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FRONT OFFICE Ron Burkle
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Mario Lemieux . . . . . . . . . 12
TODAY’S SCORE
David Morehouse . . . . . . . . 14 Ray Shero . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jason Botterill . . . . . . . . . 18 Dan Bylsma . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tony Granato . . . . . . . . . 22 Todd Reirden . . . . . . . . . 22 Gilles Meloche . . . . . . . . . 24 Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . 25
TODAY’S MATCHUP Game Notes . . . . . . . . . . 29 Penguins vs. Panthers . . . . . . 95
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IN EVERY ISSUE NHL Standings . . . . . . . . . 4 League Leaders . . . . . . . . 6
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Around the NHL . . . . . . . . 8 2010.11 Schedule. . . . . . . . 34 2010.11 Promotional Items . . . . 37 Trib Total Media All-Time Team . . 41 2010.11 WB/S Penguins Schedule . . . . . . . 45 2010.11 Wheeling Nailers Schedule . . . . . . . . 47 Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . . 48 Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network . . . . . . . . . 51 PensGear . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Pittsburgh Penguins Mobile Presented by Verizon . . . . . . 62 Win a 3-Year Lease on a Subaru Outback 2.5i. . . . . . . 64
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StarKist Shootout . . . . . . . . 83
CONSOL ENERGY CENTER
Penguins By the Numbers . . . . 85
Building Information. . . . . . . 66
Penguins Headshots. . . . . . . 86
Seating Chart . . . . . . . . . 73
Penguins Roster . . . . . . . . 88
Concessions Guide . . . . . . . 75
Devils Roster. . . . . . . . . . 89
Box Office and Upcoming Events
Devils Headshots . . . . . . . . 90
Our New Home
Devils By the Numbers. . . . . . 92
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Ice Crew Presented by Highmark . . 96
PENGUINS HISTORY
2010.11 Critical Dates . . . . . . 99
Penguins Game Vault . . . . . . 57
pittsburghpenguins.com . . . . 104
Penguins History Notable Dates . 113
Iceburgh Calls the Penalties . . . 123
Honors and Awards . . . . . . 154
On-Ice Officials. . . . . . . . 128
Fastest Goals . . . . . . . . 157
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation . 132
Streaks . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Get Involved: Local Youth Hockey Venues . . . 135
Team Records . . . . . . . . 167 Player Records . . . . . . . . 168
Upcoming Opponents . . . . . 176
FEATURES A Drive to be First
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Frozen in Time . . . . . . . . 118 One on One with Craig Adams . 120 Penguins Launch New Youth Hockey Website and Facebook Page . . 145 2010.11 Team Awards . . . . . 147 30 Seconds with James Neal . . . 169 Kennedy Keeps Rolling
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NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS RNK
TEAM
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
AWAY
L10
1
PHILADELPHIA
72
44
19
9
97
232
195
21-10-5
23-9-4
4-3-3
2
WASHINGTON
74
43
21
10
96
203
180
22-8-7
21-13-3
9-1-0
3
BOSTON
72
40
22
10
90
217
176
17-12-5
23-10-5
4-3-3
4
PITTSBURGH
73
42
23
8
92
213
181
22-13-2
20-10-6
6-2-2
5
TAMPA BAY
73
39
23
11
89
216
222
22-10-5
17-13-6
2-4-4
6
MONTREAL
74
40
27
7
87
200
187
22-10-6
18-17-1
6-4-0
7
NY RANGERS
74
40
30
4
84
216
179
18-16-3
22-14-1
7-3-0
8
BUFFALO
73
36
28
9
81
216
208
16-16-4
20-12-5
6-3-1
9
CAROLINA
73
34
29
10
78
205
217
20-12-4
14-17-6
5-4-1
10
TORONTO
74
33
31
10
76
195
225
17-14-7
16-17-3
5-4-1
11
ATLANTA
72
30
30
12
72
202
238
16-14-7
14-16-5
5-4-1
12
NEW JERSEY
73
34
35
4
72
155
186
18-15-3
16-20-1
6-4-0
13
NY ISLANDERS
74
29
33
12
70
208
235
16-15-5
13-18-7
6-1-3
14
FLORIDA
73
29
34
10
68
182
199
15-15-8
14-19-2
3-4-3
15
OTTAWA
73
27
37
9
63
167
227
13-19-5
14-18-4
6-4-0
RNK
TEAM
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
GF
GA
HOME
AWAY
L10
1
VANCOUVER
73
47
17
9
103
238
172
25-8-5
22-9-4
8-2-0
2
DETROIT
73
43
21
9
95
237
209
19-11-5
24-10-4
4-3-3
3
SAN JOSE
73
42
23
8
92
211
191
20-11-5
22-12-3
6-2-2
4
PHOENIX
75
40
24
11
91
215
208
18-12-6
22-12-5
7-2-1
5
LOS ANGELES
73
41
26
6
88
199
177
21-12-3
20-14-3
6-2-2
6
NASHVILLE
74
39
25
10
88
193
173
20-8-7
19-17-3
7-2-1
7
CHICAGO
72
39
25
8
86
234
202
22-14-0
17-11-8
6-2-2
8
ANAHEIM
72
40
27
5
85
204
208
23-12-2
17-15-3
8-2-0
9
DALLAS
72
38
25
9
85
203
202
20-11-7
18-14-2
5-2-3
10
CALGARY
75
37
27
11
85
227
216
22-12-4
15-15-7
4-4-2
11
MINNESOTA
74
35
31
8
78
185
207
17-15-5
18-16-3
2-6-2
12
COLUMBUS
73
33
29
11
77
199
223
16-16-4
17-13-7
2-4-4
13
ST. LOUIS
73
32
32
9
73
202
216
20-12-4
12-20-5
4-6-0
14
COLORADO
72
28
36
8
64
203
254
15-17-4
13-19-4
2-7-1
15
EDMONTON
73
23
40
10
56
176
240
12-20-5
11-20-5
3-5-2
WESTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS
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NHL LEAGUE LEADERS POINTS RNK NAME
GP
G
A PTS
+/- PIM SOG
SPCT
PPG PPA SHG SHA
1
Daniel Sedin, VAN
73
38
55
93
26
28
232
16.4
17
20
0
0
2
Henrik Sedin, VAN
73
18
68
86
22
32
146
12.3
7
24
0
0
Steven Stamkos, TB
73
43
43
86
E
68
250
17.2
17
18
0
0
4
Martin St. Louis, TB
73
26
59
85
-7
10
221
11.8
4
32
0
0
5
Corey Perry, ANA
72
39
40
79
E
100
237
16.5
12
12
3
1
GP
G
+/- PIM SOG
SPCT
GOALS RNK NAME
A PTS
PPG PPA SHG SHA
1
Steven Stamkos, TB
73
43
43
86
E
68
250
17.2
17
18
0
0
2
Corey Perry, ANA
72
39
40
79
E
100
237
16.5
12
12
3
1
3
Daniel Sedin, VAN
73
38
55
93
26
28
232
16.4
17
20
0
0
4
Ryan Kesler, VAN
73
36
28
64
22
58
221
16.3
12
13
3
0
5
Patrick Sharp, CHI
71
34
34
68
-3
36
255
13.3
12
14
2
1
GP
G
+/- PIM SOG
SPCT
ASSISTS RNK NAME
A PTS
PPG PPA SHG SHA
1
Henrik Sedin, VAN
73
18
68
86
22
32
146
12.3
7
24
0
0
2
Martin St. Louis, TB
73
26
59
85
-7
10
221
11.8
4
32
0
0
3
Daniel Sedin, VAN
73
38
55
93
26
28
232
16.4
17
20
0
0
4
Henrik Zetterberg, DET
73
21
52
73
1
36
285
7.4
7
20
0
1
5
Alex Ovechkin, WAS
73
29
48
77
22
41
332
8.7
6
15
0
0
GP
G
+/- PIM SOG
SPCT
Steven Stamkos, TB
73
43
43
86
E
68
250
17.2
17
18
0
0
Daniel Sedin, VAN
73
38
55
93
26
28
232
16.4
17
20
0
0
POWER PLAY GOALS RNK NAME 1 3
A PTS
PPG PPA SHG SHA
Corey Perry, ANA
72
39
40
79
E
100
237
16.5
12
12
3
1
Ryan Kesler, VAN
73
36
28
64
22
58
221
16.3
12
13
3
0
Teemu Selanne, ANA
63
22
45
67
4
42
173
12.7
12
16
0
0
GP
G
+/- PIM SOG
SPCT
PLUS/MINUS RNK NAME
A PTS
PPG PPA SHG SHA
1
Toni Lydman, ANA
68
3
21
24
32
26
91
3.3
0
2
0
2
Brian Campbell, CHI
55
4
21
25
28
6
73
5.5
2
4
0
0 0
3
Adam McQuaid, BOS
58
2
11
13
27
96
37
5.4
0
0
0
0
Alex Goligoski, DAL
73
11
29
40
27
38
135
8.1
4
15
0
0
Dan Hamhuis, VAN
60
6
16
22
27
30
108
5.6
2
5
0
0
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AROUND THE NHL PACIFIC PILEUP The National Hockey League’s Pacific Division in the Western Conference is one of the tightest in the league, as all five teams are in the thick of the race for a postseason berth heading into the final stretch of regular-season games. As of March 22, San Jose led the pack with 92 points — good for third in the West — with Phoenix trailing the Sharks by just three points for fourth in the conference. Los Angeles then took sole possession of fifth place in the West (and moved within one point of the Coyotes) with their 2-1 shootout victory over Calgary on March 21. All three teams are within distance of garnering home-ice advantage for the playoffs. Meanwhile, Anaheim and Dallas are locked in a dogfight for the final playoff berth, as they each have 85 points. But since the Ducks have two more regulation wins than the Stars, they have sole possession of eighth place. Each team had 10 regular-season games remaining as of March 22.
KING HENRIK New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist began his National Hockey League career by recording 30 wins in his rookie season. Lundqvist has proved that performance wasn’t a fluke, as he became the first goaltender in NHL history to register at least 30 wins in each of his first six NHL seasons with his 22-save Henrik Lundqvist performance in a 6-3 win over Montreal on March 18. Lundqvist has been the anchor of a Blueshirts squad that was denied a fifth-straight postseason appearance last season when they lost to Philadelphia in a shootout in their final regular-season game. As of March 22, New York was seventh in the East and held a three-point lead over eighth-place Buffalo. Lundqvist, who is 6-1 in his last seven contests, leads the league with nine shutouts and 18 road wins, is eighth (tied) with a .921 save percentage and a 2.35 goals-against average.
Vancouver suffered a huge blow on March 21 when it was announced that center Manny Malhotra is out for the rest of the regular season and playoffs after being hit in the left eye with a puck against Colorado on March 16. Malhotra, an alternate captain, earned a 61.7-percent success rate in the faceoff dot before his injury. That number ranks second in the National Hockey League and is the best percentage for players that have taken upwards of 1,100 faceoffs. He also led all Canucks forwards in penalty kill time with an average of 2:45 shorthanded minutes per game. Manny Malhotra
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RON BURKLE Ron Burkle has now added a new arena — Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center — to his tremendous list of accomplishments in the business world. Burkle, widely recognized as one of the preeminent investors in retail, manufacturing and distribution industries, is in his 12th season as co-owner of the Penguins. He teamed with Mario Lemieux to buy the team out of bankruptcy in September, 1999, and together they have developed one of the outstanding ownership groups in all of professional sports. Among Burkle’s many significant contributions to the Penguins was his role in negotiations for the new arena deal. Under the leadership of Lemieux and Burkle, the Penguins have sold out every game for three-plus seasons and established new standards for television ratings, merchandise sales and website hits while winning acclaim as the No. 1 team in professional sports in Fan Relations. A consistent post-season threat on the ice, the Penguins reached back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals in 2008 and 2009 and won the Cup in 2009. Young stars such as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan Staal and others have been signed to long-term contracts, ensuring that the team’s core will remain intact. Burkle founded the Yucaipa Companies in 1986 and has served as Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of numerous companies, including Alliance Entertainment, Golden State Foods, Dominick’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Food4Less. Ron is co-chairman of the Burkle Center for International Relations at UCLA and is broadly involved in the community. He is a trustee of the Carter Center, the National Urban League and the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy. He has received numerous awards, including the AFL-CIO’s Murray Green Meany Kirkland Community Service Award, the Los Angeles County Federation Man of the Year and the Los Angeles County Boy Scouts Jimmy Stewart Person of the Year award.
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MARIO LEMIEUX Mario Lemieux always will be remembered for the magic he created on the ice, but one of the crowning achievements of his remarkable career came this season in his role as a businessman — the opening of CONSOL Energy Center, home of the Penguins and Pittsburgh’s new multi-purpose entertainment venue. The new arena puts the exclamation point on Lemieux’s lengthy quest to ensure the Penguins’ long-term future in Pittsburgh and provides his adopted hometown with a spectacular state-of-the-art center for professional and collegiate sports, concerts, family shows and other events. “There were so many people who contributed to this project, including local and state political leaders, local business leaders, NHL officials and, of course, our fans,” said Penguins CEO David Morehouse, “but I think it’s safe to say that none of this happens without Mario Lemieux.” Even before the reality of CONSOL Energy Center, Lemieux and co-owner Ron Burkle had turned the Penguins into a premier NHL franchise, winning praise for off-ice business accomplishments in addition to creating a positive, player-friendly atmosphere on the hockey side. The Penguins have sold out a team-record 186 straight games, sold out every suite for three straight seasons and established records for local television ratings, merchandise sales and website hits. Over the summer, the Penguins were named the No. 1 team in professional sports in Fan Relations by ESPN The Magazine. Oh, and they won the Stanley Cup in 2009 — the third Cup of Lemieux’s career but his first as an owner. Lemieux was one of the greatest players in NHL history from 1984-97 and 2000-06, winning six league scoring titles, three MVPs trophies and two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP, in addition to the two Cups. An immaculately gifted 6-foot-4 centerman, he dominated play for parts of three decades despite a series of medical setbacks, including multiple back surgeries and a battle with Hodgkin’s disease. He retired in 2006 as the No. 7 all-time scorer in NHL history with 1,723 points. He also ranked eighth all-time in goals (690) and 10th in assists (1,033). In addition to his legendary hockey accomplishments, he continues to oversee the Mario Lemieux Foundation for cancer research and neo-natal research and hosts its celebrity golf tournament, which has raised more than $8 million for charity. More information is available at mariolemieux.org. Mario, his wife Nathalie and their four children live in Sewickley.
