TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) hangs on, beats Cleveland Barons (MM) 3-1

    Date:11/08/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) took the lead against Cleveland Barons (MM) in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory. Luke Edgerton provided Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) with the game-winning tally when he scored 11:35 into the first period. Austin Tonkovich picked up the assist. Edgerton was all over the ice for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM),...


    Cleveland Barons (MM) holds on for 2-1 win against Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)

    Date:11/07/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Cleveland Barons (MM) held on for a 2-1 victory. Cleveland Barons (MM) made the score 2-0 on a goal by Nathan Burke at 15:28 in the second period, and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) got as close as 2-1 when Alex Crilley scored 8:41 into the third period. Cleveland Barons (MM) was paced by Burke, who racked up one goal. ...


    14U - Champions!

    Date:10/11/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    The 14U Girls win prestigious East Coast Wizards Columbus Day Tournament in Boston.  The girls went 6-0 on the weekend scoring 32 goals on the weekend and only allowed 4 in the 6 games!  Congratulations girls! 2-1 win over Middlesex Islanders 8-0 win over Buffalo Regals 8-2 win over Bay State Breakers 7-0 win over Boston Bandits (Quarter-finals) 4-1 win over Bay State Breakers (Semi...


    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) rolls over San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM), 4-0

    Date:10/11/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-0 win over San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) got the win behind a great game by Logan Stork, who had one goal and two assists. Stork scored 8:05 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Luke Edgerton provided the assist. Pi...


    PPE Girls in NCAA Hockey!

    Date:10/10/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    As the 2015-16 season is underway, more and more PPE alum have earned themselves spots on NCAA D1 rosters.  Best of luck to all the girls this winter! Sydney Bell - Sr. - St. Lawrence University Jessica Brown - Sr. - Cornell University Ashley Vesci "C" - Sr. - Robert Morris University Stephanie Walkom - Sr. - Penn State University Morgan Blank - Jr. - Syracuse University Kaitl...


    Timmons nets hat trick, leads Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to 6-1 win over LA Jr. Kings (MM)

    Date:10/10/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Jordan Timmons netted a hat trick to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) over LA Jr. Kings (MM), 6-1. Timmons got on the scoresheet 9:11 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:39 into the first and at 9:44 into the second. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) averages 3.7 goals per game. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (M...


    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) hangs on, beats Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) 4-2

    Date:10/09/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Eric Cooley gave Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) the lead in the first period, and Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 4-2. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) took over the lead for good with a goal by Cooley at 5:32 in the first period. Jordan Timmons assisted on the tally. Timmons had two goals and two assists to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Timmons ...


    NHL Youth Cup

    Date:10/09/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite and Team Comcast team up to host the 3rd Annual NHL Youth Cup in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia respectively.  CLICK HERE for complete story and be sure to follow on twitter @nhlyouthcup  ...


    Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) uses shootout to best Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), 3-2 (2-1 SO)

    Date:10/09/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) defeated Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) in a shootout 3-2 (2-1 SO). The shootout featured eight attempts between both teams. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s shootout goal was scored by Jordan Timmons. In addition to the clincher, Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) got a shootout goal from Andre Gha...


    Pittsburghers on NHL Rosters

    Date:10/07/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    The NHL season kicks off tonight with eight Pittsburgh Natives finding themselves on NHL opening night rosters. Congratulations! Dylan Reese - Arizona (currently injured) Mike Weber - Buffalo Nate Guenin - Colorado Brandon Saad - Columbus Vince Trocheck - Florida JT Miller - NY Rangers RJ Umberger - Philadelphia Matt Bartkowski - Vancouver ...


    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) vanquishes CT Wolfpack (MM) in shootout, 4-3 (1-0 SO)

    Date:09/20/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) defeated CT Wolfpack (MM) in a shootout 4-3 (1-0 SO). The shootout lasted for one attempts between the teams. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) ended ...


    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) wins tough contest against Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM), 4-2

    Date:09/19/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) escaped with a 4-2 victory over Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Luke Edgerton 6:19 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer. Jordan Timmons had two goals to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to victory. Timmons found the back of the n...


    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) wins tough contest against North Jersey Avalanche (MM), 4-2

    Date:09/18/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) gutted out a close 4-2 win against North Jersey Avalanche (MM). No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Luke Edgerton at 7:14 of the second period. Connor Quinn was all over the ice for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Quinn scored 17:58 into the third period to make the ...


    Tonkovich leads Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) over Boston Advantage (MM), 5-2

    Date:09/18/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Behind a great game by Austin Tonkovich, who had two goals and one assist, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) defeated Boston Advantage (MM), 5-2. Tonkovich found the back of the net 7:44 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and again while 8:32 into the second to make the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) stifled Boston Advantage (MM)'s power play, and di...


    Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) outlasts Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), 4-2

    Date:09/13/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) escaped with a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Cameron Sangster secured the win for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) with a goal in the third period. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was sparked by Sangster, who grabbed one goal. Sangster scored on the power play 5:08 into...


    Quinn's goals lift Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to 2-1 victory over Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)

    Date:09/12/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Connor Quinn was all over the ice for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), as he tallied two goals in Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s 2-1 win over Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Quinn found the back of the net 12:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) and again while 14:42 into the third to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). In addition, Pittsburgh Pengu...


    PPE Announces Staff Additions

    Date:07/16/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite are excited to announce the addition of Tim Cook, full-time Hockey Director and Skills Consultants Ty Hennes and Mike Chiasson to the staff who will work with the 22 PPE teams for the 2015-16 season.  Please CLICK HERE to read the complete PPE Staff Announcement. ...


