Penguins Overview

Fast facts

League: Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division

Head Coach: Mike Sullivan

Team Mascot: Iceburgh

Year Opened: 2010

Capacity: 19758

City / State: Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania

Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

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Battle of Pennsylvania

Rival Team: Philadelphia Flyers

Penguins and Flyers fans flat out hate each other. These two teams have been battling it out for instate supremacy since they both entered the league in 1967 and things have only gotten more tense between the two over the years. The Pens and Flyers have met in the playoffs six times with their most recent matchup in 2012 producing one of the best playoff series in recent memory. There’s a lot on the line when these Keystone State foes get together making a matchup between them a must see for hockey fans everywhere.

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Penguins vs Capitals

Rival Team: Washington Capitals

The Penguins and Capitals have been rivals dating back to the teams’ days in the Patrick Division. The two have faced off in the playoffs nine times with the Penguins getting the best of the Capitals in eight of the nine meetings. The emergence of the Penguins’ Sidney Crosby and the Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin have really turned up the heat on this rivalry making it a can’t miss for hockey fans everywhere.

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Penguins vs Islanders

Rival Team: New York Islanders

The Penguins and Islanders have engaged in several hard fought playoff series over the years with the Islanders becoming only the second team ever to erase a three game to none deficit in 1975. In recent years things have been just as heated with the Isles and Pens engaging in a major brawl in 2011. Don’t miss it when the Islanders come to town for your chance to see this fierce rivalry.

Penguins Stadium Guide

In Game

The Penguins were once on the verge of moving, but those days are long gone thanks to the teams move into the PPG Paints Arena in 2010. Nowadays Pens games are a tough ticket to get as the team has sold out every game for a few years. The surge in the team’s popularity has the Pens rivaling the Steelers as Pittsburgh most popular team. However, it’s hardly likely the Steelers will be overtaken.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are a big reason for the increase in interest in the team. The Pens have two of the best players in the league making a trip to Pittsburgh a must for any hockey fan out there. Whether it’s seeing a game in Pittsburgh or catching the Pens when they come to town, there will always be plenty of reasons to attend a game when these two take the ice.

PPG Paints Arena also does an excellent job of paying tribute to the Penguins history including the team’s best player of all-time Mario Lemieux. All around PPG Paints Arena, you’ll see tributes to Le Magnifique including a statue and a mosaic. He also makes an appearance in All-Time Team Zone, and you can find plenty of Mario memorabilia at the Penguins Foundation Auctions. That said it’s impossible to say he’s over celebrated seeing as he saved professional hockey in Pittsburgh not once but twice.

A trip to Pittsburgh is an excellent chance to see the some of the greatest players of the past and present, so book your trip today.

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Things to check out

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Mario Lemieux Statue

Stop by the Mario Lemieux statue and snap a picture with “Le Magnifique.” The statue was sculpted by Bruce Wolfe and showcases Lemieux’s third-period goal against the Islanders on December 20, 1988.

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Mario Mosaic

If the Lemieux statue isn’t enough of “Le Magnifique” for you then make sure to see the Mario Mosaic. The mosaic is made out of over 21,000 pictures of Penguins fans, so try and find your picture.

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Trib Total Media All-Time Team Zone

Check out the Penguins all-time team display to learn more about the team’s history and all-time greats. You can learn a lot about Lemieux, Jagr, Francis, and many more at this exhibit, so make sure to stop by.

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Championship Banners

Hanging from the rafters are championship banners honoring all the Penguins division winning and Stanley Cup winning teams. Take a peek at these banners to remember all of your favorite Penguins moments.

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Highmark Kid’s Zone

Those of you attending the game with kids will want to stop by the Highmark Kid’s Zone. The Kid’s Zone contains all kinds of activities and games making it the perfect place for kids to hang out before the game.

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Wall of Champions

The Wall of Champions honors high school hockey teams competing throughout Western Pennsylvania. Look for your school’s jersey when attending a Pens game.

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Penguins Foundation Auctions

If you’re looking to pick up some autographed memorabilia then there is no better place to do so then the Penguins Foundation Auctions. Auctions can be found on both the upper and lower level and even if you aren’t looking to buy they’re still worth checking out.

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Pens Gear

The Pens Gear team shop is a great place to get a souvenir of your trip a Pens game. The store contains a wide variety of Penguins gear including jerseys, hats, shirts, and much more.

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Primanti Brothers

No trip to Pittsburgh is complete without having a Primanti Brothers sandwich. At PPT Paints Arena you can get them inside the arena, so you don’t have any excuse not to have one.

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Jeff Jimerson

Join Jeff Jimerson in the singing of the national anthem when attending a Pens game. Jimerson has been the Penguins anthem singer for over two decades and is a key part of any Pens game.

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Iceburgh

Iceburgh has been the official mascots of the Penguins since 1991 and can be seen engaging with fans around the arena. He takes part in a lot of promotions and is even in the 1995 Jean-Claude Van Damme film Sudden Death, so don’t miss Iceburgh when attending a Pens game.

