the North Hills. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

TONY GRANATO ASSISTANT COACH

Tony Granato is in his fifth season on the Penguins coaching staff. Granato will also serve as assistant coach under head coach Dan Bylsma for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Prior to joining the Penguins, Granato, 48, spent six seasons with the Colorado Avalanche and served two stints as Avalanche head coach (2002-04 and 2008-09). Granato led Colorado to a Northwest Division title in 2003. Granato played 13 NHL seasons with the NY Rangers (1988-90), Los Angeles (90-96) and San Jose (96-01). In 1997, he played in the NHL All-Star Game and was the recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Granato played four seasons at the University of Wisconsin and was inducted into the Badgersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall of Fame in 2000. He also played for the U.S. National Team in 1987-88 and represented his country in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary. Tony and his wife, Linda, are the parents of four children and reside in the South Hills. 46

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Todd Reirden is in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Penguins. Reirden, 41, joined the Penguins organization August 18, 2008 as an assistant coach in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. He was promoted to head coach following Dan Bylsma’s promotion to Pittsburgh. Reirden then joined Pittsburgh’s extended playoff coaching staff and helped the team win the Stanley Cup. In his only full season as head coach in WBS in 2009-10, Reirden led the team to a 41-34-2-3 mark and a playoff berth. Prior to joining the Penguins organization, Reirden spent one season as an assistant coach with his alma mater — the Bowling Green Falcons. Reirden played 13 professional seasons, appearing in 183 NHL games with Edmonton, St. Louis, Atlanta and Phoenix. Todd and his wife, Shelby, have one son, Travis, and reside in the North Hills. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

JACQUES MARTIN ASSISTANT COACH

Jacques Martin is in his first season on the Penguins coaching staff. Martin, 61, has spent nearly 30 years coaching at the NHL level, serving as head coach with St. Louis (1986-88), Ottawa (1995-2004), Florida (2005-08) and Montreal (2009-12) and as an assistant coach with Chicago (1988-90) and Quebec/Colorado (1990-95). Martin was an associate coach on the 2002 Canadian Olympic squad that won a gold medal in Salt Lake City. Martin was a Jack Adams Award recipient as NHL Coach of the Year with Ottawa in 1998-99, and was a finalist on three other occasions. Also as head coach of the Florida Panthers, Martin worked a dual role as general manager from 2006-08. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NHL head coaching resume includes 1,294 games, 613 wins and 12 playoff appearances in 17 seasons. He ranks 10th all-time in wins and seventh all-time in games coached in NHL history. Martin played college hockey at St. Lawrence University. Jacques has two daughters.

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MIKE BALES GOALTENDING COACH

Mike Bales is in his first season as Pittsburgh’s goaltending coach after serving the previous two seasons as the club’s goaltender development coach. Under Bale’s tutelage during the 2012-13 season, goaltenders Jeff Zatkoff and Brad Thiessen of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins combined to allow the fewest goals (178) in the American Hockey League (AHL). Zatkoff’s 1.93 goals-against average was the lowest in the AHL. Bales, who hails from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, spent 18 seasons playing professionally from 1992-2010, including stints in the National Hockey League with Boston and Ottawa. Bales, who was originally drafted by Boston in the fifth round of the 1990 NHL Draft, also saw action in the American Hockey League, the International Hockey League, Germany, Sweden and Northern Ireland. Bales played three collegiate seasons with Ohio State University from 1989-92. Mike and his wife, Melanie, have three children, William, Alexander and Alexa. For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

TRAVIS WILLIAMS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Travis Williams is in his third season as Chief Operating Officer of the Penguins, overseeing finance, legal affairs, technology, business development and arena operations while reporting directly to CEO/President David Morehouse. Williams joined the Penguins in 2008 as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs/General Counsel and oversaw the construction and development of CONSOL Energy Center — bringing the project to completion on time and under budget. He is the organization’s liaison with building manager AEG Facilities and works closely with AEG on all arena-related events and initiatives. Williams also is the Penguins’ point man on the development of the former Civic Arena site and the construction of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. Previously, he had been a partner at Reed Smith LLP. Williams graduated from Penn State University and received a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University, summa cum laude. He lives in Nevillewood with his wife, Nichole, and six children.

DAVID PEART SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SALES

David Peart is in his third full season as Senior Vice President of Sales and Service, overseeing all local revenue generating departments for the team including business partnerships, corporate sales, premium seating, ticket sales, broadcasting, and concession and merchandise sales strategy. Under his direction, the Penguins created the team’s Founding Partner Program at CONSOL Energy Center and launched one of the most comprehensive fan engagement initiatives in sports helping, the team to be consistently ranked among the top sports teams in Fan Relations, according to ESPN the Magazine. Peart has a wide range of sports management experience, having held senior-level positions with the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. The Kennedy Township native is a graduate of Point Park University, where he is a member of the Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Julie, have two children.

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It has been Dan Bylsma’s dream to represent USA Hockey ever since he watched the United States win gold in 1980s “Miracle on Ice” as a 9-year-old boy growing up in western Michigan. And while Bylsma was not able to wear his country’s red, white and blue as a player, he will get the opportunity now as a coach — on the biggest international stage. Bylsma will be the head coach of the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team that will participate in the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, realizing a goal and an aspiration he has had for many years — 34, to be exact. “I can only come short on how it feels,” Bylsma said. “Really excited about the opportunity. I think as each moment passes, I’m more and more honored about the opportunity to wear the red, white and blue and to be the head coach of this hockey team and going over to Russia to win a gold medal. “I really think that the Olympic Games is such a special event for every athlete in every sport. So to be able to compete in the

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Olympics, to be able to go over and compete for a gold medal, has been a dream for a long time. And as I became a coach and had eyed the U.S. team and that opportunity as a head coach, to have that now, just really looking forward to the opportunity and the honor to be a part of Team USA.” Bylsma has already achieved so much in his coaching career at just 42 years old, as he led the Penguins to the 2009 Stanley Cup in his first season behind the bench, captured the 2011 Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s Most Outstanding Coach and is overall one of the most successful coaches in Penguins’ history. And Bylsma’s involvement with USA Hockey has grown considerably the last couple of years, as he grasped any opportunity to get involved with the team in any way he could — starting with being an assistant coach at the USA Hockey National Junior Development Camp two summers ago (which determined the makeup of the U.S. National Junior Team that competed at the 2012 World Junior Championship). Bylsma also observed Team USA at the 2012 World Championship and helped other coaches with their development at USA Hockey’s National Hockey Coaches’ Symposium in Washington, D.C. in August, 2012. But this marks a new challenge for Bylsma, as Sochi will be his first time representing USA Hockey in international competition. He plans to use his experience coaching superstars Sidney Crosby continued on page 65

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and Evgeni Malkin as part of his approach to handling an Olympic roster filled with the best American-born hockey players. “Just thinking about it and some of the challenges of picking a team, getting such a short time with that team before you go and play such meaningful games right off the hop when you get to Russia, it’s going to be such a short time,” Bylsma said. “The challenges are going to be great. Not just for the travel getting over there, the time change, but really one or two practices going into that tournament. You think of some of those things. “But the quality of the players and the number of players, I think just drawing upon the challenges of coaching some of the great players we’ve had in Pittsburgh is going to be a part of having such great players and a big roster going into the Olympic Games.” Bylsma may have a few familiar faces on his roster going to Sochi, as defensemen Brooks Orpik and Paul Martin should be in the mix for consideration, as well as forward Beau Bennett. And Bylsma will be working alongside a familiar face on the bench as Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato will be at his side. Also to top it off, Penguins general manager Ray Shero was named associate general manager for Team USA. Shero spent eight years as assistant general manager with the Nashville Predators under Team USA general manager David Poile’s watch between 1998-2006 before taking over in Pittsburgh. The two of them have been members of the U.S. Men’s National continued on page 66

