Robert Morris men’s hockey associate head coach Matt Nicholson has moved on after six years with the program. He has taken a new job as the new head coach of the Amarillo Bulls of the NAHL. "I'm very happy for Matt," Colonials head coach Derek Schooley said in a statement. "He has dreamed of becoming a head coach and now he realizing his dream. I believe Matt will be successful in this next step in his coaching journey. "I would like to thank him for a very successful six years and he will ... Read More
Penguins re-sign Brian Dumoulin
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed defenseman Brian Dumoulin to a two-year, one-way contract worth an average of $800,000 annually, according to a statement released by general manager Jim Rutherford on Thursday. Dumoulin, 23, played in eight regular season games for the Penguins in 2014-15, scoring his first NHL goal on December 15 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 62 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, Dumoulin had four goals, 29 assists and had a ... Read More
Riverhounds spoil TFC II’s home turf debut
The Riverhounds started their two-game trip north of the border with a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC II in the first match at their brand new facility, the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan, Ontario. The new stadium, which seats 2,000, but is planned to be expanded to 5,000 over the next two years, will be home of the Baby Reds as well as a practice facility for their parent MLS club. 867 supporters were present for the opening match. On the brand-new pitch, the Riverhounds dominated from the get ... Read More
Pens add Jay Leach to WBS coaching staff
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have rounded out their coach staff, hiring former NHL defenseman Jay Leach as their assistant coach, it was announced by Pittsburgh Penguins associate general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday. Leach, 35, comes with boatloads of NHL and AHL experience. He played with eight different AHL teams and played 70 NHL games in his 11-year pro career. “We are pleased to be able to add Jay to our coaching staff,” Botterill said in a press release. “With veteran ... Read More
Pro successes Pouliot, Murray to lead way on defense and in goal at development camp
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the full roster and schedule for the 2015 prospect development camp. The camp will be held July 14-18 at Consol Energy Center. The final practice session at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 will be open to the public. The camp will be run by first-year Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, Wheeling Nailers head coach Clark Donatelli and goaltender development coach Mike Buckley. 37 players will take part in the four-day camp. Below is ... Read More
Top pick Daniel Sprong headlines Pens development camp forward group
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the full roster and schedule for the 2015 prospect development camp. The camp will be held July 14-18 at Consol Energy Center. The final practice session at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 will be open to the public. The camp will be run by first-year Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, Wheeling Nailers head coach Clark Donatelli and goaltender development coach Mike Buckley. 37 players will take part in the four-day camp. Below is ... Read More
Despite Kessel, problems remain for Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big splash on the first day of NHL free agency, landing star right-winger Phil Kessel in a six-player trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since then, the Penguins have been mostly quiet, singing Russian winger Sergei Plotnikov and a host of depth players that may or may not see time in Pittsburgh this season. One of the reasons that the Penguins have fallen silent is that their roster has largely filled: they have two goaltenders, eight defensemen and 10 ... Read More
Josh Harrison placed on DL with thumb injury
Pittsburgh Pirates starting third baseman Josh Harrison will miss six weeks with torn thumb ligaments in his left hand, according to a report by Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Josh Harrison has torn thumb ligaments. Out 6 weeks. #pirates. — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) July 6, 2015 Harrison will not play in tonight’s game against the San Diego Padres. Instead, he has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. He injured his thumb sliding into second base in the ... Read More
Penn State’s Skoff to attend Pens development camp
Penn State Nittany Lions senior goaltender and McKees Rocks, Pa native Matt Skoff will take part in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ annual prospect development camp. The camp, which will be held next week at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, will feature Penguins draftees and prospects along with other invited young players. Skoff, 23, started 18 games for the Nittany Lions in 2014-15, posting a .907 save percentage and a 2.81 goals-against average. It was an up-and-down year for Skoff, who ... Read More
Pirates lose Marte, add Ishikawa during Sunday’s game
Within minutes during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, the Pirates lost, and then gained an outfielder. Starting left fielder Starling Marte left the game in the bottom of the fourth with discomfort in his side. He injured himself during a swing and, after consulting with athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk and manager Clint Hurdle, his day was finished prematurely. He was replaced in the lineup by Gregory Polanco. Just moments later, during the top of the fifth inning, the ... Read More