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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.

Penguins Down Phantoms, 3-1

April 3, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins emerged triumphant against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 3-1, on Friday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (42-16-6-2) jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first period and didn't look back. Avery Hayes posted a point on each of his team's three goals as the Penguins won their fifth game in a row. The Penguins put the Phantoms under siege from the start, eventually leading to an opening strike from Gabe Klassen. Klassen collected a bouncing ... Full Story

Penguins Sign Forward Daniel Russell

April 2, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Daniel Russell to an American Hockey League contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Russell will join the Penguins immediately on an amateur tryout agreement. Russell just completed a four-year collegiate career with Michigan State University. The Traverse City, Michigan native reached double-digits in goal-scoring in each of his last three seasons, and he produced 119 points (45G-74A) in 150 games with the Spartans. R... Full Story

Penguins Have Rattled off Four Victories in a Row, Won Five of Last Six

March 31, 2026 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (41-16-6-2) wraps up its season series with Lehigh Valley this weekend Weekly Rewind Saturday, Mar. 28 - PENGUINS 3 vs. Laval 1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton avenged its loss to Laval the week prior, restoring balance to The Force on Star Wars Night. Avery Hayes gave the Penguins a first-period lead with a shorthanded goal, then tallied an insurance marker in the third. In between, Aidan McDonough scored 14 seconds after the Rocket tied things up late in the middle frame. Sunday, Mar. 29 - PENGUINS ... Full Story

Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Wheeling

March 31, 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 for three points in nine games as a Penguin. Also, in his 18 ECHL ... Full Story

• Penguins Down Phantoms, 3-1 - April 3, 2026
  
• Penguins Sign Forward Daniel Russell - April 2, 2026
  
• Penguins Have Rattled off Four Victories in a Row, Won Five of Last Six - March 31, 2026
  
• Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Wheeling - March 31, 2026
  
• Penguins Sign Defenseman Broten Sabo - March 30, 2026
  
• Howe, Koppanen, Harvey-Pinard Star in Pens' 5-1 Win - March 29, 2026
  
• Penguins Shoot Down Rocket on Star Wars Night, 3-1 - March 28, 2026
  
• Penguins Recall Raivis Ansons from Wheeling - March 26, 2026
  
• With Playoff Spot Clinched, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Has Nine Games Remaining - March 24, 2026
  
• Penguins End Trip with 4-3 Win over Marlies - March 22, 2026
  
• Pens Snag 2-1 Shootout Win, Playoff Berth in Belleville - March 20, 2026
  
• Penguins Clinch Berth in 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs - March 20, 2026
  
• Penguins Open Road Trip with 5-1 Loss at Laval - March 18, 2026
  
• Penguins Can Clinch Playoff Berth in Canada this Week - March 17, 2026
  
• Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Penguins - March 16, 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

Sat., Apr 4		Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Lehigh Valley	7:05 p.m.
Fri., Apr 3	W	Lehigh Valley 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3	Final
Sun., Mar 29	W	Lehigh Valley 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5	Final
Sat., Mar 28	W	Laval 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3	Final
Sun., Mar 22	W	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 at Toronto 3	Final
Fri., Mar 20	W	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 at Belleville 1	Final (SO)
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins:

• Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (IL) - Scranton, Pennsylvania
  

• AHL: Penguins top Phantoms, extend win streak to five - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (April 4)
  
• AHL: Penguins extend with streak to four with win over Lehigh Valley - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 30)
  
• Big first period powers WBS Penguins to win over Lehigh Valley - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 30)
  
• AHL: Penguins road trip a homecoming for several players - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 29)
  
• AHL: Hayes scores twice as Penguins extend win streak to three - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 29)
  
• WBS Penguins top Rocket for 40th win of the season - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 29)
  
• AHL: Three first-period goals help Penguins beat Toronto - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 23)
  
• WBS Penguins close out Canada trip with win over Marlies - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 23)
  
• WBS Penguins overcoming late-season adversity - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 22)
  
• Pens clinch berth in Calder Cup playoffs - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 21)
  
• AHL: Penguins fall behind early in loss at Laval - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (March 19)
  
• WBS Penguins open Canadian road trip with loss to Laval - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (March 19)
  
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