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The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Penguins Wrap Preseason with 3-1 Win over Phantoms

October 4, 2025 - ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 3-1, in their preseason finale on Saturday night at PPL Center. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton finished its exhibition slate with a 2-0 record, using a balanced offense and 21 saves by Filip Larsson to lock down the win over its turnpike rival. Defenseman Chase Pietila scored for the second-straight game, securing the rookie a three-point preseason (2G-1A). Zach Gallant put the Penguins on the board by sweeping in his own rebound five minut... Full Story

Pens Start Preseason with 2-1 Shootout Win over Bears

October 3, 2025 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins skated to a 2-1 shootout victory over the Hershey Bears in the Black and Gold's preseason opener on Friday afternoon at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. With 17 saves and a perfect shootout from goalie Maxim Pavlenko, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton improved to 4-0-0-0 all-time in their annual 'Learn With Hockey' STEM & School Day Game, which started at 10:30 a.m. The Penguins rode their morning coffee to a fast-paced start, testing Bears goalie Mitch Gibson with three shots in... Full Story

Penguins Reveal Preseason Roster Ahead of Exhibition Opener

October 2, 2025 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have announced their official preseason roster ahead of their exhibition games on Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4. The preseason roster consists of 26 players (17 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders). Additional players will be added to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's roster as the Pittsburgh Penguins proceed with their training camp. The 26 players that will be present for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's preseason opener are listed below... The Penguins' two presea... Full Story

Penguins Hire Ethan O'Rourke as Video Coach

August 22, 2025 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have hired Ethan O'Rourke as video coach. O'Rourke joins head coach Kirk MacDonald's staff along with assistant coaches Nick Luukko and Brad Malone, as well as goaltending coach Kain Tisi. O'Rourke comes to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. O'Rourke became video coach for the Frontenacs in 2021-22, then was promoted to assistant general manager partway through the 2022-23 season. O'Rourke, 26,... Full Story

• Penguins Wrap Preseason with 3-1 Win over Phantoms - October 4, 2025
  
• Pens Start Preseason with 2-1 Shootout Win over Bears - October 3, 2025
  
• Penguins Reveal Preseason Roster Ahead of Exhibition Opener - October 2, 2025
  
• Penguins Hire Ethan O'Rourke as Video Coach - August 22, 2025
  
• Penguins Reveal 2025-26 Promotional Schedule - August 21, 2025
  
• Penguins Announce Preseason Schedule - August 4, 2025
  
• Penguins Sign Forward Max Graham - July 15, 2025
  
• Penguins Announce Date of 2025-26 Home Opener - July 9, 2025
  
• Penguins Sign Taylor Gauthier & Aidan McDonough - July 2, 2025
  
• Penguins Sign Goaltender Maxim Pavlenko - June 3, 2025
  
• Penguins Add Brad Malone as Assistant Coach - June 2, 2025
  
• Penguins Sign Forward Brayden Edwards - May 23, 2025
  
• Raivis Ansons Signs with Penguins for 2025-26 - May 5, 2025
  
• Penguins Re-Sign Jack Beck for Next Season - May 1, 2025
  
• Penguins Sign Defenseman Tommy Budnick - April 27, 2025
  
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith (KDP Studio)
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins
Website: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins site
Schedule: Full Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Schedule Statistics: Full Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Statistics

Fri., Apr 25	L	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 at Lehigh Valley 3 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., Apr 23	L	Lehigh Valley 5 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 19	W	Cleveland 0 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3	Final
Fri., Apr 18	L	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 at Hershey 4	Final
Wed., Apr 16	L	Providence 3 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2	Final
Sun., Apr 13	W	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5 at Bridgeport 2	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins:

• Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (IL) - Scranton, Pennsylvania
  

• AHL: Penguins build roster as they head toward regular season - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (October 5)
  
• WBS Penguins open preseason with shootout win over Hershey - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (October 4)
  
• Meet Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins' AHL Affiliate - AHL FloHockey (October 2)
  
• WBS PENGUINS: McDonough hopes to return to form after injury - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (September 28)
  
• AHL: Penguins ramp up for season - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (September 21)
  
• Jack Beck joins Sun Devil Hockey, boasts AHL and ECHL experience - AHL Sun Devil Athletics (September 20)
  
• Pittsburgh Penguins round out staff with Cup winner Bonino, Hershey coach Nelson - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 21)
  
• WBS Penguins hire Brad Malone as assistant coach - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 3)
  
• No charges filed regarding death of WBS Penguins alum Adam Johnson - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 30)
  
• Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Assign Two Players To ECHL - AHL The Hockey News (April 27)
  
• AHL Playoffs: Wilkes bounced in Game 2 for second year in a row - AHL SB Nation (April 27)
  
• AHL PLAYOFFS: Late goal eliminates WBS Penguins - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 26)
  
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