Pittsburgh Penguins open Consol Energy Center

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This past week, I attended the first two games held at the Pittsburgh Penguins new barn, the Consol Energy Center. I’ve been going to games at the Civic Arena since my Dad started taking me when I was in junior high. Although I had no problem with the Civic Arena, I was looking forward to… [Continue Reading]

2010 NHL Beard-A-Thon

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This year I am “participating” in a great fundraiser for The Mario Lemieux Foundation.  I thought this was a great idea last year, but didn’t participate for one reason or another.  I decided to try growing a beard this year, and so far so good! Three games into the playoffs, and I’ve already been able… [Continue Reading]

Pittsburgh Penguins Banner Raising Celebration

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Last night was both the final home opener at Mellon arena, and the first game since the Pens won the Stanley Cup in June.  I mentioned previously after the Steelers home opener that I was pretty disapointed in the minimal Super Bowl Celebration at Heinz Field.  I was hoping the Pens would get it right.… [Continue Reading]