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Team Advisory Group — which selects players for all U. S. National Teams, including Olympic teams — since February 2007. Shero’s relationship with Poile and his relationship with Bylsma has already helped make the process run smoothly. “It’s already been a big factor in such a short period of time since finding out about being the head coach, working with David Poile as the GM,” Bylsma said. “Ray has been a guy I’m very comfortable with and obviously his experience with David Poile, he’s been a big part of our conversations already in terms of going forward with the summer, the orientation camp and the picking of the team and the players heading over for the Olympic Games. So that familiarity and Ray’s experience with me and me with Ray, that’s going to be a big part of our team and the management staff. It’s already been a big part.” It’s going to be quite a road to the Olympic Games, and Bylsma knows that. But he also knows he has to stay focused on the main goal, winning gold — and enjoying everything that happens on the journey. “I think every day, some new realization about being in the Olympics, being on Team USA, competing for a gold medal, comes to mind,” Bylsma smiled. “I think the Olympic Village, the Olympic Games, competing on that grand stage is just every day, what an honor it is to be a part of it. It’s an honor to be the head coach and just really looking forward to that opportunity. Every day is dawning on me.” 66

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ICEBURGH CALLS THE PENALTIES UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Challenging or disputing the ruling of an official and abusing the line of respect.

HOOKING Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent.

MISCONDUCT Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike conduct.

HOLDING Using hands on an opponent or his equipment.

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

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

BOARDING Driving the opponent into the boards.

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

ELBOWING Using the elbow to impede an opponent.

SPEARING Using the stick like a spear.

KNEEING Using the knee to impede an opponent.

WASHOUT Disallowing of a goal when signaled by a referee. No off-side or icing when used by a linesman.

ROUGHING Engaging in fisticuffs or shoving.

SLASHING Swinging the stick at an opponent.

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

HIGH STICKING Carrying the stick above the shoulder against an opponent.

CHARGING Taking three or more strides before checking an opponent.

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ATM MACHINES For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in CONSOL Energy Center: First Niagara Bank - Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level - Outside of party suite 44 and suite 13

BAGS, BACKPACKS AND PURSES For security purposes, only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center and all items are subject to search upon entrance. Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages, including gifts for performers and/or athletes of any kind are not permitted unless otherwise noted on the individual event page.

BANNERS AND SIGNS Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management. Signs must not be commercial in nature or utilize wood, metal or other types of objects for support. They cannot be hung or fastened anywhere in the building or in any way obstruct another guest’s view or building signage.

AUTOMOTIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AAA will have a “Puck Truck” at all Penguins home games. The “Puck Truck” is available to assist patrons that have trouble with their vehicles in CONSOL Energy Center lots only. Fans can call 1.800.AAA.HELP after the start of the third period.

BABY CHANGING STATIONS Baby changing stations are available in all restrooms, located on all seating levels of CONSOL Energy Center.

CAMERAS Cameras are permitted into CONSOL Energy Center for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, CONSOL Energy Center continued on page 86

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building policy states only small personal still cameras equipped with three (3) inch lens or smaller be brought into the building. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building. For all other non-hockey events, camera policies will vary. Please check the individual event page for further information.

CREDIT CARDS VISA, Discover, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted at all merchandise and concession stands.

DESIGNATED DRIVERS Guests of legal drinking age who hold a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and wish to sign up to be a designated driver, may visit Guest Services at section 104 for specific Designated Driver booth locations during Pittsburgh Penguins games. In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from CONSOL Energy Center, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game.

DOORS OPEN Doors generally open one (1) hour prior to the start of an event at CONSOL Energy Center, including Pittsburgh Penguins games. Please check the individual event page for further information. CONSOL Energy Center has a no re-entry policy; once you leave the building during an event, you will not be permitted to return.

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

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

ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: American Eagle Gate (Fifth Avenue and Washington Place), Trib Total Media Gate (Centre Avenue Lower Entrance), Verizon Gate (Centre Avenue Upper Entrance), and a private parking garage entrance for suite ticket holders.

FAMILY RESTROOMS Family restrooms are available on all levels of CONSOL Energy Center near sections 106/107, 108, 115, 121, 213, 225, party suite 44 and suite 13.

FIRST AID There are two (2) UPMC First Aid Stations, one on each level of CONSOL Energy Center. UPMC First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES No food or beverages of any kind are permitted to be brought into CONSOL Energy Center. Concession stands located throughout the arena sell a wide variety of food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Patrons requesting to bring in outside food or beverage due to health conditions should contact Guest Services in advance at info@consolenergycenter.com. continued on page 88

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Pennsylvania State Law prohibits the sale of alcohol to all persons under the age of 21. Guests are required to show proper identification and proof of age when purchasing alcoholic beverages.

LOST AND FOUND If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104. Guests inquiring about lost items after an event should call 412.804.7903. Items lost at events are held in storage for thirty (30) days and then either disposed of or donated to an appropriate charity.

RE-ENTRY POLICY Exit and re-entry is not permitted at CONSOL Energy Center.

SECURITY In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center.

PENSGEAR PensGear Powered by Reebok, the official team store of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is located in the lobby of CONSOL Energy Center, inside the Trib Total Media Gate. Store hours vary. Please call 412.553.8553 for more information. Refer to page 87 for additional store locations throughout CONSOL Energy Center.

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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

inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.

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

TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at a CONSOL Energy Center event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104. continued on page 91

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Tickets ordered or prepaid can be picked up at the Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sporting Goods Box Office, located in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate. Will Call windows open one (1) hour prior to events and patrons must present valid photo identification and the credit card of record when picking up tickets.

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

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VIDEO CAMERAS Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. CONSOL Energy Center reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.

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

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BY THE NUMBERS FINAL 2012.13 REGULAR SEASON STATS

