Monday, May 20, 2013
The 19-year-old starred against NHL players like Alexander Ovechkin, Fyodor Tyutin and others.
Less than five months after an MVP and gold-medal-winning performance at the Under-20 World Ice Hockey "Junior" Championships, Whitehall Borough's John Gibson is back on the podium, this time with hockey's big boys at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)'s world championship tournament. Gibson, still just a 19-year-old goalkeeper, moved up on the Team USA depth chart to face NHL stars like Alexander Ovechkin, Fyodor Tyutin and others in the elite hockey tournament held this year in Sweden and Finland. Gibson and the rest of the Americans earned a bronze medal in the tournament after besting Team Finland, 3-2 in a shootout, during Sunday's third-place game. Gibson made 36 total saves against Finland during 60 minutes of regulation…
Check here frequently for news and opinions on the second-round series.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' journey to a possible fourth Stanley Cup title and second in the past five years began with an NHL playoffs game on May 1 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Today, the Penguins need nine more postseason wins in order to raise the cup, including two more against their second-round opponent—the Ottawa Senators. Second-Round Schedule Tuesday, May 14 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 1 (Recap | Box Score) Friday, May 17 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 3 (Recap | Box Score) Sunday, May 19 - Ottawa 2, Pittsburgh 1 (2OT) (Recap | Box Score) Wednesday, May 22 - Pittsburgh 7, Ottawa 3 (Recap | Box Score) Friday, May 24 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) Sunday, May 26 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa - Time TBD (if necessary…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Fans are encouraged to bring video cameras or cellphones to film a Penguins version of the Harlem Shake led by the winner of a dance contest.
Allegheny County officials will host a rally in anticipation of the Pittsburgh Penguins' second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Ottawa Senators. The rally will take place at noon on Tuesday, May 14, in the the county courthouse courtyard located at 437 Grant St. in downtown Pittsburgh. WDVE's Val Porter will emcee the rally, which will feature the following five contests for Penguins fans: Winners of the costume, cheer, banner/sign and dance contests will be determined by audience vote. Prizes include rounds of golf for four at a county golf course, day passes to a county pool, Penguins shirts and rally towels. Fans are encouraged to bring video cameras or cellphones to film a Penguins version of the Harlem Shake led by the …
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Allegheny County Courthouse
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Game 4 was on Long Island on Tuesday night. See how media and fans are covering and reacting to the series.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Fans from Baldwin and Whitehall are invited to an 'Annihilate the Islanders Rally' in downtown Pittsburgh.
Allegheny County officials are planning an "Annihilate the Islanders Rally" on Wednesday, May 1, before the Pittsburgh Penguins' first 2013 playoffs game. The rally begins at noon in the county courthouse courtyard and includes giveaways from the Penguins and Turner Dairy and an appearance from Iceburgh. Val Porter from WDVE will host the event, and The Kardasz Brothers will perform live music. A best-of-seven, first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the New York Islanders begins that night at 7:30 at CONSOL Energy Center. The Pens won a regular-season series with the Islanders this year, 4-1. Share your Penguins pride! Upload photos of your Pens gear in the media box above. How do you think the Pens will do in the playoffs this …
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437 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County Courthouse
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
The program is offered to girls in grades K-12.
Attention, girls and parents of girls in grades kindergarten through 12th, there is now a great chance for young ladies to give ice hockey a try. A program known as "Put the Biscuit in the Net" will be offered at Bladerunners in Bethel Park during the first weekend of May and is open to girls from Pittsburgh's South Hills area. It is being offered through the Girl Scouts organization. No experience? No equipment? No problem. Session times are from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3; from 11:15 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 4; and from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Organizers said that a pizza party will be held on Sunday. Those interested may register online here. The fee for the program is $30 per player. Organizers …
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Bladerunners
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The brothers are accused of running a marijuana operation, according to reports.
Two California University of Pennsylvania ice hockey players were arrested in a drug bust on Tuesday, according to WPXI. Steve Powell and his brother Jesse, reportedly brothers from Baldwin, are accused of having marijuana shipped to their 2nd Street house in Washington County from the state of California and then selling it. The brothers both played ice hockey for Baldwin High School. Jesse was the team's leading scorer during the 2011-12 season when Baldwin won a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League section title. He also helped a Baldwin team to win an Amateur Athletic Union state championship in roller hockey. Police seized at least seven pounds of marijuana and various drug paraphernalia, according to the report. A university …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Lots of Baldwin-Whitehall restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!
This week's local business spotlight is the Golden Rule Bar & Grill, located inside of Legacy Lanes in south Baldwin Borough. The Golden Rule is open to bowlers and non-bowlers and has become a major attraction at the renovated Legacy Lanes (known as South Hills Bowl years ago when the complex looked much different). Nowadays, Legacy Lanes is home to frequent live entertainment, including outdoor concerts. And sometimes, the Golden Rule features deejays and karaoke, not to mention an inviting menu of buffalo chicken, salads, hoagies, burgers, pizza and much more, including breakfast served daily from 9 a.m. to noon. Click here for the full menu. Legacy Lanes (including the Golden Rule) is a great place to watch March Madness. If NCAA …
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Legacy Lanes
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Golden Rule Bar & Grill
5024 Curry Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Hinish, a Baldwin grad, is recovering from the removal of a cancerous tumor.
Kurt Hinish has deep roots in Baldwin-Whitehall. A 1984 graduate of Baldwin High School, Hinish is a volunteer coach for the Baldwin-Whitehall Youth Football Association, and his wife, Tawnie, is a technology teacher for the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Recently, Kurt, 46, had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his colon, and he is facing several months of chemotherapy, severely hampering his ability to work as a self-employed concrete contractor. In response, many members of the B-W community are rallying to help the Hinish family (which includes four children ranging in age from third grade to college-aged) with medical and living expenses in its time of need, starting with a fundraiser at the Getaway Cafe in Baldwin Township…
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Getaway Cafe
3049 Sussex Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Maiden Bridge and Canongate Apartments
100 White Hampton Ln, Pittsburgh, PA
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
The postseason starts at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday.
UPDATE: The Highlanders' Kenny Dee scored first, but Baldwin lost, 5-1, to end its season. Baldwin High School's varsity team stands four wins from a state championship, but the first one must come against Greensburg Salem High School in the opening round of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL)'s Chiefs Cup playoffs this Sunday afternoon. Baldwin (11-8-1) takes on the higher-seeded Golden Lions (15-4-1) on Sunday at the Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg at 4:30. The Lions are the No. 3 seed out of the eight schools that qualified for the Chiefs Cup playoffs. The Highlanders are No. 6. "We're excited," said Joe Powell, Baldwin's first-year head coach and a 2005 Baldwin High grad. "We feel confident playing Greensburg. When …
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520 New Alexandria Rd, Greensburg, PA
Kirk S. Nevin Arena
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Tyrion Lannister
9:30 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
It was a bronze medal for a team sport in a foreign tournament that few in the actual sport itself get too worked up about. JG was a 2nd-round pick & already has his 3-year entry level deal with Anaheim so he's doing just fine. Now that he's been promoted to the AHL level with Norfolk, we'll see how he shakes out, and if he can take that last step to the NHL. more ›