WBS Farm Report: Lockout could make spots on the blueline even harder to grab for likes of Samuelsson and others
Assistant GM Jason Botterill and the Penguins brass have decisions to make in the event of a lockout, pertaining to the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins roster. The AHL season will go on regardless of whether the NHL endures another lockout and the Penguins have to make decisions on whether to risk any notable players on two-way
Farm Report: Alvarez struggles; Pearce homers; Morris on fire
Alvarez struggles, Pearce homers for AAA Indy It was a rough night for Pedro Alvarez who went 0-for-4 at the plate with three strikeouts and a walk in the Indians 7-4 win over Columbus. Alvarez is 1-for-10 with 1 run scored and no extra base hits in his last three games. He is batting .222
Inside Look at the WBS Penguins who extend their winning streak to 8 games
WBS Penguins 6 – Hershey 2 The Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins extended their winning streak to eight games, defeating the Hershey Bears 6-2 on Saturday night. John Curry made 30 saves to earn the win and improve to 4-0 on the season. The Penguins have emerged as a top contender in the American Hockey League and
Pens’ Development Camp: What to watch for
The Pittsburgh Penguins 2010 prospect development camp kicks off Tuesday, July 13th and runs through Saturday, July 17th. The group of rookies and prospects will take part in the development camp, which consists of on-ice practice and scrimmage sessions at Southpointe, medical and fitness testing at the UPMC Sports Medicine Complex on the South Side
Alvarez drives in RBI No. 51
Indians improve to 35-27 on season. The Indianapolis Indians scored 10 runs on 13 hits in a 10-3 rout of Pawtuket on Friday night to complete a series sweep. Brandon Moss led the way offensively for the Indians, going 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored, 1 home run and 4 RBI’s. Moss’ 4 RBI night upped
AHL Playoffs: Tangradi scores 1st career playoff goal in game 2 loss
Albany takes 2-0 series lead Jamie McBain scored a late third period goal as the Albany River Rats defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by a score of 3-2 on Friday night at the Times Union Center to take a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven East Division Semifinals. The series now shifts to Wilkes Barre for
AHL Playoffs: Johnson’s strong effort not enough in game 1 loss
Albany 4 – Wilkes Barre 3 Nick Johnson scored at even strength and short-handed but it wasn’t enough for the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins who lost a thrilling 4-3 opening game to the Albany River Rats in the East Division Semifinals Wednesday night.
Farm Report: Mark Letestu shines in thrilling 8-6 loss
Wilkes Barre — The Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals Affiliate) have had their share of thrilling games over the past two years and tonight was no different. Penguins center Mark Letestu netted his first career hat trick but it wasn’t enough as the Bears represented their “Big Club” in jumping out
Farm Report: Jeffrey scores game winner in 3-2 win
Dustin Jeffrey continues to produce as one of the AHL’s top scorers as the 21 year old forward netted the game-winner with 2:07 left to play in regulation as the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fought back to defeat the Lowell Devils 3-2 on Friday night at Wachovia Arena. Jeffrey’s game winner was his 12th goal of the
Farm Report: Player Observations through 34 games
The Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins (18-14-1) got a three point night from Wyatt Smyth, getting goals from five different players en route to a 6-3 win Wednesday night over the Binghamton Senators. Chris Lee (4), Mark Letestu (8), Luca Caputi (13), Eric Tangradi (7) scored for Wilkes Barre while Smyth (7, 8,) added two goals. John