1+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) The 2025-26 NHL season is about to commence, and TribLive writers Seth Rorabaugh and Justin Guerriero, assistant sports editor Jonathan Bombulie and columnist Tim Benz have thoughts on how the season will shake out. Here's a look: Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) Seth Rorabaugh: Connor McDavid, Oilers Tim Benz: Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year) Benz: Ivan Demidov, Canadiens Vezina Trophy (top goalie) Benz: Jordan Binnington, Blues James Norris Memorial Trophy (best defenseman) Rorabaugh: Cale Makar, Avalanche Guerriero: Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets Bombulie: Cale Makar, Avalanche Benz: Miro Heiskanen, Stars Art Ross Trophy (most points) Bombulie: Connor McDavid, Oilers Benz: Connor McDavid, Oilers Frank J. Selke Trophy (best defensive forward) Benz: Nico Hischier, Devils Jack Adams Award (best coach) Bombulie: Sheldon Keefe, Devils Benz: Mike Sullivan, Rangers Maurice Richard Trophy (most goals) Guerriero: William Nylander, Maple Leafs Bombulie: Auston…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) The Altoona Curve announced that SportsNet Pittsburgh, the television and streaming partner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will broadcast 20 home games of the Double-A affiliate this season. The first Curve game to air on SportsNet Pittsburgh will be against the Somerset Patriots, a New York Yankees affiliate, on April 16 at Peoples Natural Gas Field. "We are so really looking forward to expanding our partnership with SportsNet Pittsburgh to air more Altoona Curve games this season," Curve general manager Nate Bowen said in a statement. "The tracks to Pittsburgh run through Altoona and this is a perfect way for Pirates fans throughout the area to see the next wave of Pirates stars play in Curve, PA." A dozen games will air on SportsNet Pittsburgh, with the other eight on SportsNet Pittsburgh+. Broadcasters Jon Mozes and Preston Shoemaker will call the action and…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago (296+ words) The Pittsburgh Penguins will play nearly a fifth of their games on national television for the upcoming season, the NHL and its network rightsholders, ESPN and Turner Sports, announced Wednesday. Starting with their season opener Oct. 7 at the New York Rangers, the Penguins will take part in 16 nationally broadcasted games " five on ESPN, four on ABC, one on ESPN+/Hulu and six on TNT. SportsNet Pittsburgh enters its third season as the local broadcast partner for the Penguins. Josh Getzoff returns as the play-by-play voice, with a rotation of analysts Colby Armstrong and Phil Bourque. Hailey Hunter and Dan Potash are back as rinkside reporters. Fans can also hear Penguins games on 105.9 The X and the Penguins Radio Network. Joe Brand will handle play-by-play duties with Bourque providing color commentary. Below is the full list of Pittsburgh's nationally televised games:…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (219+ words) Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 36 saves on 39 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Charlotte Checkers at WesBanco Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. The result dropped Blomqvist's record to 5-4-2. Defenseman Nate Clurman and forward Ville Koivunen scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (17-8-3-0). Checkers forward John Leonard scored the winning goal at 1:12 of overtime. Per the team's radio broadcast, Penguins forward Tristan Broz was scratched due to an illness. Earlier in the day, the Penguins traded forward Jagger Joshua to the Rochester Americans for future considerations. The Penguins' next game is a home contest against the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday, 6:05 p.m. Two goals and an assist by forward Gabe Klassen led the Wheeling Nailers to their fifth consecutive win, a 5-4 victory against the Norfolk Admirals at the Norfolk (Va.) Scope. Forward Atley Calvert had a goal and two…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago (200+ words) [Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defensemen Jack St. Ivany (No. 3) and Owen Pickering battle for position with Rochester Americans forward Riley Fiddler-Schultz during a game at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. on Wednesday. The Americans won, 5-2.] Goaltender Tristan Jarry made 31 saves on 35 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-2 loss to the Rochester Americans at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. on Wednesday. Minor league report: Penguins' losing streak reaches 3 Goaltender Tristan Jarry made 31 saves on 35 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-2 loss to the Rochester Americans at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. on Wednesday. The result dropped Jarry's record to 6-5-0. Forwards Boris Katchouk and Rutger McGroarty each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (28-14-6-1) which