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January 11, 2021 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have hired Kevin Porter as an assistant coach. Porter joins head coach J.D. Forrest behind the bench for the upcoming 2020-21 American Hockey League season.
Porter, 34, is entering his first season as a coach after a 12-year career in pro hockey. Porter played 249 NHL games and 528 AHL games over those 12 years, including 85 contests with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from 2015-2017. Porter was part of the Kilpatrick Trophy-winning Penguins squad as ... Full Story
January 4, 2021 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that the 2020-21 season will include 28 teams when it gets underway on February 5.
The AHL will operate in five divisions this season. Further details, including schedule formats and playoffs, are still to be determined.
Atlantic Division
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Hartford Wolf Pack
Providence Bruins
Canadian Division
Belleville Senators
Laval Rocket
Manitoba Moose
Toronto Marlies
(a... Full Story
December 5, 2020 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Jordan Nolan to an American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season.
Nolan, 31, is entering his 11th professional season. Originally a 7th round pick (186th overall) of the Los Angeles Kings in 2009, Nolan has had his name inscribed on the Stanley Cup twice by helping the Kings win hockey's ultimate prize in 2012 and 2014. The Garden River, Ontario native has played in 375 career NHL games, logging 24 goals and 28 a... Full Story
December 4, 2020 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Kyle Olson to an American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season.
Olson just wrapped up a five-year career in the Western Hockey League, during which he played predominantly for the Tri-City Americans. Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Olsen earned 53 goals and 116 assists for 169 points in 205 games with the Americans and tacked on an additional eight goal... Full Story
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News
- Kevin Porter Hired as Penguins Assistant Coach - January 11, 2021
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Among 28 Teams to Participate in 2020-21 American Hockey League Season - January 4, 2021
- VIDEO: AHL Replay: 2004 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 - December 15, 2020
- Penguins Sign Forward Jordan Nolan - December 5, 2020
- Penguins Sign Forward Kyle Olson - December 4, 2020
- Penguins Sign Goaltender Shane Starrett - October 20, 2020
- Forrest Named Head Coach, Karmanos Named GM of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - September 11, 2020
- Mike Vellucci, Todd Reirden Hired as Assistant Coaches by Pittsburgh - September 2, 2020
- Penguins Sign Felix Robert and Luke Stevens - August 20, 2020
- Pittsburgh's Postseason Roster Features 19 Alumni of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - July 27, 2020
- Penguins Sign Nick Schilkey and Zach Nastasiuk - July 6, 2020
- Penguins Re-Sign Defenseman Jon Lizotte - May 26, 2020
- AHL Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season - May 11, 2020
- Penguins Sign Yale Defenseman Billy Sweezey - April 27, 2020
- Penguins Re-Sign Forward Chase Berger - April 22, 2020
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Sat., Apr 11 | Hartford at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | Cancelled | |
Fri., Apr 10 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Springfield | Cancelled | |
Wed., Apr 8 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Providence | Cancelled | |
Sun., Apr 5 | Lehigh Valley at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | Cancelled | |
Sat., Apr 4 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Hartford | Cancelled | |
Fri., Apr 3 | Hartford at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | Cancelled | |
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Headlines
- Former forward Porter joins WBS Penguins bench - AHL Citizens Voice (January 12)
- WBS Penguins name Porter assistant coach; Roster begins to take shape - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 12)
- Safety a priority as WBS Penguins, AHL return - AHL Citizens Voice (January 5)
- AHLPenguins, AHL will return Feb. 5 - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 5)
- NHL camps open with sense of urgency - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 5)
- AHL offers few details, but says season framework is set - AHL Citizens Voice (December 31)
- AHL approves ?EUR~framework' for season - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (December 31)
- 30-20-10: What happened this week in local sports - AHL Citizens Voice (December 27)
- Collins: We lost more than just some games in 2020 - AHL Citizens Voice (December 27)
- Lawsuit: Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins coach sexually assaulted assistant's wife - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (December 8)
- Lawsuit: Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins coach sexually assaulted assistant's wife during road trip - AHL Citizens Voice (December 8)
- Penguins sign veteran forward Nolan to AHL deal - AHL Citizens Voice (December 6)
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