Fight Songs

  1. Pittsburgh Penguins Theme Song

    *Instrumental*

  2. Party Hard

    Penguins' Goal song

    When it’s time to party we will party hard

    You,
    You work all night (all night)
    And when you work you don’t feel all right
    And when,
    When things stop feeling all right (all right)
    And everything is all right

    ‘Cos we will never listen to your rules (no)
    We will never do as others do (no)
    Know what we want and we get it from you
    Do what we like and we like what we do

    So let’s get a party going (let’s get a party going)
    Now it’s time to party and we’ll party hard (party hard)
    Let’s get a party going (let’s get a party going)
    When it’s time to party we will always party hard
    Party hard (party hard, party hard, party hard party hard, party hard, party hard party hard, party hard, party hard…)

    All right
    You,
    You fight that fight
    And when you’re fightin’ you feel all right
    But when,
    When things stop feeling all right (all right)
    And everything is all right

    ‘Cos we will never listen to your rules (no)
    We will never do as others do (no)
    Know what we want and we get it from you
    We do what we like and we like what we do

    So let’s get a party going (let’s get a party going)
    Now it’s time to party and we’ll party hard (party hard)
    Let’s get a party going (let’s get a party going)
    When it’s time to party we will always party hard
    Party hard (party hard, party hard, party hard party hard, party hard, party hard party hard, party hard, party hard party hard, party hard, party hard…)

  3. Let's Go Pens! Chant

    Let’s go Pens!

    Let’s go Pens!

    Let’s go Pens!

Penguins Bars & Restaurants

  1. Bar Marco

    Bar Marco beer

    Bar Marco serves simple but hearty foods sourced from local purveyors, with a focus on small production and natural wines along with craft cocktails.

    2216 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

    412-471-1900

    Bar website

    american - cafe - $$

  2. Olive or Twist

    wine

    Pittsburgh's premier martini bar is conveniently located between Heinz Hall, the Byham Theater and the Renaissance Hotel.

    140 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

    412-255-0525

    Bar website

    american - $$

  3. SoHo

    Soho bar

    SoHo is an American Bar and Restaurant that offers a multitude of drinks and a great gastronomic menu, frequented by business people and sports lovers.

    203 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

    412-321-7646

    Bar website

    american - $$

  4. Tequila Cowboy Bar & Grill

    Tequila Cowboy drink

    Tequila Cowboy offers an exciting experience with dining and a revved up nightlife.

    380 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

    412-930-0895

    Bar website

    american - $$

  5. McFadden’s Saloon

    McFaddens_Pittsburgh

    McFadden's Pittsburgh is the ultimate adult playground! From bustling
    happy hours to wild late-night revelry.

    211 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

    412-322-3470

    Bar website

    american - $$

  6. Carson City Saloon

    Carson City beer

    #1 Sports Bar in Pittsburgh known for its 64oz fishbowl the "Papa Smurf" and College Night specials!

    1401 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA

    412-481-3203

    Bar website

    american - sportsbar - $$

  7. Buckhead Saloon

    Buckhead Saloon beer

    Buckhead Saloon has long been the best place to catch your favorite team in action!

    225 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

    412-232-3104

    Bar website

    pizza - $$

  8. Mullen’s Bar and Grill

    Mullens bar drink

    The “Mullen’s Experience” is as diverse as our menu…Join us for a post-work exhale over martinis with your co-workers or host your best-friend’s birthday.

    200 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

    412-231-1112

    Bar website

    sportsbar - $$

  9. Redbeard’s On Sixth

    beer

    Your downtown destination for Awesome Drinks, Amazing Food, Outstanding Sports and a heck of a good time!

    144 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

    412-261-2324

    Bar website

    american - sportsbar - $$

  10. Primanti Bros

    Primanti Bros pasta

    Wonder what all the fuss is about? Not us. We created it. Impress your friends. Read and share the short history of the “Almost Famous” Primanti’s sandwich.

    2 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

    412-263-2142

    Bar website

    american - sportsbar - $

  11. The Burgatory

    Burgatory

    Blessed be the Burgers!

    5834, 342 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States

    412-586-5846

    Bar website

    american - $$

  12. Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

    Proper Brick Oven

    Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room offers wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, house-made desserts, 30 craft beers on tap, 20+ wines by the glass, and cocktails.

    139 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

    412-281-5700

    Bar website

    italian - pizza - $$

  13. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

    Hyde park

    Dine in Beachwood’s beautiful wine cellar, complete with your own fireplace, dining area, and private lounge.

    247 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

    412-222-4014

    Bar website

    steakhouse - $$$

  14. Winghart’s Burger & Whiskey Bar

    Wingharts Burger Whiskey Bar

    Winghart’s began as a small counter in Market Square with a simple philosophy: what if you took the preparation practices of a world-class fine dining restaurant and applied it to simple “bar” food?

    5 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

    412-434-5600

    Bar website

    american - pizza - $

  15. Mullen’s Bar & Grill

    Mullens Bar and Grill

    The “Mullen’s Experience” is as diverse as our menu…Join us for a post-work exhale over martinis with your co-workers or host your best-friend’s birthday.

    200 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA

    630-505-0240

    Bar website

    sportsbar - $$

  16. Peppi’s

    Peppis

    Been serving the most outstanding subs to the people of Pittsburgh since 1983

    927 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, USA

    412-231-9009

    Bar website

    american - $