The Pittsburgh Junior Penguins are proud affiliates of the Motor City Machine of the NAHL. The agreement,as announced by the machine will include player advancement opportunities and East coast scouting.
Junior B Premier forward, Michael Puskar has just signed a Junior A contract with the Northern Cyclones in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League (AJHL). Puskar played for the Pittsburgh Junior B Premier team last season, which finished 1st overall in the league, and qualified for the USA Hockey National Junior B Tournament. He signed with the Northern Cyclones who play out of Hudson, New Hampshire. They are considered to be one of the top teams in the AJHL every year. Last season, the Northern Cyclones finished the regular season 28-12-5, and went on to win the AJHL playoff Championship against the Philadelphia Little Flyers. They also qualified for the Junior A National Championships in Boston, MA.
The Pittsburgh Junior Penguins have a proven record of advancing players to A level teams in the Northeast from our two highly successful Jr. B programs in the Jr B Empire (EJBHL) and Continental Jr. B Premier (CHA) leagues. This has enabled our Western Pa athletes to continue their development at a level above Midget and High School Hockey and to showcase their talent against the nation’s best in front of their local fans.
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February 2008
Program Player of the Month
Derek Grove Junior B Premier In February this defenseman netted 5 Goals and added 7 Assists. Along with strong play in his own end he registered a goal and 2 assists in 3 playoff games
Congratulations Derek, $400 is being contributed to the Junior Penguins Quebec team in your name
February's Other Stars U16 - Joe Kush This defenseman finished the month with a +10 and added 3 assists. For the year Joe was a +32 in 67 games.
U17 - Jayson Angus Finished February with 5 Goals and 8 Assists. Jayson stepped up in the playoffs scoring 3 Goals and adding 2 assists in 3 playoff games.
U19- Josh Werner In February netted 5 goals and added 7 assists. In 4 playoff games Josh scored 5 goals and added an assist.
Jr B Empire - Bill Sullivan Recorded 3 goals and 5 assists for the month.
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Looking to improve your game and play hockey at the highest level? Come join the Pittsburgh Junior Penguins. If you are an elite High School aged player looking to advance your career, come join the Jr B Hockey program. This is the highest level of amateur hockey competition available in the tri state area and is designed to prepare you for Jr A and College play.
Next Games
94 Team vs. Pittsburgh Viper Stars @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) Sat Aug 09 11:00 am ---------------------- TBA vs. U16 AAA @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) Sun Aug 10 6:00 pm ---------------------- CHA Jr B vs. East Coast Eagles @Farmington Hills Arena Fri Aug 22 12:00 pm ---------------------- 96 Team vs. Rochester Alliance @Gatorade Garden City Complex (St. Catherines, ON) Sat Aug 23 9:00 am ---------------------- Erie vs. CHA Jr B @Farmington Hills Arena Sat Aug 23 9:30 am ---------------------- Barrie Colts vs. 96 Team @Gatorade Garden City Complex (St. Catherines, ON) Sat Aug 23 4:30 pm ---------------------- CHA Jr B vs. Motor City Chiefs @Farmington Hills Arena Sat Aug 23 4:30 pm ---------------------- Toronto Marlies vs. 96 Team @Gatorade Garden City Complex (St. Catherines, ON) Sun Aug 24 9:00 am
-Next Practices
CHA Jr B August 06, 2008. 7:30 pm @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) - USA ---------------------------- 95 Team August 06, 2008. 8:00 pm @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) ---------------------------- 94 Team August 06, 2008. 8:00 pm @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) ---------------------------- Empire Jr B August 06, 2008. 9:00 pm @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) - USA ---------------------------- U16 AAA August 07, 2008. 9:00 am @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) - USA ---------------------------- CHA Jr C August 07, 2008. 9:00 am @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) - USA ---------------------------- 96 Team August 07, 2008. 6:40 pm @Blade Runners Ice Complex (Harmarville, PA) - EUROPE ----------------------------
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