| Oct. 15 | Buffalo |
| Oct. 27 | NY Islanders |
| Nov. 15 | Colorado |
| Nov. 25 | Ottawa |
| Dec. 27 | Carolina |
| Jan. 6 | NY Rangers |
| Jan. 7 | New Jersey |
| Jan. 20 | Montreal |
| Feb. 11 | Winnipeg |
| Feb. 12 | Tampa Bay |
| Mar. 7 | Toronto |
| Mar. 22 | Nashville |
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Pens Release 3rd Jersey Schedule
The Penguins released the games in which they will wear their "new"third jersey that they wore in last year's winter classic. The list is below, and you can read the full article here on the Pens' website.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Penguins Evening Links: Season Ticket Delivery, Prospects Tourney Update, Sid's Training camp plans.
Just a few links for your evening reading pleasure.
Today, 14 Penguins players delivered season tickets for the fifth straight year. You can find video of Sidney Crosby delivering tickets here. There are also pictures of the deliveries on the Pens site as well.
The Pens prospects have lost the first two of three games in Oshawa, Ontario. The Pens dropped a game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, losing 4-0. Then on Saturday, the team lost to the prospects of the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1, after scoring the first goal only 12 seconds into the game. The Pens prospects face-off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday afternoon.
Also Shelly Anderson, over at the Post-Gazette writes that Sidney Crosby will be evaluated at some point this week, to determine what level of participation he can have in this years training camp.
Today, 14 Penguins players delivered season tickets for the fifth straight year. You can find video of Sidney Crosby delivering tickets here. There are also pictures of the deliveries on the Pens site as well.
The Pens prospects have lost the first two of three games in Oshawa, Ontario. The Pens dropped a game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, losing 4-0. Then on Saturday, the team lost to the prospects of the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1, after scoring the first goal only 12 seconds into the game. The Pens prospects face-off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday afternoon.
Also Shelly Anderson, over at the Post-Gazette writes that Sidney Crosby will be evaluated at some point this week, to determine what level of participation he can have in this years training camp.
Friday, September 9, 2011
September 11th Tribute Post
Sports in the United States of America are more than just a game. They are more than just a group of individuals passing a ball or puck around a playing surface. Sports in this country act as an escape from reality. They exist as a medium for which individuals can put their hardships aside and support their favorite teams.
We are a nation fueled by rivalries, match-ups, fantasy sports, and winning. We watch sports at night, and then talk about them around the water coolers during the day. In many ways sports and real-life are integrated for many people. Many of us live and die for our sports teams, and a win on any given game-day can improve a person's quality of life at least for some period of time. Sports create a bubble for people to escape from their own lives and for a brief period of time live vicariously through others, with little consequence. Sports are an outlet where we have no control over how our favorite teams will perform, and all we can do is support them to our fullest capabilities. Sports are a time where you can meet with your buddies in a bar, or living room, and share a few beers. It provides three hours where nothing matters but goals, touchdowns, scores and stats.
However, on September 11, 2001, the United States was shaken to its core by the acts of terrorists taking American lives. Sports suddenly took a back-seat to something more real, to something that sports couldn't provide an escape to. We as a nation felt violated, and no amount of goals, home runs, or touchdowns could cure that feeling.
This post is dedicated to those who lost their lives on that infamous day.
We are a nation fueled by rivalries, match-ups, fantasy sports, and winning. We watch sports at night, and then talk about them around the water coolers during the day. In many ways sports and real-life are integrated for many people. Many of us live and die for our sports teams, and a win on any given game-day can improve a person's quality of life at least for some period of time. Sports create a bubble for people to escape from their own lives and for a brief period of time live vicariously through others, with little consequence. Sports are an outlet where we have no control over how our favorite teams will perform, and all we can do is support them to our fullest capabilities. Sports are a time where you can meet with your buddies in a bar, or living room, and share a few beers. It provides three hours where nothing matters but goals, touchdowns, scores and stats.
However, on September 11, 2001, the United States was shaken to its core by the acts of terrorists taking American lives. Sports suddenly took a back-seat to something more real, to something that sports couldn't provide an escape to. We as a nation felt violated, and no amount of goals, home runs, or touchdowns could cure that feeling.
This post is dedicated to those who lost their lives on that infamous day.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Pittsburgh Penguins 2011-12 Training Camp Schedule
The Penguins released their training camp schedule on their website today. The team reports to camp on Friday, September 16. Their first on-ice practice is Saturday, September 17. The practices, which will be held on Saturday the 17th, and Sunday the 18th at the CONSOL Energy Center will be open to the public and free of charge. These practices will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and fans can enter at any of the three CONSOL Energy Center gates, which open at 8:45 a.m according the Penguins website. Both practices will include an intra-squad scrimmage beginning at 10 a.m. on both days. Check back at POFA for updates including the rosters of each training camp group.
The Penguins open the season Thursday, October 6 at the Vancouver Canucks with the puck dropping at 10:00 p.m. on Versus.
The Penguins open the season Thursday, October 6 at the Vancouver Canucks with the puck dropping at 10:00 p.m. on Versus.