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DAVID MOREHOUSE Pittsburgh native David Morehouse was named CEO of the Penguins in September and leads the team into an exciting new era at CONSOL Energy Center. Morehouse had served as team president since 2007, overseeing ticket sales, marketing, corporate sales, communications and brand development, as well as representing the team in corporate relations and governmental affairs. Under his leadership the Penguins have become one of the top organizations in professional sports — ranked No. 1 in Fan Relations and No. 5 overall as a franchise among 122 pro teams in North America by ESPN The Magazine. As team president, Morehouse implemented a brand strategy that featured a new commitment to marketing, fan interaction and community outreach, as well as a targeted focus on the team’s young fan demographic. Under his leadership, the Penguins have sold out every game for three straight seasons — the sellout streak was at 166 games entering 2010-11— while leading all U.S.-based NHL teams in local TV ratings last season and setting new standards for website traffic and social media. Morehouse joined the Penguins in December, 2004 as Senior Consultant on the new arena project, following a career in national politics that included stints at the White House, Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, as well as key roles in two Presidential campaigns. He was Senior Advisor for the John Kerry for President campaign in 2004, traveling on the campaign plane and serving as Senator Kerry’s traveling chief of staff. He worked in the Clinton-Gore White House in the 1990s, and was Senior Counselor and Trip Director for Vice President Al Gore from 1999-2001. Morehouse grew up in the Beechview section on Pittsburgh. He attended the Community College of Allegheny County and Duquesne University, and received a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He and his wife, Vanessa, have three children and live in Bell Acres.
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RAY SHERO Ray Shero, 48, is at the vanguard of the NHL’s new breed of general managers — steeped in family hockey tradition but on the cutting-edge of new technology and modernization in hockey operations, player relations and team management. His fresh ideas and calm but firm management style helped transform the Penguins from a team that did not qualify for the playoffs in 2005-06 to one that reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2007-08 and won the Cup in 2008-09. During that time, he has moved boldly to ensure a strong future for the Penguins, signing six key members of the team’s core — Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan Staal, Brooks Orpik and Kris Letang — to long-term contracts. Shero built on the team’s already strong foundation by adding key pieces in the 2010 offseason to set the Penguins up for long-term success. With shrewd maneuvering and an aggressive approach during the first day of free agency, he solidified the team’s blue line with the long-term signings of top-rated defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek. Shero was named GM on May 25, 2006 and one of his first acts was to declare a goal of building a team that could compete for championships on a yearly basis. He revamped the team’s hockey operations staff and structure, upgraded professional and amateur scouting, added a team operations director and opened new lines of communication with the business side of the organization. In his first season, 2006-07, Shero led his team to its first playoff berth since 2001 and a 47-point improvement in the standings — the fourth-largest improvement from one season to the next in NHL history. Building on that success, the Penguins topped 100 points for the second straight season in 2007-08, winning their first division title since 1998 and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, where they fell to Detroit. After a rocky start in 2008-09, the Penguins rallied when Bylsma was named head coach in February, finishing 18-3-4 to earn a playoff berth and then defeating Philadelphia, Washington, Carolina and Detroit en route to the Stanley Cup. Along the way, they twice overcame 2-0 deficits in games (against Washington and Detroit), won all four seriesclinching games on the road and won two Game Sevens on the road — including the 2-1 thriller at Detroit for the Cup. Ray’s father, Fred, had won two Stanley Cups as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers in 1974 and 1975. The Sheros are one of the few father-son tandems to appear on the Cup. The late Fred Shero also was a coach and general manager with the New York Rangers. Ray built his hockey sense and managerial style during 14 seasons as an NHL assistant general manager — six with the Ottawa Senators and eight with the Nashville Predators. Shero played college hockey at St. Lawrence University, twice serving as team captain, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1982. He spent seven years as a player agent before making the transition to the front office. The native of St. Paul, Minn. is actively involved with USA Hockey and is a member of the USA Hockey National Team Advisory Group. Ray and his wife, Karen, and their two sons reside in Upper St. Clair.
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JASON BOTTERILL Jason Botterill enters his second full season as assistant general manager after being promoted to his current position on May 22, 2009 by general manager Ray Shero. As assistant GM, Botterill works closely with Shero on all hockeyrelated matters, including scouting, player development and contract negotiations. He also manages hockey operations and acts as GM for the club’s top-minor league affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Prior to his promotion, Botterill, 34, worked two seasons as director of hockey administration with the Penguins; his responsibilities included salary cap management, professional and amateur scouting and overseeing prospects development. Botterill’s avant-garde approach and understanding of the salary cap has been a major asset for the Penguins. Before joining Pittsburgh, Botterill worked with NHL Central Registry and also scouted for the Dallas Stars. Botterill was a first-round draft pick (20th overall) by Dallas in 1994 and played 88 NHL games over six seasons with Dallas, Atlanta, Calgary and Buffalo. He also played 393 career games in the AHL and IHL, recording 127 goals and 257 points. A native of Edmonton who grew up in Winnipeg, Botterill played four seasons at the University of Michigan, where he earned his MBA, and helped lead the Wolverines to the NCAA title in 1996. He also played for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1994, 1995 and 1996, helping his team win gold medals in all three tournaments. He resides in Pittsburgh along with his wife, Andrea.
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In just one-plus seasons behind the bench, Dan Bylsma has already become one of the most successful coaches in Penguins’ history. After being promoted to Penguins head coach in February 2009, Bylsma, 40, directed the team to its third Stanley Cup in franchise history — a feat previously accomplished by legendary coaches “Badger” Bob Johnson and Scott Bowman. In the process Bylsma became the 14th rookie head coach, and just the fourth in the past 50 years, to capture the Stanley Cup. Of those 14, only Montreal’s Al MacNeil (1970-71) took over mid-season. Bylsma has the best regular-season winning percentage (.659) in team history, and is tied with Bowman for most postseason victories (23) and series victories (5). He also became the eighth-fastest head coach in NHL history to hit the 50-win mark (78 games). All-time under Bylsma, the Penguins boast a 65-31-11 regular-season record; 35-13-5 home record; 31-17-6 road mark; 40-3-3 when leading after two periods; 42-1-1 when scoring four or more goals; and 43-9-6 when scoring first. In 2009-10 the Grand Haven, Mich. native completed his first full NHL season behind the bench for Pittsburgh, leading the club to a 47-28-7 record for 101 points — breaking 100 points for the sixth time in franchise history and for the third time in the last four years — finishing only two points behind New Jersey for the Atlantic Division title. Bylsma played nine NHL seasons as a right winger with Los Angeles and Anaheim from 1995-2004. He played 429 NHL regular-season games, recording 19 goals and 62 points, and also played in the 2003 Stanley Cup Final with Anaheim. He began his coaching career as an assistant with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the AHL in 2004-05 and made his NHL coaching debut as an assistant with the New York Islanders in 2005-06. Bylsma was an assistant coach at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for two seasons from 2006-08 and was named head coach at the start of the 2008-09 season. He went 35-16-1-2 in 54 games with WB/S before being promoted to Pittsburgh. He played four seasons of college hockey at Bowling Green. Dan and his wife, Mary Beth, have one son and reside in the North Hills.
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TODD REIRDEN Todd Reirden, 39, joined Pittsburgh’s coaching staff on July 31, 2010 after coaching with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins the previous two seasons. Reirden, an NHL defenseman for parts of five seasons, works closely with the team’s defensemen. Reirden, completed his first full season as WB/S head coach in 2009-10, leading a young and inexperienced team to an impressive 41-34-2-3 record, finishing third in the East Division, and a berth in the Calder Cup playoffs. Prior to joining the Penguins organization, Reirden spent one season as an assistant coach with the Bowling Green Falcons (CCHA) — his alma mater. He was a teammate of Bylsma’s during the 1990-91 and 1991-92 seasons at Bowling Green. Selected by New Jersey in the 12th round (242nd overall) of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, Reirden played professionally for 13 seasons, retiring after the 2006-07 campaign with Graz EC of the Austrian Hockey League. He appeared in 183 NHL games with Edmonton, St. Louis, Atlanta and Phoenix, recording 46 points (11+35) and 181 penalty minutes. Todd and his wife, Shelby, have one son.
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GILLES MELOCHE Former NHL goaltender Gilles Meloche is in his fifth season as the Penguins’ full-time goaltending coach and 25th with the organization. Meloche has been instrumental in developing Marc-Andre Fleury into a Stanley Cup-winning netminder. Meloche served as a Penguins scout from 1989-2006 and also doubled as a goaltending coach/consultant during much of that time. He was also part of the staff when the Penguins won Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Meloche spent 18 seasons as an NHL goaltender with Chicago, California, Cleveland, Minnesota and Pittsburgh. He played the final three seasons of his career in Pittsburgh following a 1985 trade. Meloche appeared in 788 NHL games during his career, posting a record of 270-351-131 with a 3.64 goals-against average. In 45 career playoff games, he posted a 21-19 record and a 3.48 goals-against average. Gilles and his wife, Sophie, reside in Pittsburgh. His son, Eric, is a pro player who was a member of the Penguins organization from 2000-04. For extended bios please visit pittsburghpenguins.com
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COMMUNICATIONS Director of Communications . . . . . . . . .Jennifer Bullano Communications Coordinator . . . . . . . . Jason Seidling Director of Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Kasan Manager of Content . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Crechiolo Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network . . Ray Walker Radio Broadcasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Lange Phil Bourque Penguins Radio Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Mears
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YOUTH HOCKEY Executive Director of Strategic Planning . . . . . .Rich Hixon Director of Amateur Hockey . . . . . . . Mark Shuttleworth Manager of Amateur Hockey Development . . .Max Malone continued on page 26
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GAME NOTES THE SERIES The Penguins and Florida Panthers, who haven’t faced each other in more than three months, continue their season series here this afternoon with the Penguins trying to remain perfect against the Panthers . Pittsburgh earned a 3-2 win at Florida on Nov . 22 as Sidney Crosby had one goal and one assist and Chris Conner scored the game-winner with 7:04 to play . The Penguins also recorded a 5-2 home win over Florida on Dec . 22 as they scored three times in the opening 11 minutes of the game . . . Pittsburgh has never swept a season series from the Panthers, although Florida has twice swept the Penguins (2002-03 and 2003-04) . . . The teams will conclude the season series in Florida on April 2 . . . Pittsburgh is 7-2-0 in its last nine games against the Panthers and is 7-1-0 in its last eight home games against them . . . The Penguins have won each of the last five games between the teams that were decided beyond regulation . . . Florida’s last win here in Pittsburgh came on Jan . 3, 2009 (6-1) . . . The Panthers had 37 shots in their last game here in late December, most they’ve had in a road game against the Penguins since taking 47 in a 6-0 win on Feb . 6, 2003 . . . The Panthers have scored first in 19 of the last 29 games between the teams . . . Florida is 1-for-17 on the power play in its last five games against the Penguins . . . Marc-Andre Fleury has not started a home game against Florida since March 10, 2009 . . . Pittsburgh is 33-27-4-3 all-time against Florida, including a 19-11-3-1 mark at home .
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Pascal Dupuis had two goals in the game against the Red Wings on March 21, including his 10th career short-handed goal .
THE PENGUINS Pittsburgh is playing its fifth game in eight days today, as the Penguins played in Philadelphia on Thursday and hosted New Jersey on Friday . . . The Penguins will host the Flyers on Tuesday and then play four of its final five regular-season games on the road, beginning with a Thursday game in Tampa Bay . . . The Penguins are a finalist for Professional Sports Team of the Year and CONSOL Energy Center is a finalist for Sports Facility of the Year, it was announced recently by the Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily . . . Aaron Asham came off the injured reserve list last week after suffering a concussion Feb . 1 against the Rangers and missing 21 games . His return to the lineup came in the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout win in Detroit last Monday . . . Pascal Dupuis had two goals in that game, including his 10th career short-handed goal, and James Neal scored the only goal of the shootout . . . Brent Johnson stopped all three Detroit shooters, making him 16-for-17 in his career in shootouts with the Penguins . . . Pittsburgh had scored 12 short-handed goals through 73 games, tying it with Philadelphia for the NHL lead at that point . . . The Penguins had won three straight road games before playing in Philadelphia Thursday night . . . The win over the Wings gave Pittsburgh 20 road wins for the fifth consecutive season . . . Jordan Staal and Ben Lovejoy both took four-game scoring streaks into the game in Philadelphia . . . Chris Kunitz scored his fourth goal in four games in the win over the Wings . continued on page 32
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THE PANTHERS Today Florida is playing the fourth game of a five-game road trip that began March 22 in New York against the Rangers and also featured stops in Chicago and Buffalo, the latter game played Friday night . The Panthers will visit Columbus on Tuesday to conclude the trip and return home to face Ottawa on Thursday and the Penguins on April 2 . . . Florida plays seven of its last 10 games on the road . . . Florida is out of the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season and 12th time in the last 13 seasons . The Panthers have not won a playoff round since beating the Penguins here in Pittsburgh in Game Seven of the 1996 Eastern Conference Final . . . Fox Chapel’s Bill Thomas, a former Penguin, had three goals and six points in his first 22 games with Florida this season . . . Florida defenseman Mike Weaver was signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh in August, 2007 but was lost to Vancouver on waivers two months later, never having Fox Chapel’s Bill Thomas, a former Penguin, had three goals and six points in his played for the Penguins . first 22 games with Florida this season .
