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THE SERIES

The Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers conclude a home-andhome series here this afternoon at CONSOL Energy Center, where the Penguins have struggled against Philadelphia, going 2-7-0 in nine regular-season games and 3-9-0 in 12 all-time games . . . Pittsburgh lost its only home game against Philadelphia this season, 2-1, on Nov . 13 as the Flyers got two goals from Brayden Schenn and 30 saves from Ray Emery . . .

The teams played yesterday afternoon in Philadelphia, the start of a 14-day stretch in which the Penguins play nine times . . .

Prior to yesterday, the teams had played only once in Philadelphia, back on Oct. 17 when Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had one goal and one assist and Marc-Andre Fleury made 24 saves. . . Pittsburgh was 5-2-0 in its last seven games overall against the Flyers before playing them yesterday . . .

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PPG against the Flyers in seven of the last eight meetings (9-for-33, 27.2 percent). Philadelphia has a PPG in 12 of the last 13 games against Pittsburgh (13-for-55, 23.6 percent). Flyers have a PPG in all nine 9 regular-season games they’ve played here (9-for-35, 25.7 percent), their longest road streak ever against Pittsburgh, and 13 of the last 14 games in Pittsburgh (15-for-58, 25.8 percent). . . The Penguins are 92-138-30-5 all-time against Philadelphia, including a 60-51-22-0 mark at home. The teams will play one more game this season, here on April 12.

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The Penguins will host Dallas on Tuesday night and play in Detroit on Thursday before returning home next week for afternoon games on consecutive days next Saturday against Tampa Bay and next Sunday against St. Louis. . . Pittsburgh concluded a five-game road trip last Monday in Washington, where Crosby had one goal and two assists and linemate Chris Kunitz had two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Capitals.

Jeff Zatkoff made 31 saves against Washington to move to 10-1-1 in his last 12 decisions. . . That game was followed by a home game against the Capitals, after which the Penguins had three days off leading into yesterday’s game in Philadelphia. . .

Beginning today, the Penguins play eight of their next 10 games at home. . . Malkin went into yesterday’s game with 22 goals, 36 assists and 58 points against Philadelphia, each of those his highest figure against any team. . . Crosby went into the weekend

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with 30 career goals against the Flyers, the most he’s scored against any team . . . Robert Bortuzzo (upper body) and Brian Gibbons (lower) both missed Pittsburgh’s 3-2 shootout win in Anaheim on March 7, a victory which allowed the Penguins to sweep the season series against the team at the top of the NHL’s overall standings . . .

Marcel Goc and Lee Stempniak both made their Pittsburgh debuts against the Capitals on March 11 after playing their first two games with the team on the road. Stempniak had two assists in the win over Washington .

Philadelphia was 3-0-1 in its last four games before hosting New Jersey on Tuesday, its last game before this home-and-home series .

The Flyers were also 7-1-1 in their last nine at that point . . . After today’s game, Philadelphia begins a four-game homestand by facing Chicago on Tuesday . . .

Claude Giroux was leading the Flyers in scoring with 23 goals and 64 points in 64 games before facing the Devils. . . The Flyers added defenseman Andrew MacDonald at the trade deadline while moving Andrej Meszaros to Boston . . .

Kimmo Timonen had two goals in a 4-3 shootout loss in Toronto on March 8 . . . Jake Voracek had three goals and seven points in his last three games before facing New Jersey .

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PENGUINS VS. FLYERS All-time scorer vs. Pittsburgh: Bobby Clarke (76gp, 44-64-108) All-time Pittsburgh scorer vs. Philadelphia: Mario Lemieux (70gp, 51-73-124) Longest Philadelphia win streak vs. Pittsburgh: 11, Dec. 12, 1982-Mar. 28, 1984 Longest Pittsburgh win streak vs. Philadelphia: 8, Oct. 5, 2006-Mar. 4, 2007 Longest Philadelphia undefeated streak vs. Pittsburgh: 13, Oct. 28, 1982-Mar. 28, 1984 (12-0-1) Longest Pittsburgh undefeated streak vs. Philadelphia: 14, Mar. 26, 1991-Jan. 30, 1993 (10-0-4) T:8.5”

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Last Philadelphia win at home: Mar. 18, 2012 (3-2 OT) (0-3-0 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at home: Mar. 24, 2013 (2-1 OT) (0-1-0 since last win) Last Philadelphia win at Pittsburgh: Nov. 13, 2013 (2-1) (0-0-0 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at Philadelphia: Oct. 17, 2013 (4-1) (0-0-0 since last win) Most goals by Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh: 13, Mar. 22, 1984 (Phi, 13-4) Most goals by Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia: 11, Nov. 16, 1993 (Pgh, 11-5) Most goals by both teams: 17, Mar. 22, 1984 (Phi, 13-4)

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NHL STANDINGS NHL STANDINGS AS OF 03.12.14

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

BOSTON

64

42

17

5

89

204

143

25-7-2

17-10-3

7-1-2

TORONTO

67

35

24

8

78

198

205

22-11-1

13-13-7

5-3-2

MONTREAL

66

35

24

7

77

166

166

18-10-5

17-14-2

6-3-1

TAMPA BAY

65

34

24

7

75

186

171

17-8-5

17-16-2

2-6-2

DETROIT

65

29

23

13

71

172

183

12-11-9

17-12-4

5-4-1

OTTAWA

65

28

25

12

68

185

213

13-12-6

15-13-6

4-4-2

FLORIDA

65

24

34

7

55

157

209

12-15-4

12-19-3

3-7-0

BUFFALO

65

19

38

8

46

129

192

12-19-5

7-19-3

4-6-0

METROPOLITAN

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

PITTSBURGH

65

44

17

4

92

206

159

24-4-2

20-13-2

6-2-2

NY RANGERS

66

35

27

4

74

172

165

16-15-4

19-12-0

5-4-1

COLUMBUS

65

34

26

5

73

190

179

19-11-2

15-15-3

6-3-1

PHILADELPHIA

65

33

25

7

73

184

190

18-12-1

15-13-6

7-2-1

NEW JERSEY

66

29

24

13

71

163

168

16-8-7

13-16-6

6-3-1

WASHINGTON

67

30

27

10

70

193

202

18-11-5

12-16-5

5-4-1

CAROLINA

65

28

28

9

65

163

185

16-13-5

12-15-4

3-7-0

NY ISLANDERS

67

25

33

9

59

188

228

9-16-8

16-17-1

4-5-1

LAST 10

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

ST. LOUIS

65

44

14

7

95

213

148

23-5-4

21-9-3

7-2-1

CHICAGO

65

38

13

14

90

223

172

20-5-7

18-8-7

6-3-1

COLORADO

65

42

18

5

89

199

172

22-9-3

20-9-2

6-4-0

MINNESOTA

65

34

22

9

77

161

161

22-7-4

12-15-5

5-2-3

DALLAS

65

32

23

10

74

188

181

18-10-6

14-13-4

7-2-1

WINNIPEG

66

30

28

8

68

182

192

15-13-5

15-15-3

4-3-3

NASHVILLE

66

28

28

10

66

160

195

15-16-4

13-12-6

3-5-2

PACIFIC

GP

W

L

OTL

PTS

GF

GA

HOME

ROAD

LAST 10

ANAHEIM

65

43

15

7

93

208

160

24-6-4

19-9-3

4-4-2

SAN JOSE

66

42

17

7

91

205

159

25-4-4

17-13-3

7-2-1

LOS ANGELES

66

38

22

6

82

162

139

19-10-3

19-12-3

8-2-0

PHOENIX

66

31

24

11

73

184

189

19-11-3

12-13-8

5-4-1

VANCOUVER

67

29

28

10

68

157

181

16-11-6

13-17-4

2-7-1

CALGARY

65

25

33

7

57

152

194

14-16-3

11-17-4

4-6-0

EDMONTON

66

23

35

8

54

166

215

12-16-3

11-19-5

5-3-2

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POINTS RNK NAME

GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

PPA SHG SHA

1

Sidney Crosby, PIT

65

31

57

88

10

38

204

15.2

10

22

0

0

2

Phil Kessel, TOR

67

34

39

73

-1

21

253

13.4

8

12

0

0

3

Ryan Getzlaf, ANA

61

29

42

71

28

22

164

17.7

4

14

0

0

4

Tyler Seguin, DAL

63

29

38

67

14

4

218

13.3

8

12

0

0

Alex Ovechkin, WSH

63

44

23

67

-27

38

334

13.2

18

14

0

0

GOALS RNK NAME

GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1

Alex Ovechkin, WSH

63

44

23

67

-27

38

334

13.2

18

14

0

0

2

Corey Perry, ANA

65

35

31

66

27

59

226

15.5

7

7

0

0

3

Joe Pavelski, SJS

66

34

31

65

24

28

174

19.5

11

11

1

1

Phil Kessel, TOR

67

34

39

73

-1

21

253

13.4

8

12

0

0

Sidney Crosby, PIT

65

31

57

88

10

38

204

15.2

10

22

0

0

5

PPA SHG SHA

ASSISTS RNK NAME

GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1

Sidney Crosby, PIT

65

31

57

88

10

38

204

15.2

10

PPA SHG SHA 22

0

2

Joe Thorton, SJS

66

9

55

64

20

14

92

9.8

2

14

0

1

3

Nicklas Backstrom, WSH

67

13

51

64

-16

46

158

8.2

4

32

1

0

4

Evgeni Malkin, PIT

54

19

47

66

12

52

162

11.7

5

21

0

0

Duncan Keith, CHI

64

3

47

50

23

18

162

1.9

2

17

0

1

0

POWER-PLAY GOALS RNK NAME

GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1

Alex Ovechkin, WSH

63

44

23

67

-27

38

334

13.2

18

PPA SHG SHA 14

0

0

2

Chris Kunitz, PIT

65

31

28

59

25

52

184

16.8

13

8

0

0

3

Zach Parise, MIN

50

21

20

42

4

24

193

11.4

12

5

1

0

4

Joe Pavelski, SJS

66

34

31

65

24

28

174

19.5

11

11

1

1

5

Max Pacioretty, CHI

57

30

13

43

-2

26

210

14.3

10

5

1

0

PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME

GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

SOG

SPCT

PPG

1

Matt Niskanen, PIT

61

9

29

38

32

45

125

7.2

3

PPA SHG SHA 10

0

0

2

Patrice Bergeron, BOS

61

18

25

43

30

31

182

9.9

5

2

1

2

Johnny Boychuk, BOS

57

3

16

19

30

41

117

2.6

0

0

0

3

4

Brandon Saad, CHI

61

18

29

42

29

20

125

14.4

3

6

0

0

5

Brent Seabrook, CHI

61

6

22

37

28

16

123

4.9

3

6

1

2

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BETTER THAN GRETZKY: Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon had his 13game scoring streak snapped on March 8 in a 2-1 loss to St . Louis, but not before MacKinnon had taken his run into the record book .

The 13-game effort was one better than Wayne Gretzky’s 12-game satreak from Dec . 9, 1979 to Jan . 5, 1980, the previous NHL record for an 18-year-old .

MacKinnon’s point streak was also the second-longest by an NHL rookie since 1993-94 (Paul Stastny, Colorado, 20 games, Feb . 3April 17, 2007) .

MacKinnon took the ice against Winnipeg on Monday night leading NHL rookies in points (51), goals (22), assists (29), power-play goals (eight) and shots (184), and tied for the league lead in game-winning goals (five) .

ZERO HERO: The Canucks’ Eddie Lack became the first goaltender to shut out the Blues in 2013-14 on Feb . 26 . The 1-0 victory also made Lack the first rookie in Vancouver history to record three shutouts in a season .

FINALLY IN OVERTIME: Toronto left winger Joffrey Lupul scored 180

goals before collecting the first regular-season goal in overtime of his career on March 8 against Philadelphia . Lupul had the fifthhighest goal total among players who had never scored in overtime in the regular season previously, trailing only Radek Dvorak (226), Chris Kunitz (201), Joe Pavelski (182) and Milan Michalek (181) .

IRONMAN: Defenseman Thomas Hickey was the only Islanders’ player to appear in the teams first 67 regular-season games .

300: Anaheim’s 1-0 victory over St . Louis on Feb . 28 made Bruce Boudreau the fastest coach in NHL history to reach 300 career victories (496 games) . Boudreau bettered the mark that had been set by Toe Blake (525 games) .

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: Calgary dressed eight rookies for its game against Los Angeles on Monday night (Joe Colborne, Markus Granlund, Ben Hanowski, Corban Knight, Sean Monahan, Joni Ortio, Max Reinhart and Tyler Wotherspoon) .

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COMMUNITY UPDATE SKATE WITH THE GREATS PRESENTED BY 84 LUMBER COMES TO CONSOL ENERGY CENTER BY: KRISTEN MANCHOR

We’re all accustomed to seeing the CONSOL Energy Center filled with fast paced hockey and top-notch fans, but how about seeing those fans down on the ice?

Supporters had a chance to share the ice with Penguins Alumni members during the third annual Penguins Alumni Skate with the Greats presented by 84 Lumber on January 13 . Fans also had the opportunity to take part in two autograph sessions and purchase mystery autographed pucks sold by the alumni wives .

That evening, 600 fans enjoyed the opportunity to skate on the same ice the Pittsburgh Penguins call home . Penguins’ Director of Community and Alumni Relations Cindy Himes said, “It’s the first time we’ve ever held this event at CONSOL Energy Center and the fans seem to be having a blast!”

Alumni in attendance included Mark Recchi, Bryan Trottier, Jay Caufield, Troy Loney, Warren Young , Kim Clackson, Randy Hillier, Mark Kachowski, Ed Johnston, Phil Bourque, Duane Rupp, Pierre Larouche, Francois Leroux, Peter Taglianetti, Greg Malone, Dave Hannan, and honorary Penguins alumnus Dave Hanson . Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma made an appearance, as well as assistant coaches Tony Granato and Todd Reirden . Paul Steigerwald served as event emcee . continued on page 26

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“It’s a wonderful event .

It’s great that all the alumni come back and we get to see each other .

Then we get to hang out with the Penguins fans, sign some autographs, and we go out and skate around a bit,” said Mark Recchi, member of the Penguins 1991 Stanley Cup Champion team .

With more than $21,000 grossed for Penguins Alumni Charities, specifically breast cancer research, this year’s event could definitely be classified as a huge success!

In addition to Skate with the Greats, the Penguins Alumni Association holds annual fundraisers including an Alumni Charity Golf Classic and a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament . Over the past four years, the Penguins Alumni Association has donated over $208,000 to local charities .

It’s safe to say that both fans and alumni had a great time at this year’s skate . From skating on CONSOL Energy Center ice to autographs galore, the third annual Skate with the Greats presented by 84 Lumber will be an event to remember for many years .

The Penguins Alumni Association would like to thank the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for its help in organizing the event, their spouses for selling mystery pucks, and especially the fans who made Skate with the Greats presented by 84 Lumber a huge success!

