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+====== Pittsburgh Penguins ======
+===== Foundation Year =====
+The Pittsburgh Penguins were established in 1967 as one of the six expansion teams that doubled the size of the National Hockey League to twelve franchises [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pittsburgh-Penguins|Britannica]])]
+===== The Name Origin =====
+The team’s nickname was chosen in a fan contest and inspired by the Civic Arena's distinctive domed roof, which was widely known as "The Igloo" [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/24185/how-all-30-nhl-teams-got-their-names|Mental Floss]])]
+===== Retractable Roof Milestone =====
+The Penguins' original home, the Civic Arena, was the first major indoor sports stadium in the world to feature a fully retractable roof [([[https://www.ballparks.com/nhl/pittsburghpenguins/index.htm|Ballparks.com]])]
+===== First Franchise Goal =====
+Hockey Hall of Famer Andy Bathgate scored the very first goal in Penguins history on October 11, 1967, against the Montreal Canadiens [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/bathgan01.html|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== First Ever Victory =====
+The Penguins recorded their first win in franchise history on October 13, 1967, defeating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 during a road game [([[https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2019/10/13/pittsburgh-penguins-first-ever-win-history-tlh|DK Pittsburgh Sports]])]
+===== The 1984 Draft =====
+The franchise's fortune changed in 1984 when they selected Mario Lemieux with the first overall pick, a player who would become the team's greatest icon [([[https://thehockeywriters.com/pittsburgh-penguins-mario-lemieux-1984-draft/|The Hockey Writers]])]
+===== Goal on First Shift =====
+In his NHL debut against Boston in 1984, Mario Lemieux famously scored a goal on his very first shift and with his first ever shot on goal [([[https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mario-lemieux|The Canadian Encyclopedia]])]
+===== First Stanley Cup =====
+The Penguins won their first Stanley Cup in 1991 by defeating the Minnesota North Stars, clinching the series with a dominant 8-0 victory in Game 6 [([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pittsburgh-penguins-win-first-stanley-cup|History.com]])]
+===== Back-to-Back Titles =====
+The team successfully defended their championship in 1992, sweeping the Chicago Blackhawks to become the first team of the 1990s to win consecutive titles [([[https://www.nhl.com/news/this-day-in-history-june-1/c-280845322|NHL.com]])]
+===== The 17-Game Streak =====
+The Penguins hold the NHL record for the longest winning streak in league history, winning 17 consecutive games during the 1992-93 season [([[https://www.nhl.com/news/the-nhls-longest-winning-streaks-284149028|NHL.com]])]
+===== Lemieux’s 199 Points =====
+During the 1988-89 season, Mario Lemieux recorded 199 points, which remains the highest single-season point total for any player not named Wayne Gretzky [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/lemiuma01.html|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== Five Goals Five Ways =====
+On New Year's Eve in 1988, Mario Lemieux became the only player to score an even-strength, power-play, shorthanded, penalty shot, and empty-net goal in one game [([[https://www.nhl.com/news/this-day-in-history-december-31/c-285189852|NHL.com]])]
+===== Player-Owner Milestone =====
+In 1999, Mario Lemieux became the first person in modern professional sports to serve as a player and the primary owner of his team simultaneously [([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mario-Lemieux|Britannica]])]
+===== The Crosby Lottery =====
+Following the 2004-05 lockout, the Penguins won the "Crosby Sweepstakes" draft lottery, allowing them to select generational talent Sidney Crosby first overall [([[https://thehockeywriters.com/pittsburgh-penguins-draft-lottery-history-sidney-crosby/|The Hockey Writers]])]
+===== Youngest Captain Title =====
+In 2009, Sidney Crosby became the youngest captain in NHL history to hoist the Stanley Cup at just 21 years of age [([[https://www.wpxi.com/sports/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/11-facts-about-the-pittsburgh-penguins/923471835/|WPXI News]])]
+===== 2009 Cup Success =====
+The Penguins secured their third championship in 2009 by defeating the Detroit Red Wings in a seven-game rematch of the previous year's finals [([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/pittsburgh-penguins|EBSCO]])]
+===== Salary Cap Era History =====
+The Penguins became the first team in the NHL salary cap era to win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, doing so in 2016 and 2017 [([[https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/PIT/history.html|Hockey Reference]])]
+===== Fifth Championship Tie =====
+With five Stanley Cup titles, the Penguins are tied with the Edmonton Oilers for the most championships by a non-Original Six franchise [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pittsburgh-Penguins|Britannica]])]
+===== PPG Paints Arena =====
+The team’s current home was the first gold-certified LEED NHL arena in North America, highlighting its focus on environmental sustainability [([[https://www.ppgpaintsarena.com/venue_info/arena_history|PPG Paints Arena]])]
+===== Retired Michel Briere 21 =====
+The Penguins retired Michel Briere’s number 21 to honor the promising rookie who tragically died following a car accident after the 1969-70 season [([[https://pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org/michel-briere-legacy/|Penguins Foundation]])]
+===== Mario’s Retirement 1997 =====
+Mario Lemieux was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997 immediately after his first retirement, waiving the traditional three-year waiting period [([[https://www.hhof.com/htmlSpotlight/spot_pinnaclep199701.shtml|Hockey Hall of Fame]])]
+===== Retired Jaromir Jagr 68 =====
+The organization officially retired Jaromir Jagr’s iconic number 68 on February 18, 2024, celebrating his massive impact on the team's early titles [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39552187/penguins-retire-jaromir-jagr-no-68-jersey-pittsburgh|ESPN]])]
+===== Malkin’s Draft Heritage =====
+Evgeni Malkin was selected second overall in 2004, and he remains one of the highest-scoring European players in the history of the league [([[https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/9266/evgeni-malkin|Elite Prospects]])]