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The Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team honors 15 of the greatest players in Penguins history, as voted by the fans and a panel of media and team officials. Active NHL players were not eligible. The all-time team represents all eras of Penguins history and salutes the incredible history of hockey in our city. Visit the interactive display at the Trib Total Media Penguins All-Time Team Zone located at the Trib Total Media Gate. You will also see segments honoring other notable Penguins, builders (coaches, GMs, support staff) and, of course, fans.
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10 RON FRANCIS Center, 1991-98
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19 JEAN PRONOVOST Right Wing, 1968-78
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@ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Charlotte @ Charlotte @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Adirondack @ Hershey @ Rochester @ Wilkes-Barre @ Rochester @ Wilkes-Barre @ Worcester @ Albany @ Wilkes-Barre @ Hershey @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Binghamton @ Wilkes-Barre @ Springfield @ Albany @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Norfolk @ Wilkes-Barre @ Albany 1 @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Syracuse @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre 2 @ Wilkes-Barre @ Charlotte @ Charlotte @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Providence
Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 22 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Mar. 4 Mar. 6 Mar. 8 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 15 Mar. 16 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 23 Mar. 25 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 30 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr. 10
1 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ; 2 at CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA; 3 at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
7:00 3:00 7:05 7:00 7:05 3:05 7:05 7:00 7:05 7:05 7:30 7:05 7:00 7:05 3:05 7:30 7:15 7:05 7:05 3:05 7:00 5:00 7:05 10:00 10:00 8:30 8:30 7:05 3:05 7:05 7:05 7:00 5:00 7:15 7:05 7:05 3:00 7:05 7:00 3:05
Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Wilkes-Barre Albany Charlotte Charlotte Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Manitoba Wilkes-Barre Manitoba Wilkes-Barre Adirondack Hershey Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Norfolk Springfield Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Hartford Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Worcester Charlotte Albany Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Charlotte Rochester Wilkes-Barre Hershey Wilkes-Barre Adirondack
@ Adirondack @ Hartford @ Wilkes-Barre @ Adirondack 3 @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Albany @ Binghamton @ Wilkes-Barre @ Syracuse @ Wilkes-Barre @ Bridgeport @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Norfolk @ Norfolk @ Binghamton @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Toronto @ Hershey @ Wilkes-Barre @ Abbotsford @ Abbotsford @ Manitoba @ Manitoba @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Binghamton @ Adirondack @ Hershey @ Norfolk @ Wilkes-Barre @ Wilkes-Barre @ Syracuse @ Wilkes-Barre @ Hershey @ Wilkes-Barre
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Toledo
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Jan. 15
7:30
Cincinnati @ Wheeling
Wheeling
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Jan. 18
7:30
Wheeling
Wheeling
@ Elmira
Jan. 21
7:30
Trenton
@ Wheeling*
Trenton
@ Wheeling*
Jan. 22
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@ Cincinnati
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Jan 23
4:00
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@ Wheeling
Jan 28
7:30
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@ Elmira
Oct. 29 7:30
Reading
@ Wheeling
Jan. 29
7:30
Trenton
@ Wheeling
Oct. 30
7:30
Wheeling
@ Cincinnati
Jan. 30
5:00
Trenton
@ Wheeling*
Nov. 6
7:30
Cincinnati @ Wheeling
Feb. 2
7:00
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@ Reading
Nov. 7
5:00
Elmira
@ Wheeling
Feb. 4
7:30
Wheeling
@ Cincinnati
Reading
@ Wheeling
Feb 5
8:00
Cincinnati @ Wheeling
Nov. 11 7:00 Nov. 12 7:30
Trenton
@ Wheeling*
Feb 11
7:05
Reading
@ Wheeling*
Nov 14
7:00
Wheeling
@ Kalamazoo
Feb 12
8:05
Toledo
@ Wheeling*
Nov.18
7:00
Wheeling
@ Kalamazoo
7:00
Wheeling
@ Greenville
Feb 14
Nov. 19 7:30
Wheeling
@ Greenville
Feb. 18 7:30
Reading
@ Wheeling*
Nov. 21 TBA
Wheeling
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Feb. 19
7:00
Wheeling
@ Reading
Nov 24 7:00
Greenville @ Wheeling
Feb. 20
4:00
Wheeling
@ Trenton
Nov. 27 7:30
Kalamazoo @ Wheeling
Feb. 23
7:00
Wheeling
@ Toledo
Nov. 28 7:00
Greenville @ Wheeling
Feb. 25
7:30
Wheeling
@ Elmira
Dec. 2
7:00
Trenton
Feb 27
5:00
Greenville @ Wheeling
Dec. 3
7:30
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Mar. 2
7:00
Wheeling
Gwinnett
@ Wheeling*
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7:30
Cincinnati @ Wheeling
Dec. 10 7:30
@ Wheeling
@ Elmira
Dec. 11 7:30
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Mar. 5
7:00
Wheeling
@ Reading
Dec. 15 7:30
Wheeling
@ Kalamazoo
Mar. 6
5:00
Wheeling
@ Reading
Dec. 17 7:30
Wheeling
@ Cincinnati
Mar. 11 7:30
Kalamazoo @ Wheeling*
Dec. 18 7:30
Wheeling
@ Cincinnati
Mar. 12
7:30
Wheeling
@ Kalamazoo
Dec 19
7:35
Reading
@ Wheeling
Mar. 13
4:00
Wheeling
@ Kalamazoo
Dec 26
5:00
Cincinnati @ Wheeling
Mar. 16 7:00
Toledo
@ Wheeling
Dec. 28 7:00
Wheeling
@ Gwinnett
Mar. 19 7:35
@ Wheeling
Dec. 29 7:00
Wheeling
@ Gwinnett
South Carolina
Dec. 31 7:00
Wheeling
@ Gwinnett
Jan. 2
TBA
Wheeling
@ Greenville
Jan. 8
7:30
Reading
@ Wheeling
Jan 9
5:00
Toledo
@ Wheeling
Jan. 12
7:00
Wheeling
@ Trenton
Jan. 14
7:30
Wheeling
@ Cincinnati
Mar. 20 5:00
Kalamazoo @ Wheeling
Mar. 23
7:30
Wheeling
@ Florida
Mar. 25
7:30
Wheeling
@ Florida
Mar. 26
7:30
Wheeling
@ Florida
Mar. 30
7:00
Wheeling
@ Reading
Mar. 31 7:00
Toledo
@ Wheeling
Apr. 2
Toledo
@ Wheeling
7:30
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MIKE LANGE One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange enters his 35th season with the Penguins and will handle radio play-by-play on the club’s flagship station, 105.9 FM The X. Known for his creative and colorful style, including trademark phrases such as “Buy Sam A Drink And Get His Dog One, Too,” Lange was awarded the Foster Hewitt award by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. Lange’s relationship with the Penguins began in 1974-75, when he broke into the NHL as a radio play-by-play man. He left for one season, but returned in 1976-77 and has been a fixture on the Penguins’ scene ever since. Lange did radio exclusively until 1979, when games were simulcast on radio and TV. He served as the television voice of the Penguins through 2005-06, before returning to the radio booth in 2006-07. A native of Sacramento, California, Lange earned a degree in broadcasting from Sacramento State University before starting his career as the voice of the Phoenix Roadrunners (WHL) in 1970. He also served as the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Gulls (WHL) in 1973-74 before joining the Penguins. In addition to his tenure with the Penguins, Lange handled play-by-play duties for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986-87. A well-known member of the Pittsburgh community, Lange makes numerous personal appearances throughout the year and is actively involved in charity work.
PHIL BOURQUE Two-time Stanley Cup champion Phil Bourque begins his seventh season on the Penguins broadcast team, serving as color commentator alongside Mike Lange. A gritty winger/defenseman, Bourque was signed by Pittsburgh as a free agent in 1982, and went on to record 164 points (75+89) in 344 regular-season games with the Penguins between 1983 and 1992. For his career he totaled 199 points (88+111) in 477 games with the Penguins, New York Rangers and Ottawa. Since retiring from professional hockey in 2000, Bourque has co-hosted Penguins pre- and post-game shows on the Penguins Radio Network and worked as a contributor for FSN Pittsburgh’s coverage of Penguins hockey.
BOB GROVE After a 17-year career as the Penguins beat writer for the Washington Observer-Reporter, Bob Grove joined the team’s radio broadcasts in 1998 as a frequent studio host/co-host and is now in his sixth season as 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 “Heineken Hockey Hour” and “Bob Grove’s Hot Stove” on Penguins Radio at 105.9-HD 2.
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THE PENGUINS GAME VAULT MARCH 29, 1997 • PENGUINS 4, KINGS 1 CIVIC ARENA Ron Francis’ ticket into the Professional Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto was punched long before March 29, 1997. That’s what two Stanley Cup championships, four All-Star Game appearances, a Selke Trophy and a Lady Byng Trophy to that point will do for a career. But just in case there was any doubt whatsoever in the minds of voters, Francis made sure to add to his sparkling resume during a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. At 7:11 of the opening period, Francis joined the 400-goal club when he beat Los Angeles goaltender Jean-Claude Bergeron for his 24th goal of the season. Francis’ historic tally allowed the Penguins to become the first National Hockey League franchise to have players record their 400th, 500th and 600th goals in the same season, as captain Mario Lemieux notched his 600th tally Feb. 4 against Vancouver by scoring into an empty net and Joe Mullen tallied his 500th goal on a deflection at Colorado on March 14. The first-period goal by Francis was the only puck to elude Bergeron and Penguins netminder Ken Wregget in the opening frame as Pittsburgh went into the first intermission holding a 1-0 advantage. The Penguins where the first NHL franchise In the second period the Penguins to have players record their 400th (Ron Francis), opened the floodgates on the Kings, 500th (Joe Mullen) and 600th (Mario Lemieux) blitzing Los Angeles for three more goals in the same season. goals as Eddie Olczyk, Francis (again) and Fredrik Olausson scored within the first 12:58 minutes. On Francis’ second goal of the night, Lemieux picked up career assist No. 874, which allowed him to surpass former Boston Bruins legend Phil Esposito for sole possession of 11th place on the NHL’s all-time assists list. Francis, who centered a star-studded line down the stretch for the Penguins that season that featured Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr flanking him on either side, added the primary helper on Olausson’s goal to give him three points for the night, earning him the game’s No. 1 star. Wregget stopped 27 of 28 shots in goal to pick up the victory as the Penguins earned just their fourth win in 12 tries under interim head coach Craig Patrick, who took over the head-coaching duties from Eddie Johnston on March 3 of that season. Interestingly, this game featured a pair of men who would later serve as head coach of the Penguins in Pittsburgh’s Olczyk (head coach from 2003-05) and a Los Angeles grinder by the name of Dan Bylsma, (2009-present) who wore No. 42 that day for the visitors. 57
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A DRIVE TO BE FIRST The focus for the Penguins in the regular season’s stretch drive has been to finish first overall in the Eastern Conference, or, failing that, to secure a top-four spot and home-ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs. That push has been as much about the journey as it is the destination. And in that context where the Penguins ultimately end up among the eight postseason qualifiers in the Eastern Conference matters. “Yeah, it does,” forward Mike Rupp maintained. “We want to finish [the regular season] playing the best brand of hockey we can. We want to finish playing the right way. If we’re playing the right way we should be where we’re at or higher. “That’s our goal. We don’t want to stumble in. I think it matters. We’re looking to get home ice.” How much it matters was evident throughout the Penguins’ punch/counterpunch, 5-4 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. The Penguins emerged from the Joe Louis Arena three points ahead of fifth-place © Getty Images
Tampa Bay and with first place in the Eastern Conference still in their sights. Somebody eventually has to finish first. The Penguins reason it might as well be them. “The main thing is to win
After the Penguins victory in Detroit on March 21 first place in the Eastern Conference was still in their sights.
in the playoffs, but our goal is always to be on top,” goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury said. “We’re not too far away from it. It’s just what we want to do, to be the first one.” The Flyers reminded everyone last year just how little positioning can mean when they snuck into the postseason by winning in a shootout in their final regular-season game and then advancing all the way to within two victories of the Stanley Cup. And the Penguins’ Game Seven history includes not only a Stanley Cup-winning victory in Detroit in 2009, but also agonizing Game Seven losses at home in 1975 (Islanders), 1989 (Flyers), 1993 (Islanders again), 1996 (Panthers) and last season (Canadiens). continued on page 61
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It’s always more about how you’re playing than where you’re playing in the postseason. “Some people like to start at home first,” winger Alexei Kovalev said. “It probably wouldn’t matter for me. For me [a Game Seven is] just another game. It’s always great to win in front of your crowd but at that point it wouldn’t matter. “WE NEED TO “For me it’s important to finish higher just to see how well you can play and kind of challenge BE FOCUSED ON yourself. The more you challenge yourself, the MAKING EACH more confidence you get and the better you play in the playoffs. GAME COUNT, “Being first in the conference in the regular PUTTING OUR season, that’s a big deal. At this point, when nobody is expecting you to be in first place and you surprise PLAYOFF GAME everybody and start playing well and all of a sudden FORWARD finish first, that’s a big deal. Then everybody starts respecting you differently. They’re not looking at you SO WE CAN anymore as a team with a lot of injuries and all that. HOPEFULLY GET They start respecting you a little more.” Added Rupp: “You’re looking for any edge you AS MANY POINTS can get. I know the crowd in Pittsburgh and I know AS WE CAN. . .” teams coming into Pittsburgh don’t really like it. So that’s something that can play in our favor. ~ Dan Bylsma “Probably only in football is where [the home advantage] is a big advantage, but it’s still something you shoot for.” If that turns out to be the carrot at the end of the stick that helps to motivate the Penguins down the stretch, head coach Dan Bylsma won’t mind. He watched his team bounce back from a recent sub-par performance on March 12 against Montreal and from another loss last Sunday against the New York Rangers by winning the next game in each instance. And Bylsma has liked what he’s seen in the process. “We need to be focused on making each game count, putting our playoff game forward so we can hopefully get as many points as we can,” he said. “We weren’t happy with that game against Montreal [a 3-0 loss at CONSOL Energy Center]. We didn’t play our best team game or a very good team game. To bounce right back and win games and get back to our game was important. “I do sense that after the trade deadline, with some of the changes in our room and some of the injuries, we had a different look in this room. It took us a while to really get back to how we were playing. I think we’ve done that minus that Montreal game. Guys are starting to know we can win hockey games, know we can be a good hockey team playing together on the same page and building on that.” No matter where they ultimately finish. Mike Prisuta is the sports director for WDVE-FM and the sports anchor for “Jim, Randy & the DVE Morning Show.”