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STAFF DIRECTORY OWNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pittsburgh Penguins LP

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS Co-owner/Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mario Lemieux Co-owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Burkle CEO/President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Morehouse Executive VP/General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray Shero COO/General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Williams Senior Vice President, Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Peart Vice President & Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Hart Vice President, Communications . . . . . . . . . . . Tom McMillan Vice President, Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Santilli Vice President of Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Slencak Director of Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . Kimberly L . Slater–Wood Executive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Auchey Mary Beth Bertoni Shipping/Receiving Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Hart Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Hart

KEVIN HART

Vice President & Controller

TOM MCMILLAN Vice President, Communications

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

JAMES SANTILLI

Vice President, Marketing

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

CHAD SLENCAK

Vice President of Ticketing

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

DAVE SOLTESZ

President, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

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COMMUNICATIONS

YOUTH HOCKEY

Senior Director of Communications . Jennifer Bullano

Executive Director of Strategic Planning . . . Rich Hixon

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

Director of Youth Hockey Programs . Mark Shuttleworth

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

Director of Youth Hockey Skill Development . Cliff Loya

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

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

TECHNOLOGY

GAME ENTERTAINMENT

Senior Director of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Watts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Systems Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Henry Junior Systems Administrator . . . . . . . . . Justin Mellor

MARKETING Senior Director of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Miller Senior Director of Creative Services/Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Pilarski Graphic Designers . . . . . . . . . Erin Halley, Lori Haramia Director of Fan Development & Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Shipley Fan Development Coordinator . . . . . . . Laura Spencer

NEW MEDIA

Motion Graphics Designer . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Spiegel Motion Graphics Design Producer . . . Padraic Driscoll Public Address Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Mill Secondary Public Address Announcer . Mary Ann Ritchey PensTV Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Swanson In-Game Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Romah

TICKETING Senior Director of Premium Seating . . .Brian Magness Director of Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . .George Murphy Manager, Premium Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Lux Manager, Premium Services . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Drost

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

Premium Service Representative . . . . . . Jon Seelnacht

New Media Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . Drew Hancherick Andi Perelman

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

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

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

CORPORATE SALES

Box Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Coulson

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

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

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

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

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

Customer Service Representatives . . . Danny Gardner Holly Bandish

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

FINANCE

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

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

PENGUINS FOUNDATION President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Soltesz

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

Director of Foundation Programs . . Jaime Greenwald

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

Program Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emily Boccardi

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

Director, Community/Alumni Relations . . Cindy Himes

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

Community Relations Manager . . . . . . Kathleen Unger

Staff Accountant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Neal Bruder

Community Relations/Alumni Liaison . . . Ed Johnston

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MARIO LEMIEUX CO-OWNER

Mario Lemieux, one of the most respected figures in National Hockey League history, is in his 15th season as co-owner and chairman of the board of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Under the leadership of Lemieux and co-owner Ron Burkle, the Penguins have become one of the premier franchises in the NHL and in all of sports, leading the way in fan relations, youth marketing, community outreach and innovative technology while consistently putting a winning product on the ice — including seven straight playoff appearances, three conference finals appearances in the past six years and a Stanley Cup championship in 2009.

Known as Le Magnifique, Lemieux was one of the greatest players in NHL history from 1984-97 and 2000-06, winning six league scoring titles, three MVP awards and two Conn Smythe Trophies in addition to two Stanley Cups.

A gifted 6-foot-4 centerman, he dominated play for parts of three decades despite a relentless series of medical setbacks, including multiple back surgeries and a battle with Hodgkin’s disease. He retired in 2006 as the No. 7 all-time scorer in NHL history with 1,723 points. He also ranked eighth all-time in goals (690) and 10th in assists (1,033).

After retiring as a player in 1997, he put together an ownership group to buy the Penguins out of bankruptcy in September, 1999 and then returned to the ice on Dec. 27, 2000 — becoming the first player-owner of the modern era.

In addition to his legendary hockey accomplishments, he continues to oversee the Mario Lemieux Foundation for cancer research and neo-natal research and hosts its annual golf tournament, which has raised more than $9 million for charity.

More information is available at mariolemieux.org.

Mario and his wife, Nathalie, and their four children live in Sewickley.

For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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RON BURKLE CO-OWNER

Ron Burkle, one of the preeminent investors in retail, manufacturing and distribution industries, is in his 15th season as co-owner of the Penguins.

He teamed with Mario Lemieux to buy the team out of bankruptcy in September, 1999, and together they have become one of the outstanding ownership tandems in professional sports.

Among Burkle’s many significant contributions to the Penguins was his essential role in negotiations for a new arena. CONSOL Energy Center is considered one of the finest indoor facilities in North America and has attracted many national-level events to Pittsburgh. Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for six-plus seasons.

Burkle founded the Yucaipa Companies in 1986 and has served as Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of numerous companies, including Alliance Entertainment, Golden State Foods, Dominick’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Food4Less.

Ron is Co-Chairman of the Burkle Center for International Relations at UCLA and is broadly involved in the community. He is a trustee of the Carter Center, the National Urban League, Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy and AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). Ron was the Founder and Chairman of the Ralph’s/ Food4Less Foundation and the Fred Meyer Inc. Foundation. He was a member of the board of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY), KB Home (NYSE: KBH), Kaufman & Broad S.A. (Euronext: KOF), Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO), the J. Paul Getty Trust, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Music Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. He has received numerous honors and awards, including the AFL-CIO’s Murray Green Meany Kirkland Community Service Award, the Los Angeles County Federation Man of the Year, the Los Angeles County Boy Scouts Jimmy Stewart Person of the Year Award and the APLA Commitment to Life Award.

For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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DAVID MOREHOUSE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT

David Morehouse is Chief Executive Officer and President of the Penguins, overseeing every aspect of the team’s operations.

Since Morehouse was named President in April, 2007, the Penguins have reshaped their image and strategic vision with an emphasis on branding, fan relations, youth marketing, community interaction, corporate outreach and innovative technology.

He was given the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer in September, 2010. He reports directly to co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle.

An emphasis on branding and marketing, coupled with the team’s success on the ice, enabled the Penguins to lead all U.S.based NHL, NBA and MLB teams in local television ratings during the 2012-13 season. The Penguins’ rating of 12.66 was the highest achieved by any U.S.-based NHL, NBA or MLB team on a regional sports network since 2002. Keeping with that trend, the Penguins led all U.S.-based NHL teams in website traffic and Twitter followers while continually setting new standards for merchandise sales.

Youth hockey participation also is on the rise — in part because of the organization’s support for efforts such as Sidney Crosby’s Little Penguins Learn to Play program, which distributes free head-to-toe hockey equipment, including skates, to 1,000 kids ages 5-7 each year.

The Pittsburgh native joined the Penguins in 2004 as Senior Consultant on the new arena project following a career in national politics that included stints at the White House, Pentagon and on Capitol Hill as well as key roles in two Presidential campaigns.

He and his wife, Vanessa, have four children and live in Sewickley Heights.

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RAY SHERO

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

Ray Shero has established himself as one of the premiere NHL general managers during his tenure with the Penguins.

Shero, an active member with USA Hockey and a member of the USA Hockey National Team Advisory Group, will serve as associate general manager for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Shero, who is in his eighth season as Pittsburgh’s GM, has transformed a franchise that missed the playoffs from 2002-06 into a perennial championship contender, including two Stanley Cup Final appearances and a Cup title in 2009.

Shero, who was named general manager of the Penguins in May, 2006, arrived with a firm, forward-thinking managerial style that incorporates cutting-edge methods of technology, player relations, prospect development and salary cap management.

Shero cut his administrative teeth during 14 seasons as an assistant general manager with the Nashville Predators (1998-06) and Ottawa Senators (1993-98).

Shero, a native of St. Paul, Minn., was raised in a hockey family filled with tradition. His father, Hall of Famer Fred Shero, played for the NY Rangers (1947-50) and coached the Philadelphia Flyers for seven seasons. Fred and Ray Shero are one of the few father-son tandems to have their names on the Cup. Shero played college hockey at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. He twice led the team in scoring and was named team captain on two occasions. He graduated in 1984 as one of the top-10 scorers in school history.

Shero, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1982 NHL Draft, spent seven years as a player agent before making the transition to the front office.

Ray and his wife, Karen, and their two sons reside in Upper St. Clair.

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JASON BOTTERILL ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Jason Botterill is in his fifth full season as assistant general manager after being promoted to his current position in May, 2009, by GM Ray Shero.

As assistant GM, Botterill works closely with Shero on all hockeyrelated matters, including scouting, player development and contract negotiations. He also manages hockey operations and acts as GM for the club’s top minor-league affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton of the American Hockey League.

Prior to his promotion, Botterill, 37, worked two seasons as director of hockey administration with the Penguins; his responsibilities included salary cap management, professional and amateur scouting and overseeing prospect development. His avant-garde approach and understanding of the salary cap has been a major asset for the Penguins.

Before joining the Pittsburgh organization, Botterill worked with NHL Central Registry and also scouted for the Dallas Stars.

Botterill was a first-round draft pick (20th overall) by Dallas in the 1994 NHL Draft and played 88 NHL games over six seasons with Dallas, Atlanta, Calgary and Buffalo. He also played 393 career games in the AHL and IHL, recording 127 goals and 257 points.

A native of Edmonton who grew up in Winnipeg, Botterill played four seasons at the University of Michigan and helped lead the Wolverines to the NCAA title in 1996. He also played for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1994, ‘95 and ‘96 and won gold medals in all three tournaments.

Following his playing career, he returned to the University of Michigan to earn his MBA. Jason and his wife, Andrea, and their daughter, Alisa, reside in Pittsburgh.

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DAN BYLSMA HEAD COACH

Dan Bylsma is already one of the most successful coaches in Penguins’ history, leading the team to a Stanley Cup championship, winning the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s Most Outstanding Coach, and an Atlantic Division title in just four-plus seasons behind the bench.

The Grand Haven, Mich. native will be Team USA’s head coach at the 2014 Winter Olympics Games in Sochi, Russia.

Bylsma has led the Penguins to three 100-point seasons and five consecutive playoff berths, while becoming the winningest playoff coach in team history with 36 postseason victories and seven playoff series victories. continued on page 45

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Bylsma has the best regular-season winning percentage (.669) in team history with an all-time record of 201-93-25. His 201 wins are the second most in team history (Eddie Johnston, 232).

In 2008-09, Bylsma penned one of the most remarkable starts to a head coaching career in NHL history. He began the season in his first head coaching job, with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, and finished the year by raising the Stanley Cup. Bylsma was promoted to Pittsburgh on Feb. 15, 2009, inspiring an 18-3-4 run in the final 25 games to climb from 10th to fourth place and home-ice advantage in the opening round.

Bylsma joined the Penguins organization as assistant coach with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2006. Two seasons later he was promoted to WBS head coach in 2008-09. Bylsma played nine NHL seasons with Los Angeles and Anaheim from 1995-04. He was a member of Anaheim’s 2003 Western Conference championship team.

Bylsma played four seasons of college hockey at Bowling Green.

Dan and his wife, Mary Beth, have one son, Bryan, and reside in the North Hills.

For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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TONY GRANATO ASSISTANT COACH

Tony Granato is in his fifth season on the Penguins coaching staff.

Granato will also serve as assistant coach under head coach Dan Bylsma for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Prior to joining the Penguins, Granato, 48, spent six seasons with the Colorado Avalanche and served two stints as Avalanche head coach (2002-04 and 2008-09). Granato led Colorado to a Northwest Division title in 2003.

Granato played 13 NHL seasons with the NY Rangers (1988-90), Los Angeles (90-96) and San Jose (96-01). In 1997, he played in the NHL All-Star Game and was the recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Granato played four seasons at the University of Wisconsin and was inducted into the Badgers’ Hall of Fame in 2000. He also played for the U.S. National Team in 1987-88 and represented his country in the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.

Tony and his wife, Linda, are the parents of four children and reside in the South Hills.

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TODD REIRDEN ASSISTANT COACH

Todd Reirden is in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Penguins.

Reirden, 41, joined the Penguins organization August 18, 2008 as an assistant coach in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. He was promoted to head coach following Dan Bylsma’s promotion to Pittsburgh. Reirden then joined Pittsburgh’s extended playoff coaching staff and helped the team win the Stanley Cup. In his only full season as head coach in WBS in 2009-10, Reirden led the team to a 41-34-2-3 mark and a playoff berth.

Prior to joining the Penguins organization, Reirden spent one season as an assistant coach with his alma mater — the Bowling Green Falcons.

Reirden played 13 professional seasons, appearing in 183 NHL games with Edmonton, St. Louis, Atlanta and Phoenix.

Todd and his wife, Shelby, have one son, Travis, and reside in the North Hills.

For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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JACQUES MARTIN ASSISTANT COACH

Jacques Martin is in his first season on the Penguins coaching staff.

Martin, 61, has spent nearly 30 years coaching at the NHL level, serving as head coach with St. Louis (1986-88), Ottawa (1995-2004), Florida (2005-08) and Montreal (2009-12) and as an assistant coach with Chicago (1988-90) and Quebec/Colorado (1990-95).

Martin was an associate coach on the 2002 Canadian Olympic squad that won a gold medal in Salt Lake City.

Martin was a Jack Adams Award recipient as NHL Coach of the Year with Ottawa in 1998-99, and was a finalist on three other occasions.

Also as head coach of the Florida Panthers, Martin worked a dual role as general manager from 2006-08.

Martin’s NHL head coaching resume includes 1,294 games, 613 wins and 12 playoff appearances in 17 seasons. He ranks 10th all-time in wins and seventh all-time in games coached in NHL history.

Martin played college hockey at St. Lawrence University.

Jacques has two daughters.

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MIKE BALES GOALTENDING COACH

Mike Bales is in his first season as Pittsburgh’s goaltending coach after serving the previous two seasons as the club’s goaltender development coach.

Under Bale’s tutelage during the 2012-13 season, goaltenders Jeff Zatkoff and Brad Thiessen of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins combined to allow the fewest goals (178) in the American Hockey League (AHL). Zatkoff’s 1.93 goals-against average was the lowest in the AHL. Bales, who hails from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, spent 18 seasons playing professionally from 1992-2010, including stints in the National Hockey League with Boston and Ottawa.

Bales, who was originally drafted by Boston in the fifth round of the 1990 NHL Draft, also saw action in the American Hockey League, the International Hockey League, Germany, Sweden and Northern Ireland.

Bales played three collegiate seasons with Ohio State University from 1989-92.

Mike and his wife, Melanie, have three children, William, Alexander and Alexa.

For full bios, please visit pittsburghpenguins.com.

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TRAVIS WILLIAMS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Travis Williams is in his third season as Chief Operating Officer of the Penguins, overseeing finance, legal affairs, technology, business development and arena operations while reporting directly to CEO/President David Morehouse.

