
Jun 15 - By Joe M, Associated Press Writers
Just call it the city of champions.

Jun 5 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Sidney Crosby still lives at home, even if it is Mario Lemieux's. Jordan Staal can't legally buy a drink in Pittsburgh for a couple more months. Evgeni Malkin still loves eating mom's home cooking.

May 30 - By Ira Podell, AP Hockey Writer
Forget towels, whiteouts and crazy bounces off the boards, the Pittsburgh Penguins got back into the Stanley Cup finals with puck possession and a good old-fashioned hit.

May 30 - By Associated Press
Pavel Datsyuk made an instant impact for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, giving them a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.

May 30 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Mario Lemieux can achieve another first in these NHL finals, the first former player — and Hall of Famer — to also win the Stanley Cup as an owner. His Pittsburgh Penguins' chances may be determined by how well an extended member of the Lemieux family plays: captain Sidney Crosby.

May 13 - By Ira Podell, AP Hockey Writer
Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to heights not reached since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr donned the black and gold.

Apr 21 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The New York Rangers couldn't win a high-scoring game in Pittsburgh, couldn't win a low-scoring game, either.

Apr 2 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Sidney Crosby scored twice and Evgeni Malkin netted the go-ahead goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who clinched their first division title in 10 years with a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Oct 19 - By Associated Press
Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux will get $21 million as part of the team's settlement of its 1998 bankruptcy.

Jan 3 - By Associated Press
Mario Lemieux and other members of the Penguins' ownership group met with Kansas City officials on Wednesday, increasing speculation that the team might leave Pittsburgh.

Dec 21 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Penguins are off the market, and owner Mario Lemieux says the team will look at relocating while it attempts to reach a deal for a new arena.

Dec 15 - By Michael Cowden, AP Writer
Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie has withdrawn his offer to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins, current owner Mario Lemieux said Friday.

Oct 12 - By Ira Podell, AP Hockey Writer
Mario Lemieux already made room in his house for Sidney Crosby. If the kid keeps having nights like this, No. 66 will have to share space in the Penguins' record book, too.