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BUILDING INFORMATION ALCOHOL Guests of CONSOL Energy Center must be 21 years of age or older to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages. ARAMARK reserves the right to check proof of legal drinking age. There is a maximum of TWO (2) alcoholic beverages per purchase at all concession stands and portable vendors. For Pittsburgh Penguins games, all alcohol sales within the arena will conclude at the beginning of the third period. Individual concerts and events are determined on a showby-show basis.
ATM MACHINES For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in CONSOL Energy Center: First Niagara Bank - Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level - Outside of party suite 44 and suite 13
AUTOMOTIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AAA will have a “Puck Truck” at all Penguins home games. The “Puck Truck” is available to assist patrons that have trouble with their vehicles in CONSOL Energy Center lots only. Fans can call 1.800.AAA.HELP after the start of the third period.
FIRST AID There are two (2) UPMC First Aid Stations, one on each level of CONSOL Energy Center. UPMC First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232.
BABY CHANGING STATIONS Baby changing stations are available in all restrooms, located on all seating levels of CONSOL Energy Center.
BAGS, BACKPACKS AND PURSES For security purposes, only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center and all items are subject to search upon entrance. Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages, including gifts for performers and/or athletes of any kind are not permitted unless otherwise noted on the individual event page.
BANNERS AND SIGNS Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management. Signs must not be commercial in nature or utilize wood, metal or other types of objects for support. They cannot be hung or fastened anywhere in the building or in any way obstruct another guest’s view or building signage.
CAMERAS Cameras are permitted into CONSOL Energy Center for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, CONSOL Energy Center building policy states only small personal still cameras equipped with three (3) inch lens or smaller be brought into the building. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building. continued on page 69
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For all other non-hockey events, camera policies will vary. Please check the individual event page for further information.
CREDIT CARDS VISA, Discover, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted at all merchandise and concession stands.
DESIGNATED DRIVERS Guests of legal drinking age who hold a valid driver’s license and wish to sign up to be a designated driver, may visit Guest Services at section 104 for specific Designated Driver booth locations during Pittsburgh Penguins games. In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from CONSOL Energy Center, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game.
DOORS OPEN Doors generally open one (1) hour prior to the start of an event at CONSOL Energy Center, including Pittsburgh Penguins games. Please check the individual event page for further information. CONSOL Energy Center has a no re-entry policy; once you leave the building during an event, you will not be permitted to return.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of an emergency, CONSOL Energy Center staff will utilize the public address (PA) system to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage.
ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: American Eagle Gate (Fifth Avenue and Washington Place), Trib Total Media
Gate (Centre Avenue Lower Entrance), Verizon Gate (Centre Avenue Upper Entrance), and a private parking garage entrance for suite ticket holders.
FAMILY RESTROOMS Family restrooms are available on all levels of CONSOL Energy Center near sections 106/107, 108, 115, 121, 213, 225, party suite 44 and suite 13.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES No food or beverages of any kind are permitted to be brought into CONSOL Energy Center. Concession stands located throughout the arena sell a wide variety of food, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Patrons requesting to bring in outside food or beverage due to health conditions should contact Guest Services in advance at info@consolenergycenter.com. Pennsylvania State Law prohibits the sale of alcohol to all persons under the age of 21. Guests are required to show proper identification and proof of age when purchasing alcoholic beverages.
LOST AND FOUND If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104. Guests inquiring about lost items after an event should call 412.804.7903. Items lost at events are held in storage for thirty (30) days and then either disposed of or donated to an appropriate charity.
PENSGEAR PensGear, the official team store of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is located in the lobby of CONSOL Energy Center, inside the Trib Total Media Gate. Store hours vary. Please call 412.553.8553 for more information. Refer to page 133 for additional store locations throughout CONSOL Energy Center. continued on page 70
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PROHIBITED ITEMS Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.
QUESTIONS For general questions, please call 412.642.1800 or e-mail info@consolenergycenter.com.
RE-ENTRY POLICY Exit and re-entry is not permitted at CONSOL Energy Center.
SECURITY In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.
SMOKING POLICY Smoking is not permitted inside CONSOL Energy Center.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Birthday and anniversary messages can be displayed at Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games only. A $20 donation is required to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. To have a birthday or anniversary message displayed, visit the ‘Fan Zone’ section of pittsburghpenguins.com. All requests must be placed at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to each game.
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TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at a CONSOL Energy Center event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104.
VIDEO CAMERAS Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. CONSOL Energy Center reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.
WHEELCHAIRS A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location. Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of CONSOL Energy Center. Please see a CONSOL Energy Center employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.
WILL CALL Tickets ordered or prepaid can be picked up at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office, located in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate. Will Call windows open one (1) hour prior to events and patrons must present valid photo identification and the credit card of record when picking up tickets.
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3
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52
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203 202 201
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229
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230
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224 38
45
16
20
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CLUB SEATING
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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS BOX OFFICE AND WILL CALL
LOWER CONCOURSE
3
FIRST NIAGARA CLUB
4
GUEST SERVICES
MEN’S RESTROOMS
UPMC FIRST AID
WOMEN’S RESTROOMS
5
HIGHMARK WALL OF CHAMPIONS AND HIGHMARK KIDS ZONE
FAMILY RESTROOMS
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CAPTAIN MORGAN CLUB
PNC LEGENDS LEVEL
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CONCESSIONS GUIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/BEER
Hoegaarden Bottle 121, 213
Allegheny Pale Ale Bottle 102, 112, 206
Iron City Light Bottle
Amber Bock Draft 102, 106, 108, 112,
Iron City Light Can
Babbling Blonde Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Bass Bottle 102, 112, 121, 206, 213
102, 112, 206 109, 234 Labatt Blue Draft 102, 106, 112, 206 Labatt Blue Bottle
Beck’s Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 121, 206, 213
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Blue Moon Draft 206
119, 204, 214, 215, 217,
Bud Light Draft 101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113, 116, 121, 205, 211, 212, 223, 231
Labatt Blue Light Draft
Bud Light Can 102, 105, 109, 217, 117, 118, 119, 204, 214, 215, 216, 218, 233
Labatt Blue Light Can
Budweiser Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206
LandShark Bottle
Coors Light Draft 108, 206, 230
Leinenkugel Draft
Coors Light Bottle 102, 106, 112
Magic Hat # 9 Bottle
Coors Light Can 109, 234 Corona Bottle 102, 112
Labatt Blue Can 105,109, 110, 117, 118, 233, 234 103, 108, 113, 206 Labatt Blue Light Bottle 102, 106, 112, 120, 213 105, 109, 110, 117, 118, 119, 204, 215, 216, 217, 233, 234 121, 213 206
Miller Lite Can 102, 117, 119, 204, 215, 217, 218 O’Doul’s Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Old Wylie’s IPA Bottle 102, 112, 206 Pilsner Urquell Bottle 206 Penn Pilsner Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Peroni Bottle 206 Redbridge (gluten free) Bottle 102, 112, 121, 206, 213 Rolling Rock Can 109, 234 Stella Artois Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 121, 206, 213 Shock Top Bottle 121, 213 Yuengling Draft 108, 119, 206 Yuengling Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206 Yuengling Can 109, 234, 206
102, 106, 108, 112, & 206 Miller High Life Draft 206 Miller Lite Draft
Czechvar Bottle 121, 213
101, 102, 106, 109, 111,
Heineken Bottle 102, 106, 108, 112, 206
Miller Lite Bottle
112, 205, 206, 232 108
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/ COCKTAILS, WINE, MALTERNATIVES Cocktails 102, 112, 206 Wine 102, 112, 206 continued on page 77
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Bacardi Lemon 102, 105, 106, 108, 109, 112, 116, 119, 204, 206, 121, 213, 215, 217, 234 Smirnoff Ice 102, 105, 106, 108, 109, 112, 116, 119, 121, 204, 206, 213, 215, 217, 234
SOFT DRINKS, BOTTLED WATER, JUICE, COFFEE 16 oz. Fountain Soft Drink (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)
109, 116, 120, 211, 223, 230, 231
Coffee (Tim Hortons) 103, 113, 116, 121, 223, 231
Smoked BBQ Chicken Nachos 205
Snapple Iced Tea 107, 108, 109, 116, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232
Smoked BBQ Chicken Sandwich 205
Tim Horton’s Specialty Drinks – Hot Chocolate, French Vanilla, & Iced Cappucino 109, 212 Venom Energy Drink 106, 107, 108, 109, 116, 120, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232
22 oz. Fountain Soft Drink (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)
101, 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 116, 119, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 32 oz. Fountain Soft Drink Souvenir Cup (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)
101, 103, 107, 108, 109, 111, 113, 116, 119, 120, 121, 205, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 Bottled Soft Drink (assorted Dr. Pepper/Snapple Products)
105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 201, 211, 212, 214, 215, 218, 223, 231, 232, 233 Bottled Water 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 201, 205, 206, 211, 212, 214, 215, 223, 230, 231, 232, 233
BBQ AT SMOKEHOUSE Beef Brisket, Chicken & Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Platters 205 BBQ Chicken or Pork Nachos 205
CHICKEN SPECIALTIES Chicken Tenders 101, 108, 111, 120, 212, 232 WingStreet® Wings (Pizza Hut®)
GRILL ITEMS Angus Beef Cheeseburger 101, 107, 111, 206, 211, 212, 232 Hot Dog 101, 103, 107, 109, 111, 113, 116, 121, 206, 212, 223, 230, 231, 232 Topped Hot Dog 214, 218 Italian Sausage 107, 212, 232 Smoked Sausage 109, 116, 121, 223, 231
FRESH MADE WRAPS & SALADS Caesar Salad 103, 108, 113 Fruit Plate 108 Honey Smoked Turkey Wrap 103, 108, 113
107, 120, 212, 232 Grilled Chicken Sandwich 107, 206, 212, 232
SPECIALITY ITEMS & CARVERY
Grilled Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich 101, 111
Chef’s Specialty Carved Sandwiches 103, 107, 113
Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich 108
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Chef’s Specialty Sauté 107 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 105, 201 Italian & Vegetarian Panini 103, 113 Kielbasa Grinder 101, 107, 111, 206 Meatball Grinder 108 Pretzel Stick & Bacon Dip 103, 113 Primanti Bros. Sandwiches 119 Onion Rings 107, 206 Specialty Nuts 105, 201 Sirloin French Dip 108 , 206 Tim Horton’s Tim Bits 109, 212
PIZZA HUT® Pizza Singles 9” 103, 107, 113, 120, 212, 232
SUSHI/NAKAMA Sushi 105
FRENCH FRIES, NACHOS, POPCORN & SNACKS French Fries 101, 107, 111, 119, 120, 206, 212, 232 Topped French Fries 108, 206 Sweet Potato Fries 120, 206, 232 Nachos Grande 103, 109, 113, 116, 121, 211, 223, 230, 231 Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos 105, 118, 204, 205, 216, 233 Smoked BBQ Chicken Nachos 205 Jumbo Pretzels 108, 109, 113, 116, 120, 121, 211, 223, 230, 231
Candy 103, 105, 109, 113, 116, 121, 202, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231 Cotton Candy 105, 202
ICE CREAM/ ITALIAN ICE Dairy Queen – Dilly Bar, Buster Bar, Stars & Stripes Starkiss 105 Ice Cream Cup 109, 116, 223 Ice Cream Waffle Cone 109, 116, 223 Italian Ice 116 Misto Shake 116
Peanuts 103, 109, 116, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231 Peanut Butter Nuggets (H.K. Anderson)
103, 109, 116, 121, 206, 211, 212, 223, 230, 231 Popcorn 103, 105, 109, 113, 116, 121, 201, 223, 230, 231 Cracker Jack 109, 103, 113, 116, 121, 206, 211, 223, 230, 231
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BOX OFFICE & UPCOMING EVENTS BOX OFFICE 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. 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. The Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office is located inside the Trib Total Media Gate.
