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Pens bring home second straight Cup; Lemieux playoff MVP

Bryanna McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor 10/26/2017 June 1992 – Stanley is here to stay. The Penguins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-5 on June 1 at Chicago Stadium to complete the four-game sweep, and now they bring Lord Stanley back to the Steel City for the second consecutive summer. Pittsburgh fans – 30,000 strong – flooded Three Rivers Stadium, but instead of cheering for the … Continue reading Pens bring home second straight Cup; Lemieux playoff MVP

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U.S. women’s hockey reaches unprecedented deal

By Bry McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor “Well behaved women seldom make history.” This Laurel Thatcher Ulrich quote perfectly sums up the feeling of the U.S. women’s national ice hockey team as it announced on March 28 that it had reached an agreement with USA Hockey for a new contract. The agreement averted a boycott and sent the team to the IIHF Women’s World Hockey … Continue reading U.S. women’s hockey reaches unprecedented deal

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USA women’s ice hockey takes stand with boycott

By Bryanna McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor The United States women’s national ice hockey team is fighting, and this time, it’s not for puck possession. Instead, some of the best female hockey players in the world are fighting for support, livable wages and better opportunities for themselves and future generations. On March 15, members of the U.S. women’s national team declared that they would be … Continue reading USA women’s ice hockey takes stand with boycott

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Antonio Brown extended, hopes to be Steeler for life

By Bry McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown signed a four-year contract extension worth $68 million on Monday, making the 29-year-old the highest paid receiver in the National Football League. However, with the big price tag comes some big questions for the Steelers on how to manage Brown’s off-field antics and a salary cap that just got a whole lot … Continue reading Antonio Brown extended, hopes to be Steeler for life

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NHL taking steps toward inclusion with new marketing campaign

By Bry McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor In February, the NHL is putting down its fists and opening its arms to remind the world that “Hockey Is For Everyone.” The NHL, the players’ association and all 30 franchises teamed up with the “You Can Play” Project—a nonprofit focused on supporting the LGBTQ+ community and fighting homophobia in sports—to create “Hockey Is For Everyone,” a league-wide … Continue reading NHL taking steps toward inclusion with new marketing campaign

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The race to the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially taking off

By Bry McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor There are only two months left until the NHL’s top 16 teams begin the battle for the oldest, most coveted trophy in all of sports — the Stanley Cup. As things start to heat up in the quest for a chance to lift Lord Stanley, let’s look back at what the first half of the 2016-17 season has … Continue reading The race to the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially taking off

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Brady and Belichick further Patriots winning legacy

By Bry McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor After a 36-17 pummeling of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in the AFC Championship, the New England Patriots are heading to Super Bowl LI with quarterback Tom Brady leading the way yet again. Love them or hate them, the ‘Pats’ have been the National Football League’s most consistent team since the 2001 season and Brady has been the … Continue reading Brady and Belichick further Patriots winning legacy

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