As the hockey season inches closer everyone seems to search for any little piece of news related to hockey to fill the void that the offseason creates. Since my last post the Wilkes Barre Penguins have released enough news to keep that void pretty full. A new assistant coach has been hired, the new alternate jersey was unveiled, Pensfest took place, the preseason schedule was announced, and a date for the full schedule release has been made. more »

Monday mornings in August....a dreaded day in a month that yields no games and very little free agent activity.  Most of us are at work right now, reading any Penguins related article we can find, no matter how insignificant the "meat" of the story truly… more »

As the title says, all good things must come to an end. This includes the Wilkes Barre Penguin's playoff run. As many of you may already know, the Albany River Rats swept the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs, eliminating the WBS Pens. The Pens being eliminated was hard on me (as you can tell by how late this post is) but I am finally ready for closure. It is time to say goodbye to the '09-'10 season. more »

It is playoff time again! Time for playoff beards, whiteouts, blood, sweat, tears, lost voices, loud cheers, and most importantly, time for the WBS Pens to show that they have what it takes to fight for the Calder Cup! more »

The beginning of 2010 was dark for the Wilkes Barre Penguins. The team started losing more and more games and the players lost their edge. Fans were questioning the coaching staff and the players' abilities. Playoff hopes were shrinking fast. But then, on February 11th, something changed... more »

One of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking times for NHL hockey fans is the time before the trade deadline. Take the nervousness that a fan might feel and multiply it by 100. This is the level of nervousness I experienced this year prior to the deadline. While I was extremely nervous about my favorite Pittsburgh Penguins potentially getting traded, I was also nervous about the effect that trades could have on my Wilkes Barre Penguins. more »

You may be wondering why someone on the other side of Pennsylvania is writing for a site that is all about Pittsburgh. The answer is simple: the Wilkes Barre Penguins, or as many call them, the Baby Pens. I am a crazy, obsessed, dedicated fan and I am he… more »