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Tannor Torrao

Pittsburgh, Pa. Class of 2000 graduate from Robert Morris University with a B.A. in Mass Communications. Full-time objective sports fan.

Pens on the Brink of Something Special

Tannor Torrao | June 7, 2016

Doc Emrick will remember this date quite well: October 13, 1960. The last time a professional championship was won within the Pittsburgh city limits by one of its three remaining…

Penguins Must Start, Skate Fast Against Sharks

Tannor Torrao | May 30, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a total (including playoffs) of 60 wins this season. The San Jose Sharks, by the same criteria, have 58. Forget it. None of it means anything…

Stars Beginning to Align; Pens Finding Their Stride

Tannor Torrao | May 19, 2016

Sidney Crosby scored his first career playoff overtime goal in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final on Monday night. He added the game winner in the third period of…

Penguins’ Resilience to be Tested in Game 6

Tannor Torrao | May 9, 2016

Since taking over the Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the season, Mike Sullivan has said that there is a lot that he likes about his team. Mainly their resiliency. He has…

Penguins Should Ride Defense to Eliminate Capitals

Tannor Torrao | May 7, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins have no desire to play another game at Consol Energy Center. Until Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Which would translate to bringing their best effort…

What the Brooks Orpik Suspension Means to Caps, Pens

Tannor Torrao | May 2, 2016

I thought it was a late hit. It was a target to his head. I think it was the type of hit that everyone from hockey is trying to remove…

Penguins Nix Mistakes, Even Series at 1-1

Tannor Torrao | May 1, 2016

Interestingly enough, Game 2 followed much of the same script as Game 1 did for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Start fast, carry the bulk of the play, and dominate the shot…

Letang’s Star Must Shine Brightest Against Capitals

Tannor Torrao | April 28, 2016

In 2009, Kris Letang came of age in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Specifically in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals. In Game 3, he scored the overtime winner to…

Pens, Caps Staring History in the Mirror

Tannor Torrao | April 26, 2016

Hello darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again – Simon and Garfunkel It’s been seven years since the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals faced one another…

Pens Find Their Speed; Take 2-1 Series Lead

Tannor Torrao | April 20, 2016

Through Games 1 and 2 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal matchup with the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins have looked sluggish, at best. The team speed and unrelenting forecheck…

Zatkoff – Time to Back it Up

Tannor Torrao | April 15, 2016

37 shots faced, 35 shots denied. 18, 588 Pittsburgh gold t-shirt-wearing, towel-waving fans chanting his name in full throat. A 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the 2016 Stanley Cup…

Penguins Must Forget the Ghosts of Playoffs Past

Tannor Torrao | April 12, 2016

Those who dwell in the past are destined to repeat it. – Unknown Heading in to their Stanley Cup playoffs first round meeting with the New York Rangers (again), the…

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