Struggling power play irks Penguins' coach Nov 23, 2008
Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press Max Talbot, left, and Jordan Staal battle for the puck with the Canucks' Rob Davison in the second period yesterday at Mellon Arena ... So it was no surprise that, after watching his team go 0 for 4 with the man advantage in their 3-1 loss yesterday to Vancouver at Mellon Arena, Therrien didn't hesitate when asked to explain his team's chronic inability to capitalize on its chances with the extra man. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
First quarter of season shows Penguins still Eastern Conference contenders Nov 23, 2008
Dirt and noise: It's not much more than a hole in the ground at this point, but that construction site opposite Mellon Arena is the best news of all for people who feared for the future of this franchise less than a year ago ... That's bad enough in its own right, but will be doubly embarrassing if they allow more goals than they score when they have a man-advantage away from Mellon Arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: 1st-period brawl fails to provide emotional lift (Today) Nov 23, 2008
What happened in the first minute of their 3-1 loss to Vancouver yesterday at Mellon Arena was reminiscent of the kind of rink-wide scrums that often broke out in past decades. "It was kind of neat to see, kind of a different start than we're used to," said center Jordan Staal, who was on the ice at the time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Whitney returns to practice; Vancouver at Mellon Arena this afternoon Nov 22, 2008
Penguins' Whitney returns to practice with teammates. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Penguins' start ties for their 2nd best (Today) Nov 22, 2008
Through 19 games going into the matinee today against Vancouver at Mellon Arena, the Penguins are tied for the second-best start in franchise history, 12-4-3 for 27 of a possible 38 points ... After practice, the Penguins had a team meeting with CEO Ken Sawyer to receive an overview of the new arena being built across the street from Mellon Arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Crosby, Sykora propel Pens to 7th win in last 8 Nov 21, 2008
The Penguins have been among the NHLs best in scoring on the power play at home, but maybe two goals in Atlanta will get the unit producing away from Mellon Arena. Every game is a close game, and thats the way the game is supposed to be played, Therrien said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Who says you can't make a buck in a bad economy? Nov 21, 2008
Bill Wade/Post-Gazette Outside Mellon Arena before a Penguins hockey game, Ashley Warren, left, and Raina Warren, who are 21 and twins, and University of Pittsburgh students working the Global Entreprenurial Week game ... Admittedly, there are less humbling ways to achieve wealth than wading into crowds outside the Petersen Events Center and Mellon Arena, calling out to strangers and waving a poster that reads, "Guess our Age. Win Cash!". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins win in Atlanta Nov 21, 2008
The Penguins have been as awful with the extra man when they're away from Mellon Arena as their 4-for-37 total suggests. Nonetheless, their 3-2 victory against Atlanta at Philips Arena last night wouldn't have been possible without Petr Sykora's man-advantage goal with 2:40 left in regulation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Thrashers' surge likely season-saver (Today) Nov 21, 2008
" Fleury not ready Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who is nursing an unspecified injury, apparently will be out until next week. Coach Michel Therrien said he "will be surprised" if Fleury is able to play when the Penguins face Vancouver tomorrow at Mellon Arena. Fleury was injured in the third period of the Penguins' 5-2 victory last Saturday against Buffalo at Mellon Arena. Although team officials have declined to discuss the nature of his problem, Fleury appeared to hurt his leg while... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Crosby, Armstrong cross paths tonight Nov 20, 2008
He was still out of the lineup when the Thrashers played at Mellon Arena five days later -- a 3-2 Penguins shootout win -- but got to visit with Armstrong briefly after the game. Tonight, they will face each other as opponents for the first time when the Penguins play at Philips Arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Irish Prep For Rematch With Huskies To Kick Off BIG EAST Championship Nov 20, 2008
Notre Dame seeks its 10th BIG EAST tournament title this weekend in Pittsburgh. Past success in Pittsburgh could vault Notre Dame to 10th BIG EAST Championship title. (Und.com)
Millcreek's Campbell off to fast start with Chatham hockey team Nov 20, 2008
Chatham hosts College of St. Catherine at 7 p.m. Saturday at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. - Jen Schoullis has five goals and eight points in the Minnesota women's hockey team's first 12 games. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Toews nets shootout winner as Blackhawks edge Coyotes Nov 19, 2008
Mikko Koivu was credited with Minnesota's regulation goal and helped the Wild to their third straight win and fourth in their last five contests. Matt Cooke scored the lone goal for the Penguins, who had their six-game winning streak snapped and lost for the first time this month. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Penguins lose in shootout Nov 19, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Evgeni Malkin skates off the ice after taking a stick to the mouth in play against The Wild in the second period at the Mellon Arena, last night ... " The Penguins had averaged five goals during their previous half-dozen games, all victories, but got just one of 25 shots behind Backstrom. Free hockey The Penguins are 6-3 in overtime this season: Date Opponent Result O/S Winning goal Nov. 18 vs. Minnesota Wild L, 2-1 SO Marek Zidlicky Nov. 13 vs. Philadelphia Flyers W,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Injured Fleury takes it slowly Nov 19, 2008
