Almost everyone knows about Ryan Malone, R.J. Umberger, Josh Gibson, J.T. Miller, Vince Trocheck and other current NHL players that are from the Pittsburgh region. But what about the next generation of Pittsburgh hockey talent? Just like Malone idolized Mario Lemieux, and Miller grew up during Jaromir Jagr's reign as the best player in the world, there is a group of young players that have developed in Western Pennsylvania since Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have taken up the Penguins ... Read More
PSU goalie Matt Skoff enjoying time with hometown Pens
This week at Pittsburgh Penguins prospect development camp is not the first time goaltender Matt Skoff has been on the ice at Consol Energy Center. Skoff, a native of McKees Rocks, Pa., has played for Penn State three times in the Three Rivers Classic college hockey tournaments held at the home of the Pens. He also played for Montour High School in their run to the 2009 PIHL Penguins cup final at Mellon Arena. During his career with Penn State, he’s also played in Philadelphia’s Wells ... Read More