IceTime Game Program 4/27/2011

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THE OFFICIAL GAME PROGRAM OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

04.27.11 • ROUND ONE GAME SEVEN PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

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PENGUINS VS. LIGHTNING ROUND ONE GAME SEVEN

FRONT OFFICE Ron Burkle

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Mario Lemieux . . . . . . . . . 12

TONIGHT’S SCORE

David Morehouse . . . . . . . . 14 Ray Shero . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jason Botterill . . . . . . . . . 18 Dan Bylsma . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tony Granato . . . . . . . . . 22 Todd Reirden . . . . . . . . . 22 Gilles Meloche . . . . . . . . . 24 Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . 25

TONIGHT’S MATCHUP Game Notes . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lightning Playoff Stats . . . . . . 95

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IN EVERY ISSUE 2010.11 Final NHL Standings . . . 29

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Playoff League Leaders

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Around the NHL . . . . . . . . 32 Pittsburgh Penguins Mobile Presented by Verizon . . . . . . 34 Trib Total Media All-Time Team . . 45 Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . . 48 Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network . . . . . . . . . 51 PensGear . . . . . . . . . . . 55 StarKist Shootout . . . . . . . . 83 Penguins By the Numbers . . . . 85 Penguins Headshots. . . . . . . 86 Penguins Roster . . . . . . . . 88 Lightning Roster . . . . . . . . 89 continued on page 2

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Lightning Headshots

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PENGUINS HISTORY

Lightning By the Numbers . . . . 92

Penguins Game Vault . . . . . 120

Ice Crew Presented by Highmark . . 96

Honors and Awards . . . . . . 123

2010.11 Critical Dates . . . . . . 99

Penguins History Notable Dates . 150

pittsburghpenguins.com . . . . 104 Iceburgh Calls the Penalties . . . 125 On-Ice Officials. . . . . . . . 128 Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation . 132 Get Involved: Local Youth Hockey Venues . . . 135 Upcoming Opponents . . . . . 176

PLAYOFFS GUIDE NHL Playoffs Schedule: Round One . 8 Stanley Cup Standings 1918-2010 . 37 Stanley Cup Winners 1918-2010 . . 41 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket . 64

ALL-TIME PENGUINS PLAYOFFS Leaderboard . . . . . . . . 107

FEATURES Community Update . . . . . . . 57 Neal’s the Real Deal . . . . . . . 60 2010.11 Season Notes . . . . . 113

Team Records . . . . . . . 108 Individual Records . . . . . 111 Scoring Stats. . . . . . . . 157

30 Seconds with Mike Comrie . . 145 Frozen in Time . . . . . . . . 148 Hockey Camps Still Available . . 169 2011 Men’s Frozen Four . . . . 171

CONSOL ENERGY CENTER Building Information. . . . . . . 66 Seating Chart . . . . . . . . . 73 Concessions Guide . . . . . . . 75 Box Office and Upcoming Events

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GAME NOTES

The Penguins meet the Lightning in a quarterfinal series-deciding Game Seven.

THE SERIES Tonight the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will decide their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series in Game Seven here at CONSOL Energy Center — the second consecutive Pittsburgh playoff series to go to Game Seven. The only other time in Penguins’ history that consecutive playoff series went to Game Seven came when Pittsburgh lost the Patrick Division Final to Philadelphia in 1989 and then beat New Jersey in the Patrick Division semifinal in 1991. . . Pittsburgh lost Game Seven at home to Montreal, 5-2, last spring in the conference semifinals. . . The Penguins had a 3-1 series lead against the Lightning but suffered an 8-2 home loss April 23 and then dropped Game Six in Tampa Bay on Monday night — their first road loss of the series. . . The only time the Penguins have ever lost a playoff series after leading, 3-1, was in 1975, when they dropped the final four games of their second-round series against the New York Islanders. . . The Game Five loss was the Penguins’ worst ever on home ice in a playoff game. . . Tampa Bay has not won a playoff series since defeating the Calgary Flames to win the Stanley Cup in 2004. . . Steven Stamkos, Simon Gagne and Pavel Kubina each had two goals in the Lightning’s 8-2 Game Five victory. The Penguins allowed a team record four power-play goals in that game. . . Tampa Bay has now outscored Pittsburgh, 13-3, in the last two games here. . . The Penguins have never trailed in this series. Similarly, they never trailed in last spring’s series against Montreal before losing Game Seven. continued on page 6

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THE PENGUINS The Penguins have lost two straight home playoff games and six of their last 10. The only time in Pittsburgh history it has lost three home games in one playoff series came in 2000, when the Penguins dropped Games Three, Four and Six at home to Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals. . . Pittsburgh is 0-5 in its last five home games when it has a chance to clinch a series. . . The Penguins are 2-5 all-time when playing a Game Seven on home ice and have lost two straight and three of their last four. Their last Game Seven home win came 16 years ago against Washington in the 1995 Eastern Conference quarterfinals (3-0). . . Mike Rupp netted his first post-season goal Pittsburgh is 5-0 when in a Pittsburgh uniform during Game Five. playing Game Seven on the road. . . The Penguins have yet to score a power-play goal on home ice in this series (0-for-19). . . Mike Rupp had his first post-season goal in a Pittsburgh uniform in Game Five. . . The Penguins have lost the final three games of a playoff series eight times in their history: in 1972 in the opening round against Chicago; in 1975 against the Islanders in the second round; in 1979 against Boston in the second round; in 1995 against New Jersey in the second round; in 1999 against Toronto in the second round; in 2000 against Philadelphia in the second round; in 2001 against New Jersey in the second round; and in 2007 against Ottawa in the first round. . . Marc-Andre Fleury was pulled in Game Five for the fourth time of his playoff career. . . Fleury is 2-1 in Game Seven in his career. . . Brooks Orpik moved into sixth place on the Penguins’ all-time list for playoff games played (67) in the Penguins’ Game Six loss. He is seven games behind Larry Murphy, the only defenseman ahead of him on the list. . . The Penguins are 7-5 in their 12 previous Game Sevens; and in all but one case (2009 vs. Washington), the team that won Game Six also won Game Seven.

THE LIGHTNING This is the third Game Seven in Tampa Bay history. The Lightning won both previous Game Sevens, beating Philadelphia, 2-1, in the Eastern Conference Final in 2004 and then beating Calgary in the Cup Final, 2-1, that same year. Thus this is the first road Game Seven in Lightning history. . . Tampa Bay is trying to advance to the second round for the first time since winning the Cup in 2004. . . Martin St. Louis and Vinny Lecavalier have each played 50 playoff games for Tampa Bay, most in team history. Pavel Kubina is now seventh on that list (43).

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NHL PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE: ROUND ONE

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WASHINGTON

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NY RANGERS

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PHILADELPHIA

BUFFALO

3

Wednesday, April 13

WAS 2, NYR 1 (OT)

Thursday, April 14

BUF 1, PHI 0

Friday, April 15

WAS 2, NYR 0

Saturday, April 16

PHI 5, BUF 4

Sunday, April 17

NYR 3, WAS 2

Monday, April 18

PHI 4, BUF 2

Wednesday, April 20

WAS 4, NYR 3 (2OT)

Wednesday, April 20

BUF 1, PHI 0

Saturday, April 23

WAS 3, NYR 1

Friday, April 22

BUF 4, PHI 3 (OT)

*Monday, April 25

at New York, TBD

Sunday, April 24

PHI 5, BUF 4 (OT)

*Wednesday, April 27

at Washington, TBD

Tuesday, April 26

at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

BOSTON

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2

MONTREAL

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PITTSBURGH

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TAMPA BAY

Thursday, April 14

MTL 2, BOS 0

Wednesday, April 13

PIT 3, TB 0

Saturday, April 16

MTL 3, BOS 1

Friday, April 15

TB 5, PIT 1

Monday, April 18

BOS 4, MTL 2

Monday, April 18

PIT 3, TB 2

Thursday, April 21

BOS 5, MTL 4 (OT)

Wednesday, April 20

PIT 3, TB 2 (2OT)

Saturday, April 23

BOS 2, MTL 1 (OT)

Saturday, April 23

TB 8, PIT 2

Tuesday, April 26

at Montreal, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, April 25

TB 4, PIT 2

*Wednesday, April 27

at Boston, TBD

Wednesday, April 27

at Pittsburgh, TBD

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VANCOUVER

WESTERN CONFERENCE CHICAGO

3

SAN JOSE

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2

LOS ANGELES

Wednesday, April 13

VAN 2, CHI 0

Thursday, April 14

SJ 3, LA 2 (OT)

Friday, April 15

VAN 4, CHI 3

Saturday, April 16

LA 4, SJ 0

Sunday, April 17

VAN 3, CHI 2

Tuesday, April 19

SJ 6, LA 5 (OT)

Tuesday, April 19

CHI 7, VAN 2

Thursday, April 21

SJ 6, LA 3

Thursday, April 21

CHI 5, VAN 0

Saturday, April 23

LA 3, SJ 1

Sunday, April 24

CHI 4, VAN 3 (OT)

Monday, April 25

SJ 4, LA 3 (OT)

Tuesday, April 26

at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.

*Wednesday, April 27

at San Jose, TBD

DETROIT

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

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PHOENIX

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ANAHEIM

2

4

NASHVILLE

Wednesday, April 13

DET 4, PHX 2

Wednesday, April 13

NSH 4, ANA 1

Saturday, April 16

DET 4, PHX 3

Friday, April 15

ANA 5, NSH 3

Monday, April 18

DET 4, PHX 2

Sunday, April 17

NSH 4, ANA 3

Wednesday, April 20

DET 6, PHX 2

Wednesday, April 20

ANA 6, NSH 3

*Friday, April 22

at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 22

NSH 4, ANA 3 (OT)

*Sunday, April 24

at Phoenix, TBD

Sunday, April 24

NSH 4, ANA 2

*Wednesday, April 27

at Detroit, TBD

*Tuesday, April 26

at Anaheim, TBD HOME TEAM * if necessary


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RON BURKLE Ron Burkle has now added a new arena — Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center — to his tremendous list of accomplishments in the business world. Burkle, widely recognized as one of the preeminent investors in retail, manufacturing and distribution industries, is in his 12th 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 developed one of the outstanding ownership groups in all of professional sports. Among Burkle’s many significant contributions to the Penguins was his role in negotiations for the new arena deal. Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for three-plus seasons and established new standards for television ratings, merchandise sales and website hits while winning acclaim as the No. 1 team in professional sports in Fan Relations. A consistent post-season threat on the ice, the Penguins reached back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals in 2008 and 2009 and won the Cup in 2009. Young stars such as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan Staal and others have been signed to long-term contracts, ensuring that the team’s core will remain intact. 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 and the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy. He has received numerous awards, including the AFL-CIO’s Murray Green Meany Kirkland Community Service Award, the Los Angeles County Federation Man of the Year and the Los Angeles County Boy Scouts Jimmy Stewart Person of the Year award.

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MARIO LEMIEUX Mario Lemieux always will be remembered for the magic he created on the ice, but one of the crowning achievements of his remarkable career came this season in his role as a businessman — the opening of CONSOL Energy Center, home of the Penguins and Pittsburgh’s new multi-purpose entertainment venue. The new arena puts the exclamation point on Lemieux’s lengthy quest to ensure the Penguins’ long-term future in Pittsburgh and provides his adopted hometown with a spectacular state-of-the-art center for professional and collegiate sports, concerts, family shows and other events. “There were so many people who contributed to this project, including local and state political leaders, local business leaders, NHL officials and, of course, our fans,” said Penguins CEO David Morehouse, “but I think it’s safe to say that none of this happens without Mario Lemieux.” Even before the reality of CONSOL Energy Center, Lemieux and co-owner Ron Burkle had turned the Penguins into a premier NHL franchise, winning praise for off-ice business accomplishments in addition to creating a positive, player-friendly atmosphere on the hockey side. The Penguins have sold out a team-record 200-plus straight games, sold out every suite for four straight seasons and established records for local television ratings, merchandise sales and website hits. Over the summer, the Penguins were named the No. 1 team in professional sports in Fan Relations by ESPN The Magazine. Oh, and they won the Stanley Cup in 2009 — the third Cup of Lemieux’s career but his first as an owner. Lemieux was one of the greatest players in NHL history from 1984-97 and 2000-06, winning six league scoring titles, three MVPs trophies and two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP, in addition to the two Cups. An immaculately gifted 6-foot-4 centerman, he dominated play for parts of three decades despite a 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). 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 celebrity golf tournament, which has raised more than $8 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org. Mario, his wife, Nathalie, and their four children live in Sewickley.

