Sports. The goal was to help feed children and their families who normally rely on schools and community pantries for some of their meals.Graduation will not be normal for the class of 2020 by any means, but Coach Mike Sullivan delivered a commencement speech to hopefully bring a smile to seniors.Penguins players will return to the ice for voluntary small-group training beginning Tuesday, June 9 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray announced a partnership with Primanti Bros. to launch a $5,000 open tab for police officers in Pittsburgh, beginning Thursday, April 23, 2020.Pittsburgh Penguins players Bryan Rust, Marcus Pettersson and Zach Aston-Reese purchased 500 personal pizzas that were delivered today to community distribution centers in the Hill District and on the Northside.The #TheRealHeroes program is a combined effort of athletes and coaches from across world coming together to honor medical workers on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.Commissioner Gary Bettman: "In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus, and after consulting with medical experts and convening a conference call of the Board of Governors, the National Hockey League is announcing today that it will pause the 2019-20 season beginning with tonight's games. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. "The ton of food would have otherwise spoiled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which led to a pause in the NHL season and other events.The Pittsburgh Penguins were advised today that a player tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Be safe.Coach Sullivan: "I think it's a way for our organization - the players, the coaches, the management - to reach out and communicate with our fanbase that we're so appreciative of. If the Penguins find success in those four areas, they very well could raise another Stanley Cup banner.Barry Trotz had a clause in his contract where if he won the Stanley Cup he could accept a two-year extension with a $300k bump in salary. They should start arriving on Friday.The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation raised $20,000 from its auction of green St. Patrick's Day jerseys and will donate $5,000 each to four community groups working on behalf of those impacted by coronavirus COVID-19.CEO David Morehouse: "Our owners, Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, and our players, led by Sidney Crosby, thought it was essential to help them through this. Crosby (undisclosed) will not participate in Thursday's scrimmage, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports. Visit our frequently asked questions page for refund options.Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin made a monetary donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh this week, enabling RMH to fulfill its entire pantry wish list and provide games for family entertainment.Pittsburgh Penguins players Teddy Blueger, Tristan Jarry, Sam Lafferty, and John Marino teamed up with Fox's Pizza Den to donate 1,000 personal pizzas to five community centers in the Pittsburgh region. Penguin-related shows will air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night. Obviously since he was only making $1.5M, low by today's NHL coach's standards, a $1.8-million salary doesn't cut it. Pittsburgh Penguins News And Updates From CBS 2 And KDKA CORONAVIRUS LATEST: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Breaking news and video. Read more about their contributions to the Pittsburgh community. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation distributed 500 backpacks of school supplies to students in Allegheny and Somerset Counties who don't have the educational resources at home.Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and his wife Catherine have made monetary donations to provide meals to the Students & Families Food Relief Fund and the Knead Community Café, enabling both organizations to feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.The joint $200,000 donation will be split equally between Highmark Health and UPMC for specific programs related to the health crisis.We look forward to seeing you again when the excitement of Penguins hockey returns to PPG Paints Arena.