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Penguins players hand-deliver season tickets ahead of training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Penguins players hand-deliver season tickets ahead of training camp

Summary

On September 15, players from the Pittsburgh Penguins, including captain Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson, were seen delivering season tickets to fans in the Pittsburgh area. This event continues a tradition that has been in place since 2007, highlighting the team's connection with its supporters. The Penguins will begin their training camp on September 17, leading into preseason games. Crosby expressed the significance of these deliveries in understanding and appreciating fans’ long-standing support.

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Key Details

•Penguins players delivered tickets on September 15.
•The team has maintained this tradition since 2007.
•Training camp starts on September 17.
•Crosby noted the importance of fan stories during deliveries.
•Other players involved included Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell.

Latest Updates

10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins continue tradition of delivering tickets to season ticket holders

What they're saying

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin training camp in earnest on Thursday, followed by preseason action. Before any pucks drop, a few Penguins players were spotted around Pittsburgh-area neighborhoods on Tuesday, delivering tickets to season ticket holders by continuing a yearslong tradition. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said the event has helped shape his view of Penguins […]
— Yahoo Sports

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