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DAVID MOREHOUSE Pittsburgh native David Morehouse was named CEO of the Penguins in September and leads the team into an exciting new era at CONSOL Energy Center. Morehouse had served as team president since 2007, overseeing ticket sales, marketing, corporate sales, communications and brand development, as well as representing the team in corporate relations and governmental affairs. Under his leadership the Penguins have become one of the top organizations in professional sports — ranked No. 1 in Fan Relations and No. 5 overall as a franchise among 122 pro teams in North America by ESPN The Magazine. As team president, Morehouse implemented a brand strategy that featured a new commitment to marketing, fan interaction and community outreach, as well as a targeted focus on the team’s young fan demographic. Under his leadership, the Penguins have sold out every game for four straight seasons — the sellout streak is at 206 games following the 2010-11 regular season— while leading all U.S.-based NHL teams in local TV ratings last season and setting new standards for website traffic and social media. Morehouse joined the Penguins in December, 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 was Senior Advisor for the John Kerry for President campaign in 2004, traveling on the campaign plane and serving as Senator Kerry’s traveling chief of staff. He worked in the Clinton-Gore White House in the 1990s, and was Senior Counselor and Trip Director for Vice President Al Gore from 1999-2001. Morehouse grew up in the Beechview section on Pittsburgh. He attended the Community College of Allegheny County and Duquesne University, and received a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He and his wife, Vanessa, have three children and live in Bell Acres.

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RAY SHERO Ray Shero, 48, is at the vanguard of the NHL’s new breed of general managers — steeped in family hockey tradition but on the cutting-edge of new technology and modernization in hockey operations, player relations and team management. His fresh ideas and calm but firm management style helped transform the Penguins from a team that did not qualify for the playoffs in 2005-06 to one that reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2007-08 and won the Cup in 2008-09. During that time, he has moved boldly to ensure a strong future for the Penguins, signing six key members of the team’s core — Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan Staal, Brooks Orpik and Kris Letang — to long-term contracts. Shero built on the team’s already strong foundation by adding key pieces in the 2010 offseason to set the Penguins up for long-term success. With shrewd maneuvering and an aggressive approach during the first day of free agency, he solidified the team’s blue line with the long-term signings of top-rated defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek. Shero was named GM on May 25, 2006 and one of his first acts was to declare a goal of building a team that could compete for championships on a yearly basis. He revamped the team’s hockey operations staff and structure, upgraded professional and amateur scouting, added a team operations director and opened new lines of communication with the business side of the organization. In his first season, 2006-07, Shero led his team to its first playoff berth since 2001 and a 47-point improvement in the standings — the fourth-largest improvement from one season to the next in NHL history. Building on that success, the Penguins topped 100 points for the second straight season in 2007-08, winning their first division title since 1998 and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, where they fell to Detroit. After a rocky start in 2008-09, the Penguins rallied when Bylsma was named head coach in February, finishing 18-3-4 to earn a playoff berth and then defeating Philadelphia, Washington, Carolina and Detroit en route to the Stanley Cup. Along the way, they twice overcame 2-0 deficits in games (against Washington and Detroit), won all four seriesclinching games on the road and won two Game Sevens on the road — including the 2-1 thriller at Detroit for the Cup. Ray’s father, Fred, had won two Stanley Cups as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers in 1974 and 1975. The Shero’s are one of the few father-son tandems to appear on the Cup. The late Fred Shero also was a coach and general manager with the New York Rangers. Ray built his hockey sense and managerial style during 14 seasons as an NHL assistant general manager — six with the Ottawa Senators and eight with the Nashville Predators. Shero played college hockey at St. Lawrence University, twice serving as team captain, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1982. He spent seven years as a player agent before making the transition to the front office. The native of St. Paul, Minn. is actively involved with USA Hockey and is a member of the USA Hockey National Team Advisory Group. Ray and his wife, Karen, and their two sons reside in Upper St. Clair.

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JASON BOTTERILL Jason Botterill enters his second full season as assistant general manager after being promoted to his current position on May 22, 2009 by general manager 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, 34, worked two seasons as director of hockey administration with the Penguins; his responsibilities included salary cap management, professional and amateur scouting and overseeing prospects development. Botterill’s avant-garde approach and understanding of the salary cap has been a major asset for the Penguins. Before joining Pittsburgh, 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 1994 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, where he earned his MBA, and helped lead the Wolverines to the NCAA title in 1996. He also played for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996, helping his team win gold medals in all three tournaments. He resides in Pittsburgh along with his wife, Andrea.

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In just one-plus seasons behind the bench, Dan Bylsma has already become one of the most successful coaches in Penguins’ history. After being promoted to Penguins head coach in February 2009, Bylsma, 40, directed the team to its third Stanley Cup in franchise history — a feat previously accomplished by legendary coaches “Badger” Bob Johnson and Scott Bowman. In the process Bylsma became the 14th rookie head coach, and just the fourth in the past 50 years, to capture the Stanley Cup. Of those 14, only Montreal’s Al MacNeil (1970-71) took over mid-season. Bylsma has the best regular-season winning percentage (.659) in team history, and is tied with Bowman for most postseason victories (23) and series victories (5). He also became the eighth-fastest head coach in NHL history to hit the 50-win mark (78 games). All-time under Bylsma, the Penguins boast a 65-31-11 regular-season record; 35-13-5 home record; 31-17-6 road mark; 40-3-3 when leading after two periods; 42-1-1 when scoring four or more goals; and 43-9-6 when scoring first. In 2009-10 the Grand Haven, Mich. native completed his first full NHL season behind the bench for Pittsburgh, leading the club to a 47-28-7 record for 101 points — breaking 100 points for the sixth time in franchise history and for the third time in the last four years — finishing only two points behind New Jersey for the Atlantic Division title. Bylsma played nine NHL seasons as a right winger with Los Angeles and Anaheim from 1995-2004. He played 429 NHL regular-season games, recording 19 goals and 62 points, and also played in the 2003 Stanley Cup Final with Anaheim. He began his coaching career as an assistant with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the AHL in 2004-05 and made his NHL coaching debut as an assistant with the New York Islanders in 2005-06. Bylsma was an assistant coach at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for two seasons from 2006-08 and was named head coach at the start of the 2008-09 season. He went 35-16-1-2 in 54 games with WB/S before being promoted to Pittsburgh. He played four seasons of college hockey at Bowling Green. Dan and his wife, Mary Beth, have one son and reside in the North Hills.

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TONY GRANATO Tony Granato, 46, begins his second season on the Penguins’ coaching staff. Granato, among his many responsibilities, works with the Penguins’ forwards and penalty killing units. He oversaw the NHL’s ninth-ranked penalty killing group with an 84.1-percent success rate, and second best on the road at 85.3 percent. Prior to joining the Penguins, Granato spent six seasons behind the bench for the Colorado Avalanche and served two stints as Avalanche head coach from 2002-04 and 2008-09. Granato compiled a 215-104-17-16 record and led Colorado to a Northwest Division title in 2003. Granato played 13 seasons in the NHL with the NY Rangers, Los Angeles and San Jose. In 1997, he was the recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for overcoming a near career-ending brain injury. In 773 career games, the feisty forward posted 248 goals, 492 points and 1,425 penalty minutes. He appeared in 79 career postseason games and helped lead Los Angeles to a Stanley Cup Final berth in 1993. Granato played four years at the University of Wisconsin and was inducted into the Badgers’ Hall of Fame in 2000. Granato 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.

TODD REIRDEN Todd Reirden, 39, joined Pittsburgh’s coaching staff on July 31, 2010 after coaching with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins the previous two seasons. Reirden, an NHL defenseman for parts of five seasons, works closely with the team’s defensemen. Reirden, completed his first full season as WB/S head coach in 2009-10, leading a young and inexperienced team to an impressive 41-34-2-3 record, finishing third in the East Division, and a berth in the Calder Cup playoffs. Prior to joining the Penguins organization, Reirden spent one season as an assistant coach with the Bowling Green Falcons (CCHA) — his alma mater. He was a teammate of Bylsma’s during the 1990-91 and 1991-92 seasons at Bowling Green. Selected by New Jersey in the 12th round (242nd overall) of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, Reirden played professionally for 13 seasons, retiring after the 2006-07 campaign with Graz EC of the Austrian Hockey League. He appeared in 183 NHL games with Edmonton, St. Louis, Atlanta and Phoenix, recording 46 points (11+35) and 181 penalty minutes. Todd and his wife, Shelby, have one son.

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TECHNOLOGY Director, Information Technology . . . . . . . . . Erik Watts Building Audio Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Duffy Media Asset Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Henry

MARKETING Director of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Miller Marketing Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Swartz

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NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS RNK