PLAYER

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG PPA

SHG

SHA

SOG

SPCT

Sidney Crosby

Chris Kunitz

124

12.1

113

Kris Letang

19.5

Pascal Dupuis

5.3

140

14.3

James Neal

Evgeni Malkin

136

5.3

Paul Martin

9.1

15.8

Matt Cooke

Brandon Sutter

-2

13.1

Brenden Morrow

13.4

Matt Niskanen

25.0

6.0

Beau Bennett

10.0

Jussi Jokinen

53.8

Jarome Iginla

14.7

Tyler Kennedy

-6

100

6.0

Craig Adams

-1

6.5

Brooks Orpik

0.0

Simon Despres

6.1

Dustin Jeffrey

11.5

Deryk Engelland

0.0

Joe Vitale

-7

7.7

Robert Bortuzzo

20.0

Douglas Murray

-1

7.1

Tanner Glass

-11

2.6

Steve MacIntyre

0.0

Ben Lovejoy

-2

0.0

Dylan Reese

0.0

Mark Eaton

0.0

Eric Tangradi

0.0

Zach Boychuk

-2

0.0

Trevor Smith

0.0

TEAM TOTALS

48 162 279

441

165

547

1438

9.2

GOALIES

OTL

GAA

SV%

TGA

Marc-Andre Fleury

2.39

807

0.916

881

Tomas Vokoun

2.45

477

0.919

519

TOTALS

2.41 1284

0.917

116 1400

TSA PIM ENG

101

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

HEADSHOTS ACTIVE PLAYERS AS OF 09.30.13

MATT

NISKANEN

PAUL

MARTIN

BRANDON

SUTTER

102

OLLI

MAATTA

PASCAL

ROB

ENGELLAND

CHRIS

TANNER

DUPUIS

KUNITZ

DUSTIN

JAMES

JEFFREY

DERYK

SCUDERI

NEAL

GLASS

MATT

D’AGOSTINI

CHRIS

CONNER

CRAIG

MARC-ANDRE

ADAMS

JEFF

ZATKOFF

ROBERT

BROOKS

BORTUZZO

HARRISON

RUOPP

JUSSI

FLEURY

JOKINEN

JOE

ORPIK

EVGENI

MALKIN

VITALE

SIDNEY

CROSBY

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PLAYER

POS

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Rob Scuderi

Deryk Engelland

Paul Martin

Pascal Dupuis

PLAYER

POS

Matt Niskanen

6-0

209

Olli Maatta

6-2

206

23 Chris Conner

5-8

190

27 Craig Adams

6-0

200

6-1

212

29 Marc-Andre Fleury

6-2

215

36 Jussi Jokinen

180

6-1

200

6-1

6-2

5-11

198

37 Jeff Zatkoff

6-2

179

205

41 Robert Bortuzzo

6-4

215 219

14 Chris Kunitz

6-0

195

44 Brooks Orpik

6-2

15 Tanner Glass

6-1

210

46 Joe Vitale

5-11

205

6-3

190

47 Simon Despres

6-4

214

6-1

205

52 Harrison Ruopp

6-3

205

18 James Neal

6-2

208

71 Evgeni Malkin

6-3

195

22 Matt Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agostini

6-0

198

87 Sidney Crosby

5-11

200

16 Brandon Sutter 17 Dustin Jeffrey

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POS

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Marek Zidlicky

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190

Adam Larsson

6-3

205

Andy Greene

5-11

190

Mark Fayne

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210

Dainius Zubrus

6-5

225

5-11

180

5-7

185

28 Anton Volchenkov

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185

29 Ryane Clowe

10 Peter Harrold 11 Stephen Gionta 12 Damien Brunner

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POS

19 Travis Zajac

6-3

205

20 Ryan Carter

6-1

205

21 Andrei Loktionov

5-11

190

22 Alexander Urbom

6-4

215

24 Bryce Salvador

6-4

215

25 Rostislav Olesz

6-2

215 220

6-1

6-3

225

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6-0

195

30 Martin Brodeur

6-2

220

16 Jacob Josefson

6-1

195

35 Cory Schneider

6-2

200

17 Michael Ryder

6-1

200

68 Jaromir Jagr

6-3

230

18 Steve Bernier

6-3

215

105

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

HEADSHOTS ACTIVE PLAYERS AS OF 09.30.13

MAREK ZIDLICKY 2

ADAM LARSSON 5

ANDY GREENE 6

MARK FAYNE 7

DAINIUS ZUBRUS 8

PETER HARROLD 10

STEPHEN GIONTA 11

DAMIEN BRUNNER 12

ADAM HENRIQUE 14

JACOB JOSEFSON 16

MICHAEL RYDER 17

STEVE BERNIER 18

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TRAVIS ZAJAC 19

RYAN CARTER 20

ANDREI LOKTIONOV 21

ALEXANDER URBOM 22

BRYCE SALVADOR 24

ROSTISLAV OLESZ 25

ANTON VOLCHENKOV 28

RYANE CLOWE 29

MARTIN BRODEUR 30

CORY SCHNEIDER 35

JAROMIR JAGR 68

107

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

BY THE NUMBERS FINAL 2012.13 REGULAR SEASON STATS

PLAYER

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG PPA

SHG

SHA

SOG

SPCT

Patrik Elias Ilya Kovalchuk David Clarkson Travis Zajac Marek Zidlicky Andy Greene Adam Henrique Ryan Carter Steve Bernier Stephen Gionta Andrei Loktionov Dainius Zubrus Alexei Ponikarovsky Adam Larsson Mark Fayne

48 37 48 48 48 48 42 44 47 48 28 22 30 37 31

14 11 15 7 4 4 11 6 8 4 8 2 2 0 1

22 20 9 13 15 12 5 9 7 10 4 7 5 6 5

36 31 24 20 19 16 16 15 15 14 12 9 7 6 6

5 -6 -6 -5 -12 12 -3 -2 -7 2 -2 -3 1 4 6

22 18 78 22 38 20 16 31 17 14 4 12 8 12 16

Steve Sullivan Peter Harrold Anton Volchenkov Matt Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agostini Henrik Tallinder Stefan Matteau Jacob Josefson Bryce Salvador Bobby Butler Matt Anderson Tom Kostopoulos Mattias Tedenby Tim Sestito Krys Barch Alexander Urbom Eric Gelinas Cam Janssen Harri Pesonen

9 23 37 13 25 17 22 39 14 2 15 4 6 22 1 1 4 4

2 2 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 3 4 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

5 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

-4 -8 -1 -1 E -1 -10 -12 -6 1 E E 1 1 -1 -1 -1 -1

TEAM TOTALS

48 109 173

282

-60

GOALIES

OTL

GAA

SV%

TGA

Martin Brodeur Johan Hedberg Keith Kinkaid Jeff Frazee

29 19 1 1

13 6 0 0

9 10 0 0

7 3 0 0

2.22 2.76 2.33 0.00

589 384 12 3

0.901 0.883 0.923 1.000

2 1 0 0

65 51 1 0

TOTALS

1.83

988

0.927

9 12 2 3 10 4 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0

1 4 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 0

0 5 5 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

118 123 180 82 101 63 78 63 88 58 47 22 41 30

11.9 8.9 8.3 8.5 4.0 6.3 14.1 9.5 9.1 6.9 17.0 9.1 2.9 0.0

4 6 37 6 10 6 2 22 0 0 18 2 2 44 0 0 2 2

0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

34 13 36 38 14 22 22 20 29 13 0 13 2 4 4 0 1 0 3

2.9 15.4 5.6 2.6 14.3 4.5 4.5 5.0 0.0 7.7 0.0 7.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

491

1362

5.7

TSA PIM ENG 654 435 13 3

0 0 0 0

2 1 1 1

117 1105

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After four years in Los Angeles, Rob Scuderi is back in Pittsburgh and the Penguins hope he can still be “The Piece” to their playoff puzzle. Before joining the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2009-10 season, Scuderi was a key contributor to the Penguins’ 2008-09 Stanley Cup run, providing a calming presence to Pittsburgh’s defense. The 34-year-old blueliner held a plus-5 rating that postseason and the Penguins admit he has been dearly missed over the past four campaigns. “He was such a big part of the ’09 Cup,” Pascal Dupuis, Scuderi’s teammate for two seasons, said. “He went away and won one with L.A. and now he’s back and I think he wants to be here as well. Him and his wife and kids love to be here in Pittsburgh. “On the ice, he blocks shots, puts his body on the line to win every night. So, yes he’s a big piece of what we have.” Scuderi provided the Kings with the same steady play during their 2011-12 Stanley Cup run, and is aggressively chasing his third championship in six seasons. While he believes he still has several years of hockey left in him, Scuderi made it clear he chose to rejoin the Penguins because he feels they give him the best opportunity to win another Stanley Cup immediately. “The team is in a win-now mode,” Scuderi said. “Although I think I have plenty of good hockey left in me, I’m not blind to the fact that I’m 34 and I want a chance to win again and continued on page 112

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this team provides you with that opportunity every year for the foreseeable future.” The Syosset, New York native said the city and fans of Pittsburgh also influenced his decision. “Another reason was that [Pittsburgh] is on the East Coast,” he said. “Our family is living out of Boston and my parents and extended family is in New York, so it's much closer than California. On top of that, we have a familiarity with the area. It’s not something where you have to switch teams and get used to a new area and put the kids in new schools. “We’re very familiar with the city. We’re very familiar with the area in general and I just think it makes the transition easier.” Scuderi also has familiarity with the Penguins roster, but one young defenseman he played with during his last stint in Pittsburgh has blossomed into an all-star. Kris Letang, a Norris Trophy candidate last season, will be paired with Scuderi and the nine-year veteran said he has been astonished by Letang’s development over the past four seasons. “Kris Letang has really gone through a transformation since I’ve last been here,” Scuderi said. “The things he’s able to do with the puck, his ability to play against top lines and play well against them is a different role than he played when I was here last.” Scuderi realizes that his return comes along with the expectation to help the Penguins toward another championship, but said he doesn’t feel any extra pressure. “I think you always want expectation,” Scuderi said. “It’s usually a good thing, but even if I’m playing at the highest level I could possibly play at, I’m not going to carry this team. We need our best players to be our best players. “I have to be a good role player, I have to do what I do well, but I don’t feel any added expectation.” 112

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• Appeared in 56 games with WBS, notching 12 points (5G-7A). • Recorded five points (2G-3A) in 12 postseason contests. • Attended Penguins’ shortened training camp in January.