UPCOMING EVENTS Pittsburgh Power vs. Tulsa Talons April 2, 2011 • 7:30PM Shrine Circus April 8-10, 2011 • Times Vary
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TONIGHT’S COMPETITORS ARE:
FINALS: BEAVER BADGERS A MAJOR BLACK VS. NORTH PITTSBURGH WILDCATS PEE WEE 4 The one-on-one competition features Cory Steinle/ Owen Schaefer from Beaver Badgers A Major Black against Olivia Villani/ Rebecca Hiss from Pittsburgh Vipers Girls U14. You can also view this and previously shown competitions at pittsburghpenguins.com.
On Saturday, October 16, sixteen youth hockey teams from the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL) in the Pee Wee age group (age 11 - 12) participated in a shootout competition at CONSOL Energy Center. The event was videotaped to be shown in episodes at Penguins home games. The first round of competition featured heats between two teams striving to advance to the next round. Sixteen teams fielded five skaters shooting against the opposing team’s goalie. After each team competition, an individual shooter and goaltender squared off against the opposing team’s individual tandem for a one-on-one competition. Each winning team and pair of individuals advanced to the next round of eight teams/tandems. The format repeated as teams and individual pairs advanced through the quarterfinal heats to move on to the semi-finals. Robust competition marked the semi-final round for teams and individual tandems. The remaining two teams and individual tandems then had to “leave it all on the ice” in vying for the championship. Early in the second intermission of each Penguins home game the various heats in the competition will be featured. Enjoy each episode.
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GREENSBURG 724-837-5240 NORTH HILLS 412-367-1101
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PENGUINS BY THE #S PLAYER
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
SHG
SHA
SOG
SPCT
Sidney Crosby
41
32
34
66
20
31
10
Kris Letang
73
8
39
47
14
97
4
9
1
0
161
19.9
18
0
1
206
Chris Kunitz
58
22
22
44
19
47
7
3.9
3
1
1
118
18.6
Tyler Kennedy
71
17
22
39
4
35
Evgeni Malkin
43
15
22
37
-4
18
5
6
0
0
204
8.3
5
9
0
0
182
Pascal Dupuis
72
13
19
32
15
8.2
59
0
0
3
1
149
Matt Cooke
67
12
18
30
8.7
14
129
0
0
3
3
95
12.6
Jordan Staal
34
10
15
Mark Letestu
58
12
12
25
6
20
2
4
0
2
78
12.8
24
2
13
4
2
0
0
118
Paul Martin
69
3
10.2
20
23
10
10
2
8
0
1
95
Max Talbot
73
3.2
8
10
18
-2
60
0
0
2
1
99
Zbynek Michalek
8.1
64
3
13
16
-4
28
0
3
0
0
87
3.4
Chris Conner
52
7
7
14
5
10
0
0
0
0
77
9.1
Ben Lovejoy
38
2
11
13
9
44
0
0
0
1
52
3.8
Mike Rupp
72
6
7
13
-7
120
0
1
0
0
73
8.2
Craig Adams
71
3
9
12
-7
74
0
0
2
1
77
3.9
Brooks Orpik
56
1
11
12
9
60
0
0
0
3
51
2.0
Dustin Jeffrey
24
7
5
12
5
4
1
0
0
0
38
18.4
Arron Asham
37
5
5
10
E
37
0
0
0
0
53
9.4
Deryk Engelland
59
3
7
10
-5
119
0
0
0
0
47
6.4
Mike Comrie
16
0
5
5
-4
18
0
2
0
0
21
0.0
Brett Sterling
7
3
2
5
1
16
1
1
0
0
14
21.4
James Neal
PPG PPA
12
1
3
4
-1
4
0
1
0
0
34
2.9
Nick Johnson
4
1
2
3
1
5
0
0
0
0
10
10.0
Alex Kovalev
11
1
1
2
1
12
0
0
0
0
15
6.7
Eric Tangradi
14
1
1
2
-5
8
0
0
0
0
17
5.9
Matt Niskanen
10
1
1
2
1
8
0
0
0
0
16
6.3
9
1
1
2
-1
13
0
1
0
0
13
7.7
17
0
1
1
2
88
0
0
0
0
1
0.0
Andrew Hutchinson
5
0
1
1
-3
6
0
0
0
0
2
0.0
Tim Wallace
7
0
0
0
-3
5
0
0
0
0
1
0.0
Ryan Craig
6
0
0
0
-3
22
0
0
0
0
7
0.0
Brian Strait
3
0
0
0
-1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.0
Corey Potter
1
0
0
0
E
0
0
0
0
0
1
0.0
TEAM TOTALS
73 207 350
557
108
1294
45
81
12
15
2314
8.9
GOALIES
GP
Joe Vitale Eric Godard
W
L
GAA
SV
SV%
SO
TGA
TSA
PIM ENG
Marc-Andre Fleury
58
31
18
2.38
1424
0.920
2
129
1553
10
5
Brent Johnson
21
11
5
2.19
492
0.920
1
43
535
24
1
TOTALS
79
42
23
2.33
1916
0.918
4
172
2088
34
6
85
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
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Brent Johnson 1
Matt Niskanen 2
Zbynek Michalek 4
Deryk Engelland 5
Ben Lovejoy 6
Paul Martin 7
Pascal Dupuis 9
Mark Letestu 10
Jordan Staal 11
Chris Kunitz 14
Dustin Jeffrey 15
Chris Conner 16
Mike Rupp 17
James Neal 18
Max Talbot 25
Craig Adams 27
Eric Godard 28
Marc-Andre Fleury 29
Arron Asham 45
Tyler Kennedy 48
Kris Letang 58
Alex Kovalev 72
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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
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#
Player
POS HT
WT
#
Player
1
Brent Johnson
G
2
Matt Niskanen
4
POS HT
6-3
199
17
Mike Rupp
C
6-5
230
D
6-0
200
18
James Neal
LW
6-2
208
Zbynek Michalek
D
6-2
210
25
Max Talbot
C
5
Deryk Engelland
D
6-2
202
27
Craig Adams
RW 6-0
197
6
Ben Lovejoy
D
6-2
215
28
Eric Godard
RW 6-4
214
7
Paul Martin
D
6-1
190
29
Marc-Andre Fleury
9
Pascal Dupuis
RW 6-1
205
45
Arron Asham
10
Mark Letestu
C
5-11 195
48
Tyler Kennedy
C
5-11 183
11
Jordan Staal
C
6-4
220
58
Kris Letang
D
6-0
201
14
Chris Kunitz
LW
6-0
193
72
Alex Kovalev
RW 6-2
222
15
Dustin Jeffrey
LW
6-1
205
16
Chris Conner
RW 5-8
180
G
WT
5-11 190
6-2
180
RW 5-11 205
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Player
POS HT
WT
#
Player
2
Alexander Sulzer
D
4
Keaton Ellerby
7
Dmitry Kulikov
9
Stephen Weiss
10
David Booth
13
Mike Santorelli
14
POS HT
WT
6-1
204
26
Steve Bernier
RW 6-2
224
D
6-4
220
29
Tomas Vokoun
G
6-0
216
D
6-1
196
30
Scott Clemmensen
G
6-3
203
C
5-11 193
32
Michal Repik
RW 5-10 180
LW
6-1
216
34
Patrick Rissmiller
LW
6-4
225
C
6-0
190
43
Mike Weaver
D
5-9
186
Sergei Samsonov
LW
5-8
188
48
Joe Callahan
D
6-3
210
16
Darcy Hordichuk
LW
6-1
211
52
Jason Garrison
D
6-2
216
19
Marty Reasoner
C
6-1
205
63
Evgeny Dadonov
20
Ryan Carter
C
6-2
200
75
Scott Timmins
RW 5-10 178 C
5-11 191
89
FLORIDA PANTHERS
90
Alexander Sulzer 2
Keaton Ellerby 4
Dmitry Kulikov 7
Stephen Weiss 9
David Booth 10
Mike Santorelli 13
Sergei Samsonov 14
Darcy Hordichuk 16
Marty Reasoner 19
Ryan Carter 20
Steve Bernier 26
Tomas Vokoun 29
Scott Clemmensen 30
Michal Repik 32
Patrick Rissmiller 34
Mike Weaver 43
Joe Callahan 48
Jason Garrison 52
Evgeny Dadonov 63
Scott Timmins 75
91
PANTHERS BY THE #S PLAYER
GP
G
A
PTS
+/-
PIM
Stephen Weiss
71
21
28
David Booth
73
21
17
Mike Santorelli
73
18
Michael Frolik
52
Marty Reasoner
73
Dmitry Kulikov
63
Cory Stillman
44
Rostislav Olesz
SOG
SPCT
49
-6
45
3
16
2
38
-22
20
6
2
0
0
162
13.0
0
254
19
37
-12
18
5
6
1
8.3
0
167
10.8
8
21
29
2
16
1
5
14
15
29
7
22
0
1
0
0
158
5.1
0
0
108
13.0
6
19
25
4
43
1
7
16
23
3
20
1
4
0
0
75
8.0
5
0
0
81
44
6
11
17
-1
8
8.6
1
0
0
0
71
Jason Garrison
64
4
12
16
-1
8.5
26
0
3
0
0
95
Shawn Matthias
48
6
10
16
4.2
1
16
0
2
0
0
85
Steve Bernier
61
5
9
7.1
14
-15
21
3
0
0
0
86
Evgeny Dadonov
27
6
5.8
7
13
1
14
1
0
0
0
48
12.5
Mike Weaver
73
Keaton Ellerby
45
2
10
12
2
28
0
1
0
0
46
4.3
2
10
12
-6
20
0
1
0
0
46
Steven Reinprecht
4.3
29
4
6
10
-2
6
1
0
0
0
31
12.9
Sergei Samsonov
11
2
7
9
2
0
0
2
0
0
22
9.1
Michal Repik
22
1
6
7
-4
16
0
1
0
0
40
2.5
Niclas Bergfors
11
1
5
6
6
2
0
0
0
0
32
3.1
Bill Thomas
22
3
3
6
E
4
0
0
0
0
32
9.4
Darcy Hordichuk
58
1
3
4
-2
71
0
0
0
0
28
3.6
9
2
1
3
4
2
0
0
0
0
10
20.0
Clay Wilson Ryan Carter
SHG
SHA
5
1
1
2
1
14
0
0
0
0
4
25.0
19
1
0
1
-8
8
0
0
0
0
13
7.7
8
0
1
1
-9
2
0
0
0
0
18
0.0
18
0
0
0
-1
8
0
0
0
0
13
0.0
Mike Duco
2
0
0
0
-1
10
0
0
0
0
0
0.0
Hugh Jessiman
2
0
0
0
-1
5
0
0
0
0
2
0.0
11
0
0
0
-3
16
0
0
0
0
6
0.0
Scott Timmins Jack Skille Joe Callahan
Kenndal McArdle Alexander Sulzer
6
0
0
0
-3
0
0
0
0
0
4
0.0
Tim Kennedy
3
0
0
0
-1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0.0
Patrick Rissmiller
3
0
0
0
E
0
0
0
0
0
2
0.0
TEAM TOTALS
73 178 314
492
-86
657
33
65
4
1
2228
8.0
GOALIES
GP
W
L
GAA
SV
SV%
SO
TGA
TSA
Tomas Vokoun
53
21
26
2.57
1510
0.920
5
128
1638
2
5
Scott Clemmensen
25
8
7
2.46
627
0.920
1
57
684
2
1
1
0
1
3.01
12
0.860
0
2
14
0
1
79
29
34
2.54
2149
0.920
6
187
2336
4
7
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PENGUINS VS. PANTHERS 2010-11 Record: 29-33-10; Fifth place, Southeast Division, 26th overall 2010 Playoff Record: Did not qualify 2010-11 Top Scorer: Stephen Weiss (71gp, 21-28-49) All-time scorer vs. Pittsburgh: Rob Niedermayer (28gp, 10-11-21) General Manager: Dale Tallon Assistant General Manager: Michael Santos Head Coach: Peter DeBoer Assistant Coach: Gord Murphy Assistant Coach: Jim Hulton Goaltending Coach: Robb Tallas
All-time Pittsburgh scorer vs. Florida: Jaromir Jagr (29gp, 16-15-31) Longest Florida win streak vs. Pittsburgh: 12, Apr. 3, 2002-Mar. 29, 2006 Longest Pittsburgh win streak vs. Florida: 5, Feb. 1, 1994-Feb. 7, 1995 Longest Florida undefeated streak vs. Pittsburgh: 12, Apr. 3, 2002-Mar. 29, 2006 (11-0-1) Longest Pittsburgh undefeated streak vs. Florida: 6, Oct. 12, 1993-Feb. 7, 1995 (5-0-1) Last Florida win at home: Jan. 3, 2010 (6-2) (0-1-0 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at home: Dec. 22, 2010 (5-2) (0-0-0 since last win) Last Florida win at Pittsburgh: Jan. 3, 2009 (6-1) (0-2-2 since last win) Last Pittsburgh win at Florida: Nov. 22, 2010 (3-2) (0-0-0 since last win) Most goals by Florida vs. Pittsburgh: 6, five times, last time – Jan. 3, 2010 (F, 6-2) Most goals by Pittsburgh vs. Florida: 7, Dec. 30, 1998 (P, 7-4); Feb. 7, 1995 (P, 7-3) Most goals by both teams: 11, four times, last time – Mar. 5, 2002 (P, 6-5 OT) Last Florida shutout vs. Pittsburgh: Feb. 20, 2004 (2-0) – Roberto Luongo Last Pittsburgh shutout vs. Florida: Jan. 5, 2008 (3-0) – Ty Conklin Last Florida hat trick vs. Pittsburgh: Jan. 3, 2010 – Radek Dvorak Last Pittsburgh hat trick vs. Florida: Dec. 30, 1995 – Mario Lemieux Last Pittsburgh trade with Florida: Mar. 1, 2010 – Penguins acquire Jordan Leopold from Florida in exchange for 2010 second-round draft pick. Overtime record vs. Pittsburgh: 7-3-4
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SEPTEMBER 10
Opening Day of Rookie Camp
14
NHL Board of Governors Meeting (New York, NY)
17
Opening Day of NHL Training Camps
21
Pre-season schedule begins
28
Kraft Hockeyville — Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators (Dundas, ON)
OCTOBER 1
Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month
6
Opening Day Playing Rosters set (3:00 p.m. ET)
7
Opening Night — 93rd NHL Regular Season begins
7
NHL Face-Off (Toronto)
7
2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Carolina Hurricanes at Minnesota Wild (Helsinki, FIN)
7
Official Opening of CONSOL Energy Center — Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
8
2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Minnesota Wild at Carolina Hurricanes (Helsinki, FIN)
8
2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks (Stockholm, SWE)
9
2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets (Stockholm, SWE)
9
2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Phoenix Coyotes at Boston Bruins (Prague, CZE)
9
Stanley Cup Banner Raised — Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks
10
2010 Compuware NHL Premiere — Boston Bruins at Phoenix Coyotes (Prague, CZE)
21
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Buffalo, NY) Inductees: Art Berglund, Derian Hatcher, Kevin Hatcher, Dr. George V. Nagobads, Jeremy Roenick
28
A Celebration of Lester Patrick (Boston, MA) Recipients: Cam Neely, David Andrews, Jerry York, Jack Parker
30
Busiest Day in NHL season — 28 teams play
NOVEMBER 6
Hockey Hall of Fame Game (Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs)
7
Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic
8
Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Toronto, ON) Inductees: Dino Ciccarelli, Cammi Granato, Angela James (Player category); Jim Devellano, The late Daryl “Doc” Seaman (Builder category)
8-18
2010 Subway Super Series (CHL)
9
NHL General Managers Meeting (Toronto)
11-13
U20 4 Nations Cup
26
NHL Founder’s Day (1917) — 13 games on schedule
DECEMBER 1
Signing deadline for Group 2 free agents
6-7
NHL Board of Governors Meeting (Palm Beach, FL)
19-27
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2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic — Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins (Heinz Field, Pittsburgh)
17-19
Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Toronto, ON)
27-31
NHL All-Star Break (no games played)
28
NHL Board of Governors Meeting (Raleigh, NC)
29
Honda SuperSkills, 7 p.m. ET, Raleigh, NC (RBC Center)
30
58th NHL All-Star Game, 4 p.m. ET, Raleigh, NC (RBC Center)
FEBRUARY 1
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1
NHL Regular Season Schedule Resumes
12
CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada (Host: Whitehorse, YT) Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers; Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens; Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks
18-20
Hockey Weekend Across America (USA Hockey)
20
Hockey Day in America
20
2011 NHL Heritage Classic — Montreal Canadiens at Calgary Flames (McMahon Stadium, Calgary)
28
Trade deadline (3:00 p.m. ET)
MARCH 14-16
NHL General Managers Meeting (Boca Raton, FL)
APRIL 7-9
NCAA Frozen Four (Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN)
10
Last day of 2010-11 regular season
13
Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