2011 Preseason Schedule
| Wednesday, Sept. 21 | DETROIT | 7 p.m. |
| Thursday, Sept 22. | CHICAGO | 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sept. 24 | MINNESOTA | 3 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Sept. 27 | vs Los Angeles^ | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 30 | at Chicago | 8 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 2 | at Detroit | 5 p.m. |
| ^ In Kansas City | ||
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 2011 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE | ||
Friday, Sept. 16 | 7:30-11am | Medicals/Testing at CONSOL Energy Center |
*Saturday, Sept. 17 | 9-9:45 a.m. | Practice – group A (CONSOL Energy Center) |
10-10:45 a.m. | Scrimmage groups A & B | |
11-11:45 a.m. | Practice – group B | |
12-1:30 p.m. | Practice – group C | |
*Sunday, Sept. 18 | 9-9:45 a.m. | Practice – group B (CONSOL Energy Center) |
10-10:45 a.m. | Scrimmage groups B & C | |
11-11:45 a.m. | Practice – group C | |
12-1:30 p.m. | Practice – group A | |
Monday, Sept. 19 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Practice – Team Black (CONSOL Energy Center) |
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Practice – Team Gold | |
11:30-1:30 p.m. | Non-game group practice | |
7 p.m. | Black vs. Gold Game (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) | |
Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 9-9:45 a.m. | Practice – group C (CONSOL Energy Center) |
10-10:45 a.m. | Scrimmage groups C & A | |
11-11:45 a.m. | Practice – group A | |
12-1:30 p.m. | Practice – group B | |
Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Practice – game group |
11:15-1:30 p.m. | Practice – non-game group | |
7 p.m. | Game vs. Detroit | |
Thursday, Sept. 22 | 11-12 p.m. | Practice – game group (CONSOL Energy Center) |
7 p.m. | Game vs. Chicago | |
Friday, Sept. 23 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Practice – group 1 (Southpointe) |
11:30-1:30 p.m. | Practice – group 2 | |
Saturday, Sept. 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Practice – non-game group (CONSOL Energy Center) |
3 p.m. | Game vs. Minnesota | |
Sunday, Sept. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Practice group 1 (CONSOL Energy Center) |
11-11:20 a.m. | Scrimmage groups 1 & 2 | |
11:45-1 p.m. | Practice group 2 | |
Monday, Sept. 26 | 10-11 a.m. | Practice group 2 (CONSOL Energy Center) |
11-11:20 a.m. | Scrimmage groups 1 & 2 | |
11:45-1:00 p.m. | Practice group 1 | |
Tuesday, Sept. 27 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Practice – game group (CONSOL Energy Center) |
11:30-1:30 p.m. | Practice – non-game group | |
7 p.m. | Game vs. Los Angeles (in Kansas City) | |
Wednesday, Sept. 28 | DAY OFF | |
Thursday, Sept. 29 | 11-1 p.m. | Practice (CONSOL Energy Center) |
Friday, Sept. 30 | 10-11 a.m. | Practice – game group (CONSOL Energy Center) |
11:15-1 p.m. | Practice non-game group | |
7 p.m. | Game at Chicago | |
Saturday, Oct. 1 | 2-4 p.m. | Practice @ Joe Louis Arena |
Sunday, Oct. 2 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Practice – non-game group |
5 p.m. | Game at Detroit | |
Monday, Oct. 3 | 11 a.m. | Practice (CONSOL Energy Center) |
Penguins Sign Richard Park--1yr, $550,000
Ray Shero added some more depth to his roster by signing Richard Park to a one year two-way deal which will pay him $550,000 for the upcoming season.
Park who started his career with the Penguins, saw time with the Ducks, Flyers, Wild, Canucks, and Islanders. Last year Park played over in Switzerland.
Not sure if there is room for Park to crack the lineup, but he does add some depth, especially to the penalty killing unit.
Here is the full press-release from the Penguins website.
Park who started his career with the Penguins, saw time with the Ducks, Flyers, Wild, Canucks, and Islanders. Last year Park played over in Switzerland.
Not sure if there is room for Park to crack the lineup, but he does add some depth, especially to the penalty killing unit.
Here is the full press-release from the Penguins website.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Sidney Crosby Press Conference: Crosby is a Ferrari
We began today waiting to hear from Sidney Crosby and his doctors regarding Sid's prognosis for the upcoming season. What came out of the press conference seemed to be more positive than negative. What the press conference did was end all of the speculation that surfaced throughout the summer. Sid was flanked by his doctors and General Manager Ray Shero. We heard words such as "full recovery," and "long career" thrown around quite liberally. We learned that doctors were basically in constant contact with Sid throughout the offseason. We most importantly learned what the status of Sid's concussion is, and has been since he attempted to come back in April. Of course there is no timeline to when he will be fully recovered, but we do know that it is likely Sid will be in uniform this season.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
UPDATED: Sidney Crosby to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow
Sidney Crosby is slated to hold a press conference at 12:30p.m. tomorrow the 7th according to multiple articles across the continent. It has been about 8 months since Sid has been diagnosed with a concussion and it seems that he has yet to kick the symptoms from the injury. Of course rumors will spread across the internet ranging from Sid not being ready for training camp in 10 days to him never playing hockey again.
However, the news that Sid delivers likely won't be big news. The gut feeling has to be that Sid will announce he will not be participating fully in training camp when it begins in a little over a week.
However, Sid can be holding this presser to say that he is symptom free and is ready to go for camp. Amid all the speculation coming from this offseason surrounding Sid's brain, that would likely fall in the realm of "shocking news." Whatever the news is, this press conference will be streamed live by someone.
Looks like the Pens website will have coverage of the press conference, so all of you at work tomorrow can watch during lunch. Root Sports and 105.9 The X will be covering it as well.
However, the news that Sid delivers likely won't be big news. The gut feeling has to be that Sid will announce he will not be participating fully in training camp when it begins in a little over a week.
However, Sid can be holding this presser to say that he is symptom free and is ready to go for camp. Amid all the speculation coming from this offseason surrounding Sid's brain, that would likely fall in the realm of "shocking news." Whatever the news is, this press conference will be streamed live by someone.
Looks like the Pens website will have coverage of the press conference, so all of you at work tomorrow can watch during lunch. Root Sports and 105.9 The X will be covering it as well.
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