Williams joined the Penguins in 2008 as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs/General Counsel and oversaw the construction and development of CONSOL Energy Center — bringing the project to completion on time and under budget. He is the organization’s liaison with building manager AEG Facilities and works closely with AEG on all arena-related events and initiatives.

Williams also is the Penguins’ point man on the development of the former Civic Arena site and the construction of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.

Previously, he had been a partner at Reed Smith LLP. Williams graduated from Penn State University and received a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University, summa cum laude. He lives in Nevillewood with his wife, Nichole, and six children.

DAVID PEART SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SALES

David Peart is in his third full season as Senior Vice President of Sales and Service, overseeing all local revenue generating departments for the team including business partnerships, corporate sales, premium seating, ticket sales, broadcasting, and concession and merchandise sales strategy.

Under his direction, the Penguins created the team’s Founding Partner Program at CONSOL Energy Center and launched one of the most comprehensive fan engagement initiatives in sports helping, the team to be consistently ranked among the top sports teams in Fan Relations, according to ESPN the Magazine.

Peart has a wide range of sports management experience, having held senior-level positions with the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. The Kennedy Township native is a graduate of Point Park University, where he is a member of the Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Julie, have two children.

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NHL CODE OF CONDUCT The National Hockey League and its Member Clubs are committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment and enjoyable entertainment experience. NHL fans have a right to expect an environment in which they will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all arena, team and League personnel. The Players and Officials have the same rights.

Accordingly, fans are responsible for their own conduct.

THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED WITH RESPECT TO FAN CONDUCT: Fans are entitled to enjoy the hockey experience free from disruptive or inconsiderate behaviors or unruly actions.

Fans may not interfere with the event and/or athletes in any manner.

Fans shall refrain from using abusive language or obscene gestures.

Fans may not engage in fighting, throwing objects or other behavior deemed detrimental to the experience of other guests and those who engage in any of these actions will immediately be ejected from the game.

Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to arena staff.

Fans who choose to consume alcohol must do so in a legal and responsible manner.

Intervention with an intoxicated or impaired fan will be handled in a prompt and safe manner.

Fans shall comply with requests from arena staff regarding arena operational and emergency procedures.

Fans may not engage in unauthorized commercial activity while on arena property.

Violation of the Fan Code of Conduct may result in eviction from the arena without a ticket refund.

The NHL and its Member Clubs thank you for adhering to the provisions of the NHL Fan Code of Conduct.

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Whether it’s providing exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a pre-season trip to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point or audio from the team bench during an Evgeni Malkin hat trick, In The Room gives fans a unique perspective on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Emmy-nominated, all-access television show, which debuted during the 2011-12 season, can be seen on ROOT SPORTS in Pittsburgh and the NHL Network, in addition to pittsburghpenguins.com. New episodes air on or around the 15th of each month.

“The idea of doing our own show developed because of the success of HBO’s 24/7, Road to the Winter Classic,’” said Penguins CEO David Morehouse. “We got a lot of positive feedback from our fans about the unbelievable access to players and coaches.

Now, with In The Room, we can continue to show fans a side of the team and the sport that they’ve never seen before.” continued on page 62

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The first-ever episode of In The Room in 2011 chronicled Sidney Crosby’s return to the lineup after missing more than 60 games due to injury. The show’s staff followed Evgeni Malkin to Russia to witness his off-season workouts in his home country, and documented a unique oneon-one workout session between coach Bylsma and Kris Letang.

Season Two showcased the dedication and human side of a hockey player. Joe Vitale said goodbye to his wife and kids before a road trip, and two former NHL captains, Jarome Iginla and Brenden Morrow, said goodbye to their old teams as Ray Shero acquired them prior to the trade deadline. Chatter on the bench between James Neal and Malkin during a game highlighted their unique relationship, and the highs and lows of a long postseason run were revealed.

The current season began with a trip to West Point. Lessons in leadership, teamwork and sacrifice were stressed — ideals that the 2013-14 Penguins would build upon. The players carried a rock to the top of a mountain — and that rock is handed out after continued on page 66

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AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective as of the 2013-2014 season by and between the following Parties: (i) Reed Smith LLP, a leading international law firm; (ii) the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey club, a world-class organization second to none; and (iii) its league-best fans.

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and

Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and especially Boston (we haven’t forgotten).

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Notice. Any opinions contrary to the letter of this Agreement will

be arbitrated by a very large Penguins player with a penchant for dropping the gloves and settling things his way. Results will be binding (among other things).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, all Parties have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first above written. Let’s Go Pens.

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each win to the player who has best exemplified those traits. Tanner Glass was mic’d up during a fight, as was Pascal Dupuis — when he pulled out his own tooth!

“We’re able to do this because of the tremendous cooperation of the Penguins players, coaches and hockey operations staff,” said Leo McCafferty, executive producer of In The Room. “Obviously, at times, you have to get lucky. We had a microphone on Geno when he scored a hat trick. We had a mic on Pascal when he pulled out his tooth. But it’s given us an opportunity to take fans where they’ve never been before. The best part is, we never know what we’re going to come across next.”

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During the hockey season, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed on Sundays with the exception of game days or on-sales.

On an event day, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office hours vary. Hours are subject to change as a result of event times, holidays or inclement weather. Please call 412.642.1800 for more information.

In the off-season, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays with exception of event days.

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JOIN THE RUSH! Introduced in the mid 1990’s, the American Eagle Student Rush Program is one of the most popular and well known marketing initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Designed to sell remaining game-day inventory, the American Eagle Student Rush program provides the Pittsburgh Penguins an opportunity to introduce new fans to the game of hockey at a discounted rate.

Based upon the positive feedback the organization has received from current season ticket holders who were one-time Student Rush participants, the program has been successful in developing a long-term relationship with young, active Pittsburghers.

During the 2013-14 season, at least 200 American Eagle Student Rush tickets will be made available for each regular season home game at CONSOL Energy Center. To avoid long waits outside during the winter months, the organization will host online pre-sales for most games. To receive pre-sale information, students can text RUSH to 32623 to register for the American Eagle Student Rush Mobile Club. Each pre-game text includes the opportunity to win two free tickets to the next home game!

In addition to the 200 tickets offered each game, several special Student Rush nights will be held. At least 500 student rush tickets will be available for these select games at the American Eagle Gate.

Music, prizes and giveaways will also be provided courtesy of American Eagle Outfitters.

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PENGUINS MOBILE AND SOCIAL MEDIA MOBILE WEB Visit pittsburghpenguins.com on your mobile device for an experience catered to your particular phone, including recent headlines, upcoming schedule information, and recent game results.

APPS You can download the official Pittsburgh Penguins app in iTunes and Android Market for a full multimedia experience in the palm of your hand. Watch video on demand, use GameTracker, read articles and more with one of the most advanced apps in sports.

The Pittsburgh Penguins iPad app has just been released! Get all of your Penguins news, information and video in one great app for your iPad. Be sure to check out the SOCIAL ZONE, the ultimate second screen experience for Penguins fans.

TEXT MESSAGING Want to receive breaking Penguins news via text message? Text PENS to 32623 to sign up. Are you a student? If so text RUSH to 32623 to sign up for the American Eagle Student Rush Mobile Club to receive text alerts about student ticket availability, contests and more.

Penguins fans can also play along with the FedEx PENS PREDICTOR game, which allows fans to participate in the excitement of Pittsburgh Penguins games by responding to a question posed by broadcasters and Penguins’ social media during pre-game festivities. Text PREDICT to 32623 to participate and have questions delivered straight to your phone. Text STOP to 32623 to opt out.

SOCIAL MEDIA With one of hockey’s largest social media fan bases, following the Penguins’ Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter accounts are a great way to get insider access and interact with other fans.

Facebook: Visit facebook.com/penguins to “like” the Penguins.

Instagram: Get behind-the-scenes of Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Twitter: Be sure to follow all three of the Penguins’ official Twitter accounts. @penguins:

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As the main Penguins Twitter account, @penguins provides fans with the latest Pens information, score alerts, breaking news, contests and other fun content.

Want to understand the X’s and O’s of hockey?

The staff writers from pittsburghpenguins.com provide in-depth analysis of everything happening on the ice and in the locker room.

The Penguins PR staff provides incredible behind-the-scenes access to the players and staff.

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pittsburghpenguins.com Check out the official website of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the latest team news, exciting content, player features and fan downloads. Designed with the fans in mind, pittsburghpenguins.com offers the most up-to-date news, features, exclusive video, audio content, player bios, current statistics, blogs, an online store and more!

LATEST PENGUINS NEWS Fans who log on to pittsburghpenguins.com will find features on the latest Penguins happenings, team announcements, media releases, plus exclusive online promotions. Pittsburghpenguins.com is the best source for detailed information about recent signings, call-ups, and trades along with spotlight updates on Penguins prospects in the system.

EXTENSIVE GAME DAY COVERAGE Stop by pittsburghpenguins.com on game days to preview upcoming games, watch post-practice interviews, and follow all the game action live with the real-time score tracker. When the game is over, check pittsburghpenguins.com for post-game interviews, highlights, and a quick summary of the game as well a detailed breakdown of that night’s game.

EXCLUSIVE FAN DOWNLOADS Fans who visit pittsburghpenguins.com can download wallpapers for their desktops or mobile devices, Facebook profile images and Twitter backgrounds, Penguins schedule information, as well as frequent game-day podcasts.

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PENSTV The PensTV video portal offers fans the absolute best in team coverage, including exclusive team updates, extensive game day coverage, game highlights, post-game reaction, live press conferences and more. Look for the following recurring video segments on PensTV: VERIZON GAME DAY REPORT

A game day update following the Penguins’ morning skate.

The report includes the latest game-related information (injuries, lineup changes, starting goalie, etc.), interviews from the locker room and a brief preview of the night’s matchup.

TRIB TOTAL MEDIA SCOUTING REPORT

A detailed scouting report of the Penguins’ upcoming opponent will run the day before the game. The scouting report features a look at the opponent’s recent play, injury updates, note which players are hot and which to keep an eye on. continued on page 78

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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PLAYS OF THE WEEK

A weekly segment of the Top 5 Penguins highlights from the previous week. Categories include: top goals, top plays, top saves, top hits, and more. See if your favorite play made our countdown!

CONSOL ENERGY PRESENTS GREAT MOMENTS IN PENGUINS HISTORY

A look at historical moments and players throughout the team’s past. This show features memorable games, series, championships, events, player profiles and more from the Penguins’ history.

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Listen in as your favorite Penguins discuss practice and games with the media.

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The best new music and the best NHL highlights come together in the UPMC Ultimate Highlight! Featuring new releases from major record companies, this special presentation is the ultimate in hockey entertainment.

TOYOTA TWITTER Q AND A

It’s your turn to interview the Penguins! Submit your question via Twitter at @penguins and we might ask your question to your favorite Penguins players!

CLEARVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PRESENTS A PEEK INSIDE

A weekly look behind the scenes; snippets of the Pittsburgh Penguins television show, In The Room will be showcased. Players Mic’d up, coaches meetings, travel and what life is like off the ice for hockey players. Welcome Inside.

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

HOOKING Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent.

MISCONDUCT Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike conduct.

HOLDING Using hands on an opponent or his equipment.

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

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

BOARDING Driving the opponent into the boards.

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

ELBOWING Using the elbow to impede an opponent.

SPEARING Using the stick like a spear.

KNEEING Using the knee to impede an opponent.

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

ROUGHING Engaging in fisticuffs or shoving.

SLASHING Swinging the stick at an opponent.

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

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

CHARGING Taking three or more strides before checking an opponent.

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2013.14 ON-ICE OFFICIALS REFEREES *Burchell, Darcy . . . . .

Charron, Francis . . . . . *Chmielewski, Tom . . .

Devorski, Paul . . . . . .

Dwyer, Gord . . . . . . .

Furlatt, Eric . . . . . . . *Hanson, Trevor . . . . .

Hasenfratz, Mike . . . . .

Hebert, Ghislain . . . . .

Hebert, Jean . . . . . . .

Jackson, Dave . . . . . .

Joannette, Marc . . . . .

Kimmerly, Greg . . . . .

Kowal, Tom . . . . . . . *Knorr, Trent . . . . . . .

Kowal, Tom . . . . . . .

Kozari, Steve . . . . . . .

L’Ecuyer, Frederick . . . .

LaRue, Dennis . . . . . .

Lee, Chris . . . . . . . .

Leggo, Mike . . . . . . . *Lemelin, Mark . . . . . *Lewis, Dave . . . . . . . *Luxmore, Thomas John.

Martell, Rob . . . . . . .

McCauley, Wes . . . . . *McIsaac, Jon . . . . . .

Meier, Brad . . . . . . .

Morton, Dean . . . . . .

O’Halloran, Dan . . . . .

O’Rourke, Dan . . . . . .

Peel, Tim. . . . . . . . .

Pochmara, Brian . . . . .

Pollock, Kevin . . . . . .

Rehman, Kyle . . . . . .

Rooney, Chris . . . . . . *Skilliter, Graham . . . .

St. Pierre, Justin . . . . .

St-Laurent, Francois . . .

Sutherland, Kelly. . . . .

Van Massenhoven, Don .

Walsh, Ian . . . . . . . .

Watson, Brad . . . . . .

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Barton, Steve . . .

Brisebois, David . .

Cameron, Lonnie .

Champoux, Pierre .

Cherrey, Scott . . .

Cormier, Michel . .

Cvik, Mike . . . . .

Devorski, Greg. . .

Driscoll, Scott . . .

Galloway, Ryan . .

Gibbs, Darren . . . *Grandt, John . . .

Henderson, Don . .

Heyer, Shane . . .

Kovachik, Brad . . .

Lazarowich, Brad .

Mach, Brian . . . .

MacPherson, Matt .

McElman, Andy . .

Miller, Steve . . . .

Morin, Jean . . . .

Murchison, Kiel . .

Murphy, Brian . . .

Murray, Jonny . . .

Nansen, Derek . . .

Nelson, Thor . . . .

Nowak, Tim . . . .

Pancich, Bryan . . .

Racicot, Pierre . . .

Rody, Vaughan . . .

Sericolo, Anthony .

Sharrers, Jay . . . .

Shewchyk, Mark . . *Wheler, Mark . . .

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CONSOL Energy Center

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 show-by-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

BAGS, BACKPACKS AND PURSES For security purposes, only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center and all items are subject to search upon entrance.

Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages, including gifts for performers and/or athletes of any kind are not permitted unless otherwise noted on the individual event page.

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

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

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

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

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building policy states only small personal still cameras equipped with three (3) inch lens or smaller be brought into the building.

Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building.

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

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

DESIGNATED DRIVERS Guests of legal drinking age who hold a valid 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOST AND FOUND If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104.

Guests inquiring about lost items after an event should call 412.804.7903.

Items lost at events are held in storage for thirty (30) days and then either disposed of or donated to an appropriate charity.