Fleury missed last night's game against Minnesota at Mellon Arena because of what is believed to be a lower-body injury that occurred Saturday late in a game against Buffalo. Curry backs up Sabourin. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Injury shelves goalie Fleury Nov 18, 2008
They will have to get by without No. 1 goalie Marc-Andre Fleury when Minnesota visits Mellon Arena at 7:08 tonight, and it's possible that an unspecified injury will prevent Fleury from playing another game or two after that. Which means they'll be turning their goaltending duties over to a guy who, had he logged enough minutes to qualify, would have the best goals-against average and second-best save percentage in the NHL in 2008-09. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Boucher expected to get chance on power play (Today) Nov 18, 2008
This much, it seems, is certain: Defenseman Philippe Boucher, acquired from Dallas for Darryl Sydor Sunday, will make his Penguins debut when Minnesota visits Mellon Arena tonight ... Matchup: Minnesota Wild at Penguins, 7:08 p.m. today, Mellon Arena ... Wild: Has won past three games at Mellon Arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jordan Stall = Keith Primeau? (Today) Nov 18, 2008
He earned a special place in the hearts of Penguins partisans by scoring the goal that ended the five-overtime game at Mellon Arena during the second round in 2000. The Penguins certainly could do worse than to have Staal develop into a Primeau-like performer -- he certainly has the size to do so -- and it's hardly out of the question that he'll be able to. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Staal's goal lifts Penguins past Sabres Nov 16, 2008
Notes:@ Buffalo hasn't won at Mellon Arena since Dec. 16, 2005, a span of four games. Pittsburgh faced an opponent who played the night before for the seventh time in 17 games this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins rally to win 6th game in a row Nov 16, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Evgeni Malkin, left, and Ruslan Fedotenko celebrate Fedotenko's third-period goal that put the Penguins ahead, 4-2, and all but iced the victory last night at Mellon Arena -- their sixth in a row. The Penguins, to a man, vow that falling behind after two periods isn't a staple of their game plan, and there's no reason to doubt them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Sabres keep eyes on possible 'second' Toronto team (Today) Nov 16, 2008
With only 21 players on the roster, the Penguins had just one healthy scratch, defenseman Darryl Sydor for the the 75th consecutive sold out game at Mellon Arena. Buffalo's scratches were forwards Alex Kotalik and Tim Connolly and defenseman Nathan Paetsch. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Molinari on the Penguins: Orpik, Zigomanis, Scuderi -- Not your first three choices in a shootout (Today) Nov 16, 2008
Not the one at Mellon Arena Monday, though. There hadn't been one quite like it since Therrien introduced the concept, and might not be another for a while. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Host Buffalo tonight at Mellon Arena Nov 15, 2008
Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Alex Goligoski nets the winning goal in the shootout against Flyers goalie Martin Biron Thursday at Mellon Arena ... "You talk about older people, but I don't know if our coaches are going to make it through this if we keep doing it to them," defenseman Brooks Orpik said yesterday after the team practiced at Mellon Arena in preparation for its home game tonight against Buffalo ... " Scouting report Matchup: Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7:38 p.m., Mellon Arena. TV,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Third jerseys make season debut vs. Sabres (Today) Nov 15, 2008
At a quick glance, it looked as if maybe the Buffalo Sabres, the Penguins' opponent tonight, was on the ice at Mellon Arena yesterday afternoon. But the Sabres were at home getting ready to play Columbus. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New Pittsburgh Penguins arena will cost $31M more than planned Nov 14, 2008
A surcharge on tickets for events at Mellon Arena, which yielded $900,000, would be a possibility. That fund is also used for capital maintenance, she said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Scuderi respects Lidstrom's shot Nov 14, 2008
Scuderi participated in the morning skate, saying the foot was "still a little sore," and again in the pregame warm-up last night before being cleared to play against the Philadelphia Flyers at Mellon Arena. "It's more of a comfort level," Scuderi said of the foot, which was not broken by Lidstrom's blast. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New arena costs OK'd Nov 14, 2008