14-24
IIHF U18 World Championship (Germany)
29-May 15
IIHF World Championship (Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia & Ladislav Trojak Arena in Kosice, Slovakia)
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2011 RBC Royal Bank Cup (Edgeworth Centre, Camrose, AB)
MAY 20-29
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup (Hershey Centre, Mississauga, ON)
29-June 4
NHL Combine (Location: TBA)
JUNE 17/18
Last possible day for 2011 Stanley Cup Final
TBA
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22
2010 NHL Awards (Las Vegas, Nevada)
24-25
NHL Entry Draft (St. Paul, MN)
JULY 1
Free Agency period begins
5
Deadline for player-elected salary arbitration notification (5:00 p.m. ET)
6
Deadline for club-elected salary arbitration notification (5:00 p.m. ET)
20 – Aug.4
Salary arbitration hearings held
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OUR NEW HOME CONSOL Energy Center opened in August, 2010 as Pittsburgh’s new multi-purpose entertainment venue — home of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins as well as other professional and collegiate sports, concerts, children’s shows, skating shows and more. It replaced the old Civic Arena/Mellon Arena, which had operated since 1961 and was home of the Penguins from their inception in 1967. It was the oldest arena in the National Hockey League. “CONSOL Energy Center represents an exciting new era for the city, the region and the Pittsburgh Penguins,” said David Morehouse, CEO of the hockey team. “With open concourses, comfortable seating, cutting-edge technology, a state-of-the-art scoreboard and sound system, and an extensive array of food and beverage options, it is
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a spectacular symbol for the Pittsburgh of the 21st century.” CONSOL Energy Center was completed on time and under budget, thanks to the combined efforts of architectural firms Populous and Astorino; the owner’s representative, ICON; the construction company, PJ Dick/Hunt; and the excellent construction workers
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Mario Lemieux provided one of the highlights from the Penguins opening night at CONSOL Energy Center.
and skilled trade workers of Western Pennsylvania. The new arena seats 18,087 for hockey, 19,000 for basketball and almost 20,000 for concerts. It is a green building and is the first NHL arena to attain LEED Gold certification. Even before its doors had opened, CONSOL Energy Center landed commitments from shows that would have bypassed the old arena — the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first and
CONSOL Energy Center seats 18,087 fans for a hockey game.
second rounds, the 2013 NCAA Frozen Four, and back-to-back concerts by music legend Paul McCartney. McCartney, who first played Pittsburgh with the Beatles in 1964 but hadn’t performed here since 1990, christened the new arena with a grand opening concert on August 18, 2010.
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In its first few months, CONSOL Energy Center also hosted such acts as Lady Gaga and The Eagles; was home to the Pittsburgh College Hockey Showcase with Robert Morris; and featured multiple NCAA Division I basketball games, including the “City Game” between Pitt and Duquesne and the Big East/SEC Challenge. In its first season of operation, CONSOL Energy Center also will be home to the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League — bringing indoor football back to the city for the first time in almost 20 years. A funding plan for the new arena project was completed in March, 2007, thanks to the combined efforts of Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, among others. The Sports & Exhibition Authority owns the building on behalf of the city and county, and the Penguins have the lease. The new arena is managed by SMG, with Jay Roberts serving as general manager.
The CONSOL Energy Center has already hosted acts such as Paul McCartney, The Eagles, and Lady Gaga. It was home to the Pittsburgh College Hockey Showcase with Robert Morris and has featured multiple NCAA Division I basketball games.
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PENGUINS HISTORY NOTABLE DATES
June 5, 1967 – Pittsburgh Penguins franchise joins the National Hockey League. February 3, 1968 – Penguins first sellout at Civic Arena vs. Toronto (12,563). January 30, 1973 – Greg Polis wins MVP honors at NHL All-Star Game in New York after scoring two goals. January 22, 1975 – Syl Apps named MVP in the NHL All-Star Game in Montreal after scoring two goals. January 30, 1980 – Black and gold uniform worn for the first time vs. St. Louis.
Roger Belanger, Mario Lemieux, and Doug Bodger
June 4, 1981 – Randy Carlyle wins the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman and Rick Kehoe wins the Lady Byng Trophy as the player who combines sportsmanship with a high standard of play. June 9, 1984 – Penguins draft Mario Lemieux, Doug Bodger and Roger Belanger in the first round of Entry Draft, marking the only time in club history that Pittsburgh selected more than one player in the first round. June 12, 1985 – Mario Lemieux wins the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NH L’s top rookie. June 8, 1988 – Mario Lemieux wins the Art Ross Trophy as the NH L’s leading scorer and Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s MVP, becoming the first Penguin to win either award. January 21, 1990 – Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena plays host to the NHL All-Star Game for the first time and Penguins center Mario Lemieux wins the MVP award. Lemieux scores four goals on his way to his third All-Star MVP award. March 26, 1991 – Penguins win their first division title, capturing the Patrick Division crown with a 7-4 win at Detroit.
May 25, 1991
May 25, 1991 – With an 8-0 victory over the Minnesota North Stars, the Penguins become Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in their 24-year history. continued on page 115
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January 18, 1992 – Pittsburgh has a record five players in the NHL All-Star Game at Philadelphia. Mario Lemieux, Kevin Stevens, Jaromir Jagr and Paul Coffey are named to the starting Wales Conference lineup while Bryan Trottier is added to the team in the veterans category. March 24, 1992 – Mario Lemieux records his 1,000th career NHL point at Detroit in only his 513th career game, becoming the second-fastest player to record 1,000 points in NHL history. June 1, 1992 – Penguins defeat the Chicago Blackhawks in four games to win back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships. April 3, 1993 – Penguins win their first Presidents’ Trophy as the NH L’s best team with a 5-3 win at Quebec. May 3, 1995 – Jaromir Jagr records one assist against Florida to win the 1994-95 NHL scoring title.
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April 26, 1997 – Mario Lemieux plays his last game, a 6-3 playoff loss in Philadelphia, before entering his first retirement. November 19, 1997 – Mario Lemieux’s number 66 is retired and raised to the Civic Arena rafters in a pre-game ceremony before a standing room only crowd of 17,145. June 24, 1999 – Mario Lemieux’s group is confirmed as the new ownership of the Penguins. December 8, 2000 – The Penguins announce that Mario Lemieux will attempt to make a comeback after three-and-a-half years of retirement. December 12, 2000 – Lemieux makes the announcement official at a press conference, saying he is coming back to the league so that his young son Austin can watch him play. December 27, 2000 – Lemieux returns to the Penguins active roster in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at home, and puts three points (1+2) on the scoresheet. Pittsburgh wins the historic contest, 5-0. December 30, 2000 – Lemieux notches four points (1+3) in a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, giving him 1,500 points for his career. Jagr hits the 1,000 point mark in the same game. July 30, 2005 – The Penguins select Sidney Crosby with the first-overall selection in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
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January 24, 2006 – Mario Lemieux announces his retirement as a player from the NHL. October 18, 2006 – Evgeni Malkin made his NHL debut and scored a goal against New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur. March 13, 2007 – Governor Ed Rendell, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl joined Pittsburgh Penguins co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle in announcing a deal for a new multi-purpose arena that will keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh for at least the next 30 years. June 12, 2009 – Max Talbot scored both Pittsburgh goals in a 2-1 Game Seven victory at Detroit to lift the Penguins to their third Stanley Cup Championship in franchise history. The Penguins became the fourth team in NHL history to rebound from a 2-0 series deficit in the Stanley Cup Final to win the title. Evgeni Malkin was named the Conn Smythe winner as postseason MVP, the third-youngest recipient of the award, after posting 36 postseason points (14G-22A). Evgeni Malkin became the fifth player in NHL history since expansion to win the regular-season and postseason scoring title, and first since Mario Lemieux (1992). Sidney Crosby became the youngest captain in NHL history to lead his team to a Stanley Cup Championship.
June 12, 2009 April 8, 2010 – The Penguins defeated the New York Islanders, 7-3, in the final regularseason contest at Mellon Arena. Prior to the game the Penguins held a ceremony honoring more than 50 alumni, including Hall of Famers Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Brian Trottier, Craig Patrick and Larry Murphy. Sidney Crosby became the third-youngest player (22 years, 244 days) in NHL history to reach 500 points when he picked up an assist on Bill Guerin’s second-period goal. Bill Guerin scored the final goal in regular season history at Mellon Arena when he tallied 1:46 into the third period. Pascal Dupuis and Sidney Crosby picked up the assists. October 7, 2010 – First regular-season game at CONSOL Energy Center.
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Which teammate would you most like to be stranded on a desert island with? I would most like to be stranded with Chris Kunitz. He is pretty good conversationally and also very resourceful so I think we would help each other survive. What’s your favorite vacation spot? My favorite vacation I ever took was to South Africa. What’s your favorite part about Pittsburgh and the fans? The fans’ passion.
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ICEBURGH CALLS THE PENALTIES
HOLDING
INTERFERENCE
KNEEING
Using hands on an opponent or his equipment.
Having contact with an opponent not in possession of the puck.
Using the knee to impede an opponent.
TRIPPING
BOARDING
CHARGING
Using the stick, arm or leg to cause the opponent to trip or fall.
Driving the opponent into the boards.
Taking three or more strides before checking an opponent.
CROSS CHECKING Hitting an opponent with both hands on the stick and no part of the stick on the ice.
ELBOWING
HIGH STICKING
Using the elbow to impede an opponent.
Carrying the stick above the shoulder against an opponent.
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ICING
WASHOUT
Shooting the puck across the opponent’s goal line from behind the center red line and allowing the opponent to touch the puck first.
Disallowing of a goal when signaled by a referee. No off-side or icing when used by a linesman.
HOOKING
SLASHING
ROUGHING
Using the stick or blade to hook an opponent.
Swinging the stick at an opponent.
Engaging in fisticuffs or shoving.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Challenging or disputing the ruling of an official and abusing the line of respect.
MISCONDUCT
SPEARING
Called for various forms of unsportsmanlike conduct.
Using the stick like a spear.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY With the support of Sidney Crosby, Reebok and Dick’s Sporting Goods over the last three years the Penguins have provided over 2,200 sets of equipment free to local youth ages 4 to 7. This year, four girls-only programs will operate along side of our standard co-ed Little Penguins program. OPEN PRACTICE The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation presented the 2010 Pittsburgh Penguins Open Hockey Practice on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the brand new CONSOL Energy Center. The event offered a rare opportunity for over 10,000 school students in grades one through eight from across Allegheny County to see the Pittsburgh Penguins at work. Students were entertained leading up to the start of practice with informational videos about behind-thescenes aspects of the team/facility, as well as educational elements related to the game (geography, math, etc.) each student received an activity book as a takeaway.
