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Zach Alvarado

Zach, a Sports Information and Media major at Duquesne University, has been passionate about hockey for 23 years. His journey began with playing, refereeing, coaching, and now he channels his love for the sport into writing. Growing up in Virginia Beach, where hockey wasn’t widely known or played, Zach found an outlet through roller hockey. He eventually transitioned into ice hockey, playing for the Hampton Roads Whalers youth and junior organization. Now, he’ll be covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. Follow him on X @THW_ZAlvarado.

Penguins’ 2016 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?

Zach Alvarado | October 30, 2025

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft officially marked 11 years since the 2016 Draft. With six selections in the 2016 draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins were hoping to have at least one…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Continue Hot Start With 6-3 Win Over Blues

Zach Alvarado | October 27, 2025

On Monday night (Oct. 27), the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins played host to the St. Louis Blues. The Penguins (7-2-1) continued their great start to begin the season with a 6-3…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, St Louis Blues

Jarry Pitches Shutout in Penguins’ Win Over the Sharks

Zach Alvarado | October 19, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out their California road trip with a meeting against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night (Oct. 18). The Sharks (0-3-2) suffered their second loss in…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks

Kreider’s 3-Point Night Gives Ducks’ a 4-3 Win Over Penguins

Zach Alvarado | October 15, 2025

For the first time in the 2025-26 regular season, the Anaheim Ducks were on home ice, welcoming the Pittsburgh Penguins to town. The Ducks (2-1-0) entered the game coming off…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Rangers Score 5 Unanswered in 6-1 Win Over Penguins

Zach Alvarado | October 11, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins were back on home ice Saturday night when they welcomed the New York Rangers. In their last time out, the Penguins (2-1-0) defeated the Rangers (2-1-0) by…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Rookies Shine in 4-3 Win Over the Islanders

Zach Alvarado | October 9, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the New York Islanders in their home opener on Thursday night. The Penguins carried their momentum from their 3-0 win over the New York Rangers to…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Keys to a Penguins Win Over the Islanders

Zach Alvarado | October 9, 2025

After an all-around solid effort, the Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off the 2025-26 season with a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Justin Brazeau and Arturs Silovs…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions

Silovs & Brazeau Lift Penguins to 3-0 Win Over the Rangers

Zach Alvarado | October 7, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their 2025-26 campaign with a 3-0 win on the road against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Justin Brazeau picked up the game-winning and insurance…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Keys to a Penguins Win Over the Rangers

Zach Alvarado | October 7, 2025

The rust has been mostly shaken off players, the preseason is over, and the Pittsburgh Penguins return to regular-season action tonight. As part of an ESPN triple header to kick…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Previews and Predictions

Penguins Edge Out 2-1 Win Over Red Wings

Zach Alvarado | September 29, 2025

In their fifth preseason game, the Pittsburgh Penguins took to the road on Monday night (Sept. 29) for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins moved to 3-1-1…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Takeaways From Penguins’ 2-1 Shootout Loss vs Canadiens

Zach Alvarado | September 23, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their preseason with a 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. Even in the loss, it was an all-around solid effort. The rookies…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Expectations for Penguins Goalies in 2025-26

Zach Alvarado | September 14, 2025

From making bad decisions while playing the puck to allowing goals on the first shot of games, there’s no question that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending has been questionable. As the…

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews
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