The increase will push the cost of the Mellon Arena replacement to $321 million, an amount unanimously approved yesterday by sports authority board members ... It marked the first time the surcharge produced revenue above the amount taken by the team to defray Mellon Arena operating costs ... The loans would be repaid as Mellon Arena land is sold by the sports authority to the Penguins for redevelopment purposes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Victory comes in a shootout Nov 14, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Sidney Crosby celebrates after scoring to tie the game 4-4, against the Flyers in the third period last night at Mellon Arena ... Sure, the rookie defenseman's performance for much of the previous 65 minutes had been subpar, but that wasn't terribly relevant when the Penguins' game against Philadelphia at Mellon Arena moved into a shootout last night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
College hockey puts local talent in the spotlight (Today) Nov 14, 2008
For the third year in a row, two Division I men's hockey teams will battle at Mellon Arena when Robert Morris plays Ohio State at 8 p.m. today as part of the Pittsburgh College Hockey Showcase. "This is a great event for our university. We're happy people are supporting this," said Robert Morris head coach Derek Schooley, "It's a neat experience for everyone to see Division I hockey being played at the Mellon Arena. We just have to put on a good show." ... Robert Morris and Ohio State skated to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Are the Pens primed to explode? (Today) Nov 14, 2008
MOLINARI: The Penguins were 9-4-2 before facing Philadelphia at Mellon Arena last night; that's a 109-point pace, which is awfully good for any club, let alone one that's undergone major lineup changes and is plying without its top two defenseman. Despite that, the Penguins have not been at their best, or often all that close to it, for most of this season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Malkin builds scoring race lead on assists Nov 13, 2008
"Maybe," Malkin said with a smile yesterday after the team practiced at Mellon Arena ... Matchup: Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7:38 p.m., Mellon Arena ... " Crosby considers himself a natural playmaker, but doesn't want to be what he called "one-dimensional," and he and Malkin have been working to shoot more. Crosby is averaging 3.7 shots a game, slightly more than the 3.3 he carried into the season. Malkin is at 3.8 a game, up from his career mark of 3.2 before 2008-09. "If you work on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dignity the order of the day Nov 12, 2008
Overall, the mood along the route from Mellon Arena to the Hilton Pittsburgh hotel was celebratory, respectful and thankful of the service rendered the country. Parade-goers, some waving American flags, lauded them all, from veterans of the war in Iraq with fresh faces to World War II vets, their hair now silver, their numbers dwindling by about 1,000 men daily; from those who served in the mountains of Korea to the jungles of Vietnam; from Gold Star Parents to Disabled American Veterans to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
When do Gonchar and Whitney return? (Today) Nov 12, 2008
MOLINARI: Keith Schreiber, official scorer for Penguins games at Mellon Arena (and every one they've ever played in Stockholm), confirms that the goal would be credited to the Team B player who lost the faceoff that resulted in the own-goal scored by Team A, even though the "goal-scorer" never actually made contact with the puck. First published on November 12, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins return to Detroit, bad memories Nov 11, 2008
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk celebrate Brian Rafalski's first-period goal against the Penguins in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final June 4 at Mellon Arena ... But that was scant consolation five months ago, as they watched the Detroit Red Wings celebrate a championship at Mellon Arena ... Three overtimes later, Petr Sykora got the winner on a power play, and the final, with a sudden infusion of suspense, shifted back to Mellon Arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Flyers are looking for answers as stumbles continue Nov 9, 2008
offers this description: "This has to be the most bizarre ongoing feud in sports. Every time the Penguins play the Washington Capitals, Ovechkin loses his mind. He locks in on Malkin about a half-dozen times and pretty much tries to break him in-half. It happened again in the teams' first meeting this season, Oct. 16 at Mellon Arena. It's compelling stuff, for sure. It's also flat-out weird. These two make Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant look like best friends.". Peter Laviolette did nothing to... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Growing pains won't slow Islanders' Okposo (Today) Nov 9, 2008
At the very least, Hossa expects to face some serious hostility Feb. 8 when the Red Wings visit Mellon Arena for the first time since clinching the Cup there. "Obviously, I know it won't be pleasant when I come back there," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Whitney skating again after surgery (Today) Nov 8, 2008
He worked out on the ice with conditioning coach Mike Kadar for about an hour at Mellon Arena before the team practiced yesterday in what Whitney described as their third such session in as many days ... Whitney did not accompany the Penguins on the road but plans to skate at Mellon Arena again today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins: Crosby uncertain for tonight Nov 8, 2008
Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Sidney Crosby eyes up the faceoff against the Oilers at the Mellon Arena thursday. He might not play tonight. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins hold on to win Nov 7, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette The Penguins' Max Talbot (25) celebrates his first-period goal with Sidney Crosby against the Oilers last night at Mellon Arena ... Instead, they flirted with one of the most stunning collapses in franchise history, allowing a five-goal lead with less than 22 minutes left in regulation to melt away almost entirely before holding on -- barely -- for a 5-4 victory last night against Edmonton at Mellon Arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Therrien has a few questions for Semin Nov 7, 2008
" Mob mentality for Crosby The Penguins followed a fairly standard home-game routine last night against Edmonton at Mellon Arena. It was anything but that the last time the teams met, in December when the Penguins played on the road against the Oilers -- especially for Crosby. It was Crosby's first trip to Western Canada, coming in his third NHL season. That meant he was in high demand by fans and media during stops in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. Mobbed, really. "Busy, yeah ... Robert... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
McNabb, other athletes savor Obama win Nov 6, 2008
was one of Obama's most visible supporters in western Pennsylvania and introduced him before a full-house rally at Mellon Arena on Oct. 27. Wide receiver went around the Pittsburgh locker room with a camera crew, interviewing players about the election for his weekly TV show. (ESPN -- Football News)
Satan, Crosby click on second chance Nov 6, 2008
Satan and Crosby remained apart for several weeks, but were reunited for the Penguins' 6-3 victory in St. Louis Saturday and figure to be together again (this time, with Max Talbot on left wing) when Edmonton visits Mellon Arena at 7:08 p.m. today. "We knew what [Satan] was capable of," said assistant coach Mike Yeo, who oversees the forwards. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Dupuis says he will return to lineup tonight vs. Oilers (Today) Nov 6, 2008
He is adamant, though, that his undisclosed injury won't prevent him from playing when Edmonton visits Mellon Arena tonight. "I'm not healthy, 100 percent, yet," he said after practice yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
AC/DC's Black Ice Continues to Dominate Charts Worldwide Nov 6, 2008
Black Ice World Tour Dates November 5 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills November 7 Toronto, ONT Rogers Centre November 9 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden November 12 New York, NY Madison Square Garden November 13 New York, NY Madison Square Garden November 15 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center November 17 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center November 19 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center November 21 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center November 23 Minneapolis, MN Xcel Energy Center November 25 Denver, CO... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Is Staal trade bait? (Today) Nov 5, 2008
But if Crosby and Semin would happen to square off when Washington returns to Mellon Arena Jan. 14, there might be a little hockey history made, because it could be the first time two coaches try to break up a fight before the linesmen even think about intervening. One of the last things Michel Therrien or his Capitals counterpart, Bruce Boudreau, would want to see is a valuable player break a hand or knuckle in a fight. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Crosby mostly avoids responding to Semin (Today) Nov 5, 2008
They are part of the team's new third-jersey attire, which they will wear Nov. 15 against Buffalo at Mellon Arena and for other select home games. All-Star update. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins' Staal wants to control his own emotions better Nov 5, 2008
Search post-gazette NOW. Keith Srakocic/AP Penguins' Jordan Staal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
McCain makes a final push for Pennsylvania; Obama holds comfortable lead in polls Nov 4, 2008
Mr. Obama's Mellon Arena rally last week took place after the work day in a site accessible to public transportation and in walking distance of many workers and residents. Nonetheless, the Democrat drew 10 times the crowd that greeted Mr. McCain at midday yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
"My Lord, I feel something is happening" Nov 4, 2008
But when I am assigned to assist in crowd control for the Obama rally at the Mellon Arena, I experience an entirely different Pennsylvania. Outside the arena, lines stretch around the block. (Salon)
Cautious joy as blacks imagine Obama win Nov 2, 2008
speaks at a rally at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sports Mailbag for Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 (Today) Nov 2, 2008
Since I can't remove fighting from the game from my Mellon Arena seat, I might as well make the most of it ... So his theory rests on the idea that fans who show up for games are inherently different than those who might watch on TV. We're to believe that while the fans in Mellon Arena are cheering, aghast viewers across the country register silent boos by changing the channel. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obama's 'closing argument' Oct 29, 2008
A supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama listens to his speech at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. (David Guttenfelder/The Associated Press). (Globe and Mail)
Obama reprises call for change and unity Oct 28, 2008