TEAM

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

AWAY

L10

1

WASHINGTON

82

48

23

11

107

224

197

25-8-8

23-15-3

7-2-1

2

PHILADELPHIA

82

47

23

12

106

259

223

22-12-7

25-11-5

3-4-3

3

BOSTON

82

46

25

11

103

246

195

22-13-6

24-12-5

6-3-1

4

PITTSBURGH

82

49

25

8

106

238

199

25-14-2

24-11-6

8-2-0

5

TAMPA BAY

82

46

25

11

103

247

240

25-11-5

21-14-6

7-3-0

6

MONTREAL

82

44

30

8

96

216

209

24-11-6

20-19-2

5-4-1

7

BUFFALO

82

43

29

10

96

245

229

21-16-4

22-13-6

8-1-1

8

NY RANGERS

82

44

33

5

93

233

198

20-17-4

24-16-1

6-3-1

9

CAROLINA

82

40

31

11

91

236

239

22-14-5

18-17-6

7-2-1

10

TORONTO

82

37

34

11

85

218

251

18-15-8

19-19-3

6-3-1

11

NEW JERSEY

82

38

39

5

81

174

209

22-16-3

16-23-2

4-5-1

12

ATLANTA

82

34

36

12

80

223

269

17-17-7

17-19-5

4-6-0

13

OTTAWA

82

32

40

10

74

192

250

16-20-5

16-20-5

5-4-1

14

NY ISLANDERS

82

30

39

13

73

229

264

17-18-6

13-21-7

3-6-1

15

FLORIDA

82

30

40

12

72

195

229

16-17-8

14-23-4

1-7-2

HOME

AWAY

L10

WESTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS RNK

TEAM

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

1

VANCOUVER

82

54

19

9

117

262

185

27-9-5

27-10-4

7-3-0

2

SAN JOSE

82

48

25

9

105

248

213

25-11-5

23-14-4

7-2-1

3

DETROIT

82

47

25

10

104

261

241

21-14-6

26-11-4

4-4-2

4

ANAHEIM

82

47

30

5

99

239

235

26-13-2

21-17-3

7-3-0

5

NASHVILLE

82

44

27

11

99

219

194

24-9-8

20-18-3

7-2-1

6

PHOENIX

82

43

26

13

99

231

226

21-13-7

22-13-6

5-3-2

7

LOS ANGELES

82

46

30

6

98

219

198

25-13-3

21-17-3

6-4-0

8

CHICAGO

82

44

29

9

97

258

225

24-17-0

20-12-9

5-4-1

9

DALLAS

82

42

29

11

95

227

233

22-11-8

20-18-3

4-4-2

10

CALGARY

82

41

29

12

94

250

237

23-13-5

18-16-7

5-2-3

11

ST LOUIS

82

38

33

11

87

240

234

23-13-5

15-20-6

6-2-2

12

MINNESOTA

82

39

35

8

86

206

233

19-17-5

20-18-3

4-6-0

13

COLUMBUS

82

34

35

13

81

215

258

17-19-5

17-16-8

1-6-3

14

COLORADO

82

30

44

8

68

227

288

16-21-4

14-23-4

2-8-0

15

EDMONTON

82

25

45

12

62

193

269

13-22-6

12-23-6

2-6-2

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GP

G

A PTS

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

PPG PPA SHG SHA

Corey Perry, ANA

6

2

6

8

E

4

18

11.1

1

2

1

Martin St. Louis, TB

5

4

4

8

-1

2

11

36.4

3

2

0

0 0

Ryane Clowe, SJ

5

4

3

7

1

8

14

28.6

2

0

0

0

Michael Cammalleri, MON

5

2

5

7

-1

0

14

14.3

0

2

0

0

Saku Koivu, ANA

6

1

6

7

-2

6

7

14.3

0

3

0

0

GP

G

A PTS

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

GOALS RNK NAME

PPG PPA SHG SHA

1

Teemu Selanne, ANA

6

6

1

7

-3

12

25

24.0

4

0

0

0

2

Danny Briere, PHI

6

5

0

5

-2

6

24

20.8

1

0

0

0

Daniel Sedin, VAN

6

5

2

7

-2

6

23

21.7

2

1

0

0

Thomas Vanek, BUF

6

5

0

5

-6

0

18

27.8

4

0

0

0

Martin St. Louis, TB

5

4

4

8

-1

2

11

36.4

3

2

0

0

GP

G

A PTS

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

5

ASSISTS RNK NAME 1

5

PPG PPA SHG SHA

Marc-Andre Gragnani, BUF

6

1

6

7

1

2

9

11.1

1

4

0

Claude Giroux, PHI

6

1

6

7

4

2

15

6.7

0

1

0

0 0

Saku Koivu, ANA

6

1

6

7

-2

6

7

14.3

0

3

0

0

Corey Perry, ANA

6

2

6

8

E

4

18

11.1

1

2

1

0

Ian White, SJ

4

0

5

5

3

4

7

0.0

0

1

0

0

GP

G

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

POWER PLAY GOALS RNK NAME 1 3 5

A PTS

PPG PPA SHG SHA

Teemu Selanne, ANA

6

6

1

7

-3

12

25

24.0

4

0

0

0

Thomas Vanek, BUF

6

5

0

5

-6

0

18

27.8

4

0

0

0 0

Patrick Sharp, CHI

6

3

2

5

1

2

23

13.0

3

0

0

Martin St. Louis, TB

5

4

4

8

-1

2

11

36.4

3

2

0

0

Shane Doan, PHX

4

3

2

5

-2

6

12

25.0

2

1

0

0

GP

G

A PTS

+/- PIM SOG

SPCT

PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME

PPG PPA SHG SHA

1

Kimmo Timonen, PHI

6

1

2

3

7

10

14

7.1

0

1

0

0

2

Ruslan Salei, DET

4

1

0

1

6

0

6

16.7

0

0

0

0

Pavel Datsyuk, DET

4

2

4

6

6

0

15

13.3

1

1

0

0

Dave Bolland, CHI

3

2

4

6

6

4

7

28.6

0

0

0

0

Niklas Kronwall, DET

4

1

2

3

6

0

6

16.7

1

0

0

0

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STANLEY CUP STANDINGS 1918-2010

(Ranked by Cup wins) Cup Wins

Yrs.

Series Wins

Montreal1,2

23

77

141

87

53

683

Toronto3

13

64

109

58

51

524

Detroit

11

57

111

65

46

Boston

5

64

107

48

Edmonton

5

20

49

Chicago

4

55

NY Rangers

4

NY Islanders

4

Pittsburgh

Losses Ties

Goals Goals Winning % For Against

398

277

8

2089 1725 .589

251

269

4

1350 1427 .483

563

300

262

1

1598 1421 .534

59

530

252

272

6

1537 1557 .481

34

15

251

152

99

0

938

97

46

51

450

213

232

5

1291 1411 .479

52

92

44

48

417

197

212

8

1167 1200 .482

21

47

30

17

240

134

106

0

792

3

24

48

27

21

257 140 117 0

794 766 .545

New Jersey4

3

20

39

22

17

225

121

104

0

620

Philadelphia

2

33

69

38

31

369

191

178

0

1114 1088 .518

Colorado5

2

20

43

25

18

243

130

113

0

715

684

.535

Dallas6

1

29

56

28

28

307

154

153

0

897

910

.502

Calgary7

1

26

40

15

25

208

94

114

0

648

701

.452

Carolina8

1

13

22

10

12

127

59

68

0

323

368

.465

Anaheim

1

7

17

11

6

92

53

39

0

228

220

.576

Tampa Bay

1

5

9

5

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STANLEY CUP WINNERS 1918-2010

Year

W-L-T in Final

Winner

Coach

Finalist

Coach

2010

4-2

Chicago

Joel Quenneville

Philadelphia

Peter Laviolette

2009

4-3

Pittsburgh

Dan Bylsma

Detroit

Mike Babcock

2008

4-2

Detroit

Mike Babcock

Pittsburgh

Michel Therrien

2007

4-1

Anaheim

Randy Carlyle

Ottawa

Bryan Murray

2006

4-3

Carolina

Peter Laviolette

Edmonton

Craig MacTavish

2005

....

....

....

....

....

2004

4-3

Tampa Bay

John Tortorella

Calgary

Darryl Sutter

2003

4-3

New Jersey

Pat Burns

Anaheim

Mike Babcock

2002

4-1

Detroit

Scotty Bowman

Carolina

Paul Maurice

2001

4-3

Colorado

Bob Hartley

New Jersey

Larry Robinson

2000

4-2

New Jersey

Larry Robinson

Dallas

Ken Hitchcock

1999

4-2

Dallas

Ken Hitchcock

Buffalo

Lindy Ruff

1998

4-0

Detroit

Scotty Bowman

Washington

Ron Wilson

1997

4-0

Detroit

Scotty Bowman

Philadelphia

Terry Murray

1996

4-0

Colorado

Marc Crawford

Florida

Doug MacLean

1995

4-0

New Jersey

Jacques Lemaire

Detroit

Scotty Bowman

1994

4-3

NY Rangers

Mike Keenan

Vancouver

Pat Quinn

1993

4-1

Montreal

Jacques Demers

Los Angeles

Barry Melrose

1992

4-0

Pittsburgh

Scotty Bowman

Chicago

Mike Keenan

1991

4-2

Pittsburgh

Bob Johnson

Minnesota

Bob Gainey

1990

4-1

Edmonton

John Muckler

Boston

Mike Milbury

1989

4-2

Calgary

Terry Crisp

Montreal

Pat Burns

1988

4-0

Edmonton

Glen Sather

Boston

Terry O’Reilly

1987

4-3

Edmonton

Glen Sather

Philadelphia

Mike Keenan

1986

4-1

Montreal

Jean Perron

Calgary

Bob Johnson

1985

4-1

Edmonton

Glen Sather

Philadelphia

Mike Keenan

1984

4-1

Edmonton

Glen Sather

NY Islanders

Al Arbour

1983

4-0

NY Islanders

Al Arbour

Edmonton

Glen Sather

1982 1981

4-0 4-1

NY Islanders NY Islanders

Al Arbour Al Arbour

Vancouver Minnesota

Roger Neilson Glen Sonmor

1980

4-2

NY Islanders

Al Arbour

Philadelphia

Pat Quinn

1979

4-1

Montreal

Scotty Bowman

NY Rangers

Fred Shero

1978

4-2

Montreal

Scotty Bowman

Boston

Don Cherry

1977

4-0

Montreal

Scotty Bowman

Boston

Don Cherry

1976

4-0

Montreal

Scotty Bowman

Philadelphia

Fred Shero

1975

4-2

Philadelphia

Fred Shero

Buffalo

Floyd Smith

1974

4-2

Philadelphia

Fred Shero

Boston

Bep Guidolin

1973

4-2

Montreal

Scotty Bowman

Chicago

Billy Reay

1972

4-2

Boston

Tom Johnson

NY Rangers

Emile Francis

1971

4-3

Montreal

Al MacNeil

Chicago

Billy Reay

1970

4-0

Boston

Harry Sinden

St. Louis

Scotty Bowman

1969

4-0

Montreal

Claude Ruel

St. Louis

Scotty Bowman

1968

4-0

Montreal

Toe Blake

St. Louis

Scotty Bowman

1967

4-2

Toronto

Punch Imlach

Montreal

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1966

4-2

Montreal

Toe Blake

Detroit

Sid Abel

1965

4-3

Montreal

Toe Blake

Chicago

Billy Reay

1964

4-3

Toronto

Punch Imlach

Detroit

Sid Abel

1963

4-1

Toronto

Punch Imlach

Detroit

Sid Abel

1962

4-2

Toronto

Punch Imlach

Chicago

Rudy Pilous

1961

4-2

Chicago

Rudy Pilous

Detroit

Sid Abel

1960

4-0

Montreal

Toe Blake

Toronto

Punch Imlach

1959

4-1

Montreal

Toe Blake

Toronto

Punch Imlach

1958

4-2

Montreal

Toe Blake

Boston

Milt Schmidt

1957

4-1

Montreal

Toe Blake

Boston

Milt Schmidt

1956

4-1

Montreal

Toe Blake

Detroit

Jimmy Skinner

1955

4-3

Detroit

Jimmy Skinner

Montreal

Dick Irvin

1954

4-3

Detroit

Tommy Ivan

Montreal

Dick Irvin

1953

4-1

Montreal

Dick Irvin

Boston

Lynn Patrick

1952

4-0

Detroit

Tommy Ivan

Montreal

Dick Irvin

1951

4-1

Toronto

Joe Primeau

Montreal

Dick Irvin

1950

4-3

Detroit

Tommy Ivan

NY Rangers

Lynn Patrick

1949

4-0

Toronto

Hap Day

Detroit

Tommy Ivan

1948

4-0

Toronto

Hap Day

Detroit

Tommy Ivan

1947

4-2

Toronto

Hap Day

Montreal

Dick Irvin

1946

4-1

Montreal

Dick Irvin

Boston

Dit Clapper

1945

4-3

Toronto

Hap Day

Detroit

Jack Adams

1944

4-0

Montreal

Dick Irvin

Chicago

Paul Thompson

1943

4-0

Detroit

Jack Adams

Boston

Art Ross

1942

4-3

Toronto

Hap Day

Detroit

Jack Adams

1941

4-0

Boston

Cooney Weiland

Detroit

Ebbie Goodfellow

1940

4-2

NY Rangers

Frank Boucher

Toronto

Dick Irvin

1939

4-1

Boston

Art Ross

Toronto

Dick Irvin

1938

3-1

Chicago

Bill Stewart

Toronto

Dick Irvin

1937

3-2

1936 1935

3-1 3-0

Detroit Detroit

Jack Adams Jack Adams

NY Rangers Toronto

Lester Patrick Dick Irvin

Mtl. Maroons

Tommy Gorman

Toronto

Dick Irvin

1934

3-1

Chicago

Tommy Gorman

Detroit

Herbie Lewis

1933

3-1

NY Rangers

Lester Patrick

Toronto

Dick Irvin

1932

3-0

Toronto

Dick Irvin

NY Rangers

Lester Patrick

1931

3-2

Montreal

Cecil Hart

Chicago

Dick Irvin

1930

2-0

Montreal

Cecil Hart

Boston

Art Ross

1929

2-0

Boston

Cy Denneny

NY Rangers

Lester Patrick

1928

3-2

NY Rangers

Lester Patrick

Mtl. Maroons

Eddie Gerard

1927

2-0-2

Ottawa

Dave Gill

Boston

Art Ross

The National Hockey League assumed control of Stanley Cup competition after 1926 1926

3-1

Mtl. Maroons

Eddie Gerard

Victoria

Lester Patrick

1925

3-1

Victoria

Lester Patrick

Montreal

Leo Dandurand

1924

2-0

Montreal

Leo Dandurand

Cgy. Tigers

Eddie Oatman

1923

2-0

Ottawa

Pete Green

Edm. Eskimos

Ken McKenzie

1922

3-2

Tor. St. Pats

George O’Donoghue Van. Millionaires

1921

3-2

Ottawa

Pete Green

Van. Millionaires

Lloyd Cook/Frank Patrick

1920

3-2

Ottawa

Pete Green

Seattle

Pete Muldoon

1919

2-2-1 No decision - series between Montreal and Seattle cancelled due to influenza epidemic

1918

3-2

Tor. Arenas

Dick Carroll

Van. Millionaires

Lloyd Cook/Frank Patrick

Frank Patrick

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The Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team honors 15 of the greatest players in Penguins history, as voted by the fans and a panel of media and team officials. Active NHL players were not eligible. The all-time team represents all eras of Penguins history and salutes the incredible history of hockey in our city. Visit the interactive display at the Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team Zone located at the Trib Total Media Gate. You will also see segments honoring other notable Penguins, builders (coaches, GMs, support staff) and, of course, fans.

66 MARIO LEMIEUX

Center, 1984-97, 2000-06

10 RON FRANCIS Center, 1991-98

25 KEVEN STEVENS

Left Wing, 1987-95, 2001

Defense, 1991-95

Right Wing, 1990-2001

19 JEAN PRONOVOST Right Wing, 1968-78

TOM BARRASSO Goaltender, 1988-2000

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

17 RICK KEHOE

Right Wing, 1974-85

77 PAUL COFFEY Defense, 1987-92

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5 ULF SAMUELSSON

68 JAROMIR JAGR

55 LARRY MURPHY Defense, 1990-95

26 SYL APPS

Center, 1970-77

30 LES BINKLEY

Goaltender, 1967-72

7 JOE MULLEN

Right Wing, 1990-95, 1996-97

10 PIERRE LAROUCHE Center, 1974-77

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RICK TOCCHET

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MARTIN STRAKA

Right Wing, 1992-94

3

18

RON STACKHOUSE Defense, 1973-82

Center/Left Wing, 1992-95, 1997-03

LOWELL MACDONALD Left Wing, 1970-78

ALL-TIME TEAM BUILDERS Jack Riley

Scott Bowman

John Barbero

Craig Patrick

Herb Brooks

AT Caggiano

“Badger” Bob Johnson

Ed DeBartolo Sr.

