Penguins Open Voting for Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
Published on September 4, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - To help celebrate the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' 15th season in the American Hockey League, and to pay homage to the players and builders who have contributed to the first 14 years, the team will be unveiling its first Penguins Hall of Fame Class during the 2013-14 AHL season.
In order to be considered for inclusion, players must meet the following requirements:
Must have spent parts of at least 2 seasons in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Been retired from professional hockey for at least 2 full seasons
Made a significant contribution to the Penguins and community, either on the ice or off
Fans can take part in selecting the inaugural class by visiting wbspenguins.com or the Official Facebook Page of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The following players are eligible:
Adam Berkhoel
Josef Melichar
Dennis Bonvie
Eric Meloche
Jesse Boulerice
Alain Nasreddine
Brendan Buckley
Steve Parsons
Greg Crozier
Peter Ratchuk
Robert Dome
John Slaney
Shane Endicott
Michael Sivek
Jon Filewich
Martin Sonnenberg
Dave Gove
Robbie Tallas
Chris Kelleher
Mike Wilson
Jason MacDonald
Alexander Zevakhin
Alexander Mathieu
Selections will be determined by combining fans votes along with input from local media members and Penguins front office representatives. The inaugural Penguins Hall of Fame class will be announced during the month of October 2013.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton season ticket packages, including 22-game, 12-game and Flexbook plans, are available by contacting the Penguins directly at 570-208-7367.
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