has lost three consecutive games. Per the team's radio broadcast, Penguins forward Sam Poulin was scratched due to an undisclosed injury, prompting Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to dress…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago (753+ words) [This early view of the Civic Arena shows the roof fully retracted.] Pittsburgh had the first indoor rink in North America with artificial ice. Pittsburgh had the first indoor rink in North America with artificial ice. The Schenley Park Casino was located at the entrance to Schenley Park when it opened in 1895. Built at a cost of $400,000, it had 18-foot windows, 1,500 incandescent lights, two tiers of seating, luxury boxes, a caf, a merry-go-round and a roof-top garden. To create ice, a series of chiller pipes were laid down and covered with concrete to create a watertight bowl. Ammonia gas was pumped through the pipes, freezing the concrete and an inch of water on top. "In some ways, Pittsburgh was ahead of its time," said Mark T. Fatla, author of "Pittsburgh's Historic Stadiums and Arenas," a book highlighting gems like the Schenley…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) [Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Avery Hayes battles for position against Hershey Bears Andrew Perrott in front of goaltender Hunter Shepard during a game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. The Penguins won in overtime, 3-2.] A goal by forward Avery Hayes at 2:09 of overtime gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 3-2 win against the rival Hershey Bears at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. A goal by forward Avery Hayes at 2:09 of overtime gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 3-2 win against the rival Hershey Bears at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Forward Atley Calvert scored both regulation goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (34-18-7-1) while goaltender Sergei Murashov made 24 saves on 26 shots to keep his American Hockey League record unblemished at 10-0-0. Penguins forward Sam Poulin was not in the lineup as he was serving a one-game suspension for a slew-footing…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) [Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov fights Hershey Bears forward Justin Nachbaur during a game at the Giant Center in Hershey on Tuesday. The Bears won, 5-4.] Forward Emil Bemstrom had a goal and two assists for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 loss to the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Tuesday. Forward Emil Bemstrom had a goal and two assists for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-4 loss to the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Tuesday. Defenseman Mac Hollowell had a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (26-12-4-0) while defenseman Owen Pickering contributed two assists. Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 25 saves on 29 shots and his record slipped to 6-5-2. The Penguins" next game is a home contest against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday, 7:05 p.m. Follow the Penguins all season long....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1013+ words) Friday's "First Call" has a crazy story about someone stealing the car of a retired Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion. Tyler Kennedy thinks there might be some fire to the smoke about these Sidney Crosby trade rumors. We set up the weekend of college football action. A Cleveland Brown may have picked the wrong guy to trash-talk, and the national anthem signer for Sunday's Steelers game probably wasn't on your bingo card. Not ruling it out Pat Brisson got the hockey world buzzing this week when he stopped short of ruling out the prospect of a trade for his client, Sidney Crosby. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy was on 93.7 The Fan on Thursday. After 20 years of Crosby skating in Pittsburgh, Kennedy didn't think such an idea could ever materialize. Now, he's not so sure. "This is the first time that I…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago (142+ words) [Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan on the bench April, 2024 at PPG Paints Arena.] Ten days after stating his intentions to continue in his position as the Penguins" head coach, Mike Sullivan was out. Podcast: Mike Sullivan's departure from the Penguins Ten days after stating his intentions to continue in his position as the Penguins" head coach, Mike Sullivan was out. His 10-year run with the team included two Stanley Cups and the most wins in franchise history. Triblive Assistant Sports Editor Jonathan Bombulie joins host Zac Gibson to break down Sullivan"s legacy with the Penguins, what led to his departure, and what could be next for both the coach and the team as both face their next chapter. This is "From the Newsroom." Zachary Gibson is a Tribune-Review digital producer. You can contact Zachary at [email protected]....