The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Joseph Blandisi from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, it was announced on Saturday.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins made it four wins in a row with a 4-1 win against the Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday night at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.

In a tight, defensive struggle, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins survived the Hershey Bears and earned a 1-0 shootout win on Wednesday night.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's defense has clamped down in its last two wins, helping the Penguins improve their seaon record to 7-5-1-1.

Most pro sports teams give out some sort of award or headwear to the hardest working player after each win. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Zach Trotman is going even further this year, supporting a special group of heroes as well as his teammates.