CAREER/PERSONAL • Pronounced: MEG-nuh • Played one season with the University of Nebraska-Omaha of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).

• Led all UNO freshmen in scoring and ranked third overall on the team with 31 points (13G-18A). Member of the WCHA All-Rookie Team.

• Played two seasons with Cedar Rapids of the United States Hockey League from 2009-11. Named USHL All-Star and All-USHL First-Team in 2010-11.

• Teammates at Nebraska-Omaha with Penguins prospect Josh Archibald and younger brother, Jaycob.

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REGULAR SEASON CAREER STATISTICS 2009-13 YEAR

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USHL USHL WCHA AHL

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2013.14 ICE CREW As the Pittsburgh Penguins entered a new era at CONSOL Energy Center, the team also introduced a skating Ice Crew for the 2010-11 season. Putting the snow removal crew on skates added a new level of speed and excitement to the Penguinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game presentation. The unique co-ed squad includes hockey players, figure skaters and speed skaters. The Ice Crew removes excess snow on the ice during TV timeouts, interacts with fans, executes intermission games and participates in community and charity events throughout the season. The Ice Crew continues to grow and will once again take the ice at CONSOL Energy Center this season. On Saturday, July 20 the Penguins announced the 2013-14 Penguins Ice Crew. The three day audition process consisted of several on ice drills and individual interviews. Of the 107 applicants only 23 were selected to represent the Penguins for the 2013-14 season. Returning to the Ice Crew are team members David Champe, Tara Coyne, Daniel Dugan, Annie Federoff, Pam Gerlowski, Matt Harrison, Lee Hlavay, Jordan Johnson, Cam Jurysta, Rhiannon Kallis, Jared Manfredi, Anne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Chris Smith, Laura Spencer, Steven Stepanian, Dan Thiessen Joining the veterans are first-time members Joey Alioto, Taylor Coyne, Corrie Jacob, Dylan Junker, Shay Gebler, Steven Geisel, and Emily Tarnow. To watch the 2013-14 Ice Crew auditions visit penguins.nhl.com/icecrew 118

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Right winger James Neal and center Evgeni Malkin have forged a solid bond as linemates during their time together in Pittsburgh. “Geno and I are looking for each other all the time,” said Neal. “We’ve definitely built a good chemistry. We have a great feel for each other on the ice. When you play with great players, you need to adjust to their strengths.” Malkin and Neal have done that. Now, in 2013-14, who will round out that line? Whoever hits that lottery figures to cash in nightly. Malkin is a two-time NHL scoring champ, three-time first-team NHL All-Star, former NHL Most Valuable Player and former playoff MVP. Neal was first-team NHL All-Star right wing in 2011-12. The two primary candidates at training camp were Jussi Jokinen and Beau Bennett. The former looked to be the front-runner as the regular season beckoned. Jokinen netted a hat trick while skating with Malkin and Neal as the Penguins lost a preseason game 5-3 to visiting Columbus on Sept. 21. “Jussi’s a guy that can play every position,” Neal said. “He’s great on faceoffs. He can play the wing. He’s great in his own end. He’d fit in just right.” Referring to Bennett, Neal continued, “It makes a big difference when you get one year in the league. You get that confidence. Beau’s looked great so far in camp.” continued on page 123

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Bennett, 21, is somewhat slightly built. But Neal doesn’t feel that hinders Bennett's game. “He’s smart, he’s patient, and he’s got great hands,” Neal said. “He’s got that ability to go into the corners and roll off guys. He’s tough to contain. “The game’s all about speed these days. You don’t need to be that big, rough and tough guy. You need to be fast and smart. Beau has those abilities.” Neal, 26, has plenty of ability himself. He netted 40 goals in 2011-12, then netted 20 in last year’s truncated campaign. Neal figures to be heavily considered for Canada’s Olympic team. The 2014 Winter Games take place this coming February in Sochi, Russia. Neal isn’t letting that possibility clutter his thoughts, though. “It would be an unbelievable honor,” said the Whitby, Ontario, native. “But you can’t worry about that stuff. You’ve got to worry about your team here in Pittsburgh. Play the best you can. Do what you do. Hopefully, that gets you there. “If you start worrying about things like that, it can affect your game. You do things you shouldn’t.” The Penguins had a good playoff run last spring, but it ended a bit abruptly when they got swept by Boston in the Eastern Conference Final. “[Boston] had a good team,” Neal said. “Everybody’s going to learn from that. It gives you that experience. You really see what it takes to win. You’ve got to be on every night. You’ve got to score continued on page 125

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goals, play defense, get great goaltending — and you’ve got to get all those things at the right time. “Boston got it going at the right time and they got to play for the Stanley Cup. Hopefully, we can do it this year. We’ve got the core guys.” Neal is certainly prepared. The 6-foot-2, 208-pounder spends the summer training with former Penguin Gary Roberts, a fellow Whitby product. “I’m with Robs every day in the summer,” Neal said. “He’s been a great mentor. I started training with him when he was 15. He’s been great for me, a great friend. “He’s definitely still an animal. He hasn’t lost that. He cares about the guys he trains and puts together a great program. He’s very smart about what he’s doing and he loves it.” The Penguins haven’t won a Stanley Cup since 2009. Given their star-studded roster, expectations are high. “Our team deals with that every year,” said Neal. “We’ve been working out all summer and doing the right things to prepare ourselves to have a great season. We’ve got a determined group. “No one likes losing. We’ve shown we can be a great team in the regular season. Now we need to show how good we are in the postseason.” Mark Madden hosts a radio show 3-6 p.m. weekdays on WXDX-FM (105.9).

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PENGUINS ELITE The Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, which is quickly becoming the premiere AAA hockey program in the area, will feature 14 teams — nine boys teams and five girls teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins Elite teams will compete in the Tier I Elite Hockey League that includes the Philadelphia Junior Flyers, the Buffalo Junior Sabres, the DC Capitals, the Dallas AAA Stars, the Phoenix Junior Coyotes and the Los Angeles Junior Kings, among others. The Elite programs, both boys and girls, are finding tremendous success on the ice as the U18 boys and U14 girls were Tier 1 Elite League Champions this past year. The U14 girls were also bronze medalists at the USA Hockey National Championships. In the National Championships all three eligible boys teams (Midget Major, U14, U16) reached quarterfinals. “Our goal is to make Pittsburgh Penguins Elite the best AAA hockey program in the country,” said David Morehouse, CEO and President of the Pittsburgh Penguins. “But it isn’t just about winning games and championships. It’s about giving these young continued on page 132

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is one of the largest girls’ tournaments in the US. “DICK’S Sporting Goods is thrilled to be the title sponsor of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program. At DICK’S we believe sports matter and are committed to helping young athletes achieve their goals of playing at the highest level,” said Lauren Hobart, DICK’S Sporting Goods Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “Our involvement with the Penguins Elite program is a great opportunity for us to support the growth of youth hockey in our hometown of Pittsburgh.” A tribute to the program’s success has been the players who have moved on to compete in college hockey across the country. This past year, the program has graduated eight girls to NCAA Division-III schools and two girls to Division-I (Syracuse, Boston College) totaling 13 girls currently playing Division-I college hockey. On the boys side, several Division-I commitments have occurred over the past 12 months, including Dartmouth, Ohio State and Miami (Ohio). The Elite boys programs have 47 former players currently competing in either college or junior programs. The boys teams practice and play home games at RMU Island Sports Center. The girls teams practice and play home games at both RMU Island Sports Center and Shadyside Academy. Both boys and girls also hold practices and games at the CONSOL Energy Center.

