Justin Guerriero stories, Page 41
Penguins visit Vegas with goal of sweeping defending Stanley Cup champs
Considering that they’ve won as many games as they’ve lost midway through the season, it’s safe to say the campaign has been something of a mixed bag so far for the Pittsburgh Penguins. On one hand, they’re 21-15-6 (48 points) and are on the outside of the NHL playoff picture...
Penguins recall defenseman Ryan Shea from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, reassign Radim Zohorna
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman Ryan Shea from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the move on social media platform X. In a corresponding transaction, forward Radim Zohorna was reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Zohorna was placed on waivers Tuesday but cleared, allowing for his reassignment. Shea, a 6-foot-2 left-handed shot, has appeared...
Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel avoids injury after leaving game against Kraken
Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel was slammed into the boards by Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen with about nine minutes remaining in the third period of Monday’s 3-0 victory over Seattle. Tolvanen was assessed a boarding minor penalty, and Ruhwedel left the ice and did not to return. On Wednesday, Ruhwedel participated...
Pirates’ Connor Joe looks to build on offensive numbers while remaining versatile defensively
When the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed Connor Joe to a one-year deal Thursday, it was in recognition of both his offensive and defensive contributions over the course of 133 games played in 2023. The Pirates are now hopeful Joe can build upon both elements of his game. Joe, who will make...
Penguins goalies Tristan Jarry, Alex Nedeljkovic pals between pipes
When commenting on Tristan Jarry’s play over two periods and overtime of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jan. 11 loss to Vancouver, fellow goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic offered big praise for his teammate. That night, Nedeljkovic started in net but was replaced at the start of the second period by Jarry after allowing...
Having earned the trust of Derek Shelton, Pirates’ Ryan Borucki ready to take on larger bullpen roleVideo
Ryan Borucki’s career with the Pittsburgh Pirates began inauspiciously. The left-handed reliever signed a minor-league contract in early May and made his debut with the club June 19. That first outing did not go particularly well, as Borucki was charged with a pair of runs against the Cubs. Several of...
Penguins forward Reilly Smith to be out long term with upper-body injury
As Reilly Smith retook the ice late in the first period Thursday against Vancouver, it looked like the Pittsburgh Penguins had dodged a bullet and avoided a serious ailment to their 32-year-old forward. In that opening period vs. the Canucks, Smith absorbed a big hit on the boards and left...
Sidney Crosby ties score in final minute but Penguins lose to Canucks in OT
So far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have proven they can beat elite teams, even by means that would be best described as ugly. On Thursday at PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins welcomed Vancouver, which entered the game with the second-most points in the NHL. The Penguins nearly came away...
‘Penguins West’ members of Canucks relish return to PPG Paints ArenaVideo
With a total of five players plus their head coach, general manager and president of hockey operations all being alums of the Penguins organization, the Vancouver Canucks have more than a handful of connections to Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin got a kick out of noting that, joking with Vancouver head coach...
Penguins to start Alex Nedeljkovic in net vs. Vancouver
The Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to start Alex Nedeljkovic in goal Thursday evening against the visiting Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan revealed his starting netminder following the Penguins’ morning skate. Nedeljkovic has an 8-3-2 record, along with a 2.50 goals-against average and .922 save percentage through...
Monthlong hot streak provides Penguins with momentum as 1st half of season concludes
By the end of this week, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have played 41 games, exactly half of the season. Upcoming contests with the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes await before the halfway point, and heading into Thursday’s home game against the Canucks, the Penguins (20-15-4) are on the outside of...
Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry shakes off rough start but can’t beat BuffaloVideo
As he took the ice Saturday evening against Buffalo, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry doubtless was hoping to rebound from his last appearance, a shaky start Tuesday against Washington during which he allowed three first-period goals before coach Mike Sullivan pulled him. That night, Jarry allowed the game’s first goal...
Healthy Oneil Cruz eager for spring training as Pirates teammates welcome his return
Losing Oneil Cruz at such an early juncture of the 2023 campaign was a major hurdle the Pittsburgh Pirates had to clear. Cruz’s ankle fracture, suffered on a slide into home plate against the White Sox on April 9, ended up sidelining him after just nine games. After Cruz underwent...