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

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

SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center.

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

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

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

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CONSOL Energy Center reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.

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 reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.

WHEELCHAIRS A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location.

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

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TAYLOR PYATT @EQUESTRIAN66 If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? #AskPyatt “I think Italy. That’s sort of the next place I’d like to go. I’ve had to opportunity to travel in Europe a little bit, but I haven’t gotten a chance to get to Italy. I’m excited to go there and eat some good food and enjoy the good weather.” @MLMASLANKA What is your favorite meal? #AskPyatt “I definitely enjoy my steaks and chicken and pasta is something I eat a lot before games. I sort of like all different types of food.” @MMCMANIMON How is it playing against your brother Tom when you get the opportunity? #AskPyatt “It’s always a lot of fun. It’s a game on the calendar that I circle before the start of the season. It’s always exciting for my family to be able to come to the game and play against each other. I think I’ve won the last couple games, so I’ve had family bragging rights for the last couple years.” @BRI31998 How did you get your current number? #AskPyatt “It was available when I got picked up here in Pittsburgh and I’ve worn it in the past years ago in Long Island, so I thought I’d go back to 17.” @PENSFANFROMLA Which cartoon character would you be and why? #AskPyatt “Inspector Gadget. That was my favorite cartoon growing up as a kid, so I’d probably have to go with that.”

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These teams include eight boys’ teams and five girls’ teams. Age groups for the boys’ teams range from 2005 birth years all the way up to U18s. The age groups for the girls’ teams are U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19s.

In only two seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program has become one of the premier AAA organizations in the country. In its first year, PPE experienced a significant improvement in the national rankings (average increase of 14 spots). Improvement continued in the second year as PPE currently has six teams that are ranked in the top 15 nationally and 10 teams of the 13 teams are ranked in the top 25.

Through the involvement of the Pittsburgh Penguins, this organization has been able to add structure, helped to improve the quality of coaching and provide unique opportunities for participants.

Penguin’s alumni Dave Hannan, Troy Loney and Mark Recchi are all head coaching teams this upcoming season. Randy Hillier volunteers as a skill development and coached consultant. Bryan Trottier currently serves on the Board of Directors for the organization.

Registration is underway and we look forward to fielding very competitive teams this season to have even more successful seasons.

If your child is interested in trying out for the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite, please visit pittsburghpenguinselite.com or contact Kathy Pippy at penselitegirls@aol.com.

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TIER 1 DISTRICT AND NATIONALS It is that time of year again as the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite teams are heading to the USA Hockey Mid-American District Championships in hopes of advancing to USA Hockey Tier 1 National Championships.

The Mid-American District championships will be held March 13-16 for all Tier 1 hockey programs. The boys’ teams will play in Columbus, Ohio, while the girls’ teams will play at Culver Military Academy in Indiana. All teams will compete for the opportunity to head to the National Championships.

The National Championships are to be held in two different locations for the boys’ and girls’ teams. For the boys, the games will be played in Green Bay, Wisconsin while the girls’ teams will play in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The Championship for each division will take place April 2-6. Very few youth hockey players get the opportunity to play in such an event and on behalf of the Pittsburgh Penguins, we wish all athletes heading to both Districts and Nationals the best of luck!

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FAVORITE QUOTE: “Who we are in the present includes who we were in the past” – Fred Rogers DREAM JOB: Play by play announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

WHAT DO YOU EAT BEFORE SKATING AT A PENGUINS GAME? I’ll have a small meal about two hours before puck drop and it could be anything from last night’s left-overs to a hoagie I pick up before coming to the rink.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR PENGUINS ICE CREW HIGHLIGHTS? When you get to watch your favorite team play your favorite sport more than 100 times live in three years, it’s hard to find the highlights. But I would have to say carrying the Penguins flag at CONSOL Energy Center’s inaugural game, the crowd noise from ice level Game Five against the Flyers in the 2012 conference quarterfinals, and getting to meet all of the amazing friends I’ve made. I can’t wait to see what this season has in store.

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Someday, for Finnish hockey, it may be all about Olli Maatta. That day may be closer than is readily evident.

But at the Sochi Olympics, it was all about Teemu Selanne.

Selanne, 43, is a Finnish hockey legend. When he talks, every Finn listens, let alone 19-year-olds like Maatta. Before Finland’s bronzemedal game against the United States, Selanne didn’t say much. But the content resonated with Maatta.

“We didn’t even meet with the coaches. It was just the players,” Maatta said. “Teemu told us, ‘Let’s get what we can. Let’s do it for us and our country.’ That motivated us a lot.”

Finland 5, United States 0. Finland gets bronze.

That victory wrapped up a whirlwind Olympics for Maatta, and continued a whirlwind season.

When Penguins training camp convened, Maatta was ticketed to play another season of Jr. A in London, Ontario. But he impressed well beyond expectations. Maatta made the Penguins, is a legit Calder Trophy (best rookie) candidate, and won a bronze medal alongside his boyhood hero at Sochi. Amazing stuff.

Selanne is Finland’s hockey deity, and is held in very high esteem by Maatta. continued on page 111

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“He was my idol,” Maatta said. “It was definitely kind of surreal playing with him at the Olympics. I remember when he won the Stanley Cup [in 2007 with Anaheim]. I thought he’d be done after that. You’ve got to respect how much he loves the game of hockey.

“You would never believe he’s 43, the way he looks out there.

I never thought he’d still be skating like he does right now. And his leadership, on the ice and off the ice — it was needed by us younger guys.”

Maatta played against lots of fellow Penguins at Sochi: Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz with Canada, Evgeni Malkin with Russia, and Brooks Orpik with the United States. Penguins winger Jussi Jokinen joined Maatta on Finland.

When asked what it was like to play against Crosby and Malkin, Maatta said, “It wasn’t easy. We did a good job defending them.

But they’re really good players.”

Having practiced with Crosby, Malkin and the rest of the Penguins, Maatta was “a little [familiar]” with his Pittsburgh teammates when they were foes at Sochi: “I was aware of what they’re capable of. It was an advantage. But as I said, it wasn’t easy.”

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Scan the barcode on your ticket with the PensPoints app to earn 50 points for attending today’s game.

HOW TO EARN POINTS Game Attendance: 50 Points • Scan the barcode on your ticket after entering the game.

Miller Lite Nite Attendance: 50 Points • Scan the barcodes distributed at designated PensPoints Miller Lite Night events (visit Event Calendar in app for details) FexEx Pens Predictor: 25 Points • Make a correct prediction and receive a code worth 25 points Food or Beverage Purchase: 15 Points • Scan the barcode on the bottom of your concession receipt (limit one per game) Merchandise Purchase: 15 Points • Scan the barcode on the bottom of your PensGear receipt (limit one per day, $10 minimum purchase) ROOT SPORTS Broadcasts: 5 Points • Enter the keyword displayed onscreen during Penguins pregame and postgame broadcasts on ROOT SPORTS.

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Maatta never looks flustered. But, he says, looks can be deceiving.

“It’s good that it doesn’t look like [I’m nervous],” Maatta said.

“But in my head, sometimes I am nervous, or excited. I try not to look that way.”

Maatta’s lone low point at Sochi was Finland’s 2-1 semifinal loss to Sweden.

“It was a disappointment,” Maatta said. “I didn’t feel like we were the weaker team. I felt like we had a great chance of winning the game. But we didn’t play our best game. I don’t know what was wrong.”

Finland bounced back to rout the U.S. in the bronze-medal contest, scoring twice in 11 seconds to seize a 2-0 lead 1:38 into the second period. Selanne scored the first goal and would later score another. Jokinen got the second goal. Maatta netted a power-play goal in the third period to complete the scoring.

“I feel like we wanted it more,” Maatta said. “There’s big pride in getting an Olympic medal. I feel like we really wanted it.

“I’m really happy. I don’t think many [people] really believed we would win a medal there.”

Maatta had a solid tournament statistically. He had three goals and two assists in six games at Sochi. But he didn’t dwell on his point total.

“Four of those points came against Norway and Austria,” said Maatta, chuckling. Not exactly hockey powers, but Maatta got what he could.

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POSITION: C SHOOTS: Right HT: 6-3 WT: 218 DOB: 03/04/91 BIRTHPLACE: Kitchener, ON ACQUIRED: Signed as a free agent on March 1, 2012.

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ADAM PAYERL 2012-13 SEASON • Completed first full season, splitting time between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and Wheeling (ECHL).

• Spent majority of season with WB/S, seeing action in 44 games and posting 10 points (3G-7A).

CAREER/PERSONAL • Joined WB/S and played the first two regular-season games of his professional career after signing March 1, 2012.

• Attended the Columbus Blue Jackets training camp as a free-agent invitee in 2011.

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• Signed through the 2014-15 campaign.

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BY THE NUMBERS STATS AS OF 03.12.14

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James Neal

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11

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Jussi Jokinen

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17

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46

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13

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Matt Niskanen

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29

38

32

45

3

10

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0

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Olli Maatta

64

9

19

28

12

14

3

3

1

0

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Brandon Sutter

65

10

12

22

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12

1

3

2

0

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Pascal Dupuis

39

7

13

20

6

8

0

0

0

0

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Kris Letang

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10

8

18

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5

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Joe Vitale

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Brooks Orpik

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Paul Martin

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12

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6

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0

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Tanner Glass

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4

8

12

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0

0

0

42

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Deryk Engelland

47

6

5

11

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50

0

1

0

0

51

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Brian Gibbons

24

4

6

10

2

2

1

0

0

0

22

Craig Adams

65

3

5

8

-10

38

0

0

0

0

63

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Jayson Megna

24

4

3

7

2

2

0

0

0

0

24

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Chris Conner

19

4

1

5

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2

0

0

0

0

17

23.5

Robert Bortuzzo

40

0

5

5

-6

59

0

0

0

0

37

0.0

Simon Despres

24

0

4

4

-1

20

0

1

0

0

30

0.0

Lee Stempniak

4

0

3

3

2

2

0

0

0

0

4

0.0

Beau Bennett

12

1

2

3

E

0

0

0

0

0

14

7.1

Taylor Pyatt

21

2

0

2

-13

6

1

0

0

0

21

9.5

Rob Scuderi

36

0

2

2

-5

0

0

0

0

0

19

0.0

Chuck Kobasew

32

2

0

2

1

15

0

0

0

0

34

5.9

Marcel Goc

11

2

0

2

E

8

0

0

0

0

9

22.2

Andrew Ebbett

8

0

1

1

-1

4

0

0

0

0

11

0.0

Brian Dumoulin

10

0

1

1

-2

2

0

0

0

0

9

0.0

Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond 6

0

1

1

1

4

0

0

0

0

3

0.0

Nick Drazenovic

1

0

0

0

E

0

0

0

0

0

1

0.0

Zach Sill

1

0

0

0

-1

2

0

0

0

0

3

0.0

Philip Samuelsson

20

0

0

0

-4

12

0

0

0

0

14

0.0

TEAM TOTALS

65

61

676

55

105

3

0

1951

7.3

GOALIES

GP

W

L

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

Marc Andre Fleury

52

34

14

3

2.26

1312 0.918

5

117

1429

4

2

Jeff Zatkoff

14

10

3

1

2.70

383

0.912

1

37

420

0

1

TOTALS

66

44

17

4

2.48 1695 0.915

6

154

1849

0

3

201 350 551

OTL GAA

117

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

HEADSHOTS ACTIVE PLAYERS AS OF 03.12.14

MATT

OLLI

ROB

DERYK

NISKANEN

MAATTA

SCUDERI

ENGELLAND

CHRIS

TANNER

BRANDON

TAYLOR

14

15

16

17

2

KUNITZ

JAMES

NEAL

18

118

3

GLASS

LEE

STEMPNIAK

22

4

SUTTER

5

PYATT

CRAIG

MARC-ANDRE

27

29

ADAMS

FLEURY

JUSSI

JOKINEN

36

JOE

VITALE

46

JEFF

ZATKOFF

37

SIMON

DESPRES

47

EVGENI

MALKIN

71

ROBERT

BROOKS

41

44

BORTUZZO

ORPIK

BRIAN

MARCEL

49

57

GIBBONS

GOC

SIDNEY

CROSBY

87

119

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ACTIVE PLAYERS AS OF 03.12.14