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HEADS UP PITTSBURGH During the Summer of 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine expanded their KIDS WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE concussion awareness program to include a free neck-strengthening kit during the new testing period. To date, over 8,000 youth athletes have been tested through the Heads Up Pittsburgh Program. Free Neurocognitive Baseline Testing was available for athletes age 10-14 at four Community College of Allegheny County campus locations — Boyce, North, South and the West Hills Center. Testing also took place at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine on the South Side. In an unprecedented move to provide precautions and exercises that could reduce concussions, the first 2,000 participants during that time also received a free neck-strengthening kit. Experts believe this device will help to cut down the number of youthathlete concussions. Those participants that signed up at UPMC Center for Sports Medicine on the South Side and the CCAC North campus were also eligible to have their neck strength tested and be part of an ongoing UPMC research project. “We want to make the game safer for all young athletes. As a possible answer, we added the neck strengthening kit. Recently published research indicates that there is a direct correlation with improved neck strength and the reduction of concussions,” said Dave Soltesz, president of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. If you are interested in donating to the Heads Up Pittsburgh program or for more information, please visit the Penguins Foundation website at pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org or contact us at info@pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.com . 136

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dek hockey rinks throughout Allegheny County over a three-year period and allow local residents to play dek hockey for free. Dek hockey is becoming a great way to learn and play hockey without having ice, and was also vital in the development of current Penguins forward Beau Bennett who grew up in sunny California. On top of partnering with the Pennsylvania Amateur Hockey League (PAHL) and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL), the Penguins and the Penguins Foundation have looked to support various hockey programs around the Pittsburgh area. The Steel City Icebergs is an adaptive ice hockey program for both children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, down syndrome and traumatic brain injuries. The Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins is a local sled hockey team, which is an internationally recognized event in the Paralympic games. The Mighty Penguins registered three teams on its roster that include youth, junior and adult players. Pittsburgh Ice (Inclusion Creates Equality) provides children, who may not otherwise have the opportunity, to play ice hockey at no cost and experience such a great game. Defending the Blue Line is a nonprofit organization created by soldiers with the spirit of keeping hockey alive for the children of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military heroes. It ensures that children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the game of hockey by providing free equipment, hockey camps and financial assistance. 140

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One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange is calling games in his 39th 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 11th 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 regularseason 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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After a 17-year career as the Penguins beat writer for the Washington Observer-Reporter, Bob Grove joined the team’s radio broadcasts in 1998 as a frequent studio host/co-host and is now in his seventh season as full-time host of the pre- and post-game broadcasts and intermissions on the Penguins Hockey Network. Grove wrote Pittsburgh Penguins: The Official History of the First 30 Years in 1997 and has contributed game notes to GOAL Magazine inserts or IceTime programs for every Pittsburgh home game since 1986. He was also a contributor to the second edition of Total Hockey and to The Game I’ll Never Forget. He is a senior writer covering hockey for the Pittsburgh Sports Report and also hosts Bob Grove’s Hot Stove on Penguins Radio 24/7.

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Steve Kolbe enters his first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kolbe spent 14 seasons (1997-2011) as the playby-play broadcaster for the Washington Capitals, broadcasting over 1100 games. His voice has been heard internationally on the NHL Network, XM Radio, NHL Radio, and ESPN. Kolbe broadcast the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998 and the NHL Winter Classic in 2011, and he was featured on the NHL Network’s documentary “Voices” in 2008. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Kolbe has over 25 years of broadcasting experience, and most recently has been a co-host of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Report on MASN (Mid Atlantic Sports Network) as well as talk show host for Major League Baseball coverage and NHL insider on CBS Radio 105.7 in Baltimore. Kolbe is a 1989 graduate of Michigan State University and earned a B.A. in telecommunications.

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NHL REALIGNMENT By: Michelle Crechiolo

Last season, Pittsburgh finished first in the Atlantic Division, ahead of the New York Rangers, the New York Islanders, Philadelphia and New Jersey. This upcoming season, the Penguins will be looking to defend that title against those same teams plus three new ones — Carolina, Columbus and Washington — in the newly created Metropolitan Division. As part of the NHL’s realignment plan that will be implemented for the 2013-14 campaign, the league will be in a more geographically appropriate two-conference, four-division format with 16 teams in the Eastern Conference and 14 teams in the Western Conference. The Eastern Conference divisions (Metropolitan and Atlantic — which will now consist of Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, Florida, Montreal, Ottawa, Tampa Bay, and Toronto) have eight teams in each while the Western Conference divisions (Central and Pacific) have seven teams in each. CONFERENCE AND DIVISIONAL SNAPSHOT

16TEAMS

EASTERN CONFERENCE

8 TEAMS

Metropolitan Division

8 TEAMS

Atlantic Division

14 TEAMS

WESTERN CONFERENCE

7 TEAMS

Central Division

7 TEAMS

Pacific Division

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HERE’S HOW REALIGNMENT AFFECTS PITTSBURGH’S SCHEDULE…

In total, the Penguins will play regular-season games this season — 30 against their seven fellow Metropolitan Division foes; 24 games against the eight teams from the Atlantic Division; and 28 games against the 14 teams from the Western Conference.

Pittsburgh will play five games against the Philadelphia Flyers (3 home; 2 away) and Columbus Blue Jackets (2 home; 3 away), and four games (2 home; 2 away) against the other five Metropolitan Division teams.

The Penguins will play three games each against the eight teams in the Atlantic division — either two at home and one away or once at home and twice away. Teams that the Penguins will play twice at home and once away are Buffalo, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. Pittsburgh will play Boston, Detroit, Florida and Tampa Bay just once at home.

And finally, for the first time since the 1997-98 season, the Penguins will play each of the 14 Western Conference teams once at home and once on the road. continued on page 162

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METROPOLITAN DIVISION

The pre-realignment Atlantic Division was known for being one of toughest and most competitive divisions in the NHL, as it was not uncommon to see all five teams battling until the end to make the playoffs every year (and usually at least three advancing). Plus, the gap between the first-place team and the last-place team tended to be relatively small, especially compared to the gaps in other divisions. It also had some of the most intense rivalries, starting with the legendary, hate-filled and bitter one between cross-state teams Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. And there was no love lost between the Penguins and any of the other teams in the division, either. It doesn’t look like the new Metropolitan Division will be any friendlier. All of the rivalries from the former Atlantic Division, of course, will stay intact. The Capitals are already a current rival of Pittsburgh with all of the star power and history, and now that they’ll see more of each other we can only speculate as to how much more intense that will become. And there’s also more juicy potential for dislike to build between the Penguins and both the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets. continued on page 164

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NEW ADDITIONS: COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

The main reason Pittsburgh and Columbus could develop an exciting rivalry is the short distance between them. All seven of the Penguins’ Metropolitan Division opponents are within driving distance, but Columbus is by far the closest at just under three hours away. A lot of Penguins fans made the trip to Columbus the last time Pittsburgh played there on Dec. 4, 2010, with an influx of black and gold jerseys in the stands at the game. And with five games between the teams (three in Columbus, two in Pittsburgh) this season — including a home-and-home series on Nov. 1-2 — fans from both teams will venture into enemy territory to support their clubs. Call them destination rivals, if you will, with the added element of fan travel. WASHINGTON CAPITALS

The Penguins and the Capitals already have one of the NHL’s marquee rivalries. They clashed in the 2011 Winter Classic at Heinz Field, on a few Super Bowl Sundays and had an epic playoff battle in 2009 when Pittsburgh defeated Washington in seven games during the conference semifinals on its way to winning the Stanley Cup. Now that the two 164

teams (just a four-hour drive apart) are in the same division and will play each other four times this season — including a home-and-home series on March 10-11 — it could become even more intense. Pittsburgh and Washington developed such a strong rivalry because of star power. The Penguins have Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin while the Capitals have Alex Ovechkin. They are the three biggest superstars in the league and have been battling for individual honors (in addition to team glory in their playoff series) since Ovechkin broke into the NHL during the 2005-06 season. It’s always exciting to watch when they all go head-to-head. The Penguins-Capitals rivalry flared up in the 90s when the two teams met seven times in 11 years — with the Penguins winning in six of those series. That hatred has been carried over during the Ovechkin-Crosby/Malkin era. And it should only get hotter as the teams enter the same division.

