Minor league report: Vinnie Hinostroza, Penguins hold off Thunderbirds
A goal and an assist by forward Vinnie Hinostroza led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 2-1 home win against the Springfield Thunderbirds at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
Linemate Alex Nylander recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (21-14-5-0) while defenseman Owen Headrick contributed a goal.
Goaltender Magnus Hellberg made 22 saves on 23 shots and improved his record to 7-6-1.
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The Penguins’ next game is a home contest against the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.
Seth Rorabaugh is a TribLive reporter covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A North Huntingdon native, he joined the Trib in 2019 and has covered the Penguins since 2007. He can be reached at srorabaugh@triblive.com.
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