2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Fan Guide

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WINTER CLASSIC COMMUNITY RINK

PUBLIC SKATING PRESENTED BY PNC

Public Skating Fees - Per Session Admission: $7 per person • Skate Rental: $3 per person

December 24

3:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Skate with Santa 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)

December 25

12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

December 26

7:00 pm to 8:20 pm

December 29

3:00 pm to 4:20 pm 6:30 pm to 7:50 pm

December 30

3:00 pm to 4:20 pm 6:30 pm to 7:50 pm

December 31

December 27

6:30 pm to 12:00 am

December 28

4:10 pm to 7:30 pm

3:00 pm to 4:20 pm

January 1

3:00 pm to 4:20 pm 6:30 pm to 7:50 pm

The Pittsburgh Penguins extend a special thank you to the following sponsors for their support of the Winter Classic Community Rink.


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24

MONDAY, DECEMBER 27

Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE

Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE

3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Public Skating presented by PNC including a skate with Santa from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

9:00 am – 10:20 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Mt. Lebanon Hornets vs. Peters Township Red 1

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25

1:30 pm – 2:50 pm Hockey Is for Everyone Game – Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey vs. Wounded Warriors

Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm Public Skating presented by PNC

3:00 pm – 4:20 pm Public Skating presented by PNC

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26

9:40 pm – 11:40 pm PIHL High School Hockey Game – Carrick vs. Taylor Alderdice

Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE

Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks

8:40 am – 10:20 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Southpointe Rink Rats vs. TBD

10:00 am – 7:00 pm Hockey Hall of Fame Display featuring trophies won by the Penguins, historic memorabilia and interactive games for kids of all ages.**

10:30 am – 11:50 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – TBD vs. TBD 12:00 pm – 1:20 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Predators (’98) vs. TBD 1:30 pm – 2:50 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Hornets (16 & Under) vs. TBD 7:00 pm – 8:20 pm Public Skating presented by PNC

**Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks General Admission Fees - $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages 3-12. Visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org for more information.

North Shore Riverfront Park Noon – Dusk Stroll through the wintery park adjacent to Heinz Field to view some Winter Classic-themed ice carving displays (weather permitting) Brighton Heights Dek Hockey Rink 8:00 am - TBD Stop by the Brighton Heights Dek Hockey Rink located at the corner of Hiawatha Street and Stonelea Street on the North Side of Pittsburgh to watch the “Winter Classic Street Hockey Tournament” featuring 4-on-4 action hosted by Team Pittsburgh.

Event schedule subject to change. Visit pittsburghpenguins.com/winterclassic for up-to-date information.



TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE 12:00 pm – 1:20 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Mt. Lebanon Hornets vs. TBD 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm Public Skating presented by PNC 8:00 pm – 9:20 pm City of Pittsburgh Fire Fighters vs. Police 9:30 pm – 10:50 pm Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey Team **Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks General Admission Fees - $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages 3-12. Visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org for more information.

Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Hockey Hall of Fame Display featuring trophies won by the Penguins, historic memorabilia and interactive games for kids of all ages.** CONSOL Energy Center 7:00 pm Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Atlanta Thrashers – Make it a holiday season to remember by purchasing tickets to see the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Atlanta Thrashers in the brand new CONSOL Energy Center. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or via Penguins TicketExchange at www.pittsburghpenguins.com/ ticketexchange.


North Shore Riverfront Park Dawn – Dusk Stroll through the wintery park adjacent to Heinz Field to view some Winter Classic-themed ice carving displays (weather permitting)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE 7:30 am – 8:50 am AAA Youth Hockey Game – RMU Squirt Whalers vs. RMU Pee Wee Penguins 9:00 am – 10:20 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Hornets (’99) vs. Team Pittsburgh (’99)

10:30 am – 11:50 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Arctic Foxes vs. TBD 12:00 pm – 1:20 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Arctic Foxes vs. Amateur Penguins 1:30 pm – 2:50 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Arctic Foxes vs. Arctic Foxes Mite 2 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm Public Skating presented by PNC 8:00 pm – 9:50 pm PIHL High School Hockey Game – Bethel Park vs. State College 10:00 pm – 11:50 pm PIHL High School Hockey Game – Bishop Canevin vs. West Allegheny

Event schedule subject to change. Visit pittsburghpenguins.com/winterclassic for up-to-date information.

Fueling the Freeze and the Fun! GetGo is honored to donate the fuel used to power the NHL Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE. ®

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Here’s to another unforgettable NHL Winter Classic®!

LET’S GO PENGUINS ! ®

NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and the NHL Winter Classic logo is a trademark of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2010. All Rights Reserved.

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Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Hockey Hall of Fame Display featuring trophies won by the Penguins, historic memorabilia and interactive games for kids of all ages.** CONSOL Energy Center 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm Elite Tournament – H.C. Metallurg vs. Pittsburgh Penguins EliteEmpire 2:30 pm – 3:50 pm Elite Tournament – Sun County vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 4:00 pm – 5:20 pm Elite Tournament – Little Caps vs. Cole Harbour

North Shore Riverfront Park Dawn – Dusk Stroll through the wintery park adjacent to Heinz Field to view some Winter Classic-themed ice carving displays (weather permitting)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE 8:30 am – 9:50 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Predators Mites vs. TBD 10:00 am – 11:20 am USA Hockey – ADM Clinic*** 11:30 am – 12:50 pm USA Hockey – Try Hockey for Free***

**Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks General Admission Fees - $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages 3-12. Visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.org for more information.