#

PLAYER

POS

HT

WT

#

2

PLAYER

Matt Niskanen

D

6-0

209

29 Marc-Andre Fleury

3

Olli Maatta

D

6-2

206

36 Jussi Jokinen

4

Rob Scuderi

D

6-1

212

37 Jeff Zatkoff

5

Deryk Engelland

POS

HT

WT

G

6-2

180

LW

5-11

198

G

6-2

179

D

6-2

215

41 Robert Bortuzzo

D

6-4

215

14 Chris Kunitz

LW

6-0

195

44 Brooks Orpik

D

6-2

219

15 Tanner Glass

LW

6-1

210

46 Joe Vitale

C

5-11

205

C

6-3

190

47 Simon Despres

D

6-4

214

16 Brandon Sutter 17 Taylor Pyatt

LW

6-4

230

49 Brian Gibbons

C

5-8

170

18 James Neal

LW

6-2

208

57 Marcel Goc

C

6-1

197

22 Lee Stempniak

RW 5-11

196

71 Evgeni Malkin

C

6-3

195

27 Craig Adams

RW

200

87 Sidney Crosby

C

5-11

200

120

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#

PLAYER

POS

HT

WT

#

5 8

Braydon Coburn

D

6-5

220

Nicklas Grossmann

D

6-4

230

9

Steve Downie

RW 5-11

10 Brayden Schenn 12 Michael Raffl 14 Sean Couturier

PLAYER

POS

HT

WT

28 Claude Giroux

C

5-11

172

29 Ray Emery

G

6-2

196

191

32 Mark Streit

D

5-11

191

C

6-1

190

35 Steve Mason

G

6-4

217

LW

6-0

195

36 Zac Rinaldo

C

5-11

169

C

6-3

197

37 Jay Rosehill

LW

6-3

215 215

17 Wayne Simmonds

RW

6-2

183

40 Vincent Lecavalier

C

6-4

18 Adam Hall

RW

6-2

212

44 Kimmo Timonen

D

5-10

194

19 Scott Hartnell

LW

6-2

210

47 Andrew MacDonald

D

6-1

190

22 Luke Schenn

D

6-2

229

75 Hal Gill

D

6-7

243

RW 5-10

185

93 Jakub Voracek

RW

6-2

214

24 Matt Read 26 Erik Gustafsson

D

5-10

180

121

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

HEADSHOTS

ACTIVE PLAYERS AS OF 03.12.14

BRAYDON

COBURN

5

MICHAEL

RAFFL

12

SCOTT

HARTNELL

19

122

NICKLAS

GROSSMANN

8

SEAN

COUTURIER

14

LUKE

SCHENN

22

STEVE

DOWNIE

9

WAYNE

SIMMONDS

17

MATT

READ

24

BRAYDEN

SCHENN

10

ADAM

HALL

18

ERIK

GUSTAFSSON

26

CLAUDE

RAY

GIROUX

MARK

EMERY

28

29

ZAC

ANDREW

47

KIMMO

TIMONEN

LECAVALIER

37

MACDONALD

35

VINCENT

ROSEHILL

36

MASON

32

JAY

RINALDO

STEVE

STREIT

44

40

HAL

GILL

75

JAKUB

VORACEK

93

123

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

BY THE NUMBERS

STATS AS OF 03.12.14

PLAYER

GP

G

A

PTS

+/-

PIM

PPG

PPA

SHG

SHA

SOG

SPCT

Claude Giroux

65

23

42

65

2

30

7

20

0

0

178

12.9

Jakub Voracek

65

18

30

48

5

10

7

10

0

0

177

10.2

Wayne Simmonds

65

19

27

46

-8

93

10

8

0

0

156

12.2

Scott Hartnell

61

15

25

40

8

70

6

10

0

0

159

9.4

Brayden Schenn

65

16

20

36

2

48

3

5

0

0

136

11.8

Sean Couturier

65

10

22

32

-1

39

0

3

1

3

126

7.9

Matt Read

58

16

15

31

-4

12

0

2

2

0

124

12.9

Mark Streit

65

8

22

30

-7

36

4

8

0

0

96

8.3

Vincent Lecavalier

52

14

12

26

-17

44

7

4

0

0

95

14.7

Kimmo Timonen

62

4

22

26

5

32

0

16

0

1

120

3.3

Michael Raffl

52

8

12

20

3

18

0

0

0

0

75

10.7

Andrej Meszaros

38

5

12

17

1

34

0

1

0

0

62

8.1

Steve Downie

44

3

14

17

1

68

2

2

0

0

58

5.2

Braydon Coburn

65

5

9

14

-1

59

0

0

1

0

97

5.2

Nicklas Grossmann

64

1

11

12

-11

53

0

0

0

1

56

1.8

Erik Gustafsson

27

2

8

10

9

6

0

2

0

0

28

7.1

Luke Schenn

62

4

5

9

E

58

0

0

0

0

63

6.3

Adam Hall

63

4

2

6

-13

19

0

0

2

0

44

9.1

Tye McGinn

8

3

0

3

E

4

0

0

0

0

9

33.3

Max Talbot

11

1

1

2

1

2

0

0

0

0

14

7.1

Zac Rinaldo

54

1

1

2

-12

117

0

0

0

0

34

2.9

Kris Newbury

4

0

1

1

E

7

0

0

0

0

1

0.0

Jay Rosehill

30

1

0

1

-6

85

0

0

0

0

9

11.1

Andrew MacDonald

3

0

1

1

E

0

0

0

0

0

2

0.0

Chris VandeVelde

18

0

1

1

-3

6

0

1

0

0

8

0.0

Hal Gill

4

0

0

0

-2

2

0

0

0

0

0

0.0

-48

952

46

92

6

5

1927

8.1

SV

SV%

SO

TGA

TSA

PIM

ENG

TEAM TOTALS

65

181 315 496

GOALIES

GP

W

L

Steve Mason

50

26

16

6

2.61

1310 0.914

3

124

1434

0

2

Ray Emery

22

7

9

1

3.02

478

0.899

1

54

532

0

5

TOTALS

72

33

25

7

2.82 1788 0.907

4

178

1966

0

7

OTL GAA

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WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS SKATERS Tom Kostopoulos Nick Drazenovic Brendan Mikkelson Harry Zolnierczyk Brian Gibbons Spencer Machacek Andrew Ebbett Simon Despres Philip Samuelsson Scott Harrington Dominik Uher Jayson Megna Mike Car man Brian Dumoulin Chris Conner Anton Zlobin Tom Kuhnhackl Bobby Farnham Denver Manderson Nick D'Agostino Zack Torquato Adam Payerl Zach Sill Barry Goers Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond Reid McNeill Carter Rowney Cody Sylvester Peter Merth Harrison Ruopp Dustin Stevenson

GP 57 49 59 49 28 46 32 34 58 60 53 22 50 39 15 32 48 49 31 35 18 29 16 11

G 21 12 6 17 11 16 11 6 3 4 5 9 6 3 6 6 8 5 2 1 2 2 3 1

A 21 24 26 14 19 12 17 16 18 15 13 5 8 9 5 5 2 5 6 7 5 5 3 4

PTS 42 36 32 31 30 28 28 22 21 19 18 14 14 12 11 11 10 10 8 8 7 7 6 5

PIM 51 22 51 63 43 39 26 37 62 51 42 4 24 19 8 14 22 126 4 13 22 28 29 4

+/3 2 5 7 9 6 5 18 17 5 4 13 3 -5 3 12 -4 -1 E -2 1 E 5 -1

52

1

41 16 17 2 16 7

1 1 2 0 0 0

GOALTENDERS Jeff Deslauriers Eric Hartzell Peter Mannino

GP 39 24 7

W 19 10 3

L 15 7 1

4

5

211

-4

0

0

0

34

3 2 0 0 0 0

4 3 2 0 0 0

77 2 18 7 32 7

5 -2 -4 1 -2 -1

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0 0

28 14 15 1 4 2

GAA 2.60 2.30 2.22

SA% 0.895 0.908 0.915

GP 34 40 21 10 24 12 7 3 14 GP

G 11 17 9 5 5 5 0 1 0 W

A 26 15 14 6 5 2 3 1 2 L

9

4

4

SOL 3 1 1

MIN 2078 1173 378

PPG 13 2 3 0 4 3 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

GA 90 45 14

SHG 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SO 1 3 0

GW 5 2 3 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 2 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

S 123 110 116 120 54 104 64 59 64 84 79 44 57 59 37 51 60 58 35 30 21 33 23 11

WHEELING NAILERS SKATERS Carter Rowney Cody Sylvester Denver Manderson Anton Zlobin Scott Zurevinski Christian Minella Nick D'Agostino Tom Kuhnhackl Harrison Ruopp GOALTENDERS Eric Hartzell

PTS PIM 37 19 32 24 23 6 11 4 10 30 7 14 3 0 2 2 2 33 SOL MIN 1

543

+/13 9 8 -1 -4 -3 -9 2 2

PPG 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 GA 30

SHG GW S 0 2 76 2 5 121 3 0 75 0 1 30 0 0 39 0 1 27 0 0 15 0 0 5 0 0 8 SO GAA SA% 0

3.32

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AMATEUR FORWARDS

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

PPG

SHG

GW

S

Josh Archibald Nebraska-Omaha (NCHC)

34

29

14

43

50

+5

8

0

6

123

Teddy Blueger Minnesota St. (WCHA)

35

3

16

19

55

-1

2

0

1

73

Blaine Byron Maine (HE)

30

8

7

15

4

E

2

0

1

53

Jean-Sebastien Dea Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL)

62

47

25

72

49

+4

16

6

7

232

Jake Guentzel Nebraska-Omaha (NCHC)

34

7

25

32

16

-1

2

0

1

72

Troy Josephs Clarkson (ECAC)

30

2

3

5

43

-6

0

0

1

50

Matia Marcantuoni Kitchener (OHL)

51

15

14

29

27

-29

6

1

0

0

Bryan Rust Notre Dame (HE)

35

13

14

27

12

+11

4

2

2

112

Oskar Sundqvist Skelleftea AIK (SHL)

51

6

10

16

16

+6

2

0

0

77

Scott Wilson Umass-Lowell (HE)

24

5

9

14

22

+5

1

0

1

81

DEFENSEMEN

GP

G

A

PTS

PIM

+/-

PPG

SHG

GW

S

Dane Birks Merritt (BCHL)

50

4

17

21

57

-

2

0

0

-

Derrick Pouliot Portland (WHL)

55

17

50

67

61

+35

10

0

0

-

Ryan Segalla UConn (Atlantic)

32

1

13

14

45

-2

0

0

1

33

Clark Seymour Peterborough (OHL)

58

6

16

22

83

-6

4

0

0

-

GOALTENDERS

GP

W

L

SOL

MIN

GA

SO

GAA

SA%

Patrick Ehelechner Sinupret (GER)

26

9

14

0

1339

78

1

3.50

0.911

Tristan Jarry Edmonton (WHL)

60

41

14

3

3523

133

7

2.27

0.913

Sean Maguire Boston University (HE)

16

3

12

0

867

42

0

2.90

0.919

Matt Murray Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

48

31

11

6

2924

123

6

2.52

0.923

Alexander Pechurskiy Magnitogorsk (KHL)

7

3

1

0

272

11

0

2.42

0.913

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When the 2014 P&G Gymnastics SPONSORED LOCALLY BY Championships come to Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center in August, there will be two special fans cheering on competitors in the four-day event.

Bela Karolyi, one of the world’s most successful gymnastics coaches, and Carly Patterson, 2004 All-Around Olympic Gold medalist, visited Pittsburgh to check out the venue and to talk about the significance of this event which is being held for the first time in Pittsburgh.

The 2014 P&G Gymnastics Championships, USA Gymnastics’ national championships, showcase the country’s best male and female gymnasts. It also will determine the U.S. champions and the U.S. national team for the junior and senior elite levels.

BELA KAROLYI The nationals also traditionally serve as part of the selection process for the U.S. Team for the World Championships.

Simone Biles and Sam Mikulak are the reigning women’s and men’s U.S. all-around champions, respectively.

The 2014 schedule will be: • Thursday, Aug. 21 – women’s gymnastics, juniors and seniors • Friday, Aug. 22 – men’s gymnastics, juniors and seniors • Saturday, Aug. 23 – women’s gymnastics, juniors and seniors • Sunday, Aug. 24 – men’s gymnastics, juniors and seniors. continued on page 133

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“Wow! What a beautiful arena,” Karolyi says of CONSOL Energy Center on his first visit to the venue. “What an excellent place to perform.”

Patterson agrees, “CONSOL Energy Center looks like a great place. I’m excited to be here.”

Karolyi says, “I’ll be here rooting and encouraging all of the participants to do their best.”

The long-time coach and influential figure in gymnastics, Karolyi now has snowy white hair, and his passion for gymnastics and his signature mustache are as vibrant as ever.

Making a round of Pittsburgh media to promote the upcoming P&G Gymnastics Championships, Karolyi talked about the significance of the championships, his career and the future, as well as the rich history of gymnastics.

“We could have a world changer here in Pittsburgh with the world medalists who will be here,” Karolyi says.

The standards of gymnastics are higher than ever before, according to Karolyi who says that people will not be able to imagine the spectacular athletic CARLY PATTERSON performances that they will see at the 2014 championships.

“It will be a great moment in Pittsburgh gymnastics,” he says, adding, “Who knows who will make history? There could be another Nadia [Comaneci] or Gabby [Douglas].”

“It will be inspiring,” he says.

“The P&G Gymnastics Championships are a unique opportunity to see the best in the world,” Karolyi says.

Patterson, who has experienced some great moments in gymnastics history herself, shares this view. “It’s an exciting time for the sport,” she says, pointing out that the 2014 championship will draw the likes of 2012 Olympic Team Gold Medalists Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney, and Biles.

“It is the biggest competition of the year,” says Carly pointing out that the best gymnasts in the nation, juniors and seniors will come to Pittsburgh to compete for the country’s highest honors in the sport.

For local gymnasts and fans of the sport, Patterson says, “You’re lucky when it comes to your city. We will have the best in the United States, boys and girls, competing. It’s the chance to enjoy your sport firsthand and to see world class athletes in your backyard.” continued on page 134

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She recalls watching championship performances when she was a young gymnast herself and says that it was inspiring and motivational to her to see high caliber gymnasts vying for top honors.

Besides designating gymnastics new national champions and recognizing the individuals’ years of work to hone their performances, Karolyi says, it is “the moment” that is the dream of many young athletes.

“Kids are working 8-10 years to get to the national championships.”

Karolyi says that for young gymnasts who dream of being champions, the JAKE DALTON impact of witnessing a live competition for national honors can impress and motivate them.

“It is the life-time chance to see athletes perform at this level,” he says.

“Thousands of kids will come and go home dreaming,” Karolyi says.

“Let’s embrace this competition and give kids the opportunity to get inspired. People will be glad that they did,” he says.

What attracts Karolyi to the sport of gymnastics? “It’s unique and beautiful,” he says.

Floor exercise is his favorite part of gymnastic competition. He calls it a showcase of athletic ability and strength combined with music, dance and expression. “It’s a beautiful combination” he says.

When she was competing, Patterson says, “Yes, beam was always my favorite event and to have a dismount named after me that is still one of the hardest dismounts you can do makes me really proud of that. My favorite part of competition now is just watching all the young talent getting better and better and doing so well. It is so nice to sit back and relax and enjoy my sport in a different light, especially knowing that I achieved my ultimate goal in gymnastics.”

Discussing what it takes to make a champion, Karolyi says, “The element of performance is needed in addition to the mental element, the drive, soul and feelings.” Mental strength, high difficulty performance and attitude are all necessary to success, he says.

Patterson says that excellence in gymnastics teaches and exacts “dedication, commitment and lots of hard work.”

Its lessons have relevance for her now as she pursues a college degree from Texas Women’s University and a career in public speaking.

On her rise to the top of the world of women’s gymnastics, Patterson laughs and says, “Looking at early videos, no one would have expected it.” continued on page 137

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Known as one of the world’s most successful gymnastics coaches and a leader in the sport, Karolyi had a somewhat ironic career as a gymnast.

He has produced 28 Olympians, nine Olympic champions, 15 world champions, 12 European champions and six U.S. national champions and says that he struggled in the sport as an athlete in college.

“I thought who in the world created this crazy sport.” It was a required study in his physical education training. He says that he was almost “kicked out” of the university over the gymnastics test.

His wife Marta, herself a world renowned gymnastics coach, played a crucial role in his gymnastics career.

“I met a young lady. She was a great gymnast. We shared a dream together,” he says.

Of her gymnastics career, Patterson says, “It was just one of those things that was meant to be.”

She confirms that when she attended her cousin’s gymnastics-themed birthday party, “I fell in love with it. My cousin was not a gymnast. She just had her party there.” Laughing, Patterson adds, “She says that I owe her.”

Entering the sport at age six, Patterson became the top gymnast in the world in a decade.

As a Level 10 gymnast in 2000, she watched Elite gymnasts at a competition and says, “I knew then that I wanted to be like those girls. I knew that I had four SHAWN JOHNSON years to work my butt off to be ready.”

“In 2000 a lot happened. I went Elite from Level 10,” Patterson says. She also remembers dealing with her family’s move to another city and having to change gym’s which she says turned out to be a blessing.

“I had to keep an eye on the end goal, stay healthy and keep working,” she says.