Frank Sciulli

Ed Johnston

Mike Lange

Elaine Heufelder

Vince Lascheid

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MIKE LANGE One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange enters his 35th season with the Penguins and will handle radio play-by-play on the club’s flagship station, 105.9 FM The X. 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 Two-time Stanley Cup champion Phil Bourque begins his seventh 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 (75+89) in 344 regular-season games with the Penguins between 1983 and 1992. For his career he totaled 199 points (88+111) 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 FSN Pittsburgh’s coverage of Penguins hockey.

BOB GROVE 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 sixth season as fulltime 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 “Heineken Hockey Hour” and “Bob Grove’s Hot Stove” on Penguins Radio at 105.9-HD 2. 48


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NEAL’S THE REAL DEAL For the first two seasons of his pro hockey career — both spent with the Dallas Stars — James Neal watched the Stanley Cup playoffs on television from his living room. But 234 regular-season games later, Neal is finally living what he’s dreamed about since he put on his first pair of hockey skates. After being traded to Pittsburgh from Dallas on Feb. 21, Neal made his NHL-career postseason debut with the Penguins on April 13 in Game One of their first-round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning. “It’s always tough when your season ends short,” Neal said. “You go home and you’re watching the fun the guys are having playing in those huge games and scoring those big goals. “Just everything that surrounds the playoffs and growing up and

James Neal made his first Stanley Cup playoff appearance on April 13.

watching them, it is something you dream about being a part of. I couldn’t ask to be on a better team going into the playoffs right now.” Neal admitted there were plenty of nerves and anticipation heading into Game One at CONSOL Energy Center — a night he had countless hours over the years training, practicing and preparing for — and head coach Dan Bylsma was aware of those emotions. “Jordan Staal feels different right now than James Neal on our team,” Bylsma said prior to Game One. “He’s played in a lot of games, a lot of Game Ones, a lot of series. He feels different. He’s still pretty excited to go. There’s that anticipation that every player has going into the game, but Jordan understands there’s going to be a Game Two. I’m not sure James Neal does just yet.” “Just getting warmed up this morning, it’s getting almost to game time here and it’s pretty exciting,” Neal said following that morning’s skate. “Just don’t get nervous, know

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it’s another game, just with a little bit more intensity. You’re playing for everything. So just stay calm, be excited and do what you do.” And Neal did exactly that, producing a stellar postseason debut in front of what was CONSOL Energy Center’s largest-ever crowd at the time (18,390 strong) by making a beautiful play to earn the primary assist on Alex Kovalev’s game-winning goal in Pittsburgh’s 2-0 shutout win in Game One. “First playoff game and first start, it was exciting,” Neal said. “I didn’t know what to expect. I knew it would be loud and fun and the crowd would be jacked up, but it was way more than I expected, and what a fun building to play in.” But while his NHL-career postseason debut was certainly stellar, he couldn’t have written a better ending for his Game Four performance if he had hired Christopher Nolan to do it for him. Neal scored the game-winning goal 3:38 into the second overtime — his first-career postseason tally — to give the Penguins a gutsy 3-2 double overtime victory in Game Four, giving Pittsburgh a 3-1 series lead entering at CONSOL Energy Center on April 23 and a sweep of the Lightning at St. Pete Times Forum. “It’s been a long time,” Neal said in the locker room following the game. “I’ve had a lot of chances and a lot of shots on net and hadn’t been able to find a way [to score]. As long as you keep shooting one will find its way into the back of the net. No better time than tonight.” Neal’s goal was extra sweet because he had been struggling to find the back of the net, scoring one goal for the Penguins in 20 regular-season games since being acquired in February and being held scoreless in the first three postseason games. “I didn’t want to score unless it was in double overtime,” Neal joked following the game. “I was waiting.” All jokes aside, the number of goals scored is only half the story when it comes to James Neal. Neal has been a force all over the ice during the playoffs. He’s been physical, a menace in the backcheck, a pain around the net and has had a number of great opportunities. The only thing missing was a goal… until now. But his teammates and coaches knew he was close. “He’s put himself in position to have those chances,” Bylsma said during his pre-game media conference on April 20.

“I COULDN’T ASK TO BE ON A BETTER TEAM GOING INTO THE PLAYOFFS RIGHT NOW.” ~ James Neal

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BUILDING INFORMATION ALCOHOL Guests of CONSOL Energy Center must be 21 years of age or older to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages. ARAMARK reserves the right to check proof of legal drinking age. There is a maximum of TWO (2) alcoholic beverages per purchase at all concession stands and portable vendors. For Pittsburgh Penguins games, all alcohol sales within the arena will conclude at the beginning of the third period. Individual concerts and events are determined on a showby-show basis.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

CAMERAS Cameras are permitted into CONSOL Energy Center for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, CONSOL Energy Center 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. continued on page 69

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For all other non-hockey events, camera policies will vary. Please check the individual event page for further information.

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

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

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

EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of an emergency, CONSOL Energy Center staff will utilize the public address (PA) system to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage.

ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: 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.

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 nonalcoholic beverages. Patrons requesting to bring in outside food or beverage due to health conditions should contact Guest Services in advance at info@consolenergycenter.com. 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.

PENSGEAR PensGear, 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 133 for additional store locations throughout CONSOL Energy Center. continued on page 70

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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 signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.

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

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.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Birthday and anniversary messages can be displayed at Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games only. A $20 donation is required to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. To have a birthday or anniversary message displayed, visit the ‘Fan Zone’ section of pittsburghpenguins.com. All requests must be placed at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to each game.

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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.

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.

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


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CONSOL ENERGY CENTER

CONCESSIONS GUIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/BEER

Hoegaarden Bottle 121, 213

Allegheny Pale Ale Bottle 102, 112, 206

Iron City Light Bottle

Amber Bock Draft 102, 106, 108, 112,

Iron City Light Can

Babbling Blonde Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Bass Bottle 102, 112, 121, 206, 213

102, 112, 206 109, 234 Labatt Blue Draft 102, 106, 112, 206 Labatt Blue Bottle

Beck’s Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 121, 206, 213

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Blue Moon Draft 206

119, 204, 214, 215, 217,

Bud Light Draft 101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113, 116, 121, 205, 211, 212, 223, 231

Labatt Blue Light Draft

Bud Light Can 102, 105, 109, 217, 117, 118, 119, 204, 214, 215, 216, 218, 233

Labatt Blue Light Can

Budweiser Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206

LandShark Bottle

Coors Light Draft 108, 206, 230

Leinenkugel Draft

Coors Light Bottle 102, 106, 112

Magic Hat # 9 Bottle

Coors Light Can 109, 234 Corona Bottle 102, 112

Labatt Blue Can 105,109, 110, 117, 118, 233, 234 103, 108, 113, 206 Labatt Blue Light Bottle 102, 106, 112, 120, 213 105, 109, 110, 117, 118, 119, 204, 215, 216, 217, 233, 234 121, 213 206

Miller Lite Can 102, 117, 119, 204, 215, 217, 218 O’Doul’s Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Old Wylie’s IPA Bottle 102, 112, 206 Pilsner Urquell Bottle 206 Penn Pilsner Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Peroni Bottle 206 Redbridge (gluten free) Bottle 102, 112, 121, 206, 213 Rolling Rock Can 109, 234 Stella Artois Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 121, 206, 213 Shock Top Bottle 121, 213 Yuengling Draft 108, 119, 206 Yuengling Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Yuengling Can 109, 234, 206

102, 106, 108, 112, & 206 Miller High Life Draft 206 Miller Lite Draft

Czechvar Bottle 121, 213

101, 102, 106, 109, 111,

Heineken Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206

Miller Lite Bottle

112, 205, 206, 232 108

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Bacardi Lemon 102, 105, 106, 108, 109, 112, 116, 119, 204, 206, 121, 213, 215, 217, 234 Smirnoff Ice 102, 105, 106, 108, 109, 112, 116, 119, 121, 204, 206, 213, 215, 217, 234

SOFT DRINKS, BOTTLED WATER, JUICE, COFFEE 16 oz. Fountain Soft Drink (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)

109, 116, 120, 211, 223, 230, 231

Coffee (Tim Hortons) 103, 113, 116, 121, 223, 231

Smoked BBQ Chicken Nachos 205

Snapple Iced Tea 107, 108, 109, 116, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232

Smoked BBQ Chicken Sandwich 205

Tim Horton’s Specialty Drinks – Hot Chocolate, French Vanilla, & Iced Cappucino 109, 212 Venom Energy Drink 106, 107, 108, 109, 116, 120, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232

22 oz. Fountain Soft Drink (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)

101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 116, 119, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 32 oz. Fountain Soft Drink Souvenir Cup (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)

101, 103, 107, 108, 109, 111, 113, 116, 119, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 Bottled Soft Drink (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)

105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 201, 211, 212, 214, 215, 218, 223, 231, 232, 233 Bottled Water 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 201, 205, 206, 211, 212, 214, 215, 223, 230, 231, 232, 233

BBQ AT SMOKEHOUSE Beef Brisket, Chicken & Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Platters 205 BBQ Chicken or Pork Nachos 205

CHICKEN SPECIALTIES Chicken Tenders 101, 108, 111, 120, 212, 232 WingStreet® Wings (Pizza Hut®)

GRILL ITEMS Angus Beef Cheeseburger 101, 107, 111, 206, 211, 212, 232 Hot Dog 101, 103, 107, 109, 111, 113, 116, 121, 206, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 Topped Hot Dog 214, 218 Italian Sausage 107, 212, 232 Smoked Sausage 109, 116, 121, 223, 231

FRESH MADE WRAPS & SALADS Caesar Salad 103, 108, 113 Fruit Plate 108 Honey Smoked Turkey Wrap 103, 108, 113

107, 120, 212, 232 Grilled Chicken Sandwich 107, 206, 212, 232

SPECIALITY ITEMS & CARVERY

Grilled Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich 101, 111

Chef’s Specialty Carved Sandwiches 103, 107, 113

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Chef’s Specialty Sauté 107 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 105, 201 Italian & Vegetarian Panini 103, 113 Kielbasa Grinder 101, 107, 111, 206 Meatball Grinder 108 Pretzel Stick & Bacon Dip 103, 113 Primanti Bros. Sandwiches 119 Onion Rings 107, 206 Specialty Nuts 105, 201 Sirloin French Dip 108 , 206 Tim Horton’s Tim Bits 109, 212

PIZZA HUT® Pizza Singles 9” 103, 107, 113, 120, 212, 232

SUSHI/NAKAMA Sushi 105

FRENCH FRIES, NACHOS, POPCORN & SNACKS French Fries 101, 107, 111, 119, 120, 206, 212, 232 Topped French Fries 108, 206 Sweet Potato Fries 120, 206, 232 Nachos Grande 103, 109, 113, 116, 121, 211, 223, 230, 231 Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos 105, 118, 204, 205, 216, 233 Smoked BBQ Chicken Nachos 205 Jumbo Pretzels 108, 109, 113, 116, 120, 121, 211, 223, 230, 231

Candy 103, 105, 109, 113, 116, 121, 202, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231 Cotton Candy 105, 202

ICE CREAM/ ITALIAN ICE Dairy Queen – Dilly Bar, Buster Bar, Stars & Stripes Starkiss 105 Ice Cream Cup 109, 116, 223 Ice Cream Waffle Cone 109, 116, 223 Italian Ice 116 Misto Shake 116

Peanuts 103, 109, 116, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231 Peanut Butter Nuggets (H.K. Anderson)

103, 109, 116, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231 Popcorn 103, 105, 109, 113, 116, 121, 201, 223, 230, 231 Cracker Jack 109, 103, 113, 116, 121, 206, 211, 223, 230, 231

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UPCOMING EVENTS Pittsburgh Power vs. Spokane Shock May 7, 2011 • 8:00PM Usher May 11, 2011 • 7:30PM

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On Saturday, October 16, sixteen youth hockey teams from the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL) in the Pee Wee age group (age 11 - 12) participated in a shootout competition at CONSOL Energy Center. The event was videotaped to be shown in episodes at Penguins home games. The first round of competition featured heats between two teams striving to advance to the next round. Sixteen teams fielded five skaters shooting against the opposing team’s goalie. After each team competition, an individual shooter and goaltender squared off against the opposing team’s individual tandem for a one-on-one competition. Each winning team and pair of individuals advanced to the next round of eight teams/tandems. The format repeated as teams and individual pairs advanced through the quarterfinal heats to move on to the semi-finals. Robust competition marked the semi-final round for teams and individual tandems. The remaining two teams and individual tandems then had to “leave it all on the ice” in vying for the championship. Early in the second intermission of each Penguins home game the various heats in the competition will be featured. Enjoy each episode.

