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Penguins acquire Washington, Pa native Riley Barber

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Montreal Canadiens forward and Washington, Pennsylvania native Riley Barber on Thursday, along with Phil Varone, in exchange for...

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Hockey’s Headwaters: New contracts for Bartkowski, Miller

Pittsburgh native and former Mt. Lebanon defenseman Matt Bartkowski made a move as NHL free agency opened on Sunday by signing a...

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Hockey’s Headwaters: Stephen Johns finds home in ‘Big D’

Stephen Johns might be from the small town of Wampum, Pa., but he’s found a home in this city they call “Big...

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Hockey’s Headwaters: 17 players with local ties make minor-league protected lists

The protected lists for the 2018-19 for the ECHL and Southern Professional leagues came out last week, and 17 players with local...

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Notes from the rink: Peters alum Ekberg Air Force bound

Former Peters Township and Esmark Stars defenseman Carter Ekberg committed to play Division I college hockey at the United States Air Force...

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Six local players open season in NHL

Six local players are featured on NHL season-opening rosters, which were released on Wednesday. Pittsburgh native Matt Bartkowski was the first one...

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Hockey’s Headwaters: Mann re-signs, Johnston to Sweden, more

Former Robert Morris captain Rob Mann has re-signed with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies for the 2017-18 season. Mann originally signed with the...

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Hockey’s Headwaters: Golightly returns to Reading; ECHL names season ending rosters

Former Robert Morris defenseman Chase Golightly has signed with the ECHL’s Reading Royals for the 2017-18. Golightly split the 2016-17 season between...