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On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History / Penguins Trivia

Published: 11th Feb 12 9:03 am
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Stephanie Lewark
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to former Penguin Max Talbot!
(he turns 28 today)

2011

  • Brent Johnson stopped New York Islanders’ Michael Grabner on a penalty shot (BJ has stopped two of three penalty shots with Pittsburgh)

2010

  • the Penguins traded defenseman Nate Guenin (a Pittsburgh native) to the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Steve Wagner

200

  • Pittsburgh native Bill Thomas scored his first goal for the Pens against the San Jose Sharks (Jordan Staal’s assist on Thomas’ goal was his 100th NHL point)

2004

  • the Penguins acquired Ric Jackman from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Drake Berehowsky

2000

  • Pittsburgh’s Martin Straka tied the record for fastest two goals (:07) in a game against the Edmonton Oilers

Information obtained from PittsburghHockey.net

TODAY’S PENGUINS TRIVIA QUESTION:

Which Pittsburgh Penguins player scored two goals in a 4-1 victory against the Minnesota North Stars in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on May 17, 1991 at the Civic Arena? Find out tomorrow!

ANSWER (to yesterday’s TRIVIA QUESTIONCLICK HERE to view it):

Andy Brown (on April 7, 1974)

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