Pittsburgh Penguins fans, start your countdown — there’s just 113 days until the Penguins open the 2016-17 season at home against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 13. The Stanley Cup champions will raise the championship banner for just the fourth time in team history at Consol Energy Center before the game’s start. The Penguins, who were founded in 1967, will be celebrating their 50th season. The full schedule was released Tuesday, and it looks like it could be a very good season for the ... Read More
Archives for June 2016
Penguins’ complete schedule for 2016-17 season
Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins released their full schedule for the 2016-17 season. The Penguins will open at home on Thurs., Oct. 13, 2016, against the Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh will end its season in New York against the Rangers. Here's a look at the complete schedule. You can a breakdown here. October Opponent Time (EST) Thurs., Oct. 13 vs. Washington Capitals 7:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15 vs. Anaheim Ducks 7:00 p.m. Mon., Oct. 17 vs. Colorado ... Read More
What can we learn from Jameson Taillon’s three major league starts?
Welcome to the Show, kid. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon has only made three starts in his short MLB career, but he’s made an impression with each and every one of them — especially in his second start, where he had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning. So what kind of future does the 24-year-old prospect have in the big leagues? He’s had an up-and-down journey to this point. Highlights: second overall pick in the 2010 overall draft, striking out Ryan ... Read More
In HBO profile, Bruce Arians remains “pissed” about parting with Steelers
After the 2011 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers and offensive coordinator Bruce Arians parted ways. The Steelers tried to pass it off as Arians’ retirement, but in a recent profile on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Arians confirmed what most already knew: He was fired. And he was “pissed” about it. According to Arians, he was told by head coach Mike Tomlin that a new contract was coming. Then, Arians told journalist Andrea Kremer, a different kind of call came. “(Tomlin) said, ‘I ... Read More
Riverhounds’ Kevin Kerr named to USL Team of the Week
Saturday, Kevin Kerr scored his first goal of the season for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds against FC Montreal — and it hasn't gone unnoticed. He was named to the USL Team of the Week following Pittsburgh's win. Kerr, who scored his goal in the 17th minute off an assist from fellow midfielder Jack Thompson, joins two other Riverhounds players who have made the USL Team of the Week this year. Goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas made the list first, followed by midfielder Lebo Moloto. Kerr’s goal wasn’t ... Read More
Stanley Cup win solidifies places of Crosby, Malkin among hockey elite
Ever since the 2008-09 season that resulted in a Stanley Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins struggled to piece together a season that encompassed all the necessary qualities of a championship team. And captain Sidney Crosby felt the heat more than anyone else. A head injury forced him to be more cautious on the ice. And, at the start of the 2015-16 season, the captain hit rock bottom after being passed over for the All-Star Game. After that, Crosby looked like a completely different player — ... Read More
Pirates’ season hinges on next few weeks
In the eyes of many Pittsburgh sports fans, there's a bit of an empty feeling. The Penguins' season is over, and the Steelers' season hasn't started yet — so what now? Over the past three years, the strong play of the Pirates has tided fans over during the sports lull, but a stretch of poor play has some fans feeling blasé. Prior to Monday night's 1-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, the Pirates had lost their last five games and 10 of their last 11. They are currently one ... Read More
Penguins announce preseason schedule, will open season against Capitals
After enjoying the week basking in their Stanley Cup Final win over the San Jose Sharks, it's almost time to get back to business for the Penguins, as the offseason decisions on who stays and who goes have to be made soon. Before the big free agency decisions get made, the Penguins will at least know when they will raise their championship banner, as the team announced on Monday that they will open the 2016-2017 season at home against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, October 13. The ... Read More
Riverhounds defeat FC Montreal, 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have finally gotten their first win under new head coach Dave Brandt. Breaking a four-game losing streak, the Riverhounds defeated FC Montreal 2-1 on Saturday night. The match, which was held at Highmark Stadium, got a quick start from FC Montreal, who tried an attack early on. However, Mauricio Vargas, who was in goal this week, replacing Hunter Gilstrap who was in goal last week against the Richmond Kickers, had his first save of the match. Vargas would finish the ... Read More
Daniel Sprong, other Penguins dealing with offseason injuries
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that talented young forward Daniel Sprong, 19, is expected to miss up to eight months after having shoulder surgery. This comes after a rush of news that maintenance days for Penguins such as Nick Bonino and Evgeni Malkin were indeed just maintenance days. Sprong's return to the NHL will more than likely be delayed. While he will likely be back in time to play later in the season, general manager Jim Rutherford had this to say about Sprong's injury ... Read More