Two of the NHL's biggest rivals teamed up for a great cause when the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off last week in Pittsburgh for the first time in the 2011-12 NHL season. The Capitals and Penguins organized a joint effort to raise money for the families of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, the KHL team that perished in a plane crash Sept. 7 in Russia. Both teams wore … [Read more...] about Jerseys From Russian Hockey Plane Crash Fundraiser on Auction Block
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Pittsburgh Hockey Auction Does Six Figures
Hockey fans and collectors swooped in on the recent auction of memorabilia from the Civic Center in Pittsburgh, former home of the Penguins. Over 900 bidders participated in an auction for signs, pictures and just about anything else that wasn't nailed down. The online event raised over $100,000. Over 500 items were offered by AssetNation, Inc., which was put in charge of … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Hockey Auction Does Six Figures
Civic Arena Auction Underway
Wanna buy a turnstile? A sign? How about the trainers table where LeMieux, Jagr and Crosby got taped and treated? It's all up for bid as Pittsburgh unloads the contents of the Penguins' old home arena. Civic Arena, aka "The Igloo", is being torn down now that the team has moved to new digs. Before it meets the wrecking ball, though, 500 lots of arena memorabilia are … [Read more...] about Civic Arena Auction Underway
LeMieux Locker…with Crosby Bonus
The Mario LeMieux Foundation rescued the wooden locker once occupied by the former Pittsburgh Penguins' great before the rest of the old Mellon Arena (Civic Arena) was scheduled to be sold off. Now, the LeMieux locker is about to be sold to raise money for charity. But there's a "catch". The winning bidder will also be bidding on Sidney Crosby's locker, which is … [Read more...] about LeMieux Locker…with Crosby Bonus
Seats, Memorabilia from Penguins’ Old Home
Seats and other memorabilia from Civic Arena, home to the Pittsburgh Penguins for part of five decades, are being offered at sale and auction. Penguins season ticket holders will have the first opportunity to purchase seats from the old building, affectionately known as "The Igloo". The arena opened in 1961 and was home to the Penguins from their inception in 1967 through … [Read more...] about Seats, Memorabilia from Penguins’ Old Home
Steiner Hosting Hockey Autograph Show
New York Rangers’ Stanley Cup hero Mark Messier, two-time Penguins Stanley Cup champion Mario Lemieux and “Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe are among the ice icons convening at Iona College on Saturday, September 25, for Steinerfest IV. Steiner Sports will present its fourth fanfest, which has grown in popularity with hockey zealots. In all, 14 hockey greats will be on hand to … [Read more...] about Steiner Hosting Hockey Autograph Show
Kid’s Signed Jersey Stolen, but ‘Kid’ Comes Through
Brian Burger was in attendance at the Pittsburgh Penguins final regular season game last week but that's not unusual. The 14-year-old has been going to Mellon Arena since he was a baby. As the Pens prepared to leave the ice, they were signing some autographs and that's when Brian saw his chance. He got close enough to Sidney Crosby to toss him a Winter Classic jersey … [Read more...] about Kid’s Signed Jersey Stolen, but ‘Kid’ Comes Through