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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign Dylan MacPherson to Professional Tryout Agreement

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins bolstered their roster recently by signing defender Dylan MacPherson to a professional tryout agreement. MacPherson, 22, was a part of the team’s training camp on a PTO and was able to play six games for the Penguins during the months of February and March. MacPherson is a second-year pro and was a […]

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sign forward Matt Alfaro to Professional Tryout Agreement

By Stacy Podelski April 10, 2021 Leave a comment

It was announced by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins that they have signed forward Matt Alfaro to a professional tryout agreement. Alfaro, who is 24 years old, started his career with the Penguins ECHL affiliate the Wheeling Nailers. The Calgary, Alberta native leads the team with 19 assists, and the 30 points he scored place him second […]

Updates from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as team gets closer to AHL Season

By Stacy Podelski February 4, 2021 Leave a comment

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have been making a lot of moves, as the team is getting ready for the American Hockey League Season. First the team had to postpone their preseason game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to tomorrow February 4, with the face-off scheduled for 6:05 p.m. The action will still take place at the […]

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins making moves prior to AHL Season

By Stacy Podelski January 29, 2021 Leave a comment

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced recently that they have recalled forward Felix Robert from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. The Penguins were also able to sign forward Michael Joly and defender Dylan MacPherson to professional tryout agreements, and goaltender Brett Brochu to an amateur tryout. All three were a part of the 2020-21 season with […]

Washington Capitals Name Peter Laviolette Head Coach

By Stacy Podelski September 16, 2020 Leave a comment

The Washington Capitals have named Peter Laviolette the team’s head coach, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced recently. “Peter is a successful NHL head coach who has won a Stanley Cup and brings a wealth of experience to our team,” said MacLellan. “We feel he is a great communicator who will motivate […]