Amanda Gritz | staff writer For a select group of hockey fans, skating on the ice at PPG Paints Arena with former professional hockey players isn’t just a dream, it’s a reality with a purpose far greater than the game itself. The Mario Lemieux Fantasy Hockey Camp has become one of the most impactful fundraising events within the Mario Lemieux Foundation, blending an authentic NHL-style … Continue reading Mario Lemieux camp brings the heart to hockey
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor During the 1930s and 1940s, the Hill District was a hub for jazz and blues, with live music venues lining Wylie Avenue. In the 1950s, a city redevelopment plan led to the displacement of Hill District residents, and the erasure of the once booming music scene, according to Steel City History. This October, a new music venue — Citizens Live … Continue reading New music venue will impact Hill District and Pittsburgh’s music ecosystem
Rebecca Jozwiak | staff writer For the first time since the 2003-04 and 2005-06 seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for two consecutive years. After a 16-year streak of making the playoffs that earned them three Stanley Cups out of four trips to the Cup Final, recent seasons have been rather lackluster for the Penguins: the team has … Continue reading Jozwiak: Penguins still old, but better
Russell Macias | Staff Writer March 24, 2022 Despite lofty hopes a season ago, New York Islanders forward Josh Bailey’s double-overtime goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ opening round pushed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the brink of another early postseason exit. Two days later, after one more New York win, Pittsburgh had been eliminated by the Islanders for the second time in … Continue reading Penguins go all in at trade deadline
by Benjamin Gottschalk | staff writer Feb. 10, 2022 After a mediocre start to the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins used December and January to find their footing, jumping from middle of the pack to playoff hopeful. This was on full display during a 19-game stretch from Dec. 4 to Jan. 25 in which the Penguins won 17 of those 19 games. Contained within this stretch … Continue reading Penguins in position for another playoff run
28Grace Heidinger | Staff Writer Oct. 28, 2021 Despite being without arguably two of the best players in the entire National Hockey League (Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin), the Pittsburgh Penguins have held their ground and managed to win games without top talent. Although the Penguins fell, 5-1, to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Pittsburgh is currently 3-1-2 in the early part of the … Continue reading Penguins weathering early-season injuries, absences
Michael Grecco | staff writer Oct. 14, 2021 A Pittsburgh local, Sydney Bauer graduated from Brentwood High School in 2014 and graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2018. Now, Bauer is currently employed by the Pittsburgh Penguins, where she assists in creating and filming video packages with the team. This interview with Sydney Bauer has been edited for brevity and … Continue reading From Brentwood to the Bluff: Duquesne Alum makes her mark working for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Feb. 25, 2021 The opening stage of the Penguins’ 2021 season could best be categorized as concerning. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin got off to slow starts. For his first nine games, Tristan Jarry was a 6-foot-2 sieve in goalie pads. Former General Manager Jim Rutherford abruptly resigned in late January, raising questions about the state of the organization. Fortunately … Continue reading Things looking up for Pens following rocky start to campaign
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Feb. 11, 2021 After five seasons as general manager of the Penguins, Jim Rutherford abruptly announced his resignation on Jan. 27. Rutherford, the architect behind the 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup-winning Penguins, cited personal reasons for his departure. Regardless of his motivation, the choice left Pittsburgh scrambling. The team has experienced little postseason success in the wake of those back-to-back … Continue reading Penguins task Hextall, Burke with leading team
Duquesne football recruit Jake Collins faces another theft charge just days after he was charged with stealing firearms and jewelry from a Palm Beach County (Florida) sheriff’s deputy’s home, and then pawning some of the items to nearby shops. Collins is now being accused of stealing from a home near his own that has been empty since its owners died. A judge ordered him held … Continue reading Duquesne football recruit Jake Collins faces second theft charge in one week
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