Posts About "John Slaney"

John Slaney Reminisces on Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' Early Years

October 18th, 2013 When the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins started play in the American Hockey League in the 1999-2000 season, defenseman John Slaney was one of the team’s first standouts. He led the team with 60 points in just 49 games after coming to the Pittsburgh organization from the Nashville Predators. On the eve of the AHL All-Star Game in...

Candidates for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Hall of Fame: Part 5

September 26th, 2013 Author’s Note: As part of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ 15th anniversary season, the team has announced that it will induct two players into its first Hall of Fame class. The players chosen will be determined by a fan vote, as well as input from front office staff and local media. Twenty-three players are up for election, and...

15 Facts About 15 Years of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins History

August 26th, 2013 This October, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will begin their 15th season in the American Hockey League. The team’s history has been marked by three trips to the Calder Cup Finals, 12 Calder Cup Playoff appearances and several players and coaches developing careers in the NHL. Many players and coaches have passed through the...