Wilkes-Barre/Scranton influencing Pittsburgh bench bosses

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – When the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their two new assistant coaches on Wednesday morning, people were quick to point out the common thread among the Steel City staff.  With Todd Reirden and Mike Vellucci joining Mike Sullivan behind … Continue reading

Vellucci joins Pittsburgh’s coaching staff

The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Mike Vellucci as an assistant coach, joining head coach Mike Sullivan‘s staff. Vellucci, 54, spent the 2019-20 season as head coach and general manager of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, guiding them to a record of … Continue reading

Penguins sign Félix Robert and Luke Stevens

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forwards Félix Robert and Luke Stevens to American Hockey League contracts for the 2020-21 season. Robert, an undrafted free agent, is coming off of an explosive offensive season … Continue reading

Pittsburgh’s postseason roster features 19 alumni of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their roster for Phase 4 of the NHL’s Return to Play Play, featuring 19 alumni of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. NHL clubs were permitted to bring rosters of 31 players to the Safe Zones … Continue reading