In the 2003 World Championships, she won 2nd in the All-Around competition, and a year later, she became the U.S. National Co-Champion, and went on to be the first American woman to take the Olympic Gold for the All-Around in 20 years. continued on page 138

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Patterson says that gymnasts have a “special connection” whether they are Olympians or beginners in their first year.

To all of the gymnasts who share the dream of being the best, Patterson says, “Gymnastics is such a great sport. Even if you don’t go to the Olympics or get a scholarship, it’s a great foundation, develops motor skills and teaches a lot about your body.”

She adds, “Be proud just to be a gymnast. You are doing something that not everyone can do.”

Asked about the future of the sport of gymnastics, Karolyi says, “There have been crucial moments in the history of gymnastics when I’ve thought ‘This is the most intense and highest performance of human capacity’.”

He cites as examples performances by Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton. Comaneci is the only gymnast to ever score perfect 10 in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.

In 1984 at the Olympics in Los Angeles, the energetic and physical performance of Mary Lou Retton earned her the all-around gymnastics championship.

“The sport is ever developing in difficulty, the components, dance and music. I don’t believe there is a limit now,” Karolyi says.

JOHN OROZCO On this topic, Patterson says, “I have already seen the sport of gymnastics rise so much after the 2004 Olympics and it has been great to watch. I only see good things for the future and for our country to keep dominating like we have been!”

Citing Retton’s “lovely personality” and “fiery performance,” Karolyi says, “Mary Lou turned the page on gymnastics toward making it the nation’s number one sport.” He points out that women’s gymnastics is the most watched sport in the country.

Karolyi calls Retton, “Mary Lou, my sunshine of my coaching career.” He says that unlike some youngsters who were quiet and perhaps intimidated by his coaching style, Retton was bubbly and enthusiastic and enjoyed every second of training and competing.

Looking ahead to the next Olympic Games in 2016, Karolyi says, “We are going to try to make it. We will probably retire after 2016,” he says noting that he and his wife have been involved in the sport for some 50 years.

“We deserve to retire,” he says, and then after a moment’s pause he adds, “We will never stop contributing as much as we can.”

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The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, scheduled to open in Cranberry in the summer of 2015, will feature two sheets of ice and serve as the Penguins’ official practice rink — but, as Penguins CEO David Morehouse said, “it will be much more than a hockey rink.”

The complex will be the first medical facility in the country to focus specifically on hockey-relating training, rehab and injury prevention.

“It will be a one-of-a-kind, world-class facility right here in Cranberry,” Morehouse said.

UPMC will build the 180,000 square foot facility at an estimated cost of $70 million. The complex will offer expert care in orthopaedics, concussion management, physical and occupational therapy, imaging and sports-performance training.

“The facility that we are planning here will comprise almost 50,000 square feet of clinical space for world-class orthopaedic and therapy programs,” said Liz Condordia, UPMC executive vice president. continued on page 143

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Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux and UPMC CEO Jeffrey Romoff were on hand for a ground-breaking ceremony at the Cranberry site on October 2. They were joined by Morehouse, UPMC Vice President of Operations Albert Wright, Penguins General Manager Ray Shero, Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma, Penguins COO Travis Williams, Cranberry Supervisors Chairman Bruce Mazzoni and property owner Gary Sippel.

The Penguins will have an NHL-style locker room and weight room, as well as other facilities for players and coaches. continued on page 144

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Romoff praised Lemieux, the Hockey Hall of Famer, for his special relationship with UPMC. “We have the Austin’s Playrooms in seven of our hospitals, which Mario and his foundation have provided … the Lemieux sibling complex at Children’s Hospital, and, most recently, our fabulous, completely brand-new Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers,” Romoff said.

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PENGUINS ELITE The Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, which is quickly becoming the premiere AAA hockey program in the area, will feature 14 teams — nine boys teams and five girls teams.

The Pittsburgh Penguins Elite teams will compete in the Tier I Elite Hockey League that includes the Philadelphia Junior Flyers, the Buffalo Junior Sabres, the DC Capitals, the Dallas AAA Stars, the Phoenix Junior Coyotes and the Los Angeles Junior Kings, among others.

The Elite programs, both boys and girls, are finding tremendous success on the ice as the U18 boys and U14 girls were Tier 1 Elite League Champions this past year. The U14 girls were also bronze medalists at the USA Hockey National Championships. In the National Championships all three eligible boys teams (Midget Major, U14, U16) reached quarterfinals.

“Our goal is to make Pittsburgh Penguins Elite the best AAA hockey program in the country,” said David Morehouse, CEO and President of the Pittsburgh Penguins. “But it isn’t just about winning games and championships. It’s about giving these young continued on page 132 148

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players the opportunity to test themselves against the best competition while learning important life lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication and discipline.

Our partners at DICK’S Sporting Goods make this all possible, along with the commitment of an outstanding group of coaches and parents. We look forward to another successful season for Penguins Elite, both on and off the ice.”

The Penguins Elite also host annually the Icebreaker Tournament during Labor Day weekend, and the Pittsburgh Girls Thanksgiving Classic, which continued on page 151 135

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“IT ISN’T JUST ABOUT WINNING GAMES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS. IT’S ABOUT GIVING THESE YOUNG PLAYERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEST THEMSELVES AGAINST THE BEST COMPETITION WHILE LEARNING IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS ABOUT SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, DEDICATION AND DISCIPLINE.” David Morehouse

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is one of the largest girls’ tournaments in the US. “DICK’S Sporting Goods is thrilled to be the title sponsor of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program. At DICK’S we believe sports matter and are committed to helping young athletes achieve their goals of playing at the highest level,” said Lauren Hobart, DICK’S Sporting Goods Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “Our involvement with the Penguins Elite program is a great opportunity for us to support the growth of youth hockey in our hometown of Pittsburgh.”

A tribute to the program’s success has been the players who have moved on to compete in college hockey across the country. This past year, the program has graduated eight girls to NCAA Division-III schools and two girls to Division-I (Syracuse, Boston College) totaling 13 girls currently playing Division-I college hockey. On the boys side, several Division-I commitments have occurred over the past 12 months, including Dartmouth, Ohio State and Miami (Ohio). The Elite boys programs have 47 former players currently competing in either college or junior programs.

The boys teams practice and play home games at RMU Island Sports Center. The girls teams practice and play home games at both RMU Island Sports Center and Shadyside Academy. Both boys and girls also hold practices and games at the CONSOL Energy Center.

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HEADS UP PITTSBURGH During the Summer of 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine expanded their KIDS WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE concussion awareness program to include a free neck-strengthening kit during the new testing period. To date, over 8,000 youth athletes have been tested through the Heads Up Pittsburgh Program.

Free Neurocognitive Baseline Testing was available for athletes age 10-14 at four Community College of Allegheny County campus locations — Boyce, North, South and the West Hills Center. Testing also took place at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine on the South Side.

In an unprecedented move to provide precautions and exercises that could reduce concussions, the first 2,000 participants during that time also received a free neck-strengthening kit. Experts believe this device will help to cut down the number of youthathlete concussions. Those participants that signed up at UPMC Center for Sports Medicine on the South Side and the CCAC North campus were also eligible to have their neck strength tested and be part of an ongoing UPMC research project.

“We want to make the game safer for all young athletes. As a possible answer, we added the neck strengthening kit. Recently published research indicates that there is a direct correlation with improved neck strength and the reduction of concussions,” said Dave Soltesz, president of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

If you are interested in donating to the Heads Up Pittsburgh program or for more information, please visit the Penguins Foundation website at pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org or contact us at info@pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.com .

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Success seen with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the NHL ice has surely created a demand and a certain excitement around the game, however the popularity of hockey goes well beyond the wins and world class talent the Penguins possess. A genuine love for the game is starting to sweep the area.

Kids are beginning to play hockey at younger and younger ages thanks to the Little Penguins: Learn to Play Hockey program.

This program will allow 1,000 kids, ages 4-8, to receive free headto-toe gear all thanks to the support of Sidney Crosby, Reebok and DICK’S Sporting Goods. Since it began in 2008-09 over 4,200 have been introduced to hockey through this program.

The Penguins have also teamed up with the DICK’S Sporting Goods, Trib Total Media and the YMCA to create the YMCA Jr. Penguins program which introduces children to the sport through ball hockey. To this point well over 3,100 children have learned and participated in organized ball hockey at local YMCAs. Recently the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Highmark have partnered together for Project PowerPlay, which will build 12 continued on page 156 140

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dek hockey rinks throughout Allegheny County over a three-year period and allow local residents to play dek hockey for free. Dek hockey is becoming a great way to learn and play hockey without having ice, and was also vital in the development of current Penguins forward Beau Bennett who grew up in sunny California.

On top of partnering with the Pennsylvania Amateur Hockey League (PAHL) and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL), the Penguins and the Penguins Foundation have looked to support various hockey programs around the Pittsburgh area.

The Steel City Icebergs is an adaptive ice hockey program for both children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, down syndrome and traumatic brain injuries.

The Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins is a local sled hockey team, which is an internationally recognized event in the Paralympic games. The Mighty Penguins registered three teams on its roster that include youth, junior and adult players.

Pittsburgh Ice (Inclusion Creates Equality) provides children, who may not otherwise have the opportunity, to play ice hockey at no cost and experience such a great game.

Defending the Blue Line is a nonprofit organization created by soldiers with the spirit of keeping hockey alive for the children of our nation’s military heroes. It ensures that children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the game of hockey by providing free equipment, hockey camps and financial assistance.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Highmark, the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County began Project Power Play in the summer of 2012 to build two new dek hockey rinks at Banksville Park and Lewis Park in Phase 1 of a three-year plan. By 2014, 12 facilities in the Pittsburgh area will house new dek hockey rinks and the goal of this project is to introduce children to the game at the grass roots level and give them a free venue to play, while keeping them active and having fun.

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MIKE LANGE

PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK PLAY-BY-PLAY ANNOUNCER

One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange is calling games in his 39th season with the Penguins, handling radio play-by-play on the club’s flagship station, 105.9 FM The X and the Penguins Radio Network.

Known for his creative and colorful style, including trademark phrases such as “Buy Sam A Drink And Get His Dog One, Too,” Lange was awarded the Foster Hewitt award by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.

Lange’s relationship with the Penguins began in 1974-75, when he broke into the NHL as a radio play-by-play man. He left for one season, but returned in 1976-77 and has been a fixture on the Penguins’ scene ever since.

Lange did radio exclusively until 1979, when games were simulcast on radio and TV. He served as the television voice of the Penguins through 2005-06, before returning to the radio booth in 2006-07.

A native of Sacramento, California, Lange earned a degree in broadcasting from Sacramento State University before starting his career as the voice of the Phoenix Roadrunners (WHL) in 1970. He also served as the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Gulls (WHL) in 1973-74 before joining the Penguins. In addition to his tenure with the Penguins, Lange handled play-by-play duties for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986-87. A well-known member of the Pittsburgh community, Lange makes numerous personal appearances throughout the year and is actively involved in charity work.

PHIL BOURQUE PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK COLOR ANALYST

Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Phil Bourque is in his 11th season on the Penguins broadcast team, serving as color commentator alongside Mike Lange.

A gritty winger/defenseman, Bourque was signed by Pittsburgh as a free agent in 1982, and went on to record 164 points (75G-89A) in 344 regularseason games with the Penguins between 1983 and 1992. For his career he totaled 199 points (88G-111A) in 477 games with the Penguins, New York Rangers and Ottawa.

Since retiring from professional hockey in 2000, Bourque has co-hosted Penguins pre- and post-game shows on the Penguins Radio Network and worked as a contributor for ROOT SPORTS’ coverage of Penguins hockey.

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BOB GROVE

STUDIO HOST — PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK

After a 17-year career as the Penguins beat writer for the Washington Observer-Reporter, Bob Grove joined the team’s radio broadcasts in 1998 as a frequent studio host/co-host and is now in his seventh season as full-time host of the pre- and post-game broadcasts and intermissions on the Penguins Hockey Network.

Grove wrote Pittsburgh Penguins: The Official History of the First 30 Years in 1997 and has contributed game notes to GOAL Magazine inserts or IceTime programs for every Pittsburgh home game since 1986. He was also a contributor to the second edition of Total Hockey and to The Game I’ll Never Forget. He is a senior writer covering hockey for the Pittsburgh Sports Report and also hosts Bob Grove’s Hot Stove on Penguins Radio 24/7.

STEVE KOLBE PENGUINS RADIO 24/7 HOST— PENGUINS RADIO NETWORK

Steve Kolbe enters his first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kolbe spent 14 seasons (1997-2011) as the playby-play broadcaster for the Washington Capitals, broadcasting over 1100 games. His voice has been heard internationally on the NHL Network, XM Radio, NHL Radio, and ESPN. Kolbe broadcast the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998 and the NHL Winter Classic in 2011, and he was featured on the NHL Network’s documentary “Voices” in 2008.

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Kolbe has over 25 years of broadcasting experience, and most recently has been a co-host of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Report on MASN (Mid Atlantic Sports Network) as well as talk show host for Major League Baseball coverage and NHL insider on CBS Radio 105.7 in Baltimore.

Kolbe is a 1989 graduate of Michigan State University and earned a B.A. in telecommunications.

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NHL REALIGNMENT By: By: Michelle Michelle Crechiolo Crechiolo

Last Last season, season, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh finished finished first first in in the the Atlantic Atlantic Division, Division, ahead ahead of of the the New New York York Rangers, Rangers, the the New New York York Islanders, Islanders, Philadelphia Philadelphia and and New New Jersey.

Jersey. This This upcoming upcoming season, season, the the Penguins Penguins will will be be looking looking to to defend defend that that title title against against those same teams plus three three new new ones ones — — Carolina, Carolina, Columbus Columbus and and Washington Washington — — in in the the newly newly created created Metropolitan Metropolitan Division.

Division.

As As part part of of the the NHL’s NHL’s realignment realignment plan plan that that will will be be implemented implemented for for the the 2013-14 2013-14 campaign, campaign, the the league league will will be be in in aa more more geographically geographically appropriate appropriate two-conference, two-conference, four-division four-division format format with with 16 16 teams teams in in the the Eastern Eastern Conference Conference and and 14 14 teams teams in in the the Western Western Conference.

Conference.

The The Eastern Eastern Conference Conference divisions divisions (Metropolitan (Metropolitan and and Atlantic Atlantic — — which which will will now now consist consist of of Boston, Boston, Buffalo, Buffalo, Detroit, Detroit, Florida, Florida, Montreal, Montreal, Ottawa, Ottawa, Tampa Tampa Bay, Bay, and and Toronto) Toronto) have have eight eight teams teams in in each each while while the the Western Western Conference Conference divisions divisions (Central (Central and and Pacific) Pacific) have have seven seven teams teams in in each. each.