WELLNESS TRAINING K.A.M.P. AT UPMC SOUTHSIDE Presented by UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Young hockey players were divided into groups and performed a rotation of 10-minute drills, while UPMC Sports Medicine professionals provided assessments. While the athletes trained, their parents received lectures on nutrition, concussions and sports injuries in general. Over 150 athletes and parents attended the event.
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CONCUSSION PROGRAM The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, in conjunction with UPMC Sports Medicine, are prepared to announce a comprehensive program for baseline testing and concussion education for all youth sports beginning at the earliest possible ages.
PENGUINS FOUNDATION CHARITY ASSIST RAFFLE The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Penguins Foundation are pleased to host the Penguins Foundation Charity ASSIST Raffle, raising money for a variety of local charities in the western Pennsylvania area. Look for ticket sellers in their red aprons at every home game. The minimum prize each game is $2,000!
NEW SPORTS INITIATIVES — COMING IN 2011 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES In its efforts to fight the sedentary tendencies of America’s youth, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is excited to offer outdoor programs to promote fun and organized physical activity. The program, to be revealed in January, is designed to take advantage of the growing popularity of hockey in the tri-state area by affording young players access to existing facilities and newly constructed outdoor multi-use athletic facilities. These programs provide safe areas to play games under the supervision of established organizations. SCHOOL PROGRAMS • FIRST STRIDE In the ultimate Field Trip, participating schools will be provided with a Penguins-themed hockey experience: Students will be transported to and from a local ice arena, outfitted in full hockey equipment and learn fundamental hockey skills. The program will conclude with each child scoring their first goal! • GYM CLASS FOR A DAY This program is designed for 4th and 5th grade physical education classes and will provide basic skills and game instruction. Gym Class for a Day will transform your school gymnasium or parking lot into a dek/ball hockey rink. The Penguins will provide equipment for an ongoing P.E. Hockey Program. Penguins staff will be on hand to assist P.E. teachers in demonstrating and administering basic hockey skills and games. Each student will be provided a hockey ball and Penguins t-shirt to take home and continue practicing their skills.
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GET INVOLVED LOCAL YOUTH HOCKEY VENUES There are plenty of ways to get involved with the game of hockey! Call or visit a local rink or program for information about playing this great sport!
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GREENBERG ICE PAVILION Hastings Rd at Bigler Rd University Park, PA 16802 www.athletics.psu.edu 814-865-4102
BO PARC MUNICIPAL ICE SKATING RINK 1001 Mississippi St Morgantown, WV 26501 www.boparc.org 304-296-8356
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ICE CONNECTION OF PITTSBURGH 118 Sylvan Ln Valencia, PA 16059 www.iceconnectionofpittsburgh.com 724-898-2440
MT. LEBANON RECREATION CENTER 900 Cedar Blvd Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 www.mtlebanon.org 412-561-4363
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SHADYSIDE ACADEMY– MCKNIGHT HOCKEY CENTER 400 S. Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15221-3200 www.shadysideacademy.org 412-963-8800
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DEK & BALL HOCKEY ARENAS BILL’S DEK HOCKEY 4650 State Route 51 South Belle Vernon, PA 15012 www.billsgolfland.com 724-379-3325
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MARKET HOUSE STREET HOCKEY 12th & Carson St Pittsburgh, PA 15203 www.leaguelineup.com/mhcaa/ 412-488-8390
DEKSTAR 531 Mount Nebo Rd Ste A Pittsburgh, PA 15237 www.dekstarhockey.com 412-366-4777
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HOT SHOTS INDOOR SPORTS ARENA 482 Bessemer Rd Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 www.hotshotsarena.com 724-547-5700
NEW CASTLE YMCA 20 West Washington St New Castle, PA 16101 www.ncymca.org/ 724-658-9211
TEAM PITTSBURGH DEK HOCKEY 1250 Pemberton St Pittsburgh, PA 15212 www.teampittsburgh.net 412-922-3737
WESTERN AREA YMCA 195 Montour Run Rd Coraopolis, PA 15108 www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org 412-227-3800
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INLINE HOCKEY ARENAS BRIDGEVILLE ROLLERPLEX 341 Washington Ave Bridgeville, PA 15017 www.bridgevillerollerplex.com 412-221-7111
HOT SHOTS INDOOR SPORTS ARENA 482 Bessemer Rd Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 www.hotshotsarena.com 724-547-5700
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YMCA JUNIOR PENGUINS PROGRAMS ALLEGHENY 600 W. North Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212 www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org 412-227-3800
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GREENSBURG 101 S. Maple Ave Greensburg, PA 15601 www.greensburgymca.org 724-834-0150
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2010.11 ANNUAL TEAM AWARDS CEREMONY Today we follow the team tradition of presenting the annual team awards.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS! “BAZ” BASTIEN MEMORIAL AWARD: GOOD GUY AWARD
MIKE RUPP
MASTERTON NOMINEE: COMEBACK PLAYER
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2011 SPONSOR: UPMC
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PRESENTER: Albert Wright; Vice President of Operations, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
PRESENTER: Jennifer Bertetto; Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Lindsay Berdell; Director, Promotions and Community Relations
The Good Guy Award is presented by the Pittsburgh chapter of professional Hockey Writers Association to the player who the local media want to acknowledge for his cooperation throughout the year. The award is presented in the memory of the late Aldege “Baz” Bastien, Penguins general manager from 1976-83.
The Pittsburgh chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association votes for the Penguins’ Masterton nominee. Each NHL team selects a Masterton candidate from which the overall winner is chosen. The Masterton candidate is nominated as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. continued on page 149
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PRESENTER: Penguins Booster Club Members Melinda Harty & Maureen Martin
PRESENTER: Tom Kerr; Executive Vice President; Chief Communications & Strategy Officer and his son Andrew
Presented in memory of long time Penguins locker room attendant A.T. Caggiano. Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club members vote for the three stars after every home game and tally their votes at the end of the regular season to determine the winner.
The Michel Briere Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Penguins player judged to be the best rookie on the team. The trophy is presented in memory of the late Michel Briere, who was an outstanding forward in his only season with the Penguins in 1969-70. continued on page 150
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PLAYER’S PLAYER AWARD
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The players hold a vote at the end of the season for the player they feel exemplifies leadership for the team both on and off the ice, and a player who is dedicated to teamwork.
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Last season, Crosby (co-)claimed the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal-scoring champion and also added his first Mark Messier Leadership Award.
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1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Mario Lemieux
1985
Evgeni Malkin
2007
Sidney Crosby
2007
JAMES NORRIS TROPHY
Evgeni Malkin
2009
Randy Carlyle
HART MEMORIAL TROPHY Mario Lemieux
1988, 1993, 1996
Jaromir Jagr
1999
Sidney Crosby
2007
ROCKET RICHARD TROPHY Sidney Crosby
2009-10
LADY BYNG TROPHY Rick Kehoe
1981
Ron Francis
1995, 1998
CONN SMYTHE TROPHY
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1981
FRANK J. SELKE TROPHY Ron Francis
1995
BILL MASTERTON TROPHY Lowell MacDonald
1973
Mario Lemieux
1993
LESTER B. PEARSON AWARD Mario Lemieux
1986, 1988, 1993, 1996
Jaromir Jagr
1999, 2000
Sidney Crosby
2007
Mario Lemieux
1991, 1992
MARK MESSIER LEADERSHIP AWARD
Evgeni Malkin
2009
Sidney Crosby
2010
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FASTEST GOALS FASTEST TWO GOALS BOTH TEAMS 0:04 Wayne Bianchin (Pittsburgh) & Guy Chouinard (Atlanta), March 15, 1977 at Atlanta in a 7-3 Flames win. (NHL Record) PENGUINS OPPONENTS
0:06
Paul Coffey & Troy Loney, Feb. 22, 1990 vs. NY Islanders in a 4-3 Pittsburgh win.
0:06
Mark Recchi and John Cullen, Feb. 16, 1990 at Winnipeg in a 3-3 tie.
0:06
Rick Tocchet & Jeremy Roenick (Phoenix), Jan. 13, 1999 at Phoenix in a 5-3 Coyotes win.
0:06
Sylvain Turgeon (2) (Hartford), March 28, 1987 at Hartford in a 5-4 Whalers win.
0:06
Guy Lafleur and Steve Shutt (Montreal), April 2, 1975 at Montreal in a 6-0 Canadiens win.
FASTEST THREE GOALS BOTH TEAMS 0:30 Mario Lemieux (2) & Al Iafrate (Toronto), Oct. 17, 1989 vs. Toronto in a 7-5 Pittsburgh win. PENGUINS
0:27
Al McDonough, Ken Schinkel & Ron Schock, Nov. 22, 1972 vs. St. Louis in a 10-4 Pittsburgh win.
OPPONENTS
0:21
Michal Pivonka & Steve Leach (2), Nov. 25, 1990 at Washington in a 7-3 Capitals win.
FASTEST FOUR GOALS BOTH TEAMS 1:17 Pierre Larouche (Pittsburgh), Guy Lafleur (2) & Pete Mahovlich (Montreal), Jan. 26, 1975 at Montreal in a 7-2 Canadiens win. PENGUINS
1:39
Alexei Kovalev (2), Jaromir Jagr & Stu Barnes, Dec. 12, 1998 at St. Louis in a 4-3 Pittsburgh win.
OPPONENTS
1:22
Bobby Clarke, Ilkka Sinisalo, Reggie Leach & Ken Linseman (Philadelphia), Oct. 11, 1981 at Philadelphia in an 8-2 Flyers win.
FASTEST FIVE GOALS BOTH TEAMS 3:34 Paul Reinhart, Jyrki Lumme, Greg Adams (Vancouver), Bob Errey & Tony Tanti (Pittsburgh), Mar. 11, 1990 at Vancouver in a 5-3 Canucks win. PENGUINS
2:07
Bryan Hextall, Jean Pronovost, Al McDonough, Ken Schinkel & Ron Schock, Nov. 22, 1972 vs. St. Louis in a 10-4 Penguins win.
OPPONENTS
2:37
Duane Sutter (2), Bryan Trottier (2) & John Tonelli (NY Islanders), Jan. 26, 1982 at New York in a 9-2 Islanders win.
FASTEST GOAL, START OF GAME PENGUINS 0:06 Jean Pronovost, Mar. 25, 1976 at St. Louis in a 5-2 Blues win. OPPONENTS 0:09 Ross Lonsberry (Philadelphia), Oct. 20, 1977 at Philadelphia in an 11-0 Flyers win. FASTEST GOAL, START OF SECOND PERIOD PENGUINS 0:07 Lowell MacDonald, Feb. 10, 1973 at Boston in a 6-3 Bruins win. OPPONENTS 0:07 Stan Gilbertson (Washington), Nov. 12, 1975 at Washington in a 6-6 tie. 0:07 Joey Johnston (California), Oct. 20, 1973 at Pittsburgh in a 5-3 Penguins win. FASTEST GOAL, START OF THIRD PERIOD PENGUINS 0:09 Chris Kunitz, Dec. 28, 2010 vs. Atlanta in a 6-3 Penguins win. OPPONENTS 0:13 Jannie Ojanen (New Jersey), Oct. 24, 1992 at New Jersey in a 4-3 Penguins win. FASTEST GOAL, OVERTIME PENGUINS 0:13 Kevin Stevens, Mar. 21, 1991 vs. NY Rangers in a 5-4 win. OPPONENTS 0:08 Tony Amonte (NY Rangers), Feb. 21, 1994 at New York in a 4-3 Rangers win. EARLIEST WINNING GOAL PENGUINS 0:32 Martin Straka, Mar. 13, 1999 vs. Philadelphia in a 4-0 Pittsburgh win. OPPONENTS 0:09 Ross Lonsberry (Philadelphia), Oct. 9, 1983 at Philadelphia in an 11-0 Flyers win. FASTEST TWO GOALS FROM START OF GAME PENGUINS 0:29 George Ferguson & Greg Malone, Dec. 6, 1980 vs. Chicago in a 6-4 Penguins win. OPPONENTS 0:40 Tim Kerr & Bill Barber (Philadelphia), Oct. 9, 1983 at Philadelphia in a 7-1 Flyers win.