1:00 pm – 2:45 pm Pittsburgh Penguins – Holiday Power Skating School*** 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm Public Skating presented by PNC 8:00 pm – 9:20 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Predators (’99) vs. SHAHA 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – MLHA vs. TBD Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks 9:00 am – 8:00 pm The Stanley Cup arrives in Pittsburgh! Stop by the Carnegie

Science Center to view the Hockey Hall of Fame display featuring trophies won by the Penguins including the Stanley Cup, historic memorabilia and interactive games for kids of all ages.** Market Square 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Allegheny County/City of Pittsburgh Winter Classic Pep Rally – Join Penguins Hall of Fame Broadcaster Mike Lange, Stanley Cup Champion Phil Bourque, DVE Morning Show Host Val Porter, Iceburgh and members of the Ice Crew presented by Highmark in cheering on the Pens for the Winter Classic plus chances to win great prizes including a pair of tickets to the big game!

***Pre-registration for USA Hockey and Pittsburgh Penguins clinics is required.

INTRODUCING BEGINNING JANUARY 1ST The Worldwide Leader in Sports has found a new home…… Mike & Mike Savran on Sports Tunch & Wolf Jim Rome Scott Van Pelt Joe Bendel Steelers Programming Prog Football Tonight SportsCenter

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And of course, the game broadcasts for The Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and West Virgina University!

WWW.970ESPN.COM


CONSOL Energy Center

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31

3:00 pm AHL-NCAA Doubleheader – See the stars of tomorrow today! This unique doubleheader features the RMU Colonials vs. RIT Tigers at 3:00 pm followed by the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins facing off against the Hershey Bears at 7:30 pm. Tickets available for $20 each at www.ticketmaster.com.

Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE

North Shore Riverfront Park Dawn – Dusk Stroll through the wintery park adjacent to Heinz Field to view some Winter Classic-themed ice carving displays – including the installation of two life-size hockey players made out of ice from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (weather permitting)

8:00 am – 9:20 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Allegheny Badgers vs. TBD 9:30 am – 10:50 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Wildcats vs. Southpointe 11:00 am – 12:20 pm AAA Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Hornets (’97) vs. Southpointe Rink Rats (’97) 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm Elite Tournament – Pittsburgh Penguins EE vs. Sun County 2:00 pm – 3:20 pm Elite Tournament – H.C. Metallurg vs. Cole Harbour

Event schedule subject to change. Visit pittsburghpenguins.com/winterclassic for up-to-date information.

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3:30 pm – 4:50 pm Elite Tournament – Little Caps vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 5:00 pm – 6:20 pm Hockey Is for Everyone Game – Steel City Icebergs vs. HOPE 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 8:10 pm – 9:30 pm 9:40 pm – 12:00 am Public Skating presented by PNC Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Don’t miss your last chance to see the Stanley Cup in Pittsburgh in 2010! Stop by the Carnegie Science Center & Highmark SportsWorks to view the Hockey Hall of Fame display featuring trophies won by the Penguins including the Stanley Cup, historic memorabilia and interactive games for kids of all ages.** Heinz Field 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni vs. Washington Capitals Alumni – See Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Bryan Trottier, “youngster” Bill Guerin and more square off against the Washington Capitals Alumni including Peter Bondra. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Pittsburgh Penguins Practice – Use your ticket from the Alumni Game to see the Pittsburgh Penguins take the ice for the first time in Heinz Field as they practice for the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. NHL Spectator Plaza (Art Rooney Way) 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Hockey fans of all ages will want to stop by the NHL Spectator

Plaza for Winter Classic photo ops, interactive hockey attractions, live radio broadcasts and NHL sponsor giveaways! Downtown Pittsburgh 6:00 pm – 12:00 am First Night Pittsburgh New Year’s Eve Celebration – Don’t miss First Night Pittsburgh’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration – an eclectic arts and entertainment showcase for the entire family topped off with a spectacular fireworks display at midnight. For more information, visit www.firstnightpgh.org. The Art of Play Exhibit – Be sure to stop by the “The Art of Play” exhibit, a collaborative project of The Warhol and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation located at 907 Penn Avenue in the Cultural District. This one-night only exhibition of local youth artwork explores the importance of play, sports and physical fitness in video and print mediums.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE 8:00 am – 9:20 am Elite Tournament – Black Division 2nd Place vs. Gold Division 2nd Place 9:30 am – 11:00 am Elite Tournament – Black Division 1st Place vs. Gold Division 1st Place 11:10 am – 1:00 pm AAA Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Hornets vs. Columbus Jr. Blue Jackets 4:10 pm – 5:40 pm 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Public Skating presented by PNC


9:10 pm – 11:10 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Pittsburgh Jr. Pens vs. Potomac Capitals

1:30 pm – 2:50 pm PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Allegheny Badgers vs. Amateur Penguins

NHL Spectator Plaza (Art Rooney Way)

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PIHL High School Hockey Game – Canon McMillan vs. Fox Chapel

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Hockey fans of all ages will want to stop by the NHL Spectator Plaza for Winter Classic photo ops, interactive hockey attractions, live radio broadcasts and NHL sponsor giveaways!

9:10 pm – 11:10 pm PIHL High School Hockey Game – Shaler vs. Pittsburgh Central Catholic

Heinz Field 1:00 pm 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic – Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in the New Year’s Day spectacular.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 Winter Classic Community Rink at Stage AE 7:30 am – 8:50 am PAHL Youth Hockey Game – Westmoreland Eagles vs. SHAHA 9:00 am – 10:20 am Hockey Is for Everyone Game Pittsburgh ICE vs. TBD 10:30 am – 11:50 am Penguins Elite Girls vs. TBD 12:00 pm – 1:20 pm PIHL High School Hockey Game – Pine-Richland JV vs. North Allegheny JV

Event schedule subject to change. Visit pittsburghpenguins.com/winterclassic for up-to-date information.


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