METROPOLITAN DIVISION

ATLANTIC DIVISION

CENTRAL DIVISION

PACIFIC DIVISION

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CAROLINA HURRICANES

Pittsburgh’s rivalry with Carolina may not be as developed as it is with Washington, but it could get there. If it does, we’d bet it’s because of the Jordan Staal — Brandon Sutter trade. Staal, who played his first six NHL seasons with Pittsburgh, was a key member of the Penguins’ 2009 Stanley Cup championship team and was part of the successful three-center model with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. But Staal wanted to play with his brother Eric, so the Penguins traded Jordan to Carolina at the 2012 NHL Draft for Sutter and prospects Brian Dumoulin and Derrick Pouliot. Staal signed a 10-year, $60-million deal with the Hurricanes a few days later. Staal came to Pittsburgh just once in his first season with Carolina, in the final game of the regular season. The sellout crowd at CONSOL Energy Center gave him an extended standing ovation as a tribute played on the video board, and Staal was emotional as he stood up and acknowledged the fans he had played in front of for his first six seasons. But now that that’s over and done with, don’t expect things to remain as friendly and cordial as they are now. Staal is an important part of Penguins history, but not their present or future. He’s a competitive guy, and the Hurricanes expect a lot from him. He’ll want to do everything he can to lead his team to success in the future, including beating his former team whenever possible. continued on page 168

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PLAYOFFS

Realignment doesn’t just affect the regular season; it affects the postseason as well. The playoffs are now division-based and with an added wild-card system. The number of total playoff spots, 16, remains the same — eight for each conference. That means the Western Conference will have 14 teams competing for eight playoff spots, while the Eastern Conference will have 16 teams competing for eight playoff spots. It will likely end up being a tighter race for Pittsburgh and the rest of the Eastern Conference. The top three teams in the Metropolitan Division and the top three teams from the Atlantic Division will fill the first six spots. The remaining two spots (Nos. 7 and 8) will be filled by the wild-card teams, who are the next two highest-placed finishers in each conference based on regular-season points and regardless of division. That means the Metropolitan Division could send five teams to the playoffs while the Atlantic sends three; or vice versa. Or they could each send four. Regardless, the playoffs are now heavily based on divisional standings while before, only the division winner got a guaranteed spot in the playoffs. EASTERN CONFERENCE TOP

Metropolitan Division

TOP

Atlantic Division

WILD-CARD TEAMS

WESTERN CONFERENCE

7& 8

Central Division

TOP

Pacific Division

WILD-CARD TEAMS

7& 8

NHL.com explained the seeding best… “The seeding of the wild-card teams within each divisional playoff will be determined on the basis of regular-season points. The division winner with the most points in the conference will be matched against the wild-card team with the fewest points; the division winner with the second-most points in the conference will play the wild-card team with the second fewest points. The teams finishing second and third in each division will play in the first round of the playoffs. The winners of each series will play for berths in the conference championship series.” So while the wildcard system makes it possible to play a team in the opening round of the playoffs outside of the division, it’s more likely that teams will be playing the first two rounds against divisional foes. And we’ve seen first-hand the last few years just how intense that can be.

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WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON