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Chris Kunitz

4

1

0

1

E

2

0

0

0

0

8

12.5

Mark Letestu

5

0

1

1

-2

0

0

1

0

0

14

0.0

Craig Adams

5

1

0

1

4

2

0

0

0

0

5

20.0

Pascal Dupuis

5

0

0

0

E

2

0

0

0

0

10

0.0

Matt Niskanen

5

0

0

0

-2

0

0

0

0

0

3

0.0

Eric Tangradi

1

0

0

0

E

0

0

0

0

0

2

0.0

TEAM TOTALS

5

12

21

33

10

68

1

2

0

0

192

6.3

GP

W

L

GAA

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

Marc-Andre Fleury

5

3

2

2.50

112

0.900

1

12

124

0

1

Brent Johnson

1

0

0

6.96

7

0.640

0

4

11

2

0

TOTALS

6

3

2

2.98

119

0.881

1

16

135

2

1

GOALIES

PPG PPA

PIM ENG

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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

86

Brent Johnson 1

Matt Niskanen 2

Zbynek Michalek 4

Deryk Engelland 5

Ben Lovejoy 6

Paul Martin 7

Pascal Dupuis 9

Mark Letestu 10

Jordan Staal 11

Chris Kunitz 14

Chris Conner 16

Mike Rupp 17


James Neal 18

Mike Comrie 19

Max Talbot 25

Eric Tangradi 26

Craig Adams 27

Eric Godard 28

Marc-Andre Fleury 29

Brooks Orpik 44

Arron Asham 45

Tyler Kennedy 48

Kris Letang 58

Alex Kovalev 72

87


PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

88

#

Player

POS HT

WT

#

Player

1

Brent Johnson

G

2

Matt Niskanen

4

6-3

199

18

James Neal

LW

D

6-0

200

19

Mike Comrie

C

5-10 185

Zbynek Michalek

D

6-2

210

25

Max Talbot

C

5-11 190

5

Deryk Engelland

D

6-2

202

26

Eric Tangradi

LW

6-4

221

6

Ben Lovejoy

D

6-2

215

27

Craig Adams

RW 6-0

197

7

Paul Martin

D

6-1

190

28

Eric Godard

RW 6-4

214

9

Pascal Dupuis

RW 6-1

205

29

Marc-Andre Fleury

10

Mark Letestu

C

5-11 195

44

Brooks Orpik

11

Jordan Staal

C

6-4

220

45

Arron Asham

14

Chris Kunitz

LW

6-0

193

48

Tyler Kennedy

C

5-11 183

16

Chris Conner

RW 5-8

180

58

Kris Letang

D

6-0

201

17

Mike Rupp

230

72

Alex Kovalev

RW 6-2

222

C

6-5

POS HT 6-2

WT 208

G

6-2

180

D

6-2

219

RW 5-11 205


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Player

2

Eric Brewer

4 5 6 7

POS HT

WT

#

Player

POS HT

WT

D

6-3

220

21

Mattias Ritola

Vincent Lecavalier

C

6-4

208

26

Martin St. Louis

R

5-8

176

Mattias Ohlund

D

6-4

229

32

Matt Smaby

D

6-6

239

Ryan Malone

L

6-4

219

35

Dwayne Roloson

G

6-1

170

Brett Clark

D

6-0

194

39

Mike Lundin

D

6-2

191

8

Randy Jones

D

6-2

210

41

Mike Smith

G

6-4

215

9

Steve Downie

R

5-11 191

42

Dana Tyrell

C

5-11 185

10

Sean Bergenheim

L

5-11 200

44

Nate Thompson

C

6-0

210

12

Simon Gagne

L

6-1

193

47

Marc-Andre Bergeron

D

5-9

198

13

Pavel Kubina

D

6-4

258

49

Blair Jones

C

6-2

216

16

Teddy Purcell

R

6-2

201

77

Victor Hedman

D

6-6

229

18

Adam Hall

R

6-3

213

91

Steven Stamkos

C

6-1

188

19

Dominic Moore

C

6-0

192

C

6-0

192

89


TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

90

Eric Brewer 2

Vincent Lecavalier 4

Mattias Ohlund 5

Ryan Malone 6

Brett Clark 7

Randy Jones 8

Steve Downie 9

Sean Bergenheim 10

Simon Gagne 12

Pavel Kubina 13

Teddy Purcell 16

Adam Hall 18


Dominic Moore 19

Mattias Ritola 21

Martin St. Louis 26

Matt Smaby 32

Dwayne Roloson 35

Mike Lundin 39

Mike Smith 41

Dana Tyrell 42

Nate Thompson 44

Marc-Andre Bergeron 47

Blair Jones 49

Victor Hedman 77

Steven Stamkos 91

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GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

SHG

SHA

SOG

SPCT

Martin St. Louis

5

4

4

8

-1

2

3

2

0

0

11

36.4

Simon Gagne

5

2

4

6

1

0

0

3

0

0

8

25.0

Eric Brewer

5

1

4

5

-1

0

0

3

0

0

12

8.3

Vincent Lecavalier

5

2

3

5

E

8

1

1

0

0

16

12.5

Teddy Purcell

5

0

4

4

-1

0

0

2

0

0

9

0.0

Steven Stamkos

5

2

2

4

E

2

1

1

0

0

8

25.0

Pavel Kubina

5

2

1

3

E

8

2

0

0

0

4

50.0

Steve Downie

4

0

3

3

E

16

0

1

0

0

3

0.0

Nate Thompson

5

1

1

2

E

0

0

1

0

0

7

14.3

Sean Bergenheim

5

1

1

2

-1

4

0

1

0

0

16

6.3

Dominic Moore

5

1

1

2

-1

14

1

0

0

0

6

16.7

Mattias Ohlund

5

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

1

0

3

33.3

Adam Hall

5

0

1

1

-3

0

0

0

0

0

3

0.0

Mike Lundin

5

0

1

1

E

2

0

0

0

0

6

0.0

Marc-Andre Bergeron

1

0

1

1

E

0

0

1

0

0

1

0.0

Victor Hedman

5

0

1

1

-5

2

0

0

0

0

8

0.0

Dana Tyrell

4

0

0

0

-3

2

0

0

0

0

3

0.0

Brett Clark

5

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

4

0.0

Mattias Ritola

1

0

0

0

E

0

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

Ryan Malone

5

0

0

0

-1

8

0

0

0

0

8

0.0

TEAM TOTALS

5

17

32

49

-13

72

8

16

1

0

136

12.5

GP

W

L

GAA

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

Dwayne Roloson

5

2

3

2.05

180

0.940

0

11

191

0

1

TOTALS

5

2

3

2.05

180

0.940

0

11

191

0

1

GOALIES

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LIGHTNING PLAYOFF STATS TAMPA BAY SERIES RECORDS VS. PITTSBURGH Opponent

Year

Series

Winner

W

L

GF

GA

HAVE NOT PLAYED FACED EACH OTHER DURING THE PLAYOFFS

TAMPA BAY PLAYOFF RESULTS 2010-04 Year

Round

Opponent

Result

GF

General Manager: Steve Yzerman

2007

CQF

New Jersey

L 2-4

14

19

2006

CQF

Ottawa

L 1-4

13

23

Assistant General Manager: Julien BriseBois

2004

F

Calgary

W 4-3

13

14

CF

Philadelphia

W 4-3

21

19

CSF

Montreal

W 4-0

14

5

CQF

NY Islanders

W 4-1

12

5

Assistant General Manager: Tom Kurvers

GA

TAMPA BAY PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS

Head Coach: Guy Boucher

Player

Years

GP

G

A

PTS

1. Martin St. Louis

03-07

45

23

25

48

Assistant Coach: Wayne Fleming

2. Brad Richards

03-07

45

18

29

47

3. Vincent Lecavalier

03-07

45

18

15

33

4. Dan Boyle

03-07

45

3

19

22

5. Fredrik Modin

03-06

39

10

11

21

6. Dave Andreychuk

03,04

34

4

16

20

Assistant Coach: Martin Raymond

7. Ruslan Fedotenko

03-07

42

12

3

15

8. Vaclav Prospal

03,06,07

22

5

8

13

Goaltending Consultant: Frantz Jean

9. Paul Ranger

06,07

11

2

5

7

10. Cory Stillman

04

21

2

5

7

11. Darryl Sydor

04,06

28

0

7

7

Assistant Coach: Dan Lacroix

TAMPA BAY ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECORD VS. OTHER TEAMS Calgary

Series

W

L

GP

W

L

T

GF

GA

Last Mtg.

Round

Result

1

1

0

7

4

3

0

13

14

2004

F

W 4-3

Montreal

1

1

0

4

4

0

0

14

5

2004

CSF

W 4-0

New Jersey

2

0

2

11

3

8

0

22

33

2007

CQF

L 2-4 W 4-1

NY Islanders

1

1

0

5

4

1

0

12

5

2004

CQF

Ottawa

1

0

1

5

1

4

0

13

23

2006

CQF

L 1-4

Philadelphia

2

1

1

13

6

7

0

34

45

2004

CF

W 4-3

2003

CQF

W 4-2

Washington

1

1

0

6

4

2

0

14

15

Totals

9

5

4

51

26

25

0

122

140

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SEPTEMBER 10

Opening Day of Rookie Camp

14

NHL Board of Governors Meeting (New York, NY)

17

Opening Day of NHL Training Camps

21

Pre-season schedule begins

28

Kraft Hockeyville — Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators (Dundas, ON)

OCTOBER 1

Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month

6

Opening Day Playing Rosters set (3:00 p.m. ET)

7

Opening Night — 93rd NHL Regular Season begins

7

NHL Face-Off (Toronto)

7

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Carolina Hurricanes at Minnesota Wild (Helsinki, FIN)

7

Official Opening of CONSOL Energy Center — Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins

8

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Minnesota Wild at Carolina Hurricanes (Helsinki, FIN)

8

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks (Stockholm, SWE)

9

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets (Stockholm, SWE)

9

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Phoenix Coyotes at Boston Bruins (Prague, CZE)

9

Stanley Cup Banner Raised — Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks

10

2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Boston Bruins at Phoenix Coyotes (Prague, CZE)

21

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Buffalo, NY) Inductees: Art Berglund, Derian Hatcher, Kevin Hatcher, Dr. George V. Nagobads, Jeremy Roenick

28

A Celebration of Lester Patrick (Boston, MA) Recipients: Cam Neely, David Andrews, Jerry York, Jack Parker

30

Busiest Day in NHL season — 28 teams play

NOVEMBER 6

Hockey Hall of Fame Game (Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs)

7

Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic

8

Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Toronto, ON) Inductees: Dino Ciccarelli, Cammi Granato, Angela James (Player category); Jim Devellano, The late Daryl “Doc” Seaman (Builder category)

8-18

2010 Subway Super Series (CHL)

9

NHL General Managers Meeting (Toronto)

11-13

U20 4 Nations Cup

26

NHL Founder’s Day (1917) — 13 games on schedule

DECEMBER 1

Signing deadline for Group 2 free agents

6-7

NHL Board of Governors Meeting (Palm Beach, FL)

19-27

Holiday Roster Freeze in effect. For all players on an NHL active roster, injured reserve, or players with non-roster and injured non-roster status as of midnight, local time, December 19, a roster freeze shall apply through midnight local time December 27, with respect to waivers, trades and loans, subject to the exceptions provided for in CBA Article 16.10.

