The Pittsburgh Penguins have emerged as a top finalist to sign Notre Dame forward Thomas DiPauli (5-11, 190). A source in the DiPauli camp says the Penguins are one of the final two teams in the mix to sign DiPauli.

DiPauli met on Wednesday with Wilkes Barre head coach Clark Donatelli.

A decision is expected today.

DiPauli an excellent skater, had 14 goals and 32 points in 37 games for Notre Dame last season. In four seasons at Notre Dame, DiPauli had 30 goals in 145 games.