Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins begin preseason with first morning skate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins conducted their first morning skate of the season on September 25, 2026, as they prepare for their upcoming preseason game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Coming off a successful previous season, where they reached the conference finals, Head Coach Kirk MacDonald emphasized the importance of the team's system and familiarity with Pittsburgh's methods. The Penguins will play their home opener on October 3 against the Springfield Thunderbirds.
- •Penguins held first skate ahead of preseason opener
- •Preseason game against Lehigh Valley Phantoms is upcoming
- •Team reached conference finals last season
- •Home opener scheduled for October 3 against Springfield Thunderbirds
- •Coach MacDonald highlights system consistency with Pittsburgh
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Pens hits the ice for first skate of season
"WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins held their first morning skate of the season ahead of Friday night’s preseason game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The team is coming off a successful season in which they made it to the conference finals before falling to the Toronto Marlies 4-2. Head Coach Kirk MacDonald credits […]
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