Penguins Announce Hockey Operations Additions, Promotions

July 16, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced several additions to their hockey operations department today, as well as multiple internal promotions. The Penguins have hired Karel Popper as Goaltending Coach, Ryan Lennon as Video Coach, Cédrik Cabana as Manager of Team Services, and Morgan Payne as Assistant Equipment Manager. Furthermore, David Roper and Dan Resavy have been promoted to the roles of Head Equipment Manager and Head Athletic Trainer, respectively. Po... Full Story

Penguins Sign Brent Johnson, Lucas Ciona and Mark Senden

July 13, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed defenseman Brent Johnson as well as forwards Lucas Ciona and Mark Senden to American Hockey League contracts for the 2026-27 season. Johnson is entering his second full season of professional hockey after being named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team with the Wheeling Nailers in 2025-26. His 55 points led all rookie defensemen and ranked fourth among ECHL blueliners. Johnson also tied for the Nailers' team ... Full Story

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Reveals 2026-27 Schedule

July 9, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' full 2026-27 regular-season schedule was released today by the American Hockey League. The 72-game slate (36 home/36 road) features games against all 14 Eastern Conference opponents as well as three teams from the Western Conference's Central Division. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton opens its third season under the guidance of head coach Kirk MacDonald at home when the Springfield Thunderbirds return to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday, O... Full Story

Penguins Announce Date of 2026-27 Home Opener

July 8, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they will host their home opener to the 2026-27 regular season on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. The Penguins will take on the Springfield Thunderbirds at 6:05 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ended Springfield's season in this past year's Calder Cup Playoffs. The Penguins and T-Birds saw their Atlantic Division Final series pushed to a decisive Game 5, which the Black and Gold won on home ice, 8-1. ... Full Story

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• Defensemen Brent Johnson, Quinn Beauchesne Join Penguins - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) June 7
• Penguins Lose Intense Game 5 to Marlies, 5-1 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) June 5
• Penguins Tie Series with 4-3 Thriller in Toronto - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) June 3
• Taylor Gauthier, Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Penguins - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) June 2
• Big Third Period Lifts Penguins to 5-3, Game 3 Win - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) June 1
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June 7	AHL	Toronto 2 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 (Playoff Gm. 6)	Final (OT)
June 5	AHL	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 at Toronto 5 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
June 3	AHL	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 at Toronto 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
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• New Penguins owners eye potential ECHL affiliate switch from Wheeling - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 26)
• WBS PENGUINS: Future bright as team establishes strong culture - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 14)
• WBS Penguins knocked out of playoffs by Marlies in OT of Game 6 - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 10)
• Toronto Marlies take long road to get to Calder Cup final - AHL Toronto Star (June 8)
• WBS PENGUINS: Toronto wins Game 6 in OT, takes series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 8)
• Toronto Marlies in Calder Cup final for 1st time since 2018 - AHL Toronto Sun (June 8)
• WBS PENGUINS: Toronto takes pivotal Game 5, leads series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 6)
• Marlies top Penguins in Game 5, one win away from AHL final - AHL Toronto Sun (June 6)
• McGroarty’s late goal lifts WBS Penguins in Game 4 to tie up Eastern Finals - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 4)
• WBS PENGUINS: Win Game 4 in Toronto to even series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 4)
• Marlies lose Game 4 heartbreaker, conference final tied 2-2 - AHL Toronto Sun (June 4)
• WBS PENGUINS: Win Game 3 in Toronto to get back into series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 2)
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