CONFERENCE CONFERENCE AND AND DIVISIONAL DIVISIONAL SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT

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Metropolitan Metropolitan Division Division

TEAMS 8 TEAMS

Atlantic Atlantic Division Division

14 TEAMS

WESTERN WESTERN CONFERENCE CONFERENCE

TEAMS 7 TEAMS

Central Central Division Division

TEAMS 7 TEAMS

Pacific Pacific Division Division

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HERE’S HOW REALIGNMENT AFFECTS PITTSBURGH’S SCHEDULE…

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

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

The Penguins will play three games each against the eight teams in the Atlantic division — either two at home and one away or once at home and twice away.

Teams that the Penguins will play twice at home and once away are Buffalo, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. Pittsburgh will play Boston, Detroit, Florida and Tampa Bay just once at home.

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

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METROPOLITAN DIVISION

The pre-realignment Atlantic Division was known for being one of toughest and most competitive divisions in the NHL, as it was not uncommon to see all five teams battling until the end to make the playoffs every year (and usually at least three advancing). Plus, the gap between the first-place team and the last-place team tended to be relatively small, especially compared to the gaps in other divisions.

It also had some of the most intense rivalries, starting with the legendary, hate-filled and bitter one between cross-state teams Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. And there was no love lost between the Penguins and any of the other teams in the division, either.

It doesn’t look like the new Metropolitan Division will be any friendlier. All of the rivalries from the former Atlantic Division, of course, will stay intact. The Capitals are already a current rival of Pittsburgh with all of the star power and history, and now that they’ll see more of each other we can only speculate as to how much more intense that will become. And there’s also more juicy potential for dislike to build between the Penguins and both the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets. continued on page 164 181

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NEW ADDITIONS: COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

The main reason Pittsburgh and Columbus could develop an exciting rivalry is the short distance between them. All seven of the Penguins’ Metropolitan Division opponents are within driving distance, but Columbus is by far the closest at just under three hours away.

A lot of Penguins fans made the trip to Columbus the last time Pittsburgh played there on Dec. 4, 2010, with an influx of black and gold jerseys in the stands at the game. And with five games between the teams (three in Columbus, two in Pittsburgh) this season — including a home-and-home series on Nov. 1-2 — fans from both teams will venture into enemy territory to support their clubs. Call them destination rivals, if you will, with the added element of fan travel.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

The Penguins and the Capitals already have one of the NHL’s marquee rivalries. They clashed in the 2011 Winter Classic at Heinz Field, on a few Super Bowl Sundays and had an epic playoff battle in 2009 when Pittsburgh defeated Washington in seven games during the conference semifinals on its way to winning the Stanley Cup. Now that the two 164 180

teams (just a four-hour drive apart) are in the same division and will play each other four times this season — including a home-and-home series on March 10-11 — it could become even more intense.

Pittsburgh and Washington developed such a strong rivalry because of star power. The Penguins have Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin while the Capitals have Alex Ovechkin. They are the three biggest superstars in the league and have been battling for individual honors (in addition to team glory in their playoff series) since Ovechkin broke into the NHL during the 2005-06 season. It’s always exciting to watch when they all go head-to-head.

The Penguins-Capitals rivalry flared up in the 90s when the two teams met seven times in 11 years — with the Penguins winning in six of those series. That hatred has been carried over during the Ovechkin-Crosby/Malkin era. And it should only get hotter as the teams enter the same division.

METROPOLITAN DIVISION

ATLANTIC DIVISION

CENTRAL DIVISION

PACIFIC DIVISION

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CAROLINA HURRICANES

Pittsburgh’s rivalry with Carolina may not be as developed as it is with Washington, but it could get there. If it does, we’d bet it’s because of the Jordan Staal — Brandon Sutter trade.

Staal, who played his first six NHL seasons with Pittsburgh, was a key member of the Penguins’ 2009 Stanley Cup championship team and was part of the successful three-center model with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. But Staal wanted to play with his brother Eric, so the Penguins traded Jordan to Carolina at the 2012 NHL Draft for Sutter and prospects Brian Dumoulin and Derrick Pouliot. Staal signed a 10-year, $60-million deal with the Hurricanes a few days later.

Staal came to Pittsburgh just once in his first season with Carolina, in the final game of the regular season. The sellout crowd at CONSOL Energy Center gave him an extended standing ovation as a tribute played on the video board, and Staal was emotional as he stood up and acknowledged the fans he had played in front of for his first six seasons. But now that that’s over and done with, don’t expect things to remain as friendly and cordial as they are now. Staal is an important part of Penguins history, but not their present or future. He’s a competitive guy, and the Hurricanes expect a lot from him. He’ll want to do everything he can to lead his team to success in the future, including beating his former team whenever possible. continued on page 168 184

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PLAYOFFS

Realignment doesn’t just affect the regular season; it affects the postseason as well. The playoffs are now division-based and with an added wild-card system.

The number of total playoff spots, 16, remains the same — eight for each conference. That means the Western Conference will have 14 teams competing for eight playoff spots, while the Eastern Conference will have 16 teams competing for eight playoff spots. It will likely end up being a tighter race for Pittsburgh and the rest of the Eastern Conference.

The top three teams in the Metropolitan Division and the top three teams from the Atlantic Division will fill the first six spots. The remaining two spots (Nos. 7 and 8) will be filled by the wild-card teams, who are the next two highest-placed finishers in each conference based on regular-season points and regardless of division.

That means the Metropolitan Division could send five teams to the playoffs while the Atlantic sends three; or vice versa. Or they could each send four. Regardless, the playoffs are now heavily based on divisional standings while before, only the division winner got a guaranteed spot in the playoffs.

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NHL.com explained the seeding best…

“The seeding of the wild-card teams within each divisional playoff will be determined on the basis of regular-season points. The division winner with the most points in the conference will be matched against the wild-card team with the fewest points; the division winner with the second-most points in the conference will play the wild-card team with the second fewest points. The teams finishing second and third in each division will play in the first round of the playoffs. The winners of each series will play for berths in the conference championship series.”

So while the wildcard system makes it possible to play a team in the opening round of the playoffs outside of the division, it’s more likely that teams will be playing the first two rounds against divisional foes. And we’ve seen first-hand the last few years just how intense that can be.

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WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON

PENGUINS SCHEDULE Date

Opponent

Time

Date

Opponent

Time

Oct. 5

at Bridgeport

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 18

at Portland

7:00 pm EST

Oct. 12

Hershey

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 19

at Providence

3:05 pm EST

Oct. 13

at Syracuse

5:00 pm EDT

Jan. 24

at Norfolk

7:30 pm EST

Oct. 18

Adirondack

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 25

at Norfolk

7:15 pm EST

Oct. 19

at Worcester

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 26

at Hershey

5:00 pm EST

Oct. 20

at Manchester

3:00 pm EDT

Jan. 29

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Oct. 25

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 31

Norfolk

7:05 pm EST

Oct. 26

Norfolk

7:05 pm EDT

Feb. 1

Rochester

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 1

Hershey

7:05 pm EDT

Feb. 7

Portland

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 2

at Hershey

7:00 pm EDT

Feb. 8

Adirondack

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 6

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 9

at Hershey

5:00 pm EST

Nov. 8

Albany

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 14

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 10

at Springfield

3:00 pm EST

Feb. 15

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 15

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EST

Feb. 16

Hershey

4:05 pm EST

Nov. 16

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 19

Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 20

at Rochester

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 22

Providence

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 22

St. John’s

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 25

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Nov. 23

St. John’s

7:05 pm EST

Feb. 28

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 27

at Adirondack

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 1

at Albany

7:00 pm EST*

Nov. 29

Binghamton

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 7

at Utica

7:00 pm EST

Nov. 30

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 8

at Hamilton

7:00 pm EST

Dec. 6

at St. John’s

7:30 pm NST

Mar. 9

at Toronto

3:00 pm EDT

Dec. 7

at St. John’s

7:30 pm NST

Mar. 14

Hamilton

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 11

Springfield

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 15

Norfolk

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 13

Hershey

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 21

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EDT

Dec. 14

Utica

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 22

Utica

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 20

Worcester

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 23

at Albany

4:00 pm EDT*

Dec. 21

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 26

Providence

7:05 pm EDT

Dec. 27

Norfolk

7:05 pm EST

Mar. 28

at Norfolk

7:30 pm EDT

Dec. 28

at Hershey

7:00 pm EST

Mar. 29

at Norfolk

7:15 pm EDT

Dec. 31

Syracuse

5:05 pm EST

Apr. 4

Bridgeport

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 3

at Hartford

7:00 pm EST

Apr. 5

Albany

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 4

Manchester

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 6

at Binghamton

3:05 pm EDT

Jan. 5

Binghamton

4:05 pm EST

Apr. 11

at Syracuse

7:00 pm EDT

Jan. 8

Syracuse

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 12

Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 10

at Adirondack

7:00 pm EST

Apr. 13

Toronto

4:05 pm EDT

Jan. 11

Hartford

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 18

at Binghamton

7:05 pm EDT

Jan. 17

at Providence

7:05 pm EST

Apr. 19

at Utica

7:00 pm EDT

* = at Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City, NJ

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WHEELING

NAILERS SCHEDULE Date

Opponent

Time

Date

Opponent

Oct. 18

Elmira

7:00 PM

Jan. 18

at Greenville

7:00 PM

Oct. 19

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Jan. 20

at Gwinnett

12:30 PM

Oct. 26

at Toledo

7:15 PM

Jan. 24

at Toledo

7:15 PM

Nov. 1

Reading

7:00 PM

Jan. 25

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Nov. 2

Greenville

7:00 PM

Jan. 26

Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Nov. 6

at Kalamazoo*

10:30 AM

Jan. 29

Ft Wayne

7:00 PM

Nov. 8

at Ft Wayne

8:00 PM

Jan. 31

Kalamazoo

7:00 PM

Nov. 9

Reading

7:00 PM

Feb. 1

Kalamazoo

8:00 PM

Nov. 10

at Reading

5:05 PM

Feb. 8

at Reading

7:05 PM

Nov. 14

Elmira

7:00 PM

Feb. 9

at Reading

4:05 PM

Nov. 15

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Feb. 12

Toledo

7:00 PM

Nov. 16

Elmira

7:00 PM

Feb. 14

Reading

7:00 PM

Nov. 20

at Reading

7:05 PM

Feb. 15

Elmira

7:00 PM

Nov. 23

at Ft Wayne

7:35 PM

Feb. 16

at Ft Wayne

5:05 PM

Nov. 24

at Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Feb. 19

at Reading

7:05 PM

Nov. 27

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Feb. 21

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Nov. 29

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Feb. 22

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Nov. 30

Toledo

7:00 PM

Feb. 23

at Elmira

4:05 PM

Dec. 1

Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Feb. 28

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Dec. 6

Reading

7:00 PM

Mar. 1

Reading

7:00 PM

Dec. 7

Cincinnati

7:00 PM

Mar. 2

Cincinnati

3:00 PM

Dec. 12

Elmira

7:00 PM

Mar. 7

at Reading

7:05 PM

Dec. 14

Florida

7:00 PM

Mar. 8

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Dec. 15

Florida

3:00 PM

Mar. 12

Toledo

7:00 PM

Dec. 20

Evansville

7:00 PM

Mar. 14

Reading

7:00 PM

Dec. 21

Evansville

7:00 PM

Mar. 15

Cincinnati

7:00 PM

Dec. 27

at Gwinnett

6:05 PM

Mar. 16

at Reading

4:05 PM

Dec. 28

at South Carolina 7:00 PM

Mar. 19

at Toledo

7:15 PM

Dec. 31

Reading

6:00 PM

Mar. 21

at Evansville

8:15 PM

Jan. 3

Elmira

7:00 PM

Mar. 28

Toledo

7:00 PM

Jan. 4

at Elmira

7:05 PM

Mar. 30

Elmira

3:00 PM

Jan. 8

at Reading

7:05 PM

Apr. 2

Toledo

7:00 PM

Jan. 9

Cincinnati

7:00 PM

Apr. 4

Evansville

7:00 PM

Jan. 11

Toledo

7:00 PM

Apr. 5

Orlando

7:00 PM

Jan. 12

at Toledo

5:15 PM

Apr. 11

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

Jan. 17

at Greenville

7:00 PM

Apr. 12

at Cincinnati

7:35 PM

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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.

Players who were active during the NHL for the 2010-11 season where not eligible.

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

25 KEVIN STEVENS

Left Wing, 1987-95, 2001

5 ULF SAMUELSSON Defense, 1991-95

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

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10 RON FRANCIS Center, 1991-98

19 JEAN PRONOVOST Right Wing, 1968-78

35 TOM BARRASSO Goaltender, 1988-2000

30 LES BINKLEY

Goaltender, 1967-72

68 JAROMIR JAGR

Right Wing, 1990-2001

77 PAUL COFFEY Defense, 1987-92

26 SYL APPS

Center, 1970-77

10 PIERRE LAROUCHE Center, 1974-77

17 RICK KEHOE

Right Wing, 1974-85

55 LARRY MURPHY Defense, 1990-95

7 JOE MULLEN

Right Wing, 1990-95, 1996-97

18/8 MARK RECCHI

Right Wing, 1988-92, 2005-07

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Mario Lemieux

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1985

Evgeni Malkin

2007

1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997

Jaromir Jagr

1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY

Sidney Crosby

2007

Ron Francis

Evgeni Malkin

2009, 2012

HART MEMORIAL TROPHY Mario Lemieux

1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999

Sidney Crosby

2007

Evgeni Malkin

2012

ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY Sidney Crosby

2010

LADY BYNG TROPHY Rick Kehoe

1981

Ron Francis

1995, 1998

CONN SMYTHE TROPHY Mario Lemieux

1991, 1992

Evgeni Malkin

2009

1995

BILL MASTERTON TROPHY Lowell MacDonald

1973

Mario Lemieux

1993

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1986, 1988, 1993, 1996

Jaromir Jagr

1999, 2000

Sidney Crosby

2007, 2013

Evgeni Malkin

2012

MARK MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD Sidney Crosby

2010

JACK ADAMS AWARD Dan Bylsma

2011

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NHL PLUS/MINUS AWARD Mario Lemieux

1993

Ray Shero

Ron Francis

1995

Pascal Dupuis

2013

2013

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

GET TO THE NET

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

WORK HARD AND HAVE FUN

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

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ICEBURGH A delight for children of all ages, Iceburgh — the official mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins not only provides fans with exciting game entertainment but this large, energetic bird can also be seen at a multitude of community events and elementary schools throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.

Iceburgh arrived on the scene in 1992 and is a staple at all team events. During Penguins’ home games, fans most definitely notice the antics of Iceburgh leading sections of fans in cheers, greeting young children on the concourse or displaying his athleticism on-ice between periods.

In 1995, Iceburgh made his Hollywood debut, starring alongside Jean Claude Van Damme in the motion picture “Sudden Death.” He has gained both national and international exposure through film, TV and a variety of personal appearances.

