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Casey Montana

Casey Montana is a Pittsburgh native and hockey fan. A recent graduate from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's degree in both Communications and Political Science, Casey focused her studies on Sports Business and Media. She started working with the Mercyhurst athletic department as the Strategic Communications Intern and then established a passion for hockey operations, media relations, and sports writing.

3 Penguins Driving the Team’s Success

Casey Montana | December 31, 2019

The Pittsburgh Penguins have accumulated about 50 points in 38 games and they sit in the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. Their record is 8-2-0 in the last 10…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ 3 Stars Of Week: Wins in the West

Casey Montana | December 23, 2019

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced off against the Western Conference and ended the week with a 2-1 record. On Tuesday, they battled the Calgary Flames and won 4-1; this game also…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ 3 Stars of the Week: Highs and Lows

Casey Montana | December 16, 2019

This week’s Pittsburgh Penguins games definitely displayed a rollercoaster of performances. First, it was filled with moments of struggle and despair, as the team opened the week with the Montreal…

Categories Column, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Show Tenacity Despite Injury Crisis

Casey Montana | December 12, 2019

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been plagued with injuries and have faced many obstacles this season, however, their bad luck has not produced a lackluster performance. So far, they have maintained…

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The Evolution of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust

Casey Montana | November 26, 2019

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ current situation seems a bit rocky. With a number of players out and injured, they need to lean on the remaining players to push them through this…

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Penguins’ Early-Season Obstacles Could Make or Break Season

Casey Montana | November 15, 2019

Right now, the Pittsburgh Penguins are facing a pivotal point in the season that can either make or break their future performance. They have performed miracles and managed three-goal comebacks…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Keys That Could Generate Long-Term Success

Casey Montana | October 27, 2019

The season opener against the Buffalo Sabres caused some Pittsburgh Penguins fans to be nervous about the teams’ future. The Penguins lost to the Sabres, 3-1, with a noticeably less-than-spectacular…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Malkin’s Leadership Elevated Penguins Against Blue Jackets

Casey Montana | October 6, 2019

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially started their regular season with one win and one loss under their belt; both being undeniably different performances altogether. However, one player that stood out…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Guentzel Seeks Repeat 40-Goal Season

Casey Montana | September 28, 2019

Jake Guentzel’s performance has been increasingly productive since his first NHL game with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016. Recently, Guentzel reached the prestigious 40-goal season and he looks to repeat…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Galchenyuk’s Usage Crucial to Penguins Trade Payoff

Casey Montana | September 13, 2019

Heading into the preseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of work to do after the active trade and free-agent signing during the offseason. Particularly, the exchange of Phil Kessel to…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Tanev’s Speed & Aggression Could Elevate Penguins’ Offense

Casey Montana | September 5, 2019

This offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins obtained 27-year-old left winger Brandon Tanev during the NHL’s free-agent signing. The Penguins agreed to a six-year deal with Tanev worth nearly $21 million; which,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Missing Chemistry & Key Pieces for Playoff Success

Casey Montana | August 30, 2019

Fans recognize the Pittsburgh Penguins as one of the few teams that won back-to-back Stanley Cups, where they achieved something tremendously difficult and found championship-level success two years in a…

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