In case you haven't heard, the Chicago Blackhawks have gone 23 games without losing a game in regulation. They've also won 10 in a row (a franchise record), amassing a record of 20-0-3. All with a rookie playing on their top line. Pittsburgh native Brandon Saad has played in all but one of those historic games so far this season. He is currently playing on a line with captain Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa; big company for a 20 year old kid. The result has been a modest four goals and ... Read More
Archives for March 2013
Penguins’ Chris Kunitz quietly putting together big season
There have been plenty of storylines to follow this season when we are talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everything from the health of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, to who the starting goaltender should be, to who should play on Evgeni Malkin's line have become major stories since the 2013 season began. Then throw in the likes of Beau Bennett's call up, the approaching trade deadline and the Penguins continuous search for a top six forward and something has gotten lost in the ... Read More
Pitt QB job up in the air during spring practice
For the first time in a very long time there will be a competition to be the Pitt Panthers starting quarterback in 2013. Pitt fans can rejoice in the fact that Tino Sunseri will no longer be under center for the Panthers, but there hasn't been a true quarterback competition since the 2008 season when Bill Stull beat out Pat Bostick for the job. As the Panthers entered spring practice, all eyes will be on the quarterback spot as four guys will attempt to impress head coach Paul Chryst and ... Read More
Antonio Brown has pressure to perform for Steelers
During the 2012 season multiple Pittsburgh Steelers played below their potential. One of the biggest culprits was wide receiver Antonio Brown, who saw a drop in every one of his statistical categories other than touchdowns compared to the 2011 season. Prior to the 2012 season Brown also signed five year extension worth $42.5 million so he was expected to become the leader of the receiving core with Mike Wallace expected to be gone after the season. Late in the season Brown missed three games ... Read More
Welcome to March
For college basketball fans, March is by far the best month. With tournament selection less than two weeks away, there are still teams fighting for their tournament lives. These two weeks are the make it or break it. The balls in their court. Win and your in. Lose and say hello to the NIT. There are still teams fighting for spots and here are 6 that have the chance to play and punch their way into what some consider the greatest sporting event there is. Saint Mary’s: The Gaels are ... Read More
Superstars lead the way in Pens 4-3 win
Evgeni Malkin may have missed four games but looked as though he never missed a second in his return. The Penguins scored three goals in the third period to come back against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday night, winning 4-3 at Consol Energy Center. Three of the top players in the NHL didn't disappoint as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos combined for six points including four goals. Malkin registered two points including a highlight-reel goal that tied the ... Read More
Penguins news and notes; Malkin returns, Boychuk waived, Bennett sent down
When Evgeni Malkin dropped to the ice against the Florida Panthers just over a week ago, it didn't look good for the reigning NHL MVP. When the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Malkin suffered a concussion, you could hear Pittsburgh hold their collective breath. 10 days later, the city can finally breath. While Geno practiced yesterday and said he could use a few more practices before returning to the ice, the Penguins announced earlier today that Malkin will be back on the ice at Consol ... Read More
William Gay to rejoin Steelers
According to corner back William Gay’s official Twitter account he will be rejoining the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gay will return to the Steelers after one season with the Arizona Cardinals. Last off-season Gay left the Steelers for more money, but after being cut by the Cardinals as part of a salary cap purge it appears he is on his way back to Pittsburgh. On Gay’s official Twitter page he changed his info back to “cornerback of the Pittsburgh Steelers” and later tweeted “@williamgay22: I’m glad ... Read More
Marking twenty years since Mario Lemieux’s heroic comeback
Imagine being a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and coming onto the ice in front of 20,000 fans, all cheering your arrival. Now, imagine that arena being in cross-state rival, Philadelphia. Hard to believe, right? It happened exactly twenty years ago from this past Saturday when Mario Lemieux returned to hockey after missing two months due to Hodgkin's disease. As the Penguins made their way onto the ice, they were met with boos from the Flyer faithful. That is, until, Mario Lemieux's ... Read More
Pitt’s Taylor and Woodall go out winners as Panthers defeat Villanova
There have been plenty of great Big East Conference moments at the Petersen Events Center over the years, but with the upcoming move to the ACC, the Pitt Panthers will be turning a new chapter in making history at The Pete. Thanks to a big effort in overtime from Talib Zanna and a couple big clutch three-pointers from freshman James Robinson, the Panthers closed their chapter of Big East history the same way they started it- with a win as No. 23 Pitt knocked off Villanova 73-64 in their final ... Read More