Penguins

Letestu impresses Penguins with play - 09/20/2010
PITTSBURGH – Mark Letestu feels that he has to earn the trust of the Pittsburgh Penguins coaching staff if he wants to make the NHL club’s opening day roster.

On and off ice, veteran Boulerice has stability - 09/19/2010
PITTSBURGH — As Jesse Boulerice walked through the hallway in the Consol Energy Center after Saturday’s practice, he found himself in a vastly different world from where he was at this point last year.

Engelland, Lovejoy eye NHL jobs - 09/18/2010
PITTSBURGH – There’s a few things missing from the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room inside the new Consol Energy Center.

Neutral ice the name of the game for Pens in 2010-11 - 08/26/2010
New Jersey wants a piece of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

WBS Pens to face Hershey at new Pittsburgh arena - 08/25/2010
WBS Pens will face Hershey at new Pittsburgh arena on Dec. 30 at the new Consol Energy Center as part of the festivities leading up to the 2011 NHL Winter Classic between both club's parent teams. The WBS Pens will also face Alban ...

Pengiuns preseason schedule released - 08/20/2010
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pengiuns will play two preseason games at Mohegan Sun Arena, the league announced today.

WBS Pens name Nasreddine asst. coach - 08/20/2010
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Executive Vice President/General Manager...

A new set of challenges - 08/18/2010
When Todd Reirden walked into the new office for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach on Monday night, reality set in.

Extra innings Sports in brief - 08/14/2010
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed right wing Andrew Orpik to an American Hockey League contract on Friday.

New Pens head coach to attend PENS-FEST notes - 08/13/2010
Recently named Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach John Hynes will attend PENS-FEST 2010 on Aug. 20 at the Ice Rink at Coal Street Park. Also scheduled to attend is former WBS Penguin Ryan Lannon and newly signed forward Chr ...

Tables are turned for Hynes - 08/11/2010
WILKES-BARRE – It’s understandable if Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach John Hynes has experienced a bit of d�j� vu lately.

Pens make their return with Grace - 08/04/2010
Calling the NCAA championship game between Boston College and Wisconsin before a record crowd of more than 37,000 in April, Tom Grace said he felt like himself again.

Pens promote Reirden - 08/01/2010
Todd Reirden is carrying on a Pittsburgh Penguins tradition.

Hynes goes from aide to head man for WBS - 08/01/2010
It didn’t take long for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to find a replacement for head coach Todd Reirden.

WBS Pens head coach goes to Pittsburgh - 07/31/2010
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach Todd Reirden was named the new assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Reirden, who coached the WBS Penguins for the last year and a half, joins head coach Dan Bylsma and h ...

Enforcer Boulerice back with Penguins - 07/31/2010
Less than a year ago veteran enforcer Jesse Boulerice stepped onto the small ice rink at Broome Community College in New York as a tryout for a preseason game against the Binghamton Senators.

WBS Penguins resign Boulerice - 07/30/2010
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have re-signed right wing Jesse Boulerice to an American Hockey League contract, it was announced on Friday. Boulerice returns to northeastern Pennsylvania after appearing in 54 regular-season ...

WBS Penguins ink forward Collins - 07/29/2010
When forward Chris Collins decided to sign with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday, he had a little encouragement from a familiar face.

WBS Penguins sign another free agent - 07/28/2010
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed forward Chris Collins to an American Hockey League contract on Wednesday. Collins, a native of Fairport, New York, spent his last two professional seasons in Germany with the Augsberg Pan ...

Pens acquire defenseman - 07/17/2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Corey Potter to a one-year contract on Friday.

Penguins sign Hutchinson to a two-way contract - 07/08/2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenseman Andrew Hutchinson on Wednesday.

Ben Lovejoy signs deal with Penguins - 06/23/2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Ben Lovejoy to a three-year contract on Monday.

Charlotte, Okla. City join league - 06/17/2010
The American Hockey League has released its new division alignment for the 2010-11 season, it was announced Wednesday by league President/CEO David Andrews.

Pens bring back Johnson for 2010-11 - 06/10/2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed right wing Nick Johnson to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

Extra innings Sports in brief - 05/28/2010
NATION

Penguins, Engelland agree to 1-year deal - 05/20/2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Deryk Engelland to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday. The new contract goes into effect at the start of the 2010-11 season.

