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January 29, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have recalled forward Brayden Edwards from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers.
Edwards skated in his AHL debut with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Jan. 3, 2026 against the Syracuse Crunch. In two contests as a Penguin, he produced no points.
Edwards, 21, has logged four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 27 games with Wheeling. His 12 points are tied for third among team rookies.
Prior to turning pro, Edwards played four seasons... Full Story
January 27, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned defenseman Emil Pieniniemi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers.
Furthermore, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has reassigned defenseman David Breazeale to Wheeling.
Pieniniemi was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round (91st overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. In his first 10 ECHL games, the 20-year-old produced two goals and two assists for four points as a Nailer.
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January 27, 2026 - Penguins (27-12-2-2) have diligent week of practice before Saturday, Sunday games
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Wednesday, Jan. 21 - PENGUINS 2 vs. Belleville 3 (OT)
A goalie duel between two old friends took place, as Joel Blomqvist and Leevi Meriläinen went save-for-save in a starry display. However, Meriläinen's 25 saves in the first two periods kept his team in it, leading to an OT win for the B-Sens. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert both scored for WBS.
Friday, Jan. 23 - PENGUINS 4 at Hershey 3 (SO)
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January 24, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were defeated by the Charlotte Checkers, 5-2, on Saturday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
Playing its seventh game in 11 days, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (27-12-2-2) saw its opponent score four-straight goals that put the game in a stranglehold. Goals allowed early and late in periods allowed Charlotte to safely secure the win, and take the eight-game season series, five games to three.
The Penguins grabbed the game's opening goal at 13:10 of the first period. Rut... Full Story
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.
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Brayden Edwards Recalled by Penguins
January 29, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have recalled forward Brayden Edwards from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers.
Edwards skated in his AHL debut with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Jan. 3, 2026 against the Syracuse Crunch. In two contests as a Penguin, he produced no points.
Edwards, 21, has logged four goals and eight assists for 12 points in 27 games with Wheeling. His 12 points are tied for third among team rookies.
Prior to turning pro, Edwards played four seasons... Full StoryMore Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins stories below
Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Pens, Breazeale Sent to Wheeling
January 27, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned defenseman Emil Pieniniemi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers.
Furthermore, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has reassigned defenseman David Breazeale to Wheeling.
Pieniniemi was drafted by Pittsburgh in the third round (91st overall) of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. In his first 10 ECHL games, the 20-year-old produced two goals and two assists for four points as a Nailer.
Last s... Full StoryCrosscheck Cancer Night Highlights Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Upcoming Slate
January 27, 2026 - Penguins (27-12-2-2) have diligent week of practice before Saturday, Sunday games
Weekly Rewind
Wednesday, Jan. 21 - PENGUINS 2 vs. Belleville 3 (OT)
A goalie duel between two old friends took place, as Joel Blomqvist and Leevi Meriläinen went save-for-save in a starry display. However, Meriläinen's 25 saves in the first two periods kept his team in it, leading to an OT win for the B-Sens. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert both scored for WBS.
Friday, Jan. 23 - PENGUINS 4 at Hershey 3 (SO)
... Full StoryPenguins Lose to Checkers, 5-2
January 24, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were defeated by the Charlotte Checkers, 5-2, on Saturday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
Playing its seventh game in 11 days, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (27-12-2-2) saw its opponent score four-straight goals that put the game in a stranglehold. Goals allowed early and late in periods allowed Charlotte to safely secure the win, and take the eight-game season series, five games to three.
The Penguins grabbed the game's opening goal at 13:10 of the first period. Rut... Full StoryWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News
- Brayden Edwards Recalled by Penguins - January 29, 2026
- Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Pens, Breazeale Sent to Wheeling - January 27, 2026
- Crosscheck Cancer Night Highlights Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Upcoming Slate - January 27, 2026
- Penguins Lose to Checkers, 5-2 - January 24, 2026
- Penguins Best Bears in Shootout, 4-3 - January 23, 2026
- Penguins Holding Donation Drive on Crosscheck Cancer Night - January 22, 2026
- Penguins Stunned by Senators in OT, 3-2 - January 21, 2026
- Penguins Take Three of Last Four, Striving for Sustained Success - January 20, 2026
- Penguins Defeat Thunderbirds, 3-2 - January 19, 2026
- Penguins Exact Revenge on Hartford, Win 4-1 - January 17, 2026
- Penguins Falter in 4-3 Loss to Wolf Pack - January 16, 2026
- Tristan Broz, Sergei Murashov Named to 2026 AHL All-Star Classic - January 15, 2026
- Penguins Recall Breazeale, Reassign Edwards to Nailers - January 15, 2026
- Penguins Reclaim First Place with 4-1 Win over Bruins - January 14, 2026
- Penguins Reassign Max Graham to Wheeling - January 14, 2026
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League: American Hockey LeagueHome: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins
Website: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins site
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Scoreboard
| Sat., Jan 31 | Syracuse at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | 6:05 p.m. | |
| Sat., Jan 24 | L | Charlotte 5 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 | Final |
| Fri., Jan 23 | W | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 at Hershey 3 | Final (SO) |
| Wed., Jan 21 | L | Belleville 3 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 | Final (OT) |
| Mon., Jan 19 | W | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3 at Springfield 2 | Final |
| Sat., Jan 17 | W | Hartford 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 | Final |
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Headlines
- WBS PENGUINS: Harding adjusts to pro game in rookie season - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 25)
- AHL: Second-period woes sink Penguins - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 25)
- AHL: Penguins outduel Hershey in shootout - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 24)
- WBS Penguins rally past rival Hershey for shootout win - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 24)
- AHL: Belleville outduels Penguins in overtime - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 22)
- AHL: Penguins win second in a row - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 20)
- Penguins hang on for win over Thunderbirds - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 20)
- AHL: Jones re-establishes himself with Penguins - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 18)
- WBS Penguins start fast, take down Hartford in rematch - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 18)
- AHL: Strong first period lifts Penguins - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 18)
- AHL: Penguins fall to Hartford - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (January 17)
- WBS Penguins' late rally fall short against Hartford - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (January 17)
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