24-25

No scheduled practices — dressing rooms closed

26 – Jan.5

IIHF World U20 Championship (Buffalo, NY)

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2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic — Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins (Heinz Field, Pittsburgh)

17-19

Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Toronto, ON)

27-31

NHL All-Star Break (no games played)

28

NHL Board of Governors Meeting (Raleigh, NC)

29

Honda SuperSkills, 7 p.m. ET, Raleigh, NC (RBC Center)

30

58th NHL All-Star Game, 4 p.m. ET, Raleigh, NC (RBC Center)

FEBRUARY 1

Hockey is for Everyone Month Celebration

1

NHL Regular Season Schedule Resumes

12

CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada (Host: Whitehorse, YT) Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers; Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens; Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks

18-20

Hockey Weekend Across America (USA Hockey)

20

Hockey Day in America

20

2011 NHL Heritage Classic — Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames (McMahon Stadium, Calgary)

28

Trade deadline (3:00 p.m. ET)

MARCH 14-16

NHL General Managers Meeting (Boca Raton, FL)

APRIL 7-9

NCAA Frozen Four (Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN)

10

Last day of 2010-11 regular season

13

Stanley Cup Playoffs begin

14-24

IIHF U18 World Championship (Germany)

29-May 15

IIHF World Championship (Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia & Ladislav Trojak Arena in Kosice, Slovakia)

30

2011 RBC Royal Bank Cup (Edgeworth Centre, Camrose, AB)

MAY 20-29

2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup (Hershey Centre, Mississauga, ON)

29-June 4

NHL Combine (Location: TBA)

JUNE 17/18

Last possible day for 2011 Stanley Cup Final

TBA

Deadline for first club-elected salary arbitration (later of June 15 or 48 hours after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final, 5:00 p.m. ET)

22

2010 NHL Awards (Las Vegas, Nevada)

24-25

NHL Entry Draft (St. Paul, MN)

JULY 1

Free Agency period begins

5

Deadline for player-elected salary arbitration notification (5:00 p.m. ET)

6

Deadline for club-elected salary arbitration notification (5:00 p.m. ET)

20 – Aug.4

Salary arbitration hearings held

AUGUST 6

Deadline for salary arbitration decisions to be rendered 310

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LEADERBOARD (Through 2010 Playoffs)

GAMES PLAYED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Jagr Lemieux Stevens Barrasso Francis

WINS 140 107 103 101 97

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Barrasso FLEURY Wregget Hedberg Tugnutt

56 38 13 9 6

POINTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Lemieux Jagr Stevens Francis CROSBY

172 147 106 100 82

GOALS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Lemieux Jagr Stevens Francis CROSBY

76 65 46 32 30

ASSISTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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ALL-TIME PENGUINS PLAYOFF

TEAM RECORDS (Through 2010 Playoffs)

ALL-TIME AGAINST OPPONENTS OPPONENT

SERIES

W

L

GP

W

L

GF

GA

LAST

SERIES

Washington

8

7

1

49

30

19

164

143

2009

CSF - Won 4-3

New Jersey

5

3

2

29

14

15

80

86

2001

CF - Lost 4-1

Philadelphia

5

2

3

29

14

15

89

91

2009

CQF - Won 4-2 CSF - Won 4-1

NY Rangers

4

4

0

20

16

4

79

57

2008

Boston

4

2

2

19

10

9

67

62

1992

CF - Won 4-0

Ottawa

3

2

1

15

9

6

50

42

2010

CQF - Won 4-2

St. Louis

3

1

2

13

6

7

40

45

1981

PR - Lost 3-2

NY Islanders

3

0

3

19

8

11

58

67

1993

DF - Lost 4-3

Toronto

3

0

3

12

4

8

27

39

1999

CSF - Lost 4-2

Buffalo

2

2

0

10

6

4

26

26

2001

CSF - Won 4-3

Chicago

2

1

1

8

4

4

23

24

1992

F - Won 4-0

Detroit

2

1

1

13

6

7

24

34

2009

F - Won 4-3 CSF - Lost 4-3

Montreal

2

0

2

13

5

8

33

37

2010

Minnesota

1

1

0

6

4

2

28

16

1991

F - Won 4-2

Oakland

1

1

0

4

4

0

13

6

1970

QF - Won 4-0

Florida

1

0

1

7

3

4

15

20

1996

CF - Lost 4-3

Carolina

1

1

0

4

4

0

20

9

2009

CF - Won 4-0

TOTAL

50

28

22

270

147

123

836

804

RECORDS BY GAME Game One

HOME

ROAD

SERIES

PLAYED

W-L

23-27

16-11

7-16

Record in Stanley Cup Finals

4

3-1

Game Two

31-19

22-6

9-13

Record in Semifinals/Conference Finals

7

4-3

Game Three

31-18

12-10

19-8

Record in Quarterfinals/Division Finals

15

7-8

Game Four

21-24

8-13

13-13

Game Five

20-18

13-6

7-12

Record in Preliminary Round/Division Semifinals/Conference Quarterfinals

23

14-9

Game Six

13-12

7-5

6-7

Record in Two-Game Series

1

1-0

Game Seven TOTAL

108

RECORDS BY SERIES

OVERALL

7-5

2-5

5-0

Record in Three-Game Series

3

1-2

147-123

80-55

67-68

Record in Four-Game Series

8

6-2

Record in Five-Game Series

13

7-6

Record in Six-Game Series

13

7-6

Record in Seven-Game Series

12

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ALL-TIME PENGUINS PLAYOFF

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (Through 2010 Playoffs)

YEAR

SERIES

Goals

17

1991

Kevin Stevens

Assists

28

1991

Mario Lemieux

Points

44

1991

Mario Lemieux

Penalty Minutes

66

1989

Phil Bourque

Power-Play Goals 8

1992

Mario Lemieux

Game-Winning Goals

Goals 9 1989 vs. Philadelphia

Mario Lemieux

Assists 11 1995 vs. Washington

Ron Francis

Points 17 1992 vs. Washington

Mario Lemieux

PIMs 43 1989 vs. NY Rangers 1970 vs. St. Louis

Randy Hillier Tracy Pratt

5

1992

Mario Lemieux

104

2009

EVGENI MALKIN

5

2010

KRIS LETANG

1991

Larry Murphy

Goals 5 4/25/89 vs. Philadelphia

18

1991

Larry Murphy

Points, Defenseman

Assists 4 4/11/08 vs. Ottawa

23

1991

Larry Murphy

Saves

686

2009

M-A FLEURY

Points 8 4/25/89 vs. Philadelphia

Lemieux (5+3)*

Shots 12 4/24/96 at Washington 4/29/92 vs. Washington

Jaromir Jagr Kevin Stevens

Penalties 8 4/13/80 at Boston

Kim Clackson

Shots Goals, Defenseman

Assists, Defenseman

PERIOD Goals 4 4/25/89 vs. Philadelphia Assists 3 5/8/95 vs. Washington 4/19/91 vs. Washington 4/25/89 vs. Philadelphia

Mario Lemieux* Ron Francis Paul Coffey Mario Lemieux

Points 4 4/23/92 vs. Washington 4/25/89 vs. Philadelphia

Lemieux (2+2)* Lemieux (4+0)*

Shots 7 4/16/08 at Ottawa 4/11/91 vs. New Jersey

Marian Hossa Larry Murphy

Penalties 6 4/13/80 at Boston

Kim Clackson

PIMs 26 4/13/80 at Boston

Kim Clackson

Saves 27 4/21/97 vs. Philadelphia

Ken Wregget

GAME

PIMs 32 4/19/70 at St. Louis Saves 70 5/4/00 vs. Philadelphia

Mario Lemieux Eight Times - Last Time SIDNEY CROSBY

Tracy Pratt Ron Tugnutt

*NHL record

STREAKS Goals 7 games 4/26/96-5/11/96 5/3/91-5/17/91

Mario Lemieux (10) Mario Lemieux (8)

Assists 10 games 4/19/91-5/11/91

Mario Lemieux (16)

Points 15 games 4/13/91-5/17/91

Mario Lemieux (11+18)

*NHL record

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2010.11 SEASON NOTES BANNER SEASON The Penguins concluded their 43rd National Hockey League campaign by earning the second-most points (106) and wins (49) in franchise history. Pittsburgh’s 49-25-8 overall record tied for first place in the Atlantic Division (lost the tiebreaker to the Philadelphia Flyers). Pittsburgh’s 106 points were five more than it recorded last season and seven more than the 99 it had during its 2009 Stanley Cup championship season. The Penguins finished with the third-most (tied) points in the NHL and earned the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, earning home-ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY It was a testament to head coach Dan Bylsma, his coaching staff and a total team effort that the Penguins were able to post such a strong regular-season record despite facing plenty of adversity throughout the course of the year, including 350 man-games lost due to injury — the team’s highest total since 2002-03 (410). Included in that total was a combined 119 games missed by the team’s top-three offensive threats in Sidney Crosby (41 games missed), Evgeni Malkin (39) and Jordan Staal (39). Crosby missed the entire second half of the season after being diagnosed with a concussion, while Staal missed the season’s first 39 games following an offseason procedure to repair a foot infection and a broken hand suffered in practice. Malkin suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the second period against Buffalo on Feb. 4, forcing him to miss the final 29 games of the season. Beginning on Jan. 20, the Penguins played 34 of the final 35 games of the season without both Crosby and Malkin. During that stretch the team posted an impressive 20-11-4 (.629 pct.) record. continued on page 115

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HOLIDAY WIN SHOPPING The Penguins’ 3-1 defeat of the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 17 was the beginning of a 12-game winning streak for the team that ranks as the second-longest in team history and tied for the 11th-longest in NHL history. During the streak, which ended with a 5-2 victory at Buffalo on Dec. 11, the Penguins outscored their opponents by a 42-19 margin and held the lead for all but 28:53 minutes of the streak. The only time the Penguins trailed at the end of the first or second period during the streak was a 1-0 deficit at the conclusion of the first period vs. Ottawa on Nov. 26. Sixteen different Penguins scored goals and 21 recorded at least one point during the streak. Sidney Crosby scored 14 of the Penguins’ 42 goals (33.3%).

SID’S SCORING STREAK On Nov. 5, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored a pair of goals at Anaheim to begin a career-high 25-game scoring streak that would see the 23-year-old superstar tally 26 goals and 24 assists for 50 points. Crosby’s scoring streak was the longest in the NHL since Quebec’s Mats Sundin had a 30-game point streak in 1992-93. With 26 goals during his streak, Crosby became just the fifth player in NHL history (Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Steve Yzerman and Bryan Trottier) to average at least a goal per game throughout the duration of a scoring streak of 25 games or more. During his streak, which was tied for the 11thlongest point streak in NHL history, Crosby scored at least one goal 18 times, had 16 multiple-point games and led the Penguins to a 19-5-1 record.

DAN THE MAN Pittsburgh’s impressive regular season is a testament to the coaching of head coach Dan Bylsma, who is one of the leading candidates for the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year. Despite his team losing 350 man-games due to injury, Bylsma was still able to guide his team to a second-straight 100-point regular-season finish. Bylsma, who has posted a 114-56-19 record since taking over as head coach on Feb. 15, 2009, became the third-winningest coach in franchise history, surpassing Hall of Famer Scotty

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Bowman, with the Penguins’ 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Jan. 25. Later in the season, Bylsma became the fifth-fastest coach in NHL history to reach 100 wins (163 games) when the Penguins defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 2-1 in overtime, on Feb. 11.

FLOWER POWER Despite playing behind a depleted lineup for much of the second half of the season, Marc-Andre Fleury was able to put together the finest season of his career with a 36-20-5 record, 2.32 goals-against average and .918 save percentage. Fleury’s outstanding performance earned him the team MVP award and recognition for NHL MVP. Beginning with his 150th career win vs. Tampa Bay on Nov. 12, Fleury posted a 35-14-5 record, 2.13 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage to end the season. Fleury was especially impressive in one-goal games, where he went 21-8-5 with a 2.08 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. His save percentage in third periods of one-goal games was .935.

For the first time in franchise history, the Penguins finished the regular season with the NHL’s No. 1-ranked penalty killing unit with a success rate of 86.1 percent. Prior to this season the Penguins’ best finish was fourth overall in 1992-93. The Penguins’ 86.1-percent success rate was the second-highest percentage in team history (86.4 percent; 1997-98). The Penguins equaled a franchise record by going nine consecutive games without surrendering an opposition power-play goal from Nov. 13-29 (achieved twice prior: March 29-April 16, 1998; Dec. 13-30, 1996). Led by Pascal Dupuis’ teambest four shorthanded tallies, the Penguins finished the regular season with 13 shorthanded goals, the second-highest total in the NHL behind the New York Islanders (15).

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NEW BUILDING, SAME HOME-ICE ADVANTAGE The Penguins opened the brand-new CONSOL Energy Center for the 2010-11 regular season. Groundbreaking began on the state-of-the-art facility on August 14, 2008, and the Penguins took ownership of their new home on August 2, 2010. CONSOL Energy Center features a hockey seating capacity of 18,087 and includes 66 suites, 32 loge boxes and 2,000 club seats. The Penguins played their first-ever regular-season game at CONSOL Energy Center on Oct. 7 when they fell to the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2. Pittsburgh rebounded from that loss to finish the season with a 25-13-2 home record. Only the Vancouver Canucks (27) and Anaheim Ducks (26) finished with more home wins.

ROAD WARRIORS Once again the Penguins proved to be one of the NHL’s elite road teams, finishing the season with a 24-11-6 road mark — good for 54 points, the fourth-best figure in the NHL. Pittsburgh’s 54 road points established a single-season franchise record, while its 24 wins tied a team record (1992-93). The Penguins equaled a franchise record by winning seven straight road games from Nov. 6-Dec. 11 (also achieved: Oct. 3-Nov. 3, 2009 and March 14-April 9, 1993).