PENGUINS SCHEDULE Date

Opponent

Time

Date

Opponent

Time

Oct. 5

at Bridgeport

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 18

at Portland

7:00 pm EST

Oct. 12

Hershey

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 19

at Providence

3:05 pm EST

Oct. 13

at Syracuse

5:00 pm EDT

Jan. 24

at Norfolk

7:30 pm EST

Oct. 18

Adirondack

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 25

at Norfolk

7:15 pm EST

Oct. 19

at Worcester

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 26

at Hershey

5:00 pm EST

Oct. 20

at Manchester

3:00 pm EDT

Jan. 29

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Oct. 25

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 31

Norfolk

7:05 pm EST

Oct. 26

Norfolk

7:05 pm EDT

Feb. 1

Rochester

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 1

Hershey

7:05 pm EDT

Feb. 7

Portland

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 2

at Hershey

7:00 pm EDT

Feb. 8

Adirondack

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 6

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 9

at Hershey

5:00 pm EST

Nov. 8

Albany

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 14

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 10

at Springfield

3:00 pm EST

Feb. 15

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 15

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EST

Feb. 16

Hershey

4:05 pm EST

Nov. 16

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 19

Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 20

at Rochester

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 22

Providence

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 22

St. John’s

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 25

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 23

St. John’s

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 28

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 27

at Adirondack

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 1

at Albany

7:00 pm EST*

Nov. 29

Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 7

at Utica

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 30

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 8

at Hamilton

7:00 pm EST

Dec. 6

at St. John’s

7:30 pm NST

Mar. 9

at Toronto

3:00 pm EDT

Dec. 7

at St. John’s

7:30 pm NST

Mar. 14

Hamilton

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 11

Springfield

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 15

Norfolk

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 13

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 21

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EDT

Dec. 14

Utica

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 22

Utica

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 20

Worcester

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 23

at Albany

4:00 pm EDT*

Dec. 21

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 26

Providence

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 27

Norfolk

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 28

at Norfolk

7:30 pm EDT

Dec. 28

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 29

at Norfolk

7:15 pm EDT

Dec. 31

Syracuse

5:05 pm EST

Apr. 4

Bridgeport

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 3

at Hartford

7:00 pm EST

Apr. 5

Albany

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 4

Manchester

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 6

at Binghamton

3:05 pm EDT

Jan. 5

Binghamton

4:05 pm EST

Apr. 11

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 8

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 12

Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 10

at Adirondack

7:00 pm EST

Apr. 13

Toronto

4:05 pm EDT

Jan. 11

Hartford

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 18

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 17

at Providence

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 19

at Utica

7:00 pm EDT

* = at Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City, NJ

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WHEELING

NAILERS SCHEDULE Date

Opponent

Time

Date

Opponent

Oct. 18

Elmira

7:00 PM

Jan. 18

at Greenville

7:00 PM

Oct. 19

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Jan. 20

at Gwinnett

12:30 PM

Oct. 26

at Toledo

7:15 PM

Jan. 24

at Toledo

7:15 PM

Nov. 1

Reading

7:00 PM

Jan. 25

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Nov. 2

Greenville

7:00 PM

Jan. 26

Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Nov. 6

at Kalamazoo*

10:30 AM

Jan. 29

Ft Wayne

7:00 PM

Nov. 8

at Ft Wayne

8:00 PM

Jan. 31

Kalamazoo

7:00 PM

Nov. 9

Reading

7:00 PM

Feb. 1

Kalamazoo

8:00 PM

Nov. 10

at Reading

5:05 PM

Feb. 8

at Reading

7:05 PM

Nov. 14

Elmira

7:00 PM

Feb. 9

at Reading

4:05 PM

Nov. 15

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Feb. 12

Toledo

7:00 PM

Nov. 16

Elmira

7:00 PM

Feb. 14

Reading

7:00 PM

Nov. 20

at Reading

7:05 PM

Feb. 15

Elmira

7:00 PM

Nov. 23

at Ft Wayne

7:35 PM

Feb. 16

at Ft Wayne

5:05 PM

Nov. 24

at Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Feb. 19

at Reading

7:05 PM

Nov. 27

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Feb. 21

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Nov. 29

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Feb. 22

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Nov. 30

Toledo

7:00 PM

Feb. 23

at Elmira

4:05 PM

Dec. 1

Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Feb. 28

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Dec. 6

Reading

7:00 PM

Mar. 1

Reading

7:00 PM

Dec. 7

Cincinnati

7:00 PM

Mar. 2

Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Dec. 12

Elmira

7:00 PM

Mar. 7

at Reading

7:05 PM

Dec. 14

Florida

7:00 PM

Mar. 8

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Dec. 15

Florida

3:00 PM

Mar. 12

Toledo

7:00 PM

Dec. 20

Evansville

7:00 PM

Mar. 14

Reading

7:00 PM

Dec. 21

Evansville

7:00 PM

Mar. 15

Cincinnati

7:00 PM

Dec. 27

at Gwinnett

6:05 PM

Mar. 16

at Reading

4:05 PM

Dec. 28

at South Carolina 7:00 PM

Mar. 19

at Toledo

7:15 PM

Dec. 31

Reading

6:00 PM

Mar. 21

at Evansville

8:15 PM

Jan. 3

Elmira

7:00 PM

Mar. 28

Toledo

7:00 PM

Jan. 4

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Mar. 30

Elmira

3:00 PM

Jan. 8

at Reading

7:05 PM

Apr. 2

Toledo

7:00 PM

Jan. 9

Cincinnati

7:00 PM

Apr. 4

Evansville

7:00 PM

Jan. 11

Toledo

7:00 PM

Apr. 5

Orlando

7:00 PM

Jan. 12

at Toledo

5:15 PM

Apr. 11

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Jan. 17

at Greenville

7:00 PM

Apr. 12

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

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66 MARIO LEMIEUX

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25 KEVIN STEVENS

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5 ULF SAMUELSSON Defense, 1991-95

4 DAVE BURROWS Defense, 1971-78, 1980-82

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19 JEAN PRONOVOST Right Wing, 1968-78

35 TOM BARRASSO Goaltender, 1988-2000

30 LES BINKLEY

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68 JAROMIR JAGR

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26 SYL APPS

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2007

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1981

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2009

1995

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2010

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to generate more offense. What separates the great passers from the good ones is not only are they able to deliver the puck to a teammate when he or she is wide open, but they are able to use the boards and make area passes to teammates in traffic. “Practice perfect passing.”

GET TO THE NET

Everybody has probably heard the saying ‘good things happen when you go to the net.’ There is a good reason for that — everything happens there. When you have a chance to shoot, get the puck on net. You also have to make sure that you physically go to the net so that way you are there for tips, rebounds and screens — all plays that lead directly to goals.

WORK HARD AND HAVE FUN

We all want to be the best players we can be and help our team win each time we step on the ice. The easiest way to achieve this — WORK HARD EVERY TIME you step on the ice because work ethic is a huge key to being a successful hockey player. Just as important as working hard is ENJOYING THE GAME. Hockey is just that — a game — which means it is something we do to entertain ourselves. When you are having fun on the ice, chances are good that you are playing your best.

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ICEBURGH A delight for children of all ages, Iceburgh — the official mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins not only provides fans with exciting game entertainment but this large, energetic bird can also be seen at a multitude of community events and elementary schools throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Iceburgh arrived on the scene in 1992 and is a staple at all team events. During Penguins’ home games, fans most definitely notice the antics of Iceburgh leading sections of fans in cheers, greeting young children on the concourse or displaying his athleticism on-ice between periods. In 1995, Iceburgh made his Hollywood debut, starring alongside Jean Claude Van Damme in the motion picture “Sudden Death.” He has gained both national and international exposure through film, TV and a variety of personal appearances. Iceburgh wasted no time getting acquainted with his new home at CONSOL Energy Center in September of 2010. You can find Iceburgh sliding down stair banisters, dancing in the stands and tossing t-shirts to fans. Iceburgh has performed in Russia and Japan, was featured in the opening of ESPN’s SportsCenter and recently performed in front of a record crowd of over 68,000 at Heinz Field for the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. He is also regularly featured on in-game videos and has appeared in advertisements and television promos on ROOT Sports. In addition to his annual trek to the NHL All-Star Game, Iceburgh makes annual appearances at the Mascot Olympics held in Orlando, FL. If you would like to request an Iceburgh appearance at your next event, please complete the online form by visiting the community section of pittsburghpenguins.com. 192

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CHICAGO STYLE NOT THE ONLY WAY TO CAPTURE A CUP BY: MIKE PRISUTA

As the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Chicago Blackhawks are the NHL’s rabbit entering the 2013-14 season, the team every other club wants to catch and surpass along the road to a championship. That’ll take some doing. “I thought Chicago just played with an unbelievable pace,” said back-again Penguins defenseman Rob Scuderi. Scuderi’s Los Angeles Kings saw their Stanley Cup defense end last season in five games against the Blackhawks in the Western Conference Final. “For the regular season and the postseason the pace that they’re able to play with at a high level and the consistency at which they’re able to do it is hard to keep up with,” Scuderi continued, assessing what ultimately worked for Chicago a season ago. “You add the talent they have in their locker room and on their roster and it’s a championship team.” The Blackhawks captured the Cup in six games against Boston, the same Bruins team that held the Penguins to just two goals during a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference Final. For head coach Dan Bylsma and the Pens, the soul-searching that took place between their third-round elimination and the opening of training camp was nothing new. continued on page 196

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And it explored ways for the Penguins to get better much more than it did ways for the Penguins to emulate the Blackhawks. “This is a process you go through every year,” Bylsma said. “We went through it in ’09 when we won. It’s different than two years ago when we lose in the first round to Philly. We lose in the conference finals. We do not win a game in the conference finals. We’re not going to shy away from that in looking at ways we came up short and what we need to do better as a team and add to our team. “That’s not something we’re looking to do April 20 when playoffs come around. We have to build that now into our team. We’ve certainly been affected by it, looked at it, tried to have a reason why we couldn’t get a goal, or a power-play goal, or what happened in that particular instance to our power play that was good in every situation throughout the year and try to learn from that and apply it.” Analyzing how the Blackhawks fared against the Bruins was a part of that process, but not necessarily a revealing one or a defining one for the Penguins. “It’s tough to totally evaluate when you watch Game One and Chicago’s down by a goal and [the Blackhawks] get a shot from the point and it hits off a Boston defender at the side of the net continued on page 199

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and goes in,” Bylsma said. “It’s tough to decide what that was, whether that was by design, schematic, “WE HOPE or did they just get a shot that TO CONTINUE went off [Andrew] Ference at the side of the net, his skate, and TO WIN got behind [Tuukka] Rask and we never got that goal. 70 PERCENT “But we came up short OF OUR without a question in that series against Boston in not being able GAMES IN to score both five-on-five and THE REGULAR on the power play and that’s something we have to look at. SEASON” As a team that scores the most Dan Bylsma goals in the regular season the last couple of years and had that pace in the playoffs last year, how did we come up short in that regard and why was that and where do we need to get better and have a better focus? “It’s certainly something we looked at.” Changes heading into this season won’t be dramatic, or in direct reaction to the Blackhawks. The Penguins are of the opinion that neither approach is necessary. “We hope to continue to win 70 percent of our games in the regular season,” Bylsma said. “There are certain things we look to adjust to and always have and always will, depending on what happened the last season. “Defensively there are a few adjustments that we’re going to add to our scheme. Also, I think the league continually changes and evolves. I think we have to look to a transition to offense in the neutral zone a little differently than what we’ve done in the past. It’s more of an addition to our team than a change. “We think in addition to that there are areas we can build as a group, as a whole.” Of this much the Penguins are certain: To get where Chicago has so recently been it’s going to take more than a complementary free-agent addition such as Scuderi. “Even if I’m playing at the highest level I can possibly play at, I’m not going to carry this team,” he said. “We need our best players to be our best players.” 199

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HOCKEY HISTORY OCTOBER 11, 1967 Penguins’ first NHL game is played at the Civic Arena vs. Montreal. Penguins lose to Montreal, 2-1, with 9,307 fans on hand. Andy Bathgate scores the Penguins’ first goal.