Iceburgh wasted no time getting acquainted with his new home at CONSOL Energy Center in September of 2010. You can find Iceburgh sliding down stair banisters, dancing in the stands and tossing t-shirts to fans.

Iceburgh has performed in Russia and Japan, was featured in the opening of ESPN’s SportsCenter and recently performed in front of a record crowd of over 68,000 at Heinz Field for the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. He is also regularly featured on in-game videos and has appeared in advertisements and television promos on ROOT Sports. In addition to his annual trek to the NHL All-Star Game, Iceburgh makes annual appearances at the Mascot Olympics held in Orlando, FL. If you would like to request an Iceburgh appearance at your next event, please complete the online form by visiting the community section of pittsburghpenguins.com.

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PENNSYLVANIA’S 2013-14 MVP BY: MIKE PRISUTA

Butler native Jake Hildebrand was honored to be recognized among his fellow Pennsylvanians and pleasantly surprised, as it turned out, that there had been so many to choose from.

Hildebrand, a sophomore goaltender at Michigan State, was named Pennsylvania’s 201314 MVP by College Hockey, Inc., which so anointed one player from each state that had produced an NCAA Division I player just prior to USA Hockey’s designated Hockey Weekend Across America Feb. 28-March 2.

Hildebrand was one of 62 Pennsylvanians on an NCAA Division I roster this season, which ranked the Keystone State fifth behind Minnesota (183), Michigan (143), Massachusetts (111) and New York (88) in terms of churning out talent to compete at college hockey’s highest level.

That’s fifth among 39 states represented, as well as the District of Columbia.

Of the 62 Pennsylvanians, 27 are from Western Pennsylvania.

“That’s really surprising to me,” Hildebrand said of all that Pennsylvania NCAA representation. “I think it’s awesome, continued on page 212

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especially that there are so many from Pittsburgh.

“Pittsburgh has put out a lot of good hockey players lately.”

Hildebrand is one of best among them.

He had a goals-against average of 2.22 and a save percentage of .931 when he got the nod from College Hockey, Inc. He entered the Spartans’ home-and-home series against Michigan last Friday and Saturday ranked No. 15 in the nation in goals-against average and No. 9 in save percentage.

Still, the in-state competition was stiff.

AMONG THOSE HILDEBRAND EDGED OUT FOR THE HONOR:

Five team captains, including senior forward Colin South of Robert Morris (Sewickley), senior defenseman Nick Jones of Mercyhurst (Cranberry Township) and senior defenseman/ forward Ryan McGrath of Holy Cross (Mt. Lebanon).

Senior forward Jesse Root of Yale (Mt. Lebanon), who won a national championship with the Bulldogs in 2012-13.

Senior defenseman Stephen Johns of Notre Dame (Wampum), a 2010 second-round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Junior forward Ty Loney of Denver (Valencia), the son of former Penguins Stanley Cup-winning forward Troy Loney.

Sophomore forward Zac Lynch of Robert Morris (Shaler), who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2013-14 (16-20-36 in 34 games) and concluded the Colonials’ regular season tied for No. 1 in the nation in short-handed goals (four). Lynch is one of five Pennsylvania natives on RMU’s roster in this, the Colonials 10th season at the Division I level.

Penn State, in its second year of Division I hockey, has six, including sophomore goaltender Matthew Skoff (McKees Rocks).

Mercyhurst, which has been a Division I program since 2000-01, has three, including Jones.

Hildebrand, who bested Minnesota twice in shootouts when the Gophers were ranked No. 1 this season, got his first exposure to the game playing dek hockey back home in Butler.

Soon after that he began watching Penguins games and found himself hooked.

“I fell in love with the sport,” Hildebrand said. “I started watching the Penguins when I was pretty young and they weren’t very good. continued on page 215

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“A couple of years later they got HILDEBRAND IS Sidney Crosby.”

FOCUSED ON And a new generation of SHORT-TERM Penguins fans and hockey players PURSUITS. was born.

Still, not surprisingly, Hildebrand’s “I WANT TO WIN favorite Penguins player is THE BIG TEN TITLE goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.

AND PLAY FOR A “He’s so athletic,” Hildebrand NATIONAL TITLE.” said. “I love watching him play.” ~ Jake Hildebrand ~ Hildebrand’s long-term plan is to hopefully follow Fleury into the professional ranks and, eventually, the NHL. “Absolutely,” he said. “That’s been my goal since I was a little kid.”

In the meantime, Hildebrand is focused on short-term pursuits.

“I want to win the Big Ten title and play for a national title,” he said.

Hildebrand would be following in some familiar footsteps should he manage to pull off the latter.

In 2010-11, Kenny Reiter (Plum) backstopped Minnesota-Duluth to the national championship.

And in 2011-12, Parker Milner (Mt. Lebanon) guided Boston College to the top of the college hockey world.

Whether Hildebrand ever gets there or not, he might wind up eventually being replaced in the Spartans’ crease by still another Keystone State netminder.

Ed Minney of the U.S. National Under-18 Team and Wind Gap, Pa., is ticketed for Michigan State next season.

Those Pennsylvania players are everywhere, or so it seems.

That they’re showing up as often as they are should no longer come as a surprise to anyone.

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NEW ADDITIONS MARCEL GOC is a player the Penguins have wanted for some time now, and they were finally able to add him to their roster this season.

“It’s a guy we had our eye on for a little while, including last year,” Penguins general manager Ray Shero said. “But it worked out for us this year.”

The Penguins were able to acquire Goc, a Panthers alternate captain, from Florida for a 2014 fifth-round draft pick and a 2015 third-round draft pick hours before the trade deadline to bolster their forward depth, and the 30-yearold German native is excited to be coming to Pittsburgh.

“Being part of a top team in the league is exciting, and I’m looking forward to playing playoff hockey again,” Goc said.

Shero loves that Goc, in his ninth NHL season, has proven to be a capable player in all situations.

“I think the great thing with Marcel is that he’s versatile,” Shero said. “He’s been a very good center-ice man, a very good penalty killer. Back in ’01, he was a first-round draft pick.

But he’s really found his way in the league to become a very useful player. I think that’s what we’re looking for.” ...

With LEE STEMPNIAK set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, he knew his name would come up in trade talks approaching Wednesday’s deadline. It’s a tough situation to deal with, but fortunately it ended up working out as Calgary sent him to an ideal destination — Pittsburgh.

The Penguins acquired Stempniak from the Flames for a 2014 third-round draft pick right before the deadline hit on Wednesday afternoon. And the 31-year-old winger, who hasn’t been to the playoffs in his three seasons with Calgary, can’t wait to meet the team in San Jose and get going with his new club.

“I knew there was a chance I was going to be traded and had no idea where. When I found out it was Pittsburgh, I was really excited,” Stempniak said in a phone interview Wednesday evening. “A team that’s at the top of the Eastern Conference and one of the best teams in the league, and with the players they have — just heard great things about the organization. It’s really exciting and I can’t wait to join the team and start helping winning games.” ...

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MARCH 29, 1997

Jean Pronovost becomes the first Penguin to score 50 goals in a season and Pierre Larouche becomes first Penguin to record 100 points in one season vs. Boston.

Ron Francis scores his 400th career goal vs. the Los Angeles Kings, making the Penguins the first team to have players record their 400th, 500th and 600th goals in the same season.

MARCH 4, 1991 The Penguins acquire Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings from Hartford for John Cullen, Zarley Zalapski and Jeff Parker.

MARCH 26, 1991 The Penguins win their first division title, capturing the Patrick Division crown with a 7-4 win at Detroit.

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.

MARCH 14, 1997 Joe Mullen scores his 500th career goal in a game against Colorado, becoming the first U.S.-born player to score 500.

MARCH 21, 1998 Ron Francis becomes the seventh player to record his 1,000th career assist, and the Penguins become the 10th NHL team to reach the 1,000-win plateau with a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

MAR. 31, 2001 The Penguins clinch their team record 11th straight postseason appearance with a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues.

MARCH 13, 2007 Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl joins 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. continued on page 225

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MARCH 30, 2013 The Penguins win 15 consecutive games between March 2-30, establishing the second-longest longest (tied) winning streak in NHL history. Pittsburgh becomes the first team in NHL history to post a perfect record (15-0) ver a full calendar month (min: 10 games).

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Signing deadline for Group 2 free agents (5:00 p.m. ET) U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction and a celebration of Lester Patrick (Detroit, Mich.) U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees: Cindy Curley, Bill Guerin, Peter Karmanos Jr., Ron Mason, Doug Weight Busiest day of NHL season — 14 games Holiday roster freeze in effect: For all players on an NHL active roster, injured reserve, or with non-roster and injured non-roster status as of midnight (local time) Dec. 19, a roster freeze shall apply through midnight (local time) Dec. 27, with respect to waivers, trades and loans, subject to the exceptions provided for in CBA Article 16.5 (d).

Holiday break (no scheduled practices – dressing rooms closed) IIHF World Junior Championship (Malmo, Sweden)

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2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings (Michigan Stadium) CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Calgary, Alta.)

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada (Host: Lloydminster, Alta./Sask.)

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

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

Hockey is for Everyone Month begins Olympic break begins (at the conclusion of each Club’s final game) AHL All-Star Classic (Location: TBA) Olympic men’s hockey tournament begins (Sochi, Russia) Men’s hockey bronze-medal game (Sochi, Russia) Men’s hockey gold-medal game (Sochi, Russia) Olympic break ends (12:01 a.m. ET) NHL regular season resumes Hockey Weekend Across America presented by CCM (USA Hockey)

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MAATTA AND NISKANEN THRIVING TOGETHER FOR PENGUINS BY: ADDISON SMITH

In a season plagued by injuries on the blue line, a bright spot has been the pairing of rookie Olli Maatta and breakout defenseman Matt Niskanen.

That duo has again moved up to become one of Pittsburgh’s top defensive pairings with Kris Letang and Paul Martin both sidelined due to injury.

It’s not the first time Maatta and Niskanen have been asked to shoulder a bigger load and more responsibility, as they were also relied upon earlier in the season when Letang, Martin, Brooks Orpik and Rob Scuderi — Pittsburgh’s top-four defensemen — were all out at the same time.

Maatta and Niskanen stepped up and delivered then, and have been excellent together ever since. Their success as a pairing, said Niskanen, stems from the pair’s complementary styles.

“We’ve had pretty good chemistry,” Niskanen explained. “We feed off of each other well. I think our strengths are similar. We both skate pretty well; we both can move the puck. It’s been a good fit. Credit to him, it’s not easy to be in the situation that he was forced into early in the season where he would play top-pair minutes because the other top-four guys were out. He’s handled it very well. He has a great attitude about it.”

Maatta agreed with his D partner, saying, “I think we think of the game the same way. We try to defend first, but we’re not afraid to join the rush either and produce offensively.”

After turning 19 in August, Maatta made Pittsburgh’s roster out of training camp the next month. He may be incredibly young, but stepped into a veteran role right away and thrived. And while he may have surprised his teammates then with his maturity, poise and confidence, it certainly doesn’t surprise them now. “[Maatta] has played really well,” Niskanen said. “I think everyone was surprised probably the first couple weeks of the 234

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“WE FEED OFF OF EACH OTHER WELL. I THINK OUR STRENGTHS ARE SIMILAR. WE BOTH SKATE PRETTY WELL; WE BOTH CAN MOVE THE PUCK. IT’S BEEN A GOOD FIT...” ~ MATT NISKANEN

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season at how well he handled everything. I don’t know if it’s fair, but it’s almost like we’re not surprised anymore when he has a really good game or makes a really good play. For a 19-year-old kid, he’s been really, really steady. He thinks the game well and he’s got a lot of physical tools to be really good.”

When Niskanen, now 27, was a rookie with the Dallas Stars, he remembered teammate Mattias Norstrom as a guy who took him under his wing and taught him the ins-and-outs of being a professional hockey player. And while Maatta has been exceptional in terms of his professionalism, preparation, and work ethic, Niskanen is there for him whenever he does need support.

He said that Norstrom did “a really good job of looking after me and wanted to see me do well, wanted to see me succeed,” and he wants the same for Maatta.

“I don’t have to tell Olli much, but I try to be a really good partner for him,” Niskanen said. “He’s got a really bright future ahead of him, even the rest of this season he’s going to continue to get better. If he is playing really well that helps your team, so I’m just trying to be a really good partner for him, from good support on the ice to helping him out, talking about situations that happen.”

That support has been invaluable for Maatta, who has on multiple occasions credited his level of play to his partner.

“It’s been fun playing with ‘Nisky,’” Maatta said. “He’s a great player and I think we developed a little chemistry on our way here. He’s easy to play with, he’s really simple and he makes me look better.”

Early in the season, Niskanen — in his third full season with the Penguins — adopted more of a leadership role with all of the injuries to the veteran top-four defensemen (Martin, Letang, Orpik and Scuderi).

And that responsibility hasn’t lessened at all regardless of who’s in or who’s out of the lineup, as Niskanen has become a mentor and leader to not only Maatta, but the rest of his teammates as well. “[Niskanen] leads with the stuff on the ice and what he does,” Maatta said. “I think he’s a great player. He plays with emotion and he’s really into the game. Sometimes when we’re down and a little sloppy, he’s aggressive and fires up the team for sure.”

“HE’S GOT A REALLY BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM, EVEN THE REST OF THIS SEASON HE’S GOING TO CONTINUE TO GET BETTER.” ~ MATT NISKANEN

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CAMPS & CLINICS HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP WITH DON GRANATO The High Performance Camp with Don Granato, Head Coach of the USA Hockey U17 National Team and brother of Pittsburgh Penguins Assistant Coach Tony Granato, will be held June 13-15 at Bladerunners Warrendale. This camp is geared toward elite level hockey players. Don Granato has created a development plan specifically for this camp. This program will mimic how junior, college and professional hockey players improve their game in the off season through position specific skill development.

SCORING CAMP As the saying goes, “You can’t win, if you can’t score.” This camp will focus on the finer points of putting the puck in the net. From working on quick release to shot fakes, the players will learn everything they need to light the lamp. Players will get a chance to shoot a ton of pucks and will be put in different scoring scenarios.

DEFENSEMAN CAMP It is widely recognized that defensemen take more time to develop than forwards.

The reason for this is there are more responsibilities bestowed on them. The goal of this camp is to identify these responsibilities and show the skaters how to efficiently accomplish them. The skaters will work on D specific drills that will help them make decisions quicker, become more aggressive, and develop the defensemen’s mentality.

INSTRUCTIONAL 3-ON-3 Hockey is a game of creating opportunities in small spaces. Big Ice 3-on-3 leagues do not allow players to simulate these situations. This makes it easy for them to develop bad habits. In Penguins Hockey Development’s Cross Ice 3-on-3, the players will play on a third of the ice. This ensures that the puck will always be around them, while forcing them to make quick decisions. Goalies will get plenty of realistic shots, not just breakaway after breakaway.

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