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GAMEDAY: vs. Hershey 11/25

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Home Game: 9

AHL Game: 279

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

Media Kit

Last Game: This past Wednesday at home, the Pens lost to the Syracuse Crunch in a wild game 7-5. Bryan Lerg had two goals and a game high 9 shots on goal. For Hershey, this past Wednesday the Bears won at home vs. the Providence Bruins 4-3. Four different Bears scored goals while Keith Aucoin assisted on three of them.

Last Meeting: November 11 in Hershey, the Pens beat the Bears 4-3 in overtime. Simon Despres scored the game winner.

Record: For WBS: 10-5-1-3 (24 pts., 1st place East Division) For HER: 8-4-3-2 (21 pts., 2nd place East Division)

Why you should care: Penguins are slipping. Bears have come calling. If the Pens don’t watch, the Bears will beat the Pens, catch them in the standings and leave us all disappointed. John Hynes and crew are going to make sure that this does not happen.

Referee(s): Ryan Murphy

Linesmen: Jameel Chaudry / Leo Boylan

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @TheHersheyBears

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @timleone

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / HER: Scott Stuccio @ScottStuccio

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @SweetestHockey

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Hershey: 1460 The Ticket

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): Dollar Dogs and Drafts – Eye Care Specialists Coats for Kids Collection

Other Game to Watch: Providence takes on Norfolk in Virginia this evening for the first of a doubleheader in Hampton Roads.

Next Five Games: @ BNG 11/26, @ NOR 11/29, POR 12/2, @ SYR 12/3, @ BNG 12/7

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GAMESDAY: vs. Syracuse 11/23

Comments Off on GAMESDAY: vs. Syracuse 11/23 Posted by on November 23, 2011

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Home Game: 8

AHL Game: 265

Who: Syracuse Crunch

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: This past Sunday in Worcester the Pens lost 3-1. Eric Tangradi had a power play goal late in the game. For Syracuse, this past Saturday at home the Crunch lost 5-2. Patrick Maroon had a goal and was a +2 as the only bright spot in the loss.

Last Meeting: October 28 in Syracuse, the Pens won 5-3. Nick Petersen had a goal and an assist and was named the games first star.

Record: For WBS: 10-4-1-3 (24 pts., 1st place East Division) For SYR: 7-6-2-1 (17 pts., 4th place East Division)

Why you should care:  Pens are coming off of an anemic weekend. Yesterday’s practice was a tough one so expect some lineup changes. I would expect a focused effort by the home team this evening.

Referee(s): T. J. Luxmore

Linesmen: Scott Pomento / Jameel Chaudry

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @SyracuseCrunch

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @PSCrunchHockey

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / SYR: Jason Lockhart @JLCrunch

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @Allovimo

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Syracuse: The Score 1260

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): PA Lottery Night (first 2,500 fans 18 and older) – Remember Whensdays (1960s)

Other Game to Watch: Norfolk welcomes the Midwest Division leader Charlotte Checkers to the Scope this evening in what is sure to be a shootout as the two teams do not like each other.

Next Five Games: HER 11/25, @ BNG 11/26, @ NOR 11/29, POR 12/2, @ SYR 12/3

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GAMEDAY: @ Worcester 11/20

Comments Off on GAMEDAY: @ Worcester 11/20 Posted by on November 20, 2011

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Away Game: 11

AHL Game: 257

Who: Worcester Sharks

Where: DCU Center

When: 4:00 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night in Manchester, the Pens lost in a shootout 4-3. Ben Street had a regulation goal and an assist in the loss for WBS. For Worcester, on Friday in Manchester they lost in overtime 3-2. Matt Irwin had a goal and an assist in the OT loss.

Record: For WBS: 10-3-1-3 (24 pts., 1st place East Division) For WOR: 5-4-2-2 (14 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Wilkes-Barre finishes up it’s three game road trip with a Sunday afternoon game in Worcester seeking it’s first win in it. The Pens have played the least amount of games in the East Division at current. No other East Division team is playing today. The Pens have lost two straight games in shootouts and want to win to finish out the the weekend to distance themselves from the rest of the division. Worcester should be well rested, having not played last night and will not go away easy. It’s going to take a focused effort to win this afternoon.

Referee(s): Terry Koharski / Jarrod Ragusin

Linesmen: Chris Aughe / Todd Whittemore

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @WorcesterSharks / @SharksAHLInGame

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / WOR: Eric Lindquist

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @Darryl210

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Worcester: WTAG AM 580 / 94.9 FM

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: WBS is the only East Division team in action today. But keep an eye on Connecticut and Providence. With Springfield idle, a Connecticut win can put them in sole possession of third in the conference.

Next Five Games: SYR 11/23, HER 11/25, @BNG 11/26, @ NOR 11/29, POR 12/2

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GAMEDAY: @ Manchester 11/19

Comments Off on GAMEDAY: @ Manchester 11/19 Posted by on November 19, 2011

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Away Game: 10

AHL Game: 244

Who: Manchester Monarchs

Where: Verizon Wireless Arena

When: 7:00 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night in Portland, the Penslost in a shootout 3-2. Brian Gibbons had a goal and was +1. For Manchester, last night they hosted the Worcester Sharks and won in overtime, 3-2. Andrew Campbell won the game for the Monarchs in overtime.

Last Meeting: October 29 in Manchester, the Pens won 4-1. Brian Gibbons had a goal and two assists in the win and was the first star of the game.

