By Cindy Himes The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby teamed up to create the Little Penguins program for the 2008-09 season; and, to say that it has been a huge success or that it has had a positive effect on local youth would be a vast understatement. … Read More
The main focus of the Penguins Foundation is to serve and support the youth in our region; but once a year, the Foundation reaches out beyond its main focus to score a huge assist for man’s best friend! Each season, the Penguins & Paws charity pet calendar… Read More
Over the past year, so many people have had their daily lives change due to COVID-19. In January, the Pittsburgh Penguins created a new PPG Community Heroes program to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in our community helping others as essential workers. Also, the National Hockey… Read More
By Cindy Himes We have all had to make necessary changes to our daily routines and business practices over the past year due to the pandemic. And within our local business community, none have felt the strain of COVID-19 more than the non-profits. The Boys & Girls Clubs of… Read More
By Cindy Himes During this month when Valentines and hearts are prominently displayed, the Penguins Foundation would like to salute Jake Guentzel for his Hearts of Gold program and WubbaNubs charitable donations. Last season, Jake teamed up with the Penguins Foundation to launch his Hearts of Gold program. … Read More
By Cindy Himes As the Pittsburgh Penguins organization joins the National Hockey League to salute Black History Month throughout February, we are deeply honored to pay tribute to Willie O’Ree for his vast contributions to our great sport. The Penguins announced on February 18 the creation of the… Read More
The Pittsburgh Penguins today announced the creation of the “Willie O’Ree Academy,” designed to provide unique training, social and mentorship opportunities for Black youth hockey players in the Pittsburgh region. It is named in honor of Willie O’Ree, who became the NHL’s first Black player in 1958 and was inducted… Read More
Anthony Burns, a local teacher at North Hills Middle School, was named the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher for the Month of January.
Pittsburgh I.C.E. (Inclusion Creates Equality) celebrates its 20th anniversary this season, highlighting the organization’s 20-year commitment to equality within our community. A joint effort between the Penguins Alumni and the NHL in 2000, the ICE program was created under the umbrella of the NHL’s Diversity Task Force. With strong support from the Penguins Foundation, Pittsburgh I.C.E. continues to thrive in service to local youth.
Pittsburgh Penguins players will wear “Hockey Talks” decals on their helmets during tonight’s game against Boston at TD Garden as part of an important NHL initiative to raise awareness and help end the stigma around mental health. The Hockey Talks program began in 2013, following the tragic passing of… Read More
