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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.

Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Wheeling

March 9, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned defenseman Emil Pieniniemi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. Pieniniemi was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round (91st overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He made his AHL debut with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Jan. 31, a home win over the Syracuse Crunch. Pieniniemi posted one goal and two assists in eight games as a Penguin. Also, in his 15 ECHL games with Wheel... Full Story

Penguins Force Overtime, But Fall to Crunch, 3-2

March 6, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell in overtime to the Syracuse Crunch, 3-2, on Friday night at Upstate Medical University Arena. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (36-14-5-2) climbed out of a two-goal hole and pushed the game to OT with a strike late in regulation. However, a power play in overtime opened the door for Syracuse to stave off the visitors' rally and secure the extra point. Lucas Mercuri potted the winning goal, set up for a one-timer by the league's leading scorer, Jakob Pelletier. Pelletier ear... Full Story

Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Penguins

March 5, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned defenseman Emil Pieniniemi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. Pieniniemi was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round (91st overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He made his AHL debut with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Jan. 31, a home win over the Syracuse Crunch. The 20-year-old rookie posted one goal and two assists in eight games as a Penguin. Also, in his 15 ECHL game... Full Story

Penguins Fail to Sweep T-Birds, Lose 5-4

March 5, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were outlasted by the Springfield Thunderbirds, falling to the tune of a 5-4 score on Wednesday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (36-14-4-2) had its six-game point streak snapped in a game where a season sweep of Springfield hung in the balance. The Penguins battled back to tie the game in the third period, and then made it a one-goal contest again in the final minute. However, the Thunderbirds managed to stave off the rally, walking away w... Full Story

• Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Wheeling - March 9, 2026
  
• Penguins Force Overtime, But Fall to Crunch, 3-2 - March 6, 2026
  
• Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Penguins - March 5, 2026
  
• Penguins Fail to Sweep T-Birds, Lose 5-4 - March 5, 2026
  
• Penguins Riding Six-Game Point Streak into March - March 3, 2026
  
• Ville Koivunen Named AHL Player of the Month for February - March 2, 2026
  
• Penguins Recall Brickey, Renwick and Urdahl - March 2, 2026
  
• Penguins Lose in Overtime to Monsters, 2-1 - February 28, 2026
  
• Blomqvist, Penguins Muzzle Monsters in 3-2 Win - February 27, 2026
  
• Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Stacks Three Division Wins in a Row - February 24, 2026
  
• Penguins Reassign Four to Wheeling - February 24, 2026
  
• Penguins Reassign Ryan McAllister to Nailers - February 23, 2026
  
• Penguins Blank Bridgeport on Snowy Sunday, 4-0 - February 22, 2026
  
• Penguins Take Down Islanders, 4-3 - February 21, 2026
  
• Penguins Recall Scooter Brickey and Nolan Renwick - February 21, 2026
  
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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., Mar 6	L	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 at Syracuse 3	Final (OT)
Wed., Mar 4	L	Springfield 5 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4	Final
Sat., Feb 28	L	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 at Cleveland 2	Final (OT)
Fri., Feb 27	W	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3 at Cleveland 2	Final
Sun., Feb 22	W	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 at Bridgeport 0	Final
Sat., Feb 21	W	Bridgeport 3 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4	Final
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• WBS Penguins earn point with late goal, fall to Syracuse in OT - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 7)
  
• AHL: Power-play goals down Penguins at home - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 5)
  
• Kelleher believes U.S. Hockey in good hands following gold medal effort - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 5)
  
• Goalie Murashov shines in WBS Penguins' overtime loss in Cleveland - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 1)
  
• Monsters beat Penguins, 2-1, in overtime, improve to 10-6 in OT - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (March 1)
  
• Penguins nip Monsters, 3-2, to snap seven-game home winning streak - AHL Lorain Morning Journal (February 28)
  
• Wilkes-Barre native Teddy Richards a part of gold medal-winning US hockey team - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (February 23)
  
• AHL HOCKEY: Penguins sweep weekend set with Bridgeport - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (February 23)
  
• WBS Penguins blank Bridgeport to sweep weekend series - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (February 23)
  
• WBS Penguins rally before falling in OT to Cleveland - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (February 16)
  
• AHL: Penguins lose in overtime to Cleveland - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (February 16)
  
• Syracuse Crunch shut out Penguins, 5-0 - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (February 15)
  
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