OCTOBER 13, 1967 Penguins record first victory as they defeat St. Louis, 3-1, on the road.

OCTOBER 11, 1984 Mario Lemieux scores a goal on the first shot of his first shift in his first NHL game against Boston’s Pete Peeters.

OCTOBER 17, 1991 In a game against the New York Islanders, Paul Coffey records his 1,053rd career point to become the NHL’s all-time leading scorer among defensemen, passing Denis Potvin.

OCTOBER 28, 1993 Ron Francis records his 1,000th career NHL point against Quebec.

OCTOBER 26, 1995 Mario Lemieux scores his 500th career goal at the New York Islanders at 17:12 of the third period against Tommy Soderstrom.

OCTOBER 19, 1997 Tom Barrasso records his 300th career win in a 4-1 win at Florida, becoming the first American-born goaltender to record 300 wins.

OCTOBER 5, 2005 Sidney Crosby appears in his first NHL game and records an assist.

OCTOBER 18, 2006 Evgeni Malkin makes his NHL debut and scores a goal against New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur. continued on page 209

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OCTOBER 18, 2008 Sidney Crosby nets a milestone hat trick in Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Crosby hits three career marks in the game with his 100th goal, 200th assist and 300th point. Evgeni Malkin notches his 200th career point on Crosbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th goal. That puck is cut in half for the two players to share.

OCTOBER 2, 2009 The Penguins raise their 2009 Stanley Cup championship banner as part of a spectacular pregame ceremony in their final home opener at Mellon Arena.

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2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings (Michigan Stadium) CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Calgary, Alta.) Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada (Host: Lloydminster, Alta./Sask.) Coors Light NHL Stadium SeriesTM: Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings (Dodger Stadium) continued on page 216

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Coors Light NHL Stadium SeriesTM: New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils (Yankee Stadium) Coors Light NHL Stadium SeriesTM: New York Rangers at New York Islanders (Yankee Stadium)

FEBRUARY 1 6, 7, 8 11-12 12 22 23 24 26 28 – March 2

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Coors Light NHL Stadium SeriesTM: Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks (Soldier Field) 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage ClassicTM: Ottawa Senators at Vancouver Canucks (BC Place) Hockey Day in America (NBC) Trade deadline (3:00 p.m. ET) NHL General Managers Meeting (Boca Raton, Fla.)

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NCAA Frozen Four (Philadelphia, Pa.) Last day of regular season Stanley Cup Playoffs begin IIHF Under-18 World Championship (Lappeenranta and Imatra, Finland)

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IIHF World Championship (Minsk, Belarus) CHL Memorial Cup (London, Ont.) NHL Combine (Toronto, Ont.)

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LETANG’S BEST DAYS ARE AHEAD OF HIM BY: DAVID UHRMACHER

Kris Letang has become quite familiar with the city of Pittsburgh during the first seven season of his NHL career. And after signing an eight-year, $58 million dollar extension over the summer that kicks in after the 2013-14 season, Letang, 26, will have a lot more time to familiarize himself with his surroundings and become a more complete player. “I have been playing here all my life so, to have a chance to keep going for another nine years, it is exciting,” Letang said. “It is a fun city to play in, a great organization and obviously great teammates. So, it is exciting.” The entire Penguins organization is equally excited after the two sides reached the extension on July 2 to keep the 2012-13 Norris Trophy finalist in town through the 2021-22 season. “I think Kris is at a point in his career where we have just seen him grow and get better the last three years,” said assistant coach Todd Reirden, who works primarily with the team’s defensemen. 218

“For us to have a chance to lock him up long-term as an organization I think is a great job by our management and a great job by Kris to be a part of what we want to do here.” Letang, best known for his skating abilities, has been working closely with Reirden and the rest of head coach Dan Bylsma’s staff to develop a complete defensive game to complement his offensive touch. “All the credit goes to Kris,” Reirden said. “He has made a major commitment. I think every year we go in with a plan and an objective. He spends a lot of time at the rink working toward it. His success is well deserved and he has a ton of talent and a lot of guys have talent, but not many work as hard.” The 26-year old Montreal-native joined center Sidney Crosby and wingers James Neal and Chris Kunitz as one of four Penguins in attendance at the Canadian Olympic Team orientation camp in August. Letang’s defensive game has come a long way since his rookie season and with the addition of a new “piece,” Letang could finally find the consistent defensive partner he has long been looking for. That piece is Rob Scuderi, nicknamed “The Piece” for his Stanley Cup Championship pedigree, who returns to the Penguins organization after signing as a free agent this offseason, following a four-year stint with the Los Angeles Kings. Scuderi, 34, was a key member on the Penguins 2008-09 Stanley Cup Champion squad and brings back a sound defensive game to a team that allowed 2.48 goals per game last season. “We were just really excited to add Rob Scuderi back to our group and I think he is going to do a lot for Kris in terms of dependability, structure and having more of a consistent partner than we have been able to give him,” Reirden said. continued on page 220

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“Kris will play with a lot with everybody because that is the kind of ice-time that he commands with his game, but certainly things are pushing to having him and Rob together starting the year out.” Scuderi said the change in Letang’s overall game since the two were teammates during the 2008-09 season was night and day. If the lockout and injuries hadn’t limited him to a 35-game regular season, Letang would have had the chance to keep his career-high pace in plus-minus rating, points and ice time going. “Kris Letang has really gone through a transformation since I’ve been here,” Scuderi said. “The things he’s able to do with the puck, and he’s always been a great skater. But his ability to play against top lines and play well against them is a different role than he played when I was here last.” The chemistry that Letang and Scuderi could develop will be one of many storylines throughout the season for a defensive group filled with NHL-ready players. The pursuit of a Norris Trophy for the 26-year old Montrealnative could certainly be another. Even off the ice, Letang is beginning to realize the leadership role he needs to play as his role on the ice continues to grow. “If there’s one thing I need to address for myself is taking more of a role in the locker room, becoming a bigger leader for our team and the younger guys coming,” he said. “If we have a young guy like Simon [Despres], I’ll try to help him out and make sure he gets better every day and is a better player to help our team win. We have a lot of talent in the system in Simon and all those draft picks that we have. We need to get them into the lineup as quickly as possible and make sure they contribute.” The coaching staff and management have laid out a new plan for Letang headed into this season, with the goal becoming even better in his own end. General manager Ray Shero said that Letang is one important member of the Penguins core that will be playing together for the foreseeable future. “His best days are ahead of him,” he said.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION DATE OF REGISTRATION: NOVEMBER 5, 2013 Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are pleased to announce the return of Sidney Crosby’s Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey program for its sixth season. One thousand Pittsburgh area children will receive FREE head-to-toe hockey equipment this season, thanks to the combined efforts of Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins Foundation, Reebok and Dick’s Sporting Goods. More than 4,200 children have already participated since the program’s inception in 2008-09. Boys and girls, ages 4-8, enrolled in the program will be introduced to the game of hockey and receive the following free, brand-new, head-to-toe Reebok SC87 Crosby-endorsed hockey equipment. To be eligible to participate, children must be between the ages of 4-8. Participants in this year’s program must have been born between September 1, 2009 and December 31, 2005. Children who previously participated in the Sidney Crosby’s Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey program are not eligible to participate in this season’s program. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at littlepenguins@pittsburghpenguins.com . 223

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