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STREAKS OVERALL SEASON
WIN
PTS
LOSS
WINLESS
1967-68
4
5
3
1968-69
4
6
1969-70
3
4
1970-71
2
1971-72 1972-73
HOME WIN
PTS
LOSS
WINLESS
4
3
5
2
7
9
4
4
6
10
4
6
4
4
8
7
4
5
6
9
4
5
5
8
1973-74
3
4
6
1974-75
3
7
1975-76
4
1976-77
ROAD WIN
PTS
LOSS
WINLESS
5
3
3
5
8
4
6
2
5
8
14
3
4
2
2
4
9
7
2
5
2
3
15
*18
3
4
3
4
3
6
6
14
4
8
3
3
1
2
9
9
8
3
6
4
4
2
3
4
5
3
7
9
*20
2
4
3
4
4
6
11
3
7
6
10
4
4
2
6
7
9
3
6
4
6
3
7
2
3
2
2
3
6
1977-78
2
7
5
6
2
6
3
5
2
6
5
8
1978-79
4
10
4
5
6
8
3
3
3
7
6
8
1979-80
3
7
6
8
4
7
5
5
2
3
7
7
1980-81
6
6
3
6
5
6
3
3
2
4
8
11
1981-82
4
7
4
9
4
8
2
5
3
3
7
12
1982-83
3
5
11
*18
3
3
4
7
1
2
*18
*18
1983-84
2
3
8
8
1
2
7
11
4
5
6
7
1984-85
5
5
9
12
3
3
4
7
2
2
8
10
1985-86
5
6
5
7
4
10
4
6
2
2
5
5
1986-87
7
7
4
9
6
6
2
3
2
2
4
12
1987-88
4
4
6
10
6
6
3
7
4
4
4
5
1988-89
5
8
4
6
6
12
4
4
3
4
4
8
1989-90
4
5
4
8
7
7
4
4
2
3
8
13
1990-91
6
7
3
5
*11
14
3
5
3
4
6
10
1991-92
4
6
4
6
9
9
4
4
5
5
4
7
1992-93
#17
*18
3
3
10
11
2
3
*7
*8
3
2
1993-94
4
8
4
4
4
7
3
3
4
4
2
4
1994-95
7
13
3
3
7
9
2
2
4
6
3
3
1995-96
8
8
3
3
8
8
3
3
3
6
4
5
1996-97
6
14
6
6
6
8
3
3
6
7
8
13
1997-98
6
8
3
6
5
10
2
5
5
7
3
5
1998-99
10
10
3
8
9
11
3
4
2
3
3
6
1999-00
4
5
4
8
5
8
3
5
3
3
6
8
2000-01
4
5
2
6
4
5
5
7
2
6
4
4
2001-02
6
6
7
10
3
7
4
4
3
4
6
6
2002-03
4
5
9
16
3
6
5
10
3
3
6
7
2003-04
4
6
*13
*18
3
8
*14
*16
3
3
6
11
2005-06
2
5
10
10
2
3
5
6
2
3
5
9
2006-07
6
16
5
5
8
11
3
3
4
7
4
4
2007-08
8 7 7
10 12 9
4 5 5
4 5 5
8 5 5
11 8 11
2 5 2
2 5 2
4 5 *7
6 7 7
2 4 4
3 5 4
2008-09 2009-10
* = Club Record,
# = NHL Record
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Longest Winning Streak
17
3/9/93 - 4/10/93
Longest Home Winning Streak
11
1/5/91 - 3/7/91
Longest Road Winning Streak
7
10/3/09 - 11/3/09 3/14/93 - 4/9/ 93
Longest Unbeaten Streak
18
3/9/93 - 4/14/93 (17-0-1)
Longest Home Unbeaten Streak
20
11/30/74 - 2/22/75 (12-0-8)
Longest Road Unbeaten Streak
8
3/14/93 - 4/14/93 (7-0-1)
Longest Losing Streak
13
1/13/04 - 2/12/04
Longest Home Losing Streak
14
12/31/03 - 3/22/04
Longest Road Losing Streak
18
12/23/82 - 3/4/83
Longest Winless Streak
18
1/2/83 - 2/10/83 (0-17-1)
Longest Home Winless Streak
16
12/31/03 - 3/4/04 (0-15-1)
Longest Road Winless Streak
18
12/23/82 - 3/4/83 (0-18-0) 10/25/70 - 1/14/71 (0-11-7)
Consecutive Games Without Being Shutout
211
1/7/89 - 10/28/91
Consecutive Home Games Without Being Shutout
206
1/28/92 - 10/8/97
Consecutive Road Games Without Being Shutout
120
1/12/90 - 12/29/91
Consecutive Games Without Shutting Out Opponent
156
3/12/77 - 12/9/78
Consecutive Home Games Without Shutting Out Opponent
95
4/2/80 - 12/1/82
Consecutive Road Games Without Shutting Out Opponent
188
1/24/87 - 12/5/91
Consecutive Games Tied
4
12/8/79 - 12/15/79
Consecutive Games Going to Shootout
4
3/8/09 - 3/14/09
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TEAM RECORDS SEASON POINTS Most Overall
GOALS
119*
1992-93
Most For
367
1992-93
Most Home
66
1992-93
Most For Home
215
1995-96
Most Road
49
1992-93
Most For Road
162
1988-89
Fewest Overall
38
1983-84
Most Against
394
1982-83
Fewest Home
18
1983-84
Most Against Home
182
1983-84
Fewest Road
13
1982-83
Most Against Road
224
1982-83
Fewest For
182
1969-70
Fewest For Home
95
2003-04 1969-70
*Includes four points from neutral site games
Fewest For Road
77
1992-93
Fewest Against
188
1997-98
92
1970-71
90
1997-98
WINS Most Overall
56
Most Home
32
1995-96
Fewest Against Home
Most Road
23
1992-93
Fewest Against Road
Fewest Overall
16
1983-84
Fewest Home
7
1983-84
Fewest Road
3
1970-71
LOSSES
ASSISTS Most For
633
1992-93
Most Against
665
1982-83
Fewest For
294
1969-70
Fewest Against
298
1997-98
Most Overall
58
1983-84
Most Home
29
1983-84
Most Road
31
1982-83
Fewest Overall
21
1992-93
Most For
1,000
1992-93
Fewest Home
5
1974-75
Most Against
1,049
1982-83
Fewest Road
14
1997-98
Fewest For
476
1969-70
Fewest Against
486
1997-98
POINTS
TIES Most Overall
20
1970-71
Most Home
10
1967-68, 1974-75, 1997-98, 1998-99
PENALTIES Most For
897
1988-89
Most Against
906
1988-89
Most Road
11
1970-71
Fewest For
248
1967-68
Fewest Overall
4
1995-96
Fewest Against
330
1967-68
Fewest Home
0
1995-96
Fewest Road
1
1999-00
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PLAYER RECORDS SEASON GOALS
SHOTS
Overall
85
Mario Lemieux (1988-89)
Overall
403 Jaromir Jagr (1995-96)
Center
85
Mario Lemieux (1988-89)
Center
382 Mario Lemieux (1987-88)
Right Wing
62
Jaromir Jagr (1995-96)
Right Wing
403 Jaromir Jagr (1995-96)
Left Wing
55
Kevin Stevens (1992-93)
Left Wing
326 Kevin Stevens (1992-93)
Defenseman
30
Paul Coffey (1988-89)
Defenseman
342 Paul Coffey (1988-89)
Rookie
43
Mario Lemieux (1984-85)
Rookie
278 Sidney Crosby (2005-06)
Rookie Defenseman
12
Zarley Zalapski (1988-89)
Rookie Defenseman
156 D. Edestrand (1971-72)
ASSISTS Overall
114 Mario Lemieux (1988-89)
Center
114 Mario Lemieux (1988-89)
Right Wing
87
Jaromir Jagr (1995-96)
Left Wing
69
Kevin Stevens (1991-92)
Defenseman
83
Paul Coffey (1988-89)
Rookie
63
Sidney Crosby (2005-06)
Rookie Defenseman
33
Zarley Zalapski (1988-89)
Goaltender
8
Tom Barrasso (1992-93)
POINTS
31
Mario Lemieux (1995-96; 1988-89)
Center
31
Mario Lemieux (1995-96; 1988-89)
Right Wing
24
Rob Brown (1988-89)
Left Wing
26
Kevin Stevens (1992-93)
Defenseman
13
Kevin Hatcher (1997-98) Doug Bodger (1987-88)
Rookie
16
Evgeni Malkin (2006-07) Sidney Crosby (2005-06)
Rookie Defenseman
5
Zarley Zalapski (1988-89)
Overall
199 Mario Lemieux (1988-89)
Center
199 Mario Lemieux (1988-89)
Right Wing
149 Jaromir Jagr (1995-96)
Overall
58
Mario Lemieux (1987-88)
Left Wing
123 Kevin Stevens (1991-92)
Center
58
Mario Lemieux (1987-88)
Defenseman
113 Paul Coffey (1988-89)
Right Wing
34
Jaromir Jagr (1998-99)
102 Sidney Crosby (2005-06)
Left Wing
27
Pat Boutette (1981-82)
45
Zarley Zalapski (1988-89)
Defenseman
53
Paul Coffey (1988-89)
Tom Barrasso (1992-93)
Rookie
31
Sidney Crosby (2005-06)
Rookie Defenseman
23
Zarley Zalapski (1988-89)
Rookie Rookie Defenseman Goaltender
8
PENALTY MINUTES
166
POWER-PLAY GOALS Overall
Overall
409 Paul Baxter (1981-82)
Center
157 Dave Hannan (1988-89)
Right Wing
285 Jay Caufield (1988-89)
Left Wing
378 Dave Schultz (1977-78)
Defenseman
409 Paul Baxter (1981-82)
Rookie
285 Jay Caufield (1988-89)
Rookie Defenseman
172 Colin Campbell (1974-75)
Goaltender
60
Andy Brown (1973-74)
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KENNEDY KEEPS ROLLING Tyler Kennedy has carved a niche for himself on the Penguins squad as a speedy, tenacious player that only has one gear — all-out. That ruthless work rate has resulted in a breakout season for the fourth-year forward, as Kennedy continues to set career-highs across the board. His 17th goal of the season on March 21 versus Detroit eclipsed his previous personal best of 15 goals, set in 2008-09. Kennedy has also added 22 assists to surpass his previous career-high of 20 and his overall point total of 39 is his best-ever output, eclipsing his former personal best of 35. Kennedy has always been a tireless worker, which has endeared him to Penguin fans and teammates alike. Yet this year, he has stepped up when the team has needed him most through an influx of injuries to key players and has provided vital goals at
Tyler Kennedy is a speedy and tenacious player who only has one gear — all out.
pivotal moments. Kennedy believes the key to his success is working hard and learning ways to improve himself as a player, year in, year out. “I have matured and I have learned the game better each year,” he said. “That’s probably the biggest thing I focus on, just learning how to play a little better each and every year.” That willingness to learn and get better has been evident this year as Kennedy’s 17 goals rank fourth on the team. Head coach Dan Bylsma said that the coaching staff has always admired Kennedy’s work rate and effort. But this season, the staff has spent more time with Kennedy on improving certain aspects of his game, devising a plan for him to create more scoring opportunities. “You see his tenaciousness, his work ethic, his speed. But I think recently you’ve seen him go to the net more and go into the blue paint of the crease,” Bylsma said. continued on page 172
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“There is probably a 10-foot radius from the net which we are deeming the blue-paint area. He has gone in there a lot more, which is something we have talked about and urged him to be better at. Right now he is going there with that tenaciousness and that shot and he is getting the results.� The results he is getting this season are not surprising to those within the Penguins camp. Forward Mike Rupp is close to Kennedy on a daily basis, as the two are stallmates in the locker room at the Penguins’ practice facility at the Iceoplex at Southpointe. Over the last year, Rupp has seen Kennedy flourish in an expanded role and feels as though
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Kennedy’s maturity is helping him to reach new heights. “I think he has come a long way in the last year or so in managing the puck and not turning the puck over,” said Rupp. “It just shows the type of player that he is and can be, so you always look for a guy like that who is still young and he will be growing each year. I would expect him to be very good for us down the stretch in the playoffs and next year and to kick it up a notch from there.” In the wake of injuries to many key forwards, Kennedy’s hot streak came at just the right time. His offensive production has helped to keep the points rolling in for the Penguins during the second half of the regular season, as Kennedy has registered 10 goals and Jordan Staal appreciates Kennedy’s ability to inspire the team but also his knack of scoring important goals.
17 points through his last 20 games as of March 22.
Kennedy’s longtime linemate Jordan Staal has truly appreciated his ability to not only inspire the team with his work ethic, but also his knack of scoring important goals. “’TK’ has been working hard for a very long time,” Staal said. “It’s really starting to pay off these last few games. He’s really stepped up for us big; he’s been a spark for our team for a long time now. TK goes to the net hard and he has been finding loose pucks, which he has been burying.” Kennedy has not set himself a target to reach in terms of points and goals for the season — he is just focusing on getting better each and every day, one day at a time. That mindset has helped him to become an integral member of the Penguins roster, and Kennedy has no plans to change it. “I just want to do the best I can every day
TYLER KENNEDY’S
17 GOALS RANK HIM FOURTH ON THE TEAM AS OF MARCH 22.
and to put in a solid effort every day,” he said.
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When the Penguins trusted us with their move to the new CONSOL Energy Center, we had one goal in mind: providing an exceptional customer experience. To us, that means being on time and on budget, great communication, and peace of mind. It’s what we deliver to every customer moving across the street or across the country. So before you line up a residential move, office move, or a corporate relocation, give us a shot. For more information, visit southhillsmovers.com or call 800-242-1556.
Bring this coupon in before or after the game and receive $20.00 OFF* with the purchase of two entree’s.
kitchen open til 11:00pm free parking 2350 RAILROAD ST. (at the Cork Factory) . PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 TEL: 412.281.6593 . WWW.CIOPPINOOFPITTSBURGH.COM Good for food items only. No cash value. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Limit of 1 coupon per guest per visit. Dine-in only. Exclusive of gratiuities and taxes. You must present this coupon to receive this special offer. Discount applies to item of equal or greater of $16.00.
PRESENTS
Scott Hartnell
Johan Hedberg
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 • 7:00
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 • 7:30 Fan Appreciation Night presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods
THE PLAYOFFS BEGIN APRIL 13, 2011
Visit pittsburghpenguins.com for schedule information April 11, 2011.
Red Beards • Mt. Washington Lager bottles special all day on Thursday
Steel Towne Inn • Braddock Hills $2.00 lager 16oz drafts all day on Saturday
Santos Saloon • Springdale $1.50 Yuengling Lager drafts & $2.00 Yuengling Lager bottles all day on Saturday
Candlelite Lounge • Economy Borough $2.50 Yuengling Black & Tan 20oz drafts all day, everyday
Do Drop Inn • Natrona Heights $1.60 Yuengling Lager drafts all day Saturday
THANKS TO OUR
FOUNDING PARTNERS
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Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Pittsburgh Penguins.速