PENGUINS HEAD WEST FOR TWO THIS WEEKEND

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguns (34-24-0-3, 71 points, third in East Division) head to Ohio for the first time in several seasons this weekend, where they will take on the Lake Erie Monsters (20-28-4-7, 51 points, sixth in North Division) at the Quicken Loans Arena on Firday night. Game time is 7:30pm, and you can catch all of the action on QFM 92.1, online at www.wbspenguins.com, or through the B2 networks live webcast.

The Penguins have gained some momentum lately, winning a pair of road contests against the Binghamton Senators and Philadelphia Phantoms earlier this week. They'll look to continue their winning ways against a Monsters team that has dropped two in a row and has just one win in its past six games.

The Pens will stop off in Syracuse on their way home to face the Crunch (30-26-2-5, 67 points, fourth in North Division) for the eighth and final time this regular season on Saturday night at 7:30pm. The Penguins have posted six wins in seven tries so far this season, the only loss coming the last time the team visited Syracuse on February 23. Netminder Karl Goehring posted the 1-0 shutout that night to foil his former teammates.

The Penguins return home next Wednesday, March 12, when they play host to the Norfolk Admirals at 7:05pm.

POT O' GOLD PUCKS AT MARCH 12 GAME
Fans attending the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins home game on March 12 against the Norfolk Admirals will have the chance to bring home a Penguins autograph, while doing some good for the community. For a $10 donation, fans can get their hands on a Pot O' Gold Puck during the game against the Admirals. These special St. Patrick's Day themed pucks will feature an autograph from a current member of the Penguins roster. Each player will sign approximately 25 pucks prior to the game.

However, each puck will come securely wrapped, meaning fans won't know whose autograph they will be getting until they tear into their small, green treasures.

Additionally, each player will sign one puck with a gold marker. The fan who receives that special puck will get a game-used stick from that player, in addition to getting to keep their Pot O' Gold Puck.

All proceeds from the donations for Pot O' Gold Pucks will benefit the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and United Way Charity Fund, which provides funds to local organizations in need throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

PENGUINS POINTS OF INTEREST
CURRY AMONG AHL'S BEST: Rookie netminder John Curry enters Thursday tied for fifth in the AHL with a 2.17 goals against average - best among first year goaltenders. He was also tied for 16th with a .914 save percentage, and sat just outside the top 20 with 14 victories headed into this weekend's action.

Curry has a 3-1-0 record with a 1.98 goals against average and a .933 save percentage in his past four starts.

BONVIE KEEPS CLIMBING: Dennis Bonvie appeared in his 856th career AHL contest on March 4 against the Philadelphia Phantoms, good for 17th place on the league's all-time games played list. He currently sits three games behind 16th place Andy Branigan, who played for the Springfield Indians, Indianapolis Capitals, Hershey Bears, and Providence Reds during his AHL career, which ran from 1940-58).

Bonvie also moved into a tie for fourth place on the Penguins' all-time games played list on March 4. He has now suited up for 271 games as a member of the Pens, equalling Ross Lupaschuk. Only Shane Endicott (292), Rob Scuderi (305) and Tom Kostopoulos (318) have pulled on the sweater more times than Bonvie.

BRENT BENT ON SCORING: Tim Brent currently leads the Penguins with 31 assists and 46 points on the season, and appears to be just getting warmed up. Brent has four points in his past three games (2+2), including the game-winning goal last Sunday in Binghamton.

In his past nine games, Brent has seven points (4+3), inclduing two game-winning tallies - the first of which came 10 seconds into overtime on February 20 vs. Hershey. Brent's assist and point totals this season are career bests for the fourth year pro, and he sits one goal shy of tying his career high, set last season with Portland.

MAC SHOWS WINNING WAYS: Kurtis McLean ranks tied for fourth in the AHL with six game-winning goals this season. The team record for game-winning goals in a single campaign is seven, set by Michel Ouellet in 2003-04 and tied by Matt Hussey in 2005-06.

BONVIE DVD GIVEAWAY ADDED TO PROMO SCHEDULE
Don't miss Dennis Bonvie's last stand on April 12th, as the Penguins battle the Norfolk Admirals at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. The Pens have added a special limited edition Bonvie DVD giveaway for the first 6,000 fans through the gates that night.

The 55 minute DVD looks back on Bonvie's career with the Penguins, and features interviews with some of the players who know him best. Additionally, the special giveaway features archive footage of some of Dennis' biggest moments in the AHL and NHL, as well as plenty of his best scraps while wearing a Penguins uniform - and one memorable tussle as a member of the Hershey Bears as well!

Now through March 27th, season ticket holders can exclusively purchase additional seats for the game through the Pens offices by contacting your account executive. All remaining seats will be released to the general public on March 28th, or can be purchased now through the Drive for the Cup ticket plan. Call 208-PENS for more information.

Drive To The Cup Plan
The AHL season isn't even half way over, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs! With that in mind, the we have put together a ticket plan that is sure to make keep any Calder Cup dreamer happy - the Drive to the Cup Plan.

Here's how it works: you get tickets to any three remaining regular season games (YOUR choice), PLUS grab a seat for either of the Pens' first two home playoff contests (once again, YOUR choice). Should the Penguins not qualify for the postseason (bite your tongue!), you'll get a seat to the 2008-09 home opener at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza.

Plus, everyone purchasing a Drive to the Cup plan will get a stick signed by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins player of his or her choice (one stick per package purchased).

Call the Penguins at 208-7367 for more information.

Subway Friday Family Nights – All Friday home games
Looking to keep your love of hockey and appetite in check this season? Purchase four or more tickets to any Friday night Penguins home game (tickets start at just $14.75) and get vouchers for free Subway Fresh Fit Meals. Each Friday night one lucky Subway family will win a Pens gift and a free sub platter from Subway. Call the Pens at 208-PENS for more details!

AAA Discount – All Friday home games
AAA Members can purchase tickets for any Friday night game throughout the season at a special price! Tickets start at just $15.50 each and can be purchased at the Pens Team Store in the Waterfront Complex location! Just show your AAA card and get your discount – no minimums to buy.