Penguins resign Deryk Engelland - 05/19/2010
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Deryk Engelland to a one-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The new contract goes into effect at the start o ...

Hixon joins parent club’s front office - 05/07/2010
Rich Hixon, a member of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins front office since the team’s inception in 1999, has been named executive director of strategic planning by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Tangradi maps plans for NHL - 04/23/2010
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Eric Tangradi will spend the month of May playing some golf and catching some rays at his home in Philadelphia.

Penguins deal with exit - 04/22/2010
Wyatt Smith walked into an empty Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins locker room on Wednesday wearing proof that the team’s first-round playoff exit to Albany, via a sweep, was still a shock.

Penguins eliminated - 04/20/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – With leads evaporating as fast as they were established, the only question remaining in Game 4 between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Albany River Rats was who would score last.

Penguins pushed to brink - 04/19/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – When Chris Conner’s shot from the corner of the net beat Albany River Rats goaltender Justin Peters during Sunday’s Game 3 of the Calder Cup playoffs, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins found themselves in a fa ...

In 0-2 hole, Pens back home - 04/18/2010
Down two games to none in their playoff series with the Albany River Rats, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins aren’t in a position that they haven’t been in before.

WBS loses late again, in 0-2 hole - 04/17/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. — Todd Reirden quickly ticked off the list of things that didn’t go Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s way in Friday’s 3-2 loss to Albany in Game 2 of the AHL East Division semifinals.

Pens want to reduce Rats’ net front game - 04/16/2010
ALBANY, NY – As the Albany River Rats skated to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins net front relentlessly during Wednesday’s Game 1, it was like the Penguins were looking in the mirror.

Rats chew up Pens’ late rally - 04/15/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. – Despite scoring two goals in the first game of the playoff series against the Albany River Rats, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Nick Johnson stood in the locker room and shook his head.

Boulerice not worried about Rats - 04/13/2010
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Jesse Boulerice isn’t simply shooting from the hip when he says his team can beat the Hershey Bears in the playoffs.

Thiessen ready for postseason pressure - 04/13/2010
There isn’t much that fazes Wilkes-Barre/Scranton goaltender Brad Thiessen.

Penguins look sharp in victory vs. Senators - 04/12/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – It didn’t take much effort for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to beat the Binghamton Senators on Sunday – just a Brad Thiessen shutout and a few goals to earn the 3-0 victory.

Emotionless Penguins lose, fall to fourth playoff spot - 04/11/2010
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins captain Wyatt Smith feels something has been missing from the team’s last several games, and he knows exactly what it is.

Johnson getting better - 04/11/2010
Sure, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins winger Nick Johnson is happy to see his goal and point totals increase this season from last, but there is another improvement in his stats that makes Johnson even happier.

Pens need more from top-scoring line for playoff success - 04/11/2010
The Dustin Jeffrey-Mark Letestu-Nick Johnson line has been one of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins most productive trios all season. If the team hopes to have a long playoff run, the Jeffrey-Letestu-Johnson line will be a key, a ...

At long last, Pens clinch - 04/10/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – It’s only fitting that the goal that allowed the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to clinch a playoff spot took forever to get into the net.

Pens shut out, will have to wait to clinch berth - 04/08/2010
NORFOLK, Va. – In the opening minute Wednesday night, the Penguins’ Dustin Jeffrey sailed in on the goal when, seemingly out of nowhere, Norfolk’s Nick St. Pierre reached in and poked the puck away.

Penguins are victory away from playoffs - 04/07/2010
A month ago, if the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins had to travel to Norfolk to play the Admirals in a game with major playoff ramifications, there would’ve been a lot of doubts.

Thiessen hoping to rebound after benching - 04/06/2010
WILKES-BARRE – Goaltenders and closers in baseball need to have one thing in common to be successful – short memories.

New role embraced - 04/04/2010
After a career that has spanned 10 professional hockey seasons and 127 games in the NHL, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Wade Brookbank is learning a new role. Brookbank, 32, hasn’t stopped dropping the gloves – his primar ...

Hockey Roots - 04/04/2010
Is it really a surprise a defenseman actually grew up wanting to become a goaltender? Both positions have basically the same responsibility – keep the puck out of your net, and defenseman and goaltender often work in tandem on the ...

