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Minor league report: Anthony Angello’s hat trick leads Penguins past Phantoms
Forward Anthony Angello’s first career hat trick led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-2 win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Angello has six goals in his past six games and has scored six of the Penguins’ last eight goals over that...
Penguins get goals from rare places in routing Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn — Having enjoyed a five-day respite as part of the NHL’s break for the holidays, the Pittsburgh Penguins were wary of having a little rust after such a long layoff. “Just the feel of the puck, the speed and the timing and everything kind of goes away quickly...
The Penguins’ most important moments of the 2010s: Nos. 5 through 1
By any measure, the 2010s were a successful decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins — maybe the most successful in franchise history. Forget the two Stanley Cup titles. Having zero bankruptcies qualifies as a triumph in the “good decade” column for this organization. But what were the 10 most important moments...
Patric Hornqvist resumes skating with PenguinsVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Forward Patric Hornqvist participated in the Penguins’ morning skate Friday at Bridgestone Arena. It marked the first time he has skated with the team since suffering a right knee injury in a 5-2 road loss to the St. Louis Blues Nov. 30. Coach Mike Sullivan said Hornqvist...
Penguins recall Joseph Blandisi, Thomas Di Pauli, Kevin Czuczman from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Penguins have recalled forwards Joseph Blandisi and Thomas Di Pauli and defenseman Kevin Czuczman from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. This is Blandisi’s sixth recall of the season. In 16 NHL games this season, he has four points (two goals, two assists). The 25-year-old has...
The Penguins’ most important moments of the 2010s: Nos. 10 through 6
By any measure, the 2010s were a successful decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins — maybe the most successful in franchise history. Forget two Stanley Cup titles. Having no bankruptcies qualifies as a triumph in the “good decade” column for this organization. But what were the 10 most important moments of...
The most important Penguins of the 2010s: Nos. 5 through 1
By any measure, the 2010s were a successful decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins — maybe the most successful in franchise history. Forget the two Stanley Cup titles. Having zero bankruptcies qualifies as a triumph in the “good decade” column for this organization. But who were the most important players on...
The most important Penguins of the 2010s: Nos. 10 through 6Video
By any measure, the 2010s were a successful decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins, maybe the most successful in franchise history. Forget the two Stanley Cup titles. Having zero bankruptcies qualifies as a triumph in the “good decade” column for this organization. But who were the 10 most important players on...
Ex-Penguins forward Stu Barnes excited about opportunity with Seattle
DALLAS — Christmas will be extra special for Stu Barnes this year. It has been for 48 years. After all, his birthday falls on Dec. 25. When he celebrates his 49th birthday Wednesday — to say nothing of a far more notable birthday which coincides with that date — he...
Penguins prospect Anthony Angello scoring more in 2nd pro seasonVideo
WILKES-BARRE — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ offense has been limited as of late. After all, they’ve been shut out in three of their past five games. But it’s not just the volume of their scoring that has been restricted. It’s also the sources. Of the four goals they’ve recorded over the...
Penguins assign Blandisi, Di Pauli, Czuczman to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins assigned forwards Joseph Blandisi and Thomas Di Pauli as well as defenseman Kevin Czuczman to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Blandisi has appeared in 16 NHL games this season and has four points (two goals, two assists). He has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on five separate occasions...
Empty Thoughts: Canucks 4, Penguins 1
Observations from the Penguins’ 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks: This was a strange game. Maybe it was because it was a late start on the West Coast and the Penguins were on the second game on back-to-back nights. Additionally, they looked like a group about to embark on a...
Minor league report: Penguins shut out by Sound Tigers
Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 24 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-0 loss to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. on Saturday. It marked the third time in five games the Penguins (15-12-3-1) have been shut out. Highlights: The Penguins’ next game against...
Coraopolis’ J.T. Miller making most of opportunity with CanucksVideo
J.T. Miller got to come home a few days early the week of Thanksgiving. Born in East Palestine, Ohio, and raised in Coraopolis, the veteran forward was grateful the schedule worked out that conveniently for him. “It’s routine now, but I also love coming home,” Miller said Nov. 27. “I...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 5, Oilers 2
Observations from the Penguins’ 5-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers: The Penguins are hobbled right now. They’ve been that way for the vast majority of the season. For the past few weeks, with Sidney Crosby out, Evgeni Malkin has largely carried the freight. When Kris Letang has been injured, John...
Minor league report: Tokarski, Penguins shut out Bruins
Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 23 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 1-0 shutout of the Providence Bruins at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Tokarski recorded his first shutout of the season for the Penguins (15-11-3-1) while forward Anthony Angello scored the only goal. Highlights: The Penguins will...
Penguins forward prospect Jordy Bellerive has little time for fearVideo
WILKES-BARRE — Jordy Bellerive didn’t hold back. Despite being listed at a somewhat-dubious 5-foot-11 and 194 pounds, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward didn’t hesitate to give the business to Providence Bruins forward Trent Frederic, who has a more ample 6-foot-2 and 200-pound frame. Frederic didn’t appreciate the interaction and ripped Bellerive’s...
Penguins recall Kevin Czuczman and Thomas Di Pauli from AHL affiliate
The Penguins have recalled defenseman Kevin Czuczman and forward Thomas Di Pauli from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Czuczman, 28, has appeared in 21 AHL games this season and has eight points (one goal, seven assists). His only previous NHL experience came in the form of 13 games and...
Casey DeSmith waits for another opportunity with PenguinsVideo
WILKES-BARRE — The differences between life in the AHL and NHL can be stark. You generally travel by bus and not charter plane. Dining recommendations are more likely to be found on Yelp than in the Michelin Guide. And the hotels tend to be a Courtyard with a great view...
Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz out ‘week to week’
Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz will be sidelined indefinitely on a “week-to-week” basis according to coach Mike Sullivan. Schultz left Tuesday’s 4-1 road win against the Calgary Flames during the first period after recording a mere 40 seconds of ice time. In 27 games this season, Schultz has eight points (two...
Penguins lose Stefan Noesen to Sharks through waivers
The Penguins lost forward Stefan Noesen to the San Jose Sharks through waivers on Thursday. After being a healthy scratch for Tuesday’s 4-1 road win against the Calgary Flames, Noesen was placed on waivers the following day. At noon on Thursday, the Sharks officially claimed the 26-year-old forward. Signed to...
Minor league report: Penguins shut out by Bruins
Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 21 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-0 loss to the Providence Bruins at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. It marked the second time in three game the Penguins (14-11-3-1) have been shut out and it was their sixth loss in their past...
Penguins prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph rebounds from mononucleosisVideo
WILKES-BARRE — Summer is a time when many people want to shed a few inches on the waistline, slim down those love handles and have a trim beach body. Penguins defensive prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph went the opposite direction. He tried to add pounds. Ten, to be precise. Listed at 6-foot-2...
Penguins place forward Stefan Noesen on waivers
The Penguins have placed forward Stefan Noesen on waivers little more than two weeks after signing him to a one-year, two-way contract. Noesen, who was signed Dec. 2, has appeared in six games and has one goal since joining the Penguins. After scoring a goal in his first game Dec....
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 4, Flames 1
Observations from the Penguins’ 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames: First things first, there was no update on defenseman Justin Schultz who limped off the ice following his first shift of the game at the Saddledome. Coach Mike Sullivan simply told reporters in Calgary that Schultz’s undisclosed injury was being...