+===== First Winter Classic Goal =====
+Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning shootout goal in the NHL’s inaugural Winter Classic in 2008, played outdoors in the snow in Buffalo [([[https://thehockeywriters.com/penguins-win-first-winter-classic-history/|The Hockey Writers]])]
+===== Point-Per-Game Streak =====
+In 2024, Sidney Crosby tied Wayne Gretzky for the most consecutive seasons averaging at least one point per game with 19 straight campaigns [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/39855529/sidney-crosby-point-per-game-streak-wayne-gretzky|ESPN]])]
+===== Black and Gold Switch =====
+The Penguins officially switched their team colors from blue to black and gold in 1980 to unify with Pittsburgh's other major professional teams [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/why-pittsburgh-s-teams-all-wear-black-and-gold|MLB.com]])]
+===== Tom Barrasso Rookie Awards =====
+Goaltender Tom Barrasso is one of the few players to ever win the Calder Trophy and the Vezina Trophy in the same season [([[https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/tom-barrasso-rookie-year-stats|StatMuse]])]
+===== Core Three Longevity =====
+Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang hold the record for the most seasons played together by a trio in North American professional sports [([[https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/34233481/pittsburgh-penguins-keep-sidney-crosby-evgeni-malkin-kris-letang-trio-intact|ESPN]])]
+===== 1990 All-Star Game =====
+Pittsburgh hosted the 1990 NHL All-Star Game, where Mario Lemieux delighted the home crowd by scoring four goals and winning the MVP award [([[https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2021/01/21/pittsburgh-penguins-mario-lemieux-all-star-game-history-tlh|DK Pittsburgh Sports]])]
+===== Paul Coffey’s Points =====
+Defenseman Paul Coffey set a franchise record for blueliners by recording 113 points in a single season during the 1988-89 campaign [([[https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins-defensemen-career-nhl-stats.php|QuantHockey]])]
+===== Fleury 1st Overall =====
+The Penguins selected Marc-Andre Fleury with the first overall pick in 2003, making him only the third goalie in NHL history to be drafted first [([[https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/marc-andre-fleury-draft-year|StatMuse]])]
+===== Post-Cancer Comeback =====
+In 1993, Mario Lemieux flew to Philadelphia to play in a game on the same day he received his final radiation treatment for Hodgkin's disease [([[https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mario-lemieux|The Canadian Encyclopedia]])]
+===== 10-Goal Playoff Game =====
+The Penguins scored 10 goals in a single playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers in 2012, setting a modern franchise postseason record [([[https://www.wpxi.com/sports/pittsburgh-penguins-flyers-rivalry-top-moments/730999052/|WPXI News]])]
+===== Sudden Death Movie =====
+The Penguins' mascot, Iceburgh, gained Hollywood fame by appearing as a villain in the 1995 action movie "Sudden Death" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme [([[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114576/|IMDb]])]
+===== Triple Gold Club =====
+Sidney Crosby is a member of the elite "Triple Gold Club," having won an Olympic gold medal, a World Championship gold, and the Stanley Cup [([[https://www.iihf.com/en/static/5324/triple-gold-club|IIHF]])]
+===== Ken Wregget's Saves =====
+Former Penguins goaltender Ken Wregget holds the team record for the most saves in a single game, stopping 61 shots against Hartford in 1991 [([[https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/most-saves-in-a-game-by-a-pittsburgh-penguins-goalie|StatMuse]])]
+===== Great Day for Hockey =====
+The team’s championship coach, Bob "Badger Bob" Johnson, is famously remembered for his signature phrase: "It’s a great day for hockey!" [([[https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/pittsburgh-penguins|The Canadian Encyclopedia]])]
+===== Outdoor Game Veteran =====
+The Penguins have participated in more than five NHL outdoor games, including appearances in the Winter Classic and the Stadium Series [([[https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2022/12/30/penguins-outdoor-winter-classic-game-history-pirates-bruins-fenway-park-tlh|DK Pittsburgh Sports]])]
+===== Malkin’s Conn Smythe =====
+In 2009, Evgeni Malkin became the first Russian-born player in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs [([[https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/9266/evgeni-malkin|Elite Prospects]])]
+===== Mike Sullivan’s Impact =====
+Mike Sullivan is the only head coach in Penguins history to lead the franchise to two Stanley Cup championships [([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/pittsburgh-penguins|EBSCO]])]
+===== Le Magnifique Statue =====
+A massive bronze statue titled "Le Magnifique" stands outside the Penguins' arena, depicting Mario Lemieux splitting two defensemen to score [([[https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/penguins-honor-mario-lemieux-with-le-magnifique-statue/|CBS Sports]])]
+===== Foundation Charity Total =====
+The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has distributed over $20 million to regional charities and youth programs since its inception in 2010 [([[https://pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org/about-us/|Penguins Foundation]])]
+===== 2026 Olympic Captaincy =====
+In early 2026, Sidney Crosby was officially named the captain of Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina [([[https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/sidney-crosby-captain-canada-2026-olympics-1.7456789|CBC Sports]])]
+===== Mario’s Junior Record =====
+Before joining the NHL, Mario Lemieux set a QMJHL record by scoring 282 points in just 70 games during his final season of junior hockey [([[https://thehockeynews.com/news/mario-lemieuxs-282-point-season-might-be-the-most-impressive-stat-in-hockey-history|The Hockey News]])]
+===== Crosby’s 500th Goal =====
+On February 15, 2022, Sidney Crosby became the 46th player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal milestone during a game against Philadelphia [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/penguins-sidney-crosby-scores-500th-career-nhl-goal/|Sportsnet]])]

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