AHL Leaders - 04/04/2010
Scorers

Upcoming penguins schedule - 04/04/2010
Wednesday

Penguins squander opportunities in loss - 04/03/2010
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — When a power play results in more damage than good for the team with the man advantage, chances are it’s going to be a long night.

Penguins find a way to bounce Adirondack - 04/01/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – When Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Steve Wagner dumped the puck into the Adirondack Phantoms’ end from the red line, the last thing he was trying to do was score.

Pens try to shake off loss, keeping eye on playoffs - 03/31/2010
Sometimes a loss can linger on a player’s mind for days as they replay the “what-ifs” that led up to the defeat.

Thiessen sharp, but Penguins fall in final seconds - 03/29/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Considering that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Worcester Sharks came into Sunday’s contest each wrapping up a four games in five days stint, it’s no surprise that the two most rested players took cente ...

Strong start not enough for Pens - 03/28/2010
HERSHEY — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins began Saturday’s game against the Hershey Bears much like most of the recent contests between the East Division rivals.

Strait’s fight thrills Pens - 03/28/2010
When Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Brian Strait dropped the gloves in the second period of last weekend’s game against Rochester, he was doing more than standing up for himself.

Ask a Pen - 03/28/2010
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Hockey Roots - 03/28/2010
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland can trace his start in hockey to a chair. At the age of 2, Engelland used a chair on the ice in his backyard rink to help him balance as he learned to sk ...

AHL Leaders - 03/28/2010
Scorers

Upcoming penguins schedule - 03/28/2010
Today

With 2nd win at Norfolk, Pens boost playoff bid - 03/27/2010
NORFOLK, Va. — The Penguins got what they came after.

Penguins sail past Admirals - 03/25/2010
NORFOLK, Va. – The Penguins’ climb, which started just after a loss here in February, reached the summit Wednesday.

Important week coming up for streaking Penguins - 03/23/2010
Considering the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are 6-2-1-1 in their last 10 games, one would think such a decent stretch would be enough to give them some breathing room in the playoff race.

Power play comes alive as Pens trip up Americans - 03/21/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. – When the start of a game is marred by penalties, it can be difficult for a team to find its rhythm.

Big games develop Pens - 03/21/2010
Before the start of the 2009-10 season, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins center Joe Vitale admits he would’ve been a nervous wreck if it wasn’t for one thing.

AHL Leaders - 03/21/2010
Scorers

Ask a Pen - 03/21/2010
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Hockey Roots - 03/21/2010
Joey Haddad’s backyard during the winter was like any other in his hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia – frozen. Each winter, the Haddad family went about the annual routine of transforming its backyard into an ice ...

Upcoming penguins schedule - 03/21/2010
Wednesday

Engelland’s fists, stick spark Pens - 03/20/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Trailing 4-1 in the second period to the worst team in the AHL, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland used his fists to change the game.

Pens look for payback vs. Falcons - 03/19/2010
The only time Wilkes-Barre/Scranton faced the Springfield Falcons, it wasn’t a good night for the Penguins.

Boulerice, Pens take fight to Admirals - 03/18/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — All it took to create a heated rivalry between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Norfolk Admirals were a few misguided words.

Problems with power play proved costly for Pens - 03/17/2010
WILKES-BARRE – When the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins failed to score during an overtime power play against Adirondack last Sunday, it was concerning for a number of reasons.

Stanley Cup returns to the arena tonight - 03/17/2010
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Penguins fans will have a chance to see the Stanley Cup once again as it makes a return appearance at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza tonight.

Phantoms drop Pens in overtime - 03/15/2010
GLENS FALLS – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton coach Todd Reirden preaches the importance of special-team play, and unfortunately, Sunday’s 2-1 overtime loss to Adirondack will serve as an example for him to use in the future.

Desperate Penguins lose in shootout - 03/14/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. — Tim Wallace and his teammates certainly have cause to be frustrated with this outcome.

A versatile weapon - 03/14/2010
Ask Tim Wallace to talk about his success this season, and he’d rather not.

Ask a Pen - 03/14/2010
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Hockey Roots - 03/14/2010
Give Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Chris Conner the puck and a bit of open ice, and chances are no one will catch him. A native of Westland, Mich., Conner has built his career around his blazing speed a ...

Penguin Scoring Leaders - 03/14/2010