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On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 13) / Penguins Trivia

Published: 13th May 12 12:52 pm
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Stephanie Lewark
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER PENGUIN
DARRYL SYDOR!!
(he turns 40 today)

2009

1997

  • the Civic Arena’s address at 300 Auditorium Place was renamed 66 Mario Lemieux Place

1992

The Penguins went into these playoffs as the defending Stanley Cup Champions and #3 seed in the conference.  Prior to playing the Rangers, Pittsburgh beat the Capitals in the semifinals in seven games and then, after New York, moved on to play the Boston Bruins in the conference final.  They ultimately repeated to become the Stanley Cup Champions for the second season in a row sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final.

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TODAY’S PENGUINS TRIVIA QUESTION:

Which Pittsburgh Penguins player was the first defenseman in the team’s history to record a hat trick?

Find out tomorrow!

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

Jean Pronovost

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    1. [...] Find out tomorrow! ANSWER (to yesterday’s TRIVIA QUESTION – CLICK HERE to view it): [...]

    2. [...] From “On This Date … (May 13)” The Penguins went into these playoffs as the defending Stanley Cup Champions and #3 seed in the conference. Prior to playing the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh beat the Washington Capitals in the semifinals in seven games and then, after New York, moved on to play the Boston Bruins in the conference final. They ultimately repeated to become the Stanley Cup Champions for the second season in a row sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final [...]

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      [...] From “On This Date … (May 13)” The Penguins went into these playoffs as the defending Stanley Cup Champions and #3 seed in the conference. Prior to playing the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh beat the Washington Capitals in the semifinals in seven games and then, after New York, moved on to play the Boston Bruins in the conference final. They ultimately repeated to become the Stanley Cup Champions for the second season in a row sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final [...]

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