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Penguins hire Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:23 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Penguins hire Marcel Braithwaite as president of business operations

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Marcel Braithwaite as their new president of business operations on September 14, 2026. Braithwaite, previously SVP of business operations for the Houston Astros, will oversee improvements to PPG Paints Arena. His appointment follows the Hoffman Family's acquisition of the team earlier this summer, during which they expressed a desire for new executive leadership. Braithwaite aims to enhance the arena's status as a community asset for Pittsburgh. The Penguins will begin training camp on September 17 and their preseason schedule starts against the Buffalo Sabres on September 21.

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Key Details

•Marcel Braithwaite appointed as Penguins' new president of business operations.
•Braithwaite's role involves overseeing PPG Paints Arena improvements.
•Hoffman Family's acquisition of the team was approved in June.
•Penguins training camp begins on September 17.
•Preseason opener against the Buffalo Sabres is set for September 21.

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What they're saying

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The Penguins have made their first significant executive hire since the Hoffman Family’s acquisition of the team was approved in June. The franchise announced Monday that Marcel Braithwaite has been named the Penguins’ new president of business operations. Braithwaite most recently served as SVP of business operations for the Houston Astros. The Astros credit him […]
— Yahoo Sports

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