Navigating challenging year, Penguins’ P.O Joseph embraces elevated defensive roleVideo
In terms of pure pleasantness and personality, P.O Joseph has few peers across the NHL. The 24-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman is known for possessing a friendly demeanor, rarely conducting interviews (except, perhaps, in the immediate aftermath of a loss) without a smile on his face. Given how the season has...
Penguins place defenseman John Ludvig on long-term injured reserve, recall Ryan Shea
Less than 12 hours after their loss at home to the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed rookie defenseman John Ludvig on long-term injured reserve Wednesday morning. In a related transaction, fellow defenseman Ryan Shea was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. The Penguins have recalled defenseman Ryan...
Recruiting rankings, ratings accurate but imperfect in projecting eventual NFL talent
When former Pitt defensive lineman Calijah Kancey heard his name called as the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft last spring, he was one of eight former three-star recruits, as ranked by 247Sports, to be selected in the first round. Kenny Pickett, chosen by the Steelers at No. 20...
Pitt volleyball swept by Nebraska for 3rd straight Final Four exit
Under coach Dan Fisher, Pitt’s women’s volleyball team has emerged as a national powerhouse capable of not only making but advancing deep into the NCAA Tournament every year. But after Thursday’s semifinals loss to Nebraska, the Panthers’ season ended in heartbreaking fashion for the third consecutive year. Taking on the...
12-round shootout between Penguins, Canadiens the longest in NHL since 2016Video
On the final day of November, following a victory against Tampa Bay, the Pittsburgh Penguins had reason to add a new page into their franchise history book. The occasion was Tristan Jarry’s empty-netter, the first goal scored by a Penguins goalie dating back to the club’s launch in 1967 and...
Take 5: New blood Pitt volleyball team set to face blue blood Nebraska in Final Four
For the third straight season, Pitt women’s volleyball will compete for a shot at the national championship. The Panthers (29-4) won the ACC Tournament for the second straight year and ran the table in the Pittsburgh regional of the NCAA Tournament, culminating with a quarterfinals victory over second-seeded Louisville on...
Dae Dae Grant powers Duquesne past Saint Peter’s, Dukes win 3rd straight
Duquesne guard Dae Dae Grant entered tipoff against Saint Peter’s on Friday night a game removed from setting a program record for consecutive free throws made. Starting with the team’s 2023-24 season-opener Nov. 6, Grant had hit 43 straight shots from the charity stripe over Duquesne’s first eight games of...
Recalls from minors continue as injuries mount, testing Penguins’ depth
Shortly after the Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Joona Koppanen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League last weekend, coach Mike Sullivan was asked what his observations of Koppanen had been so far this season. “I can’t say that I’ve seen him play in a lot of games,” Sullivan said. “Obviously,...
Northeast Conference adds Chicago State as full member for ’24-25 athletic year
The Northeast Conference (NEC) has added a new member. Effective July 1, 2024, Chicago State University will join the NEC as a full affiliate, the league announced Tuesday, joining Fairleigh Dickinson, Long Island, Saint Francis (Pa.), Wagner, Central Connecticut State, Stonehill and Le Moyne. Upon entering the NEC, the Cougars...
Penguins forwards Noel Acciari, Matt Nieto out vs. Philadelphia with undisclosed injuries
At least for the time being, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have to brace for more injury-related absences among their corps of forwards. While they recently got Bryan Rust back after a three-game absence, Rickard Rakell remains on long term injured reserve. Additionally, Noel Acciari and Matt Nieto, both of whom...
Penguins recall forward Joona Koppanen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
This season, the Pittsburgh Penguins already have made a healthy number of transactions with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, shuffling players up and down to bolster their depth, offset injuries and plug holes in the lineup. Forwards Radim Zohorna, Vinnie Hinostroza and Jansen Harkins, to varying extents, all got...
Pirates sign catcher Ali Sanchez to 1-year deal, claim righty Roddery Munoz off waivers
Less than two days away from the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn., the Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves, signing catcher Ali Sanchez to a one-year deal and claiming pitcher Roddery Munoz off waivers from Washington on Friday. The 26-year-old Sanchez spent last season with Triple-A Reno in the Arizona...
