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Student Rush one of Pittsburgh, Duquesne’s best-kept secrets

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 10/04/2018 Each veteran of the Pittsburgh-centric Duquesne University campus has their own favorite tricks of the trade when it comes to the Bluff and its surrounding area. It’s seemingly well-known by everyone that the No. 1 College Special at Pizza Milano on Fifth Avenue is the way to go for one’s late-night culinary desires at DU, and a bevy of … Continue reading Student Rush one of Pittsburgh, Duquesne’s best-kept secrets

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Penguins poised to rebound after long summer

Zach Grace | Staff Writer 09/20/2018 After back-to-back Stanley Cup winning seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ reign as champions came to an end. The Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals finally managed to beat the Pens in a six-game second round series, en route to their first ever Stanley Cup win. It was evident last season that the Penguins were exhausted from having played in consecutive Stanley Cups, … Continue reading Penguins poised to rebound after long summer

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As Crosby leads Pens, don’t forget about No. 71

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 04/19/2018 The Penguins opened their 2018 postseason in the most Penguins-way possible: With an offensive barrage. Pittsburgh rolled rival Philadelphia Flyers on April 11, producing a 7-0 final score more evocative of a low-scoring football game than a playoff hockey match. During the wild night at PPG Paints Arena, Sidney Crosby, to the surprise of absolutely no one, was the … Continue reading As Crosby leads Pens, don’t forget about No. 71

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Predicting the NHL’s first round outcomes

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 04/12/2018 Despite the winter-like conditions in Pittsburgh, the city is about to heat up as the Penguins prepare for another playoff run. However, the Pens will have to overcome a fair share of obstacles if they want to three-peat at Stanley Cup champs. With Marc-Andre Fleury now in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh lacks the elite goalie depth that proved crucial in … Continue reading Predicting the NHL’s first round outcomes

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Club Ice Hockey, Sports

League play to begin this weekend for club hockey

David Borne | Staff Writer 10/26/2017 With league play on the horizon, the Duquesne club hockey team is prepared to make another run at an American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I national tournament appearance. In their final series of tests before their College Hockey Mid-America conference slate begins, the Dukes (6-5-1) hosted the University of Oakland this past weekend on Oct. 20 and 21 at … Continue reading League play to begin this weekend for club hockey

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Following Pens’ success, NWHL should consider Pittsburgh

Bryanna McDermott | Asst. Photo Editor 10/12/17 Following back-to-back Stanley Cup victories for the Penguins, Pittsburgh may soon be welcoming another professional hockey franchise. Reports surfaced recently claiming that the National Women’s Hockey League, or NWHL, is preparing to add two expansion franchises to the league for the 2018-19 season, according to Sporting News. Many believe Pittsburgh is one of several frontrunning locations for potential … Continue reading Following Pens’ success, NWHL should consider Pittsburgh

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NHL Preview: Installment 1 of 2

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 09/28/17 For the first time since 2000, the NHL will welcome a new club into the league this season as the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas’ first major professional sports franchise, makes its debut. The Golden Knights will join the league looking to compete in its inaugural season, as General Manager George McPhee equally crafted his team with talent and … Continue reading NHL Preview: Installment 1 of 2

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Back-to-back champs destined for more – but savor the present

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor At any given point during the Mike Johnston era, how many of us could have even dreamt of this? The Pittsburgh Penguins, back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. The first team to repeat as champions in the salary cap era, and the first team to do it since the Detroit Red Wings pulled it off in 1997-1998. However, questions abound this offseason, … Continue reading Back-to-back champs destined for more – but savor the present

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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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