Record: For WBS: 10-3-1-2 (23 pts., 1st place East Division) For MCH: 8-9-0-1 (17 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Pens look to rebound off of last nights performance and get in the win column after a disappointing loss in Portland last night. Manchester wants to avenge the loss the Pens put on them last month and continue their winning ways.

Referee(s): Keith Kaval

Linesmen: Scott Whittemore / Brian MacDonald

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @MonarchsHockey

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / MCH: Ken Cail

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Manchester: WGIR AM 610

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: The Albany Devils skate into Chocolatetown this evening to take on the Hershey Bears. Many Albany fans are ready for this challenge to see how their Devils fare. Something to keep an eye on.

Next Five Games: @ WOR 11/20, SYR 11/23, HER 11/25, @BNG 11/26, @ NOR 11/29

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GAMEDAY: @ Portland 11/18

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Away Game: 9

AHL Game: 234

Who: Portland Pirates

Where: Cumberland County Civic Center

When: 7:00 p.m. EST

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Last Game: This past Tuesday at home vs. Binghamton the Penguins won 3-0. Scott Munroe earned the 25 save shutout. For Portland, this past Tuesday the Pirates beat the Adirondack Phantoms 4-2. Young prospect Andy Miele had a goal and an assist and was named the third star of the game.

Record: For WBS: 10-3-1-1 (22 pts., 1st place East Division) — For POR: 6-7-0-1 (13 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Penguins take on the new look Portland Pirates in Maine this evening and look to extend the road win streak to nine games. Before they do this, they will need to keep Andy Miele, ex-WBS Penguin M-A Pouliot and others in check. They will most likely face Curtis McElhinney in goal, who spent the last few seasons in the NHL.

Referee(s): Keith Kaval

Linesmen: Landon Bathe / Joe Ross

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @PortlandPirates

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @Chris_MHJ

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For POR: Jeff Mannix

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Portland: WPEI 95.9 FM

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Norfolk takes on St. John’s in the Canadian Maritimes for a two game set. We’ll be looking at another game tomorrow, but you are going to want to see how Norfolk fares against the AHL’s best team.

Next Five Games: @ MCH 11/19, @ WOR 11/20, SYR 11/23, HER 11/25, @ BNG 11/26

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GAMEDAY: vs. Binghamton 11/15

Comments Off on GAMEDAY: vs. Binghamton 11/15 Posted by on November 15, 2011

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Home Game: 7

AHL Game: 221

Who: Binghamton Senators

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: This past Saturday at home vs. Norfolk the Penguins lost 5-3. AHL Player of the Week Ben Street had a goal in the loss. For Binghamton, the B-Sens lost in Ottawa vs. the Hamilton Bulldogs 5-2. Hot prospect Nikita Filatov had an assist in the loss.

Last Meeting: Back on November 5 in Binghamton, the Pens won in a shootout 2-1. Zach Sill had a goal in regulation and Bryan Lerg had the game winning shootout goal in the win.

Record: For WBS: 9-3-1-1 (20 pts., 1st place East Division) — For BNG: 5-9-1-1(12 pts., 5th place East Division)

Why you should care: The defending champs come to town after being shellacked in their parent’s living room. I’d expect a better effort from the B-Sens. Scott Munroe starts for the Pens tonight. How does he do, having not played in some time?

Referee(s): David Banfield / Chris Cozzan

Linesmen: Jud Ritter / Mike McDevitt

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @BSens_Hockey

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @PSBJoyOnTheSens

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For BNG: Grady Whittenburg @BSensRadio

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @PPPShow

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Binghamton: Big 107.5 WBBI

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: Much improved Adirondack takes on Portland in Maine. With a win, the Phantoms can be the Northeast Division leader.

Next Five Games: @ POR 11/18, @ MCH 11/19, @ WOR 11/20, SYR 11/23, HER 11/25

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GAMEDAY: vs. Norfolk 11/12

Comments Off on GAMEDAY: vs. Norfolk 11/12 Posted by on November 12, 2011

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Home Game: 6

AHL Game: 208

Who: Norfolk Admirals

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

Media Kit

Last Game: Last night, the Pens won in overtime 4-3 in Hershey. Ben Street figured in on every goal with 4 assists. For Norfolk, they lost in the New York capital 2-1 to Albany. Cory Conacher had the lone goal in the loss for the Admirals.

Last Meeting: This past Wednesday in Norfolk, the Pens won 4-2. Ben Street had a goal and two assists and was the games third star.

Record: For WBS: 9-2-1-1 (20 pts., 1st place East Division) — For NOR: 8-6-0-1 (17 pts., 3rd place East Division)

Why you should care: The Admirals are going to be out for it tonight. They do not want to drop three straight and further away from contention in the division. Penguins are riding high after winning last night in Hershey in what could could be described as some as a lackluster performance. Pens better be ready or it could get ugly.

Referee(s): Andy Thiessen

Linesmen: Bob Fyrer / Leo Boylan

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @NorfolkAdmirals / @AdsGameUpdates

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For BNG: Pete Michaud @PeteMichaud2012

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Norfolk: 102.1 The Game

Television: AHL Live and in WBS on WQMY (MyNetwork TV)

Promotion(s): Penguins Playing Cards – sponsored by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (first 5,000 fans)

Other Game to Watch: Connecticut visits St. John’s. With a Whale win and a Penguin win, the Pens could get to tops in the Conference.

Next Five Games: BNG 11/15, @ POR 11/18, @ MCH 11/19, @ WOR 11/20, SYR 11/23

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