LETANG THRIVES IN INCREASED ROLE Blueliner Kris Letang thrived in his first season as the Penguins’ No. 1 defenseman. Letang, who earned his first All-Star appearance when he was voted in by the fans as a write-in candidate as part of NHL Fan Balloting presented by XM, hit the 50-point mark for the first time in his career by notching eight goals and 42 assists. Letang, who appeared in all 82 games for the first time in his career, led the Penguins in ice time (24:02), power-play points (24) and shots (236). His career-high plus-15 rating led all Pittsburgh D-men.

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SELLOUT STREAK ALIVE The Penguins sold out all 40 games at CONSOL Energy Center, the fourth straight season the team has sold out its entire home slate. In the process the Penguins extended the team’s consecutive sellout streak to 206 games (including playoffs) since the streak first began on Feb. 14, 2007 vs. Chicago at Mellon Arena. Since the sellout streak began, 3,565,959 fans have seen the Penguins in action, an average of 17,311 per game. During the streak the Penguins have an overall record of 127-60-19 (.663 pct.). On March 12 against Montreal, the Penguins celebrated the streak’s 200th consecutive sellout.

PRIMETIME CLASSIC The Penguins became the first NHL team to appear in two Winter Classics when they hosted the Washington Capitals in the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2011 at Heinz Field. Originally slated to be a 1 p.m. start – the game was delayed until 8 p.m. because of weather, making it the first primetime Winter Classic. Despite getting the game’s opening goal off the stick of Evgeni Malkin in the second period, the Penguins fell to the Capitals, 3-1.

REALITY STARS The NHL delved into the reality television world when the Penguins and Washington Capitals co-starred in the four-episode HBO series “24/7 Penguins-Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic.” The hit series, which debuted Dec. 15 at 10 p.m., provided a weekly behind-the-scenes look at both the Penguins and Capitals leading up to the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day at Heinz Field. HBO cameras were given all-access beginning the first week of December and lasting through the Winter Classic.

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THE PENGUINS GAME VAULT MAY 15, 1995 • PENGUINS 6, CAPITALS 5 OT CIVIC ARENA “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes and the Penguins and Washington Capitals meeting in the Stanley Cup playoffs.” If you were a Penguins fan during the 1990s — be it die-hard or otherwise — chances are good you heard this joke a time or two. That’s because beginning with a 1991 Patrick Division Finals matchup between the teams, the Penguins and Capitals met in the playoffs five times in a six-year period Luc Robitaille from 1991-96. On four of those five occasions, it was the Penguins breaking the hearts of Caps fans — usually in dramatic fashion. Their meeting in the 1995 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals was no different. Washington stole Game One in Pittsburgh, 5-4, and followed a Game Two by securing back-to-back wins at USAir Arena to take a 3-1 series lead on the Penguins for the third time in four seasons. With their backs against the wall in Game Five at the Civic Arena, the Penguins regained their scoring touch and captured a series-changing 6-5 overtime victory when the most unlikely candidate — rookie blueliner Francois Leroux, whose hands were more noted for engaging in fisticuffs than making highlight-reel passes — stepped up with a dramatic feed to Luc Robitaille for the game-winner. Robitaille began the winning sequence by stripping a Capital of the puck high in the defensive zone and promptly skating up ice. As he reached the center red line, Robitaille had his pocket picked by Washington’s Steve Konowalchuk. Leroux, who was trailing the play, but at the end of his shift, picked up the loose puck and carried it over the Washington blue line wide to the far side despite several teammates yelling at him from the bench to dump change. Within a few strides, Leroux was able get a step on the defender, Ken Klee. As Klee gave him a few hooks to the midsection, Leroux was able to send a perfect backhand pass to the blade of Robitaille in the slot. All it took was a quick flick of the wrists by Robitaille and the puck went sailing far side into the back of the twine behind Jim Carey for a 6-5 Pittsburgh victory. While Robitaille’s goal is the image most remembered from this game, it should also be noted that Ron Francis factored into each of the Penguins’ first five goals — tying a single-game team record with four assists to go with his goal — and Jaromir Jagr and Kevin Stevens each added two goals and an assist. Not only was Robitaille’s overtime tally the game winner, it was also the first time all night the Penguins held a lead after trailing by scores of 2-0, 3-2, 4-3 and 5-4. Robitaille’s goal concluded the first of three straight wins by Pittsburgh, which overcame the 3-1 series deficit by blitzing the Capitals by a 10-1 score over the final two games on their way to a 4-3 series victory.

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HONORS AND AWARDS

Last season, Crosby (co-)claimed the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal-scoring champion and also added his first Mark Messier Leadership Award.

ART ROSS TROPHY Mario Lemieux Jaromir Jagr

1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY Mario Lemieux

1985

Evgeni Malkin

2007

Sidney Crosby

2007

JAMES NORRIS TROPHY

Evgeni Malkin

2009

Randy Carlyle

HART MEMORIAL TROPHY Mario Lemieux

1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999

Sidney Crosby

2007

ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY Sidney Crosby

2009-10

LADY BYNG TROPHY Rick Kehoe

1981

Ron Francis

1995, 1998

CONN SMYTHE TROPHY

1981

FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY Ron Francis

1995

BILL MASTERTON TROPHY Lowell MacDonald

1973

Mario Lemieux

1993

LESTER B. PEARSON AWARD Mario Lemieux

1986, 1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999, 2000

Sidney Crosby

2007

Mario Lemieux

1991, 1992

MARK MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD

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2009

Sidney Crosby

2010

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HOLDING Using hands on an opponent or his equipment.

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

KNEEING Using the knee to impede an opponent.

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

BOARDING Driving the opponent into the boards.

CHARGING Taking three or more strides before checking an opponent.

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

ICING Shooting the puck across the opponent’s goal line from behind the center red line and allowing the opponent to touch the puck first.

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

HOOKING Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY With the support of Sidney Crosby, Reebok and Dick’s Sporting Goods over the last three years the Penguins have provided over 2,200 sets of equipment free to local youth ages 4 to 7. This year, four girls-only programs will operate along side of our standard co-ed Little Penguins program. OPEN PRACTICE The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation presented the 2010 Pittsburgh Penguins Open Hockey Practice on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the brand new CONSOL Energy Center. The event offered a rare opportunity for over 10,000 school students in grades one through eight from across Allegheny County to see the Pittsburgh Penguins at work. Students were entertained leading up to the start of practice with informational videos about behind-thescenes aspects of the team/facility, as well as educational elements related to the game (geography, math, etc.) each student received an activity book as a takeaway.

WELLNESS TRAINING K.A.M.P. AT UPMC SOUTHSIDE Presented by UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Young hockey players were divided into groups and performed a rotation of 10-minute drills, while UPMC Sports Medicine professionals provided assessments. While the athletes trained, their parents received lectures on nutrition, concussions and sports injuries in general. Over 150 athletes and parents attended the event.

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CONCUSSION PROGRAM The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, in conjunction with UPMC Sports Medicine, have announced a comprehensive program for baseline testing and concussion education for all youth sports beginning at the earliest possible ages.

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NEW SPORTS INITIATIVES — COMING IN 2011 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES In its efforts to fight the sedentary tendencies of America’s youth, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is excited to offer outdoor programs to promote fun and organized physical activity. The program, to be revealed in January, is designed to take advantage of the growing popularity of hockey in the tri-state area by affording young players access to existing facilities and newly constructed outdoor multi-use athletic facilities. These programs provide safe areas to play games under the supervision of established organizations. SCHOOL PROGRAMS • FIRST STRIDE In the ultimate Field Trip, participating schools will be provided with a Penguins-themed hockey experience: Students will be transported to and from a local ice arena, outfitted in full hockey equipment and learn fundamental hockey skills. The program will conclude with each child scoring their first goal! • GYM CLASS FOR A DAY This program is designed for 4th and 5th grade physical education classes and will provide basic skills and game instruction. Gym Class for a Day will transform your school gymnasium or parking lot into a dek/ball hockey rink. The Penguins will provide equipment for an ongoing P.E. Hockey Program. Penguins staff will be on hand to assist P.E. teachers in demonstrating and administering basic hockey skills and games. Each student will be provided a hockey ball and Penguins t-shirt to take home and continue practicing their skills.

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PENGUINS HISTORY NOTABLE DATES

June 5, 1967 – Pittsburgh Penguins franchise joins the National Hockey League February 3, 1968 – Penguins first sellout at Civic Arena vs. Toronto (12,563). January 30, 1973 – Greg Polis wins MVP honors at NHL All-Star Game in New York after scoring two goals. January 22, 1975 – Syl Apps named MVP in the NHL All-Star Game in Montreal after scoring two goals.

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January 30, 1980 – Black and gold uniform worn for the first time vs. St. Louis.

June 4, 1981 – Randy Carlyle wins the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman and Rick Kehoe wins the Lady Byng Trophy as the player who combines sportsmanship with a high standard of play. June 9, 1984 – Penguins draft Mario Lemieux, Doug Bodger and Roger Belanger in the first round of Entry Draft, marking the only time in club history that Pittsburgh selected more than one player in the first round. June 12, 1985 – Mario Lemieux wins the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NH L’s top rookie. June 8, 1988 – Mario Lemieux wins the Art Ross Trophy as the NH L’s leading scorer and Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s MVP, becoming the first Penguin to win either award.

January 21, 1990 January 21, 1990 – Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena plays host to the NHL All-Star Game for the first time and Penguins center Mario Lemieux wins the MVP award. Lemieux scores four goals on his way to his third All-Star MVP award. March 26, 1991 – Penguins win their first division title, capturing the Patrick Division crown with a 7-4 win at Detroit. May 25, 1991 – With an 8-0 victory over the Minnesota North Stars, the Penguins become Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in their 24-year history. continued on page 152

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January 18, 1992 – Pittsburgh has a record five players in the NHL All-Star Game at Philadelphia. Mario Lemieux, Kevin Stevens, Jaromir Jagr and Paul Coffey are named to the starting Wales Conference lineup while Bryan Trottier is added to the team in the veterans category. March 24, 1992 – Mario Lemieux records his 1,000th career NHL point at Detroit in only his 513th career game, becoming the second-fastest player to record 1,000 points in NHL history.

May 25, 1991

June 1, 1992 – Penguins defeat the Chicago Blackhawks in four games to win back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships. April 3, 1993 – Penguins win their first Presidents’ Trophy as the NH L’s best team with a 5-3 win at Quebec. May 3, 1995 – Jaromir Jagr records one assist against Florida to win the 1994-95 NHL scoring title. April 26, 1997 – Mario Lemieux plays his last game, a 6-3 playoff loss in Philadelphia, before entering his first retirement. November 19, 1997 – Mario Lemieux’s number 66 is retired and raised to the Civic Arena rafters in a pre-game ceremony before a standing room only crowd of 17,145.

June 1, 1992

June 24, 1999 – Mario Lemieux’s group is confirmed as the new ownership of the Penguins. December 8, 2000 – The Penguins announce that Mario Lemieux will attempt to make a comeback after three-and-a-half years of retirement. December 12, 2000 – Lemieux makes the announcement official at a press conference, saying he is coming back to the league so that his young son Austin can watch him play. December 27, 2000 – Lemieux returns to the Penguins active roster in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at home, and puts three points (1+2) on the scoresheet. Pittsburgh wins the historic contest, 5-0. December 30, 2000 – Lemieux notches four points (1+3) in a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, giving him 1,500 points for his career. Jagr hits the 1,000 point mark in the same game.

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July 30, 2005 – The Penguins select Sidney Crosby with the first-overall selection in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. January 24, 2006 – Mario Lemieux announces his retirement as a player from the NHL. October 18, 2006 – Evgeni Malkin made his NHL debut and scored a goal against New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur. March 13, 2007 – Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl joined Pittsburgh Penguins co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle in announcing a deal for a new multi-purpose arena that will keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh for at least the next 30 years. June 12, 2009 – Max Talbot scored both Pittsburgh goals in a 2-1 Game Seven victory at Detroit to lift the Penguins to their third Stanley Cup Championship in franchise history. The Penguins became the fourth team in NHL history to rebound from a 2-0 series deficit in the Stanley Cup Final to win the title. Evgeni Malkin was named the Conn Smythe winner as postseason MVP, the third-youngest recipient of the award, after posting 36 postseason points (14G-22A). June 12, 2009 Evgeni Malkin became the fifth player in NHL history since expansion to win the regular-season and postseason scoring title, and first since Mario Lemieux (1992). Sidney Crosby became the youngest captain in NHL history to lead his team to a Stanley Cup Championship. April 8, 2010 – The Penguins defeated the New York Islanders, 7-3, in the final regularseason contest at Mellon Arena. Prior to the game the Penguins held a ceremony honoring more than 50 alumni, including Hall of Famers Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Brian Trottier, Craig Patrick and Larry Murphy. Sidney Crosby became the third-youngest player (22 years, 244 days) in NHL history to reach 500 points when he picked up an assist on Bill Guerin’s second-period goal. Bill Guerin scored the final goal in regular season history at Mellon Arena when he tallied 1:46 into the third period. Pascal Dupuis and Sidney Crosby picked up the assists. October 7, 2010 – First regular-season game at CONSOL Energy Center

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ALL-TIME PENGUINS PLAYOFF

SCORING STATS (Through 2010 Playoffs)

#

PLAYER

GP

G

A PTS PIMS

1.

