Wilkes-Barre Defense Survives And Thrives With Smaller Squad

By Brian Schaich; Wednesday January 23, 2013

When the Pittsburgh Penguins opened training camp, their Wilkes-Barre counterparts lost five of their best players. They haven’t lost a game since. Wait, what?

Chirps on Chirps

By Jesse Marshall; Tuesday January 8, 2013

A quick Q&A with incomparable WB/S blogger Jason Iacona of “Chirps from Center Ice.” We talk Beau Bennett, Bylsma’s new system, and which defenseman is most ready to step into a role with the parent club.

Who's Coming Up To Pittsburgh?

By Brian Schaich; Sunday January 6, 2013

The AHL is often used as a sort of reserve roster for the NHL. When a player gets hurt, you bring up a replacement. With the NHL coming back, who are the Penguins going to call up?

Steve MacIntyre's Place In Hockey

By Brian Schaich; Saturday December 22, 2012

Many Penguins fans despised the signing of the truculent Steve MacIntyre, even on a two-way contract. Mac has value beyond simply punching faces, though…

AHL Veterans Carrying the Load in Wilkes-Barre

By Brian Schaich; Sunday December 2, 2012

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are back in contention in their division. Who’s getting it done?

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Snakebitten and Winless

By Brian Schaich; Tuesday October 23, 2012

A brief update on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who are a very undeserved 0-4 on the season.

Introducing Your Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Defense!

By Brian Schaich; Thursday October 11, 2012

Faceoff-Factor’s newest writer, Brian, previews the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ defensive corps for the upcoming season.

Introducing Your Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Forwards!

By Brian Schaich; Wednesday October 10, 2012

Faceoff-Factor’s newest writer, Brian, previews the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ collection of forwards for the upcoming season.

WBS Coach John Hynes Wins Coach of the Year

By Zach Boslett; Wednesday April 6, 2011

Team with the best record and the best goalie also has the best coach says the AHL.

Thiessen Wins "AHL's Outstanding Goaltender" Award

By Zach Boslett; Tuesday April 5, 2011

Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen can add the AHL’s Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award to his trophy case after his outstanding season in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Ben Street Named ECHL Rookie of the Year

By Zach Boslett; Monday April 4, 2011

Street has spent half of his season in the AHL but impressed enough during his time in Wheeling to win the award.

Lacing Up: Lesser known players carrying Wilkes-Barre

By Zach Boslett; Tuesday March 15, 2011

Wilkes Barre has had to rely on their goaltending and defense throughout the season due to injuries in Pittsburgh but some lesser known players have risen up to help lead the team.

Analysis of a Prospect: Eric Tangradi

By Zach Boslett; Saturday March 12, 2011

Patience is a virtue – a study of how prospects must be handled with care.

Brad Thiessen Named AHL Player of the Week

By Zach Boslett; Monday February 14, 2011

Thiessen picks up his second player of the week award of this season to go along with his AHL All Star award.

AHL All Star Game and Skills Competition

By Zach Boslett; Monday January 31, 2011

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins boast 5 All Stars, although only 3 of them will participate in the All Star Game Tonight. Check inside for more information and a crazy shootout goal from the skills competition.

Goalie Prospect Pechurskiy Signs PTO With WBS

By Matt Paul; Tuesday January 25, 2011

Alexander Pechurskiy has had a complex season, going from being teamless early in the CHL season to signing a professional tryout contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.

Lacing Up: Down on the Farm

By Zach Boslett; Monday December 20, 2010

Things are going great in Pittsburgh but the Wilkes-Barre Penguins are perhaps playing even better. This week we will be discussing the top prospects of the Penguins playing in the AHL.

November Wilkes-Barre 3 Stars

By Zach Boslett; Tuesday December 7, 2010

The Wilkes-Barre Penguins, like the Pittsburgh Penguins, are first place in the AHL and have been playing some amazing hockey. Sure is a good time to be a Penguin fan isn’t it? Look inside to see the 3 stars of November!

October Wilkes-Barre 3 Stars

By Zach Boslett; Monday November 8, 2010

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins finished October 8-0, including three wins over rival Hershey. Check out who the three stars for the month were as well as an analysis of the team.

Penguins Hire Nasreddine As WBS Assistant Coach

By Matt Paul; Friday August 20, 2010

The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Alain Nasreddine assistant coach with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.