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Christy Walters

Christy is a proud Pittsburgh Penguins fan, and now a proud Pittsburgh Penguins writer for The Hockey Writers. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State, with degrees in journalism and education. In her spare time, Christy enjoys listening to music, running her blog "Getting to Know Pittsburgh," binge-watching TV shows, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog, Max.

Can the Penguins Rely on Murray Long-Term?

Christy Walters | March 12, 2019

Since breaking into the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015-16 and leading them to their fourth Stanley Cup championship, in the absence of Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Murray has been…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Crosby & Hornqvist Show Draft Order Doesn’t Matter

Christy Walters | March 4, 2019

The 2005 NHL Entry Draft is memorable in Pittsburgh for many reasons: it followed a season-long lockout, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the lottery to choose the first pick in that…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Outdoor Game Highs and Lows

Christy Walters | February 26, 2019

Since 2008, the NHL has taken hockey back to its roots at least once a season by scheduling outdoor contests at football and baseball stadiums across the United States and…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Well-Represented for Hockey Week Across America

Christy Walters | February 18, 2019

The Hockey Week Across America initiative, started by USA Hockey in 2008 as Hockey Weekend Across America, was created to “engage the hockey community in celebrating the sport of hockey…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Look to Fresh Faces to Spark Scoring & Chemistry

Christy Walters | February 11, 2019

For the last few seasons, the months of February and March have acted like a revolving door for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Between injuries and trades, the stretch run portion…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Letang Versus Coffey: An Unfair Comparison

Christy Walters | February 4, 2019

Analyzing the play and value of Kris Letang has been a much-discussed and much-debated topic in Pittsburgh Penguins circles for years. Is he elite? Should he be traded? Can he…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Blandisi Adds to Penguins’ List of Subtle Acquisitions

Christy Walters | January 21, 2019

At 2:11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Jan. 17, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their most-recent trade: a one-for-one move sending fourth-line call-up Derek Grant to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange…

Categories Penguins Transactions, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Letang & Guentzel Prove the All-Star Game Needs Changing

Christy Walters | January 15, 2019

The NHL All-Star Game, held in late January or early February each season, is the symbolic halfway point of the hockey season. The All-Star Game is supposed to showcase the…

Categories All-Star Weekend, Pittsburgh Penguins

Aston-Reese a Key to Penguins’ Recent Success

Christy Walters | January 7, 2019

After winning just four of 14 games in the month of November, leaving fans scratching their heads and placing blame on everyone from the coaches to the management to Justin…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

The Next 5 Penguins Jersey to Hang From the Rafters

Christy Walters | January 3, 2019

A recognizable tradition in sports, at all levels and in all leagues, is the retiring of jersey numbers. The Toronto Maple Leafs were the first professional sports team to retire…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Ring in New Year With Old Traditions

Christy Walters | December 27, 2018

New Year’s Eve and Day and hockey players have some things in common: superstitions and traditions. From eating pork and sauerkraut to not washing your game-day socks during a winning…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Should the NHL Bring Back Christmas Games?

Christy Walters | December 11, 2018

The Pittsburgh Penguins franchise can always find a reason to celebrate. From Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve games to theme nights and victory parades, the organization—from the front office right…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins
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