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Penguins Name New Assistant Coach

February 23, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


WILKES-BARRE, PA - Chris Cichocki (chih-CHOCK-ey) has been named interim assistant coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Monday.

Cichocki, 45, spent three-plus seasons as head coach of the Stockton Thunder of the ECHL, compiled a 93-121-33 record in 267 games behind the bench, and guided the Thunder to back-to-back Kelly Cup Playoff appearances in 2006-07 and 2007-08.

In all, Cichocki has eight-plus years of head coaching experience at the ECHL level, and has compiled a record of 220-243-72 (W-L-OTL/SOL/T) with Stockton, the Cincinnati Cyclones and the Arkansas RiverBlades.

A right wing during his playing days, Cichocki spent parts of four seasons in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils, compiling 23 points (11+12) and 27 penalty minutes in 68 career NHL contests.

Cichocki spent parts of eight seasons in the AHL, suiting up for the Adirondack Red Wings, Maine Mariners, Utica Devils, Binghamton Rangers and Binghamton Whalers, recording 421 points (205+216) in 490 games. He topped the 30-goal mark three times during his AHL career (31 in 1986-87 with Adirondack; 36 in 1987-88 with Utica; 35 in 1990-91 with Binghamton).

Cichocki finished his playing career with Cincinnati in the International Hockey League, recording 120 points (54+66) in 242 games over parts of five seasons.

The native of Detroit, MI, played three seasons at Michigan Tech, twice leading the team in scoring 25+20=45 in 1983-84; 30+24=54 in 1984-85).

GOVE SERVING UP HELP TO RELAY FOR LIFE

Penguins captain Dave Gove will be among a group of local celebrities pouring pints for a good cause on Tuesday evening.

Gove, along with Nancy Kaman (WILK Radio), Rusty Fender (WKRZ) and Jessie Roberts (Froggy 101) will be serving as guest bartenders at Molly Brannigan's in Scranton from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday.

All tips the bartenders raise will go towards the Greater Scranton Relay for Life. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps.

So stop by Molly Brannigan's, say hi to Dave, grab an autograph and help out a great cause.

PENGUINS NEWS AND NOTES

MIXING IT UP: The Penguins saw 16 different players score goals during their nine-game winning streak (Wallace, Caputi, Jeffrey, Engelland, Cashman, Mormina, Pesonen, James, Johnson, Daoust, Letestu, Taffe, Bissonnette, Cote, Goligoski, Henrich).

HOME COOKING: The Penguins 20 wins at the Wachovia Arena this season are the secnd-highest total by any team, and their 42 home points (20-5-0-2) are second highest, behind only Grand Rapids' 49 (21-4-3-4).

OVERALL EFFORT: The Penguins have allowed 149 goals against this season, the fourth lowest total in the AHL, and have scored 198 goals, the second-highest total in the league behind only Hershey (217).

FIRST TAKE: The Penguins have posted a 25-8-0-1 record when they score first. Those 25 wins are tied for the fourth-highest total in the league this year (Hershey - 28; Hamilton - 26; Rockford - 26).

PK IS OK AWAY: The Penguins rank tied for first in penalty killing on the road, stopping 87.8 percent (122 of 139) opponent attempts. The Penguins have also scored six shorthanded goals on the road, tied for second most in the league (Rochester - 7).

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