    Matt Mendelson Earns USHL Award!

    Date:06/15/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Upper St. Clair Native, Matt Mendelson (committed to Penn State University) earns prestigious USHL Curt Hammer Award given out to the USHL players who most displays leadership on and off the ice.  CLICK HERE for complete story.   ...


    Pens Elite Players Drafted to NAHL!

    Date:06/09/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations to the following Pittsburgh Penguins Elite players and alumni who were drafted today in the NAHL Entry Draft.  Austin Lemieux,  Round 1, 9th overall, Johnstown Mitch Campbell, Round 5, 101st overall, Aberdeen Kyle Madore, Round 5, 109th overall, Austin   Dustin Rinaldo, Round 6, 114th overall, Kenai River   Joe Zotolla, Round 6, 120th overall, New Jersey ...


    Pens Elite Boys Drafted to USHL!

    Date:05/06/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations to current Pens Elite players, Austin Lemieux (96), Joe Dragonjac (99) and former player Luke Lynch (96) for being drafted to the USHL.  Austin was drafted by the Omaha Lancers and both Dragonjac and Lynch were drafted by the Youngstown Phantoms.  Great job and good luck to the boys!!! CLICK HERE for Post-Gazette article on Austin Lemieux. ...


    PPE Players Shine at WSI

    Date:05/01/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations goes out to PPE 2003 goalie, MIchael Brown who was named to the All-Star game in the World Selects Invitational currently being held in Bolzano, Italy.  Michael will be one of two goalies selected to represent North America in the All-star game that pits North America vs European All-stars. Michael's West Coast Selects team will also play in the semi-finals of the World S...


    Gornall Commits to UND

    Date:04/26/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations to former Pens Elite "C" and Irwin native, Mike Gornall on his commitment to play for UND in the fall of 2015. Mike was a member of the Pens Elite Tier 1 Elite League Championship team and has been playing Jr. hockey for the NAHL Topeka RoadRunners. Congratulations to Mike and best of luck in Grand Forks! CLICK HERE for the full story from Jr. Hockey News. ...


    Radatovich Commits to UNH

    Date:04/25/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations to Caitlyn Radatovich of the U19 team on her commitment to the University of New Hampshire. Caitlyn will join the Wildcats this fall.  Her perseverance and hard work has paid off -- Caitlyn played with our girls in U14 and then went to Culver for 3 years and rejoined Pens Elite for the 2014-15 season.  She is a strong power forward whose size and heavy shot will bene...


    U10s Win Brampton!

    Date:04/05/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations to Coach Bri McLaughlin and the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U10 girls as they were victorious in Canada this past weekend. The U10 girls made the annual Easter trek north to the world's largest girls' tournament, the 48th Annual Brampton Canadettes Tournament.  They started the round-robin with a strong 3-0 win over the hosts, Brampton Canadattes.  Second and third ...


    U14s WIN SILVER at Nationals!

    Date:03/30/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    The U14 girls went 3-0 in the round-robin and went on to win the quarters and finals to advance to the USAH National Championship game vs. #1 ranked Boston Jr. Eagles.  Although the Pens scored first, the girls came up short as the Eagles netted two 3rd period goals to win the game 2-1.  It took into the 18th period of the tournament to get one past the PPE U14 goalies, and what a great ...


    USAH Feature on PPE U16 Goalie

    Date:03/29/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Notebook: Hot Goalie Drives Penguins Elite to 16U Quarterfinals 03/30/2015, 4:45pm MDT By Greg Bates - Special to USAHockey.com Emily Cramer had 48 saves in one game for the Pittsburgh team.   GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Emily Cramer was in a zone. In the first two games of the Toyota-USA Hockey Girls Tier I 16U National Championships, the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite goalie stopped all 60 s...


    Former Player Olivia Fox NCAA Champion!

    Date:03/22/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations to former Pittsburgh Penguins Elite player, Olivia Fox as she helped her Plattsburgh Cardinals' team win back-to-back NCAA D3 National Championship!!! Click here for FULL STORY! ...


    Hildebrand Named Big Ten Player of the Year

    Date:03/16/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Congratulations goes out to Pittsburgh (Butler, PA) native, Michigan State Jr. Jake Hildebrand on his Big 10 Player of the Year selection after receiving the unanimous Big 10 Goalie of the Year award, earning him a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team!   CLICK HERE to read full article. ...


    PPE Announces Coaches!

    Date:03/10/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    Pittsburgh Penguins Elite announces the 2002-2006 head coaches for the 2015-16 season: 2006 Penguins Elite - John Mooney 2006 Black - Brad Michalski 2005 Penguins Elite - Ray Conway 2005 Black - Tim Veach 2004 Penguins Elite - Jeff Hannan 2004 Black - Mike Gaffney 2003 Penguins Elite - Mike Schall 2003 Black - Darin Hawn 2002 Penguins Elite - Milo Cermak 2002 Black - Graham Har...


    FOUR PPE Teams to Nationals

    Date:03/08/2015  Source:TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 

    The Pittsburgh Penguins Elite presented by Dick's Sporting Goods is the only organization in the Midam District to provide Tier 1 National Bound teams for boys and girls at every age level (U14, U16 & U18/U19) -- and not only did the PPE teams represent well at the Midam District tournament, they dominated play from start to finish! FOUR of the PPE Tier 1 National Bound teams -- U16 Midge...