Mario Lemieux

107 76 96 172

87

2.

Jaromir Jagr

140 65 82 147

3.

Kevin Stevens

103 46 60 106

4.

Ron Francis

97

5.

SIDNEY CROSBY

6.

EVGENI MALKIN

62 29 44 73

89

7.

Larry Murphy

74

15 57

72

73

8.

Martin Straka

65

19 27

46

30

9.

GP

G

A PTS PIMS

24. Troy Loney

66

8

14

22

121

25. Rick Kehoe

37

4

17

21

2

170

26. Rob Brown

41

9

10

19

34

32 68 100

67

27. Robert Lang

45

7

12

19

6

62 30 52 82

36

28. Jean Pronovost

29

9

9

18

12

Sergei Gonchar

60

7

37

44

26

10. Mark Recchi

29

10 28

38

33

11. Rick Tocchet

32

15 22

37

68

12. Joe Mullen

62

16 15

31

20

13. MAXIME TALBOT

59 13 16 29

73

14. ALEX KOVALEV

39 11 17 28

40

Alex Kovalev 15. Marian Hossa

20

12 14

26

22

#

PLAYER

97

Jean Pronovost 29. Shawn McEachern

48

6

11

17

24

30. Ryan Malone

25

6

10

16

25

31. Ulf Samuelsson

66

4

12

16

123

32. PASCAL DUPUIS

49

4 11 15

30

33. Sergei Zubov

18

1

14

15

26

34. George Ferguson

22

4

11

15

13

35. R. Fedotenko

32

7

7

14

8

36. Rod Schutt

22

8

6

14

26

37. Bryan Trottier

46

7

7

14

57

12

38. Randy Carlyle

22

6

8

14

41

16. Paul Coffey

23

4

26

37

39. Ron Schock

29

2

12

14

23

17. CHRIS KUNITZ

37

5 20 25

27

40. MATT COOKE

37

5

8

13

44

18. Phil Bourque

56

13 12

25

107

41. TYLER KENNEDY

58

5

8

13

19

19. JORDAN STAAL

60 16 8

24

30

42. Bob Errey

49

9

4

13

51

20. Bill Guerin

35

11 13

24

17

43. Ron Stackhouse

32

5

8

13

38

21. Jan Hrdina

40

10 14

24

22

44. Jiri Slegr

29

3

10

13

33

22. Petr Nedved

23

11 12

23

28

45. Tomas Sandstrom

36

7

5

12

50

23. KRIS LETANG

52

9 13 22

44

46. Paul Stanton

44

2

10

12

66

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#

PLAYER

GP

G

A PTS PIMS

#

PLAYER

GP

G

A PTS PIMS

47. Luc Robitaille

12

7

4

11

26

76. Greg Malone

18

3

5

8

32

48. Gregg Sheppard

17

4

7

11

2

77. Glen Murray

18

2

6

8

10

49. John Cullen

20

3

8

11

36

78. Ryan Whitney

25

2

6

8

31

50. Jock Callander

22

3

8

11

12

79. Peter Taglianetti

39

1

7

8

83

51. Pierre Larouche

15

2

9

11

2

80. Rob Scuderi

49

1

7

8

10

52. Mark Eaton

42

4

6

10

14

53. Alex Goligoski

15

2

8

10

2

54. Lowell MacDonald

15

6

4

10

8

55. Petr Sykora

27

6

4

10

16

56. Janne Laukkanen

29

4

6

10

24

57. Andrew Ference

18

3

7

10

16

58. J.J. Daigneault

17

1

9

10

36

59. Dan Quinn

11

6

3

9

10

Rob Scuderi

60. Bob Kelly

15

6

3

9

23

81. Peter Lee

19

0

8

8

4

61. Bryan Smolinski

18

5

4

9

10

82. Chris Tamer

37

0

8

8

52

62. Aleksey Morozov

39

4

5

9

8

83. Ken Schinkel

13

6

1

7

4

63. Kip Miller

13

2

7

9

19

84. Vic Hadfield

10

5

2

7

11

64. Dave Roche

16

2

7

9

51

85. Mark Johnson

10

4

3

7

6

65. Colin Campbell

19

2

7

9

51

86. Stu Barnes

11

3

4

7

2

66. Zarley Zalapski

11

1

8

9

13

87. Paul Gardner

10

2

5

7

10

67. CRAIG ADAMS

37

5

3

8

31

88. Dean Prentice

12

2

5

7

8

68. BROOKS ORPIK

62

0

8

8

60

89. Scott Young

17

1

6

7

2

90. Ian Moran

61

1

6

7

20

91. Kjell Samuelsson

44

0

7

7

72

92. Tom Barrasso

101

0

7

7

36

93. Gary McAdam

12

3

3

6

9

94. Chuck Arnason

9

2

4

6

4

95. Jiri Hrdina

35

2

4

6

22

Brooks Orpik

96. Miroslav Satan

17

1

5

6

11

97. Mike Ramsey

13

0

6

6

4

69. Michel Briere

10

5

3

8

17

98. A. Ponikarovsky

11

1

4

5

4

70. Mike Bullard

9

4

4

8

4

99. Orest Kindrachuk

7

4

1

5

7

71. Gary Roberts

16

4

4

8

34

100. Jeff Daniels

12

3

2

5

0

72. Syl Apps

19

4

4

8

23

101. Kevin Miller

18

3

2

5

8

73. Kevin Hatcher

24

4

4

8

20

102. Tyler Wright

30

3

2

5

40

74. German Titov

11

3

5

8

4

103. Ross Lonsberry

17

2

3

5

13

75. Randy Cunneyworth 11

3

5

8

26

104. Norm Maciver

12

1

4

5

8

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#

PLAYER

GP

G

A PTS PIMS

#

PLAYER

GP

G

A PTS PIMS

105. Dave Tippett

12

1

4

5

14

134. Wally Boyer

10

1

2

3

0

106. Jim Paek

27

1

4

5

8

135. Dunc McCallum

10

1

2

3

12

107. Gord Roberts

43

1

4

5

95

136. Bob Woytowich

10

1

2

3

2

108. Tom Bladon

8

0

5

5

2

137. Georges Laraque

17

1

2

3

4

109. Jim Johnson

11

0

5

5

44

138. Jason Woolley

5

0

3

3

0

110. Josef Beranek

29

0

5

5

8

139. Greg Hotham

5

0

3

3

6

111. Pat Boutette

5

3

1

4

8

140. Jim Morrison

8

0

3

3

10

112. Nick Harbaruk

14

3

1

4

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2011 MEN’S FROZEN FOUR ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s just after noon on double-header day along the road to college hockey’s national championship. The Notre Dame Pep Band is blasting away from a pedestrian walkway that splits a couple of downtown pubs. The sounds of “The Victory March” are reverberating off of the buildings and the brilliant sunshine is reflecting off of the brass trumpets and trombones. Fans have gathered to soak up the sights, the sounds, the suds and the anticipation. Welcome to the Frozen Four. As the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning continue their quest for the Stanley Cup, the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs are no doubt still celebrating the title they captured on April 9. UMD’s 3-2 overtime triumph over Michigan culminated an annual event that will play out at the CONSOL Energy Center on April 11 and 13, 2013. Following are a few short shifts that give a glimpse of what the Frozen Four is all about, of what Pittsburgh is in for less than two years from now:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Nostalgia is a big part of any Frozen Four, this year in particular given the “State of Hockey” backdrop. Those descending upon the Twin Cities for the festivities are greeted by a newspaper retrospective celebrating the national championship captured by the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2001-02. That team was comprised of 26 Minnesota natives and one from North Dakota. Among the Minnesotans was current Penguins defenseman Paul Martin, who, among other things was the Gophers’ Super Nintendo champion and reportedly still has the team’s home-made trophy to prove it. The things you learn at the Frozen Four. The national semifinal games — Minnesota Duluth takes on Notre Dame followed by North Dakota against Michigan — feature teams with rosters that boast a combined 44 NHL draft picks. Pittsburgh prospects such as Beau Bennett (Denver University) and Philip Samuelsson (Boston College) didn’t make it this far, but Notre Dame freshman winger Bryan Rust (a Penguins’ second-round pick in 2010) is here.

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Herb Brooks statue outside of the Xcel Energy Center.

Western Pennsylvania is also represented by Ellwood City’s Stephen Johns, a freshman defenseman for Notre Dame and a fifth-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2010, and by Pittsburgh native Kenny Reiter, the goaltender for Minnesota Duluth. The hockey doesn’t disappoint as Reiter and UMD hold off Rust, Johns and ND, 4-3. In the nightcap, Michigan stuns No. 1 North Dakota, 2-0, despite getting out-shot, 40-20, and out-chanced by an even wider margin. Somewhere, Penguins assistant general manager Jason Botterill, a member of the Wolverines’ 1995-96 national championship team, is smiling. The statue of Herb Brooks that stands vigil outside of the Xcel Energy Center is always smiling.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 9

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Awards Night in college hockey proves a little disappointing to those hoping Pittsburgh’s Denny Urban would become Robert Morris University’s first All-America selection. Despite finishing second in the nation in points per game among defensemen (1.14), Urban is overlooked in the first- and second-team selections (East and West teams are designated) made by the American Hockey Coaches Association. New Hampshire winger Paul Thompson, who signed with the Penguins as a free agent on March 28 after UNH had been eliminated in the regional final by Notre Dame, becomes a first-team All-America selection in the East. Miami, Ohio senior forward Andy Miele wins the Hobey Baker Award (college hockey’s Heisman Trophy). Championship Afternoon — Time to take to the streets again, in this instance West 7th Street, which has been shut off to traffic so that college hockey fans may mingle unencumbered while bouncing from bar to bar as they prepare themselves for the upcoming national championship battle between Michigan and Minnesota Duluth. Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub is a popular stop. Andy Miele a senior forward from Miami, Those venturing inside are greeted by an array of Ohio won this year’s Hobey Baker award. memorabilia that includes a life-sized representation of Penguins goaltenders coach Gilles Meloche from his North Stars days hanging from one of the walls. Outside pep bands are marching up and down the street, hotdogs and hamburgers are grilling and jerseys from just about every NCAA Division I program are being proudly sported (uscho.com will later report the colors of 54 of the 58 teams are visible), including two from Robert Morris. Also represented is Penn State, which will take the Division I ice for the first time in 2012-13. Nittany Lions Hockey Czar Joe Battista enthusiastically engages one and all who 172


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greet his “Penn State Hockey” golf shirt and windbreaker with curiosity. Championship Night — North Dakota’s skating cheerleaders are long gone. So is Fighting Sioux leading scorer Matt Frattin, who is playing tonight for Toronto against Montreal two days after his team’s semifinal elimination (that’s how it works at the Frozen Four). Reiter is still here. He took the long way to St. Paul A life-sized representation of Penguins goaltenders coach Gilles Meloche from his North Stars days from Pittsburgh, working his way through on display at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub. North American Hockey League stops in Texarkana, Texas, in Cleveland, in St. Louis and in Fairbanks, Alaska, before becoming the first Pennsylvanian to play for the Bulldogs. He’s standing tall in net into overtime as the Duluth fans continue their chant in his honor — “Ken-ny Rei-ter, YES HE CAN!” The chanting stops and the delirious celebration commences at 3:22 of overtime when winger Kyle Schmidt wins it for UMD. Schmidt wasn’t one of the 44 NHL draft choices on the rosters of the last four teams standing. Neither was Reiter. That doesn’t seem to matter as the pair celebrates Minnesota Duluth’s first national championship and the home-state party spills out onto the streets and into the night. Welcome to the Frozen Four.

University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs celebrate after their 3-2 overtime triumph over Michigan.

Mike Prisuta is the sports director of WDVE-FM and the sports anchor for “Jim, Randy & the DVE Morning Show.”

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