"When it comes to the economy - when it comes to the central issue of this election, the central issue for working families all across this region - he don't get it," Obama told about 16,000 people at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. "Because the plain truth is that John McCain has stood with George Bush every step of the way, voting for the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy that he said he opposed . . . voting for the Bush budgets that spent us into debt.". (Boston Globe)
Obama visits Pittsburgh Monday; McCain campaigns in central Pa. Oct 28, 2008
Democrat Barack Obama returns to Pittsburgh with a rally at Mellon Arena this afternoon. Doors open at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Obama and McCain clash over taxes Oct 28, 2008
"We are one week away from changing America," Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, told 15,000 supporters in Mellon Arena here. "In one week, you can put an end to the politics that would divide a nation just to win an election, that tries to pit region against region, city against town and Republican against Democrat, that asks us to fear at a time when we need hope. "In one week's time, at this defining moment in history, you can give this country the change we need. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama makes closing argument Oct 28, 2008
After stirring the cheers of more than 15,000 supporters at Mellon Arena, Mr. Obama headed to a Carson Street storefront for a well-choreographed visit with volunteers working down computer lists of phone numbers ... "I think on my calls I was like four for five. I take it back. I was four for five with one undecided, although it sounded like she just needed a little attention.'' At Mellon Arena, Mr. Obama delivered what his staff called a closing argument to this long and tumultuous campaign.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers' Holmes issues apology over drug charge Oct 28, 2008
"At this time, I plan to focus all of my efforts on helping our team win on the field and achieve its ultimate goal, and will not address this situation publicly in the future.'' No word from Tomlin on whether Holmes will be re-instated for Sunday's game or whether the team fined him. Police looking for a different SUV stopped Holmes' vehicle Thursday near the Mellon Arena. Police said he acknowledged having marijuana-filled cigars in the SUV. More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins' Talbot is not splitting hairs; he wants to lead (Today) Oct 28, 2008
Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Maxime Talbot is congratulated after his third-period goal Thursday against the Hurricanes at Mellon Arena. SAN JOSE, Calif. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Obama, McCain push for Pa. votes Oct 28, 2008
McCain rallied 5,000 supporters in Pottsville, in the heart of the state's GOP territory, while Obama spoke to about 15,000 at Mellon Arena, fondly called the "Igloo" by fans of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, who play there. "In one week, we can choose hope over fear, unity over division, the promise of change over the power of the status quo," Obama said at the Pittsburgh rally, echoing remarks he had made earlier in the day in Canton, Ohio. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Obama Tries to Close the Deal in Pittsburgh Oct 28, 2008
"That's how we've always grown the American economy from the bottom up. John McCain calls this socialism. I call it opportunity, and there is nothing more American than that." And the crowd raised the steel roof of the Mellon arena. Obama set up a row of false choices to knock down like so many bowling pins though this time his arm was better than it was back at the Altoona bowling alley earlier this year. (Time.com)
Campaigns meet on blue battlefield Oct 27, 2008
The Democratic nominee is scheduled to speak at a late afternoon rally in Mellon Arena ... " Mr. Obama will travel to Pittsburgh after an earlier appearance in Canton, Ohio. At both stops he is expected to deliver what his campaign bills as a closing argument to his months of campaigning for the White House. According to a statement issued by the campaign, Mr. Obama will once again portray Mr. McCain as an heir to the polices of President Bush while renewing his own promises on issues including... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama, McCain to begin final campaign week in state Oct 26, 2008
Obama, the Democratic nominee, will speak at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on Monday evening. He'll then cross the state to speak at Widener University in Chester on Tuesday morning. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Fewer games within division won't hurt rivalries (Today) Oct 26, 2008
Ruslan Fedotenko got his first goal as a Penguin when he picked up the winner in a 4-1 victory Thursday against Carolina at Mellon Arena. He acknowledged yesterday that, after going seven games without a goal, he was feeling a bit of stress to get one -- "I wouldn't say pressure, but you want to get on the board and help the team" -- but added that he has always been a streak scorer and tried to not let other facets of his game suffer when his scoring touch deserted him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Police: Holmes had pot during stop Oct 25, 2008
He's going to be summoned, said police Sgt. R. Griffith, meaning Holmes was not arrested after the incident Thursday, but will receive notice of the charge in the mail (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Samsonov struggling to get going Oct 25, 2008
Samsonov had done all he could for the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena. The veteran winger had controlled the puck, shot the puck, made crafty plays and good passes, thrown his body around, kept the puck in the Pens' zone. (News & Observer -- Sports)
