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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 Survive Sharks’ Comeback With 4-3 Win

Zach Alvarado | November 16, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed the San Jose Sharks to PPG Paints Arena in a battle of two teams in the bottom six of the NHL standings. The Penguins were 3-5-2…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks

Sidney Crosby Treats Penguins to Win Over Ducks on Halloween Night

Zach Alvarado | November 1, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a downward spiral as they had lost their previous six games heading into their Halloween night meeting with the Anaheim Ducks. Their skid finally…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Should Roll With Joel Blomqvist Until Better Options Emerge

Zach Alvarado | October 17, 2024

It is safe to say Tristan Jarry is feeling the pressure on him early in the season from everyone, and it could cost him his job in the Steel City…

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Lineup Getting Clearer Ahead of Clash With Maple Leafs

Zach Alvarado | October 12, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins currently hold a 1-1-0 record through their first two games. They were on the wrong side of a 6-0 loss on home ice to the New York…

Categories Editor's Choice, Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Takeaways From Penguins 6-3 Win Over the Red Wings

Zach Alvarado | October 11, 2024

Coming off a 6-0 loss on home ice Wednesday night (Oct. 9) against the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins needed a bounce-back win and got it. With Joel Blomqvist…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Loss to Rangers Shows They Still Have Some Work to Do

Zach Alvarado | October 10, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened up their 2024-25 campaign Wednesday night (Oct. 9) on home ice against the New York Rangers. A few milestones were the story for the Penguins coming…

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Joel Blomqvist Needs to Seize Big Opportunity in Front of Him

Zach Alvarado | October 4, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins goalie depth has become less of a worry over the last few seasons as they have added the likes of Alex Nedeljkovic, Joel Blomqvist, and most recently,…

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

Day 1 of Penguins’ Training Camp Brought Excitement and Hype

Zach Alvarado | September 18, 2024

Inside a packed UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, there was a buzz in the air. You could feel the excitement for hockey season to be back, and fans welcomed their Pittsburgh…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews

Penguins Should Not Sign Phil Kessel to a PTO

Zach Alvarado | September 16, 2024

Over the last few weeks, many players have received invites to training camps via player tryout (PTO), allowing them to earn a contract and permanent roster spot on said team.…

Categories Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins

The Wayne Gretzky Record That Sidney Crosby Is About to Break

Zach Alvarado | September 10, 2024

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby has already had an incredible career thus far. The 19-season veteran has already won the Stanley Cup three times, Art Ross Trophy in 2006-07 and 2013-14,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews

5 Pittsburgh Penguins to Watch in the 2024-25 Season

Zach Alvarado | August 30, 2024

Just over a month away from puck drop on the 2024-25 regular season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, it seems like their roster may be set, barring no surprises coming at…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews

3 Penguins’ Questions That Need to Be Answered This Season

Zach Alvarado | August 22, 2024

The past two years have not been up to par with what the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to accomplish from 2007 to 2022. During that time, they went on to…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews
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