Pittsburgh Penguins

News about Pittsburgh PenguinsPittsburgh Penguins: A professional NHL hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league’s original expansion from six to twelve NHL teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins used to play in the Civic Arena since their first season, and moved into their new arena, Consol Energy Center, in time for the 2010–11 NHL season.

Pittsburgh Penguins qualified for four Stanley Cup Finals winning three Stanley Cups in their history, in 1990–91, 1991–92, and 2008–09. Among American expansion franchises only the New York Islanders boast more Stanley Cups.

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  • First Annual Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational Features Robert Morris, Penn State, Ohio State, Miami
    NCAA Division 1 newcomer Penn State will join Robert Morris, Ohio State and Miami (O.) in the first annual Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational Dec. 28 and 29 at CONSOL Energy Center. The inaugural event comes during a special year for colle...
  • Neal Endorses Malkin
    It’s not just fans that are campaigning to get Pens center Evgeni Malkin on the cover of EA Sports NHL 13, but Geno’s teammates as well. Pens winger James Neal supported his linemate via Twitter on Tuesday evening, sending this endorsement from...
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    Steve Mears catches up with Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper.
  • Mears Analysis: Western Conference Finals Game 2
    Steve Mears breaks down Game 2 of the Western Conference finals between the Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes.
  • Cowher's Love for Hockey Grows Over Time
    Bill Cowher reached the pinnacle of his sport by leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl victory. But through all his years on NFL sidelines, he never forgot about another sport he loved. Cowher grew up in Pittsburgh as a fan of the AHL...
  • Penguins Sign Defenseman Reid McNeill to a Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
    The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Reid McNeill to a three-year entry-level contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal begins with the 2012-13 season and runs through the 20...
  • ROOT SPORTS' Ratings for Pittsburgh Penguins Broadcasts Lead Nation Ahead of All U.S.-Based NHL and NBA Teams
    ROOT SPORTS™, the exclusive rights holder of Pittsburgh Penguins regional telecasts, announced today that the network posted an 8.03 average House Hold rating for the 2011-2012 Penguins regular season. This marks the first season that ROOT SPORTS...
  • Malkin Shines as Brightest Star on World Stage
    When Jordan Staal was the leading scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins during this year's short playoff campaign, Hart Trophy candidate Evgeni Malkin was second on the team with eight points in six games. There is no question about who is the big...
  • IceCaps Take Game 7 to Win Series Over Penguins
    ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – The St. John’s IceCaps were able to fend off the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and earn a 3-2 win in Game Seven at Mile One Centre to clinch the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Aaron Gagnon found the back of net twice to...
  • WBS Pens Defeat IceCaps to Force Game 7
    ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forced a decisive Game 7 as they skated away with a 4-2 win over the St. John’s IceCaps on Friday night at Mile One Centre. For the fifth time in the six games thus far in the serie...
  • Malkin in Final Round of 8 For NHL 13 Cover
    Thanks to the amazing support of Pens nation, center Evgeni Malkin is still going strong in the EA SPORTS NHL 13 Cover Vote Campaign hosted by NHL.com. For the first time ever, fans are in control of who will be the next cover athlete for the w...
  • Street Hockey USA National Championship Results
    The 17th annual Street Hockey USA National Championships took place April 27-29 at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. Forty-two teams and over 600 players participated. Champions were crowned in three divisions. Championship game r...
  • Penguins Defenseman Zbynek Michalek Undergoes Successful Hip Surgery
    Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek underwent successful hip surgery today. Dr. J. W. Thomas Byrd of the Nashville Sports and Orthopaedic Center performed the surgery. Michalek is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
  • Dupuis Visits Sloan Elementary School
    Second-grader Shannon Bassett is the hands-down winner of Show-and-Tell this year. After all, the other students can’t compete with Bassett, who brought a Pittsburgh Penguin player to school. Wednesday morning, Penguins winger Pascal Dupuis acc...
  • Despres' Double OT Goal Extends Series for WBS Pens
    WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Simon Despres scored his first professional playoff goal at 12:08 of the second overtime to give the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 3-2 win over the St. John’s IceCaps on Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. The P...
  • PensGear “Fan Appreciation” Sale on Saturday, May 12
    PensGear Powered by Reebok, the official team store of the Pittsburgh Penguins, will host a “Fan Appreciation” sale on Saturday, May 12 from 10 am to 4 pm at both the CONSOL Energy Center and Southside Works locations. Shoppers can save 30% off...
  • Penguins Down 3-1 in Series After OT Loss to IceCaps
    WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – For the second straight day, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and St. John’s headed to an overtime period and it was again the IceCaps coming out on top, winning 3-2 on Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Ben Maxwell’s goal 27...
  • Trotter Leads IceCaps to OT Win Over Pens
    WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Brock Trotter scored both goals for the St. John’s IceCaps, including the game-winner in overtime, to give his team a 2-1 triumph over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.    Wit...
  • HEADS UP Pittsburgh
    The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, UPMC Sports Medicine and the Community College of Allegheny County again are teaming up to offer free baseline concussion testing for youth hockey players in the Pittsburgh region. Last year, in its first ye...
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