Penguins News

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins once again used a strong third period to overcome an early deficit and defeat the Hershey Bears, 2-1, at the Giant Center on Saturday. The win allowed the Penguins to sweep the home-and-home exhibition series versus their intrastate rival. With the game in a 1-1 deadlock late in the third, Brian Gibbons took matters into his own hands with 3:15 left in regulation. The rookie forward skated around Bears center Keith Aucoin before sending a backhander high over Dany… read more

NAME-Brian Troiano RESIDENCE-Luzerne HOMETOWN-Pittsburgh BIRTHPLACE-Pittsburgh BIRTHDAY-11/22 FAMILY-Mom-Karen, Dad-Michael, Brother-Michael, Sister-Jamie PETS- 2 Dogs Taz,Gizmo HIGH SCHOOL- Plum Senior High School COLLEGE- Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS- 2nd season PREVIOUS JOBS-Octagon, Pittsburgh Pirates FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM (OTHER THAN PENGUINS)-Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates FAVORITE BOOK-Ishmael FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND-Parkway Drive… read more

NAME – Shari Zbegner RESIDENCE – Dupont, PA HOMETOWN – Duryea, PA BIRTHPLACE – Scranton, PA BIRTHDAY – August 2nd FAMILY – Husband – Marty Daughter - Jordan PETS - Diego HIGH SCHOOL – Seton Catholic High School, Pittston, PA COLLEGE – University of Scranton HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS – 2 years (as of January 1, 2012) PREVIOUS JOBS – Managed the family market for 5 years FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM (OTHER THAN PENGUINS) - Phillies… read more

NAME: Jillian Heller HOMETOWN: Nanticoke, PA BIRTHPLACE: Kingston, PA BIRTHDAY: July 15th, 1985 FAMILY: Parents Tom & Jane, Brother Jake PETS: Dog: Ozzy and Cat: Kitte HIGH SCHOOL: Nanticoke Area COLLEGE: College Misericordia (Undergrad) / Cal U of PA (Masters) HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS: 08-09, & Since September PREVIOUS JOBS: Tampa Bay Lightning, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers, Pocono Raceway, Winston-Salem Dash FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: (OTHER THAN PENGUINS) Pittsburgh Steelers… read more

NAME: Mike O’Brien RESIDENCE: Scranton, PA HOMETOWN: Gladwyne, PA BIRTHPLACE: Philadelphia, PA BIRTHDAY: 9/1/77 HIGH SCHOOL: Haverford School COLLEGE: Boston College HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS: Since October 2011 PREVIOUS JOBS: Play-by-play announcer for Boston College Hockey, Broadcaster/PR Director for Lowell Devils, Broadcaster/PR Director for Trenton Titans (ECHL), FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM (OTHER THAN PENGUINS): Eagles & Flyers FAVORITE BOOK: The Killer Angels, The Kite Runner… read more

NAME: Erica C. Roccia HOMETOWN: Laurel Springs, NJ BIRTHPLACE: Philadelphia, PA BIRTHDAY: June 5, 1989 FAMILY: Mom, Dorothy; Dad, Henry; Sister, Lauren; Brother, Nick PETS: My Miniature Pinscher, Munchie and my Maltipoo, Stella HIGH SCHOOL: Highland High School COLLEGE: Rowan University HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS: Since November 7, 2011 PREVIOUS JOBS: Philadelphia Flyers Game Day Fan Interactive Member, Apple Inc. Specialist, and babysitter FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM (OTHER THAN PENGUINS):… read more

NAME Matt Daube RESIDENCE Dallas, PA HOMETOWN Dallas, PA BIRTHPLACE Wilkes-Barre, PA BIRTHDAY 7/6/86 PETS Two Dogs HIGH SCHOOL Dallas High School COLLEGE East Stroudsburg University HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS Second Season FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM (OTHER THAN PENGUINS) Pittsburgh Steelers, Ohio State Buckeyes, and the BUCCOS!!! FAVORITE BOOK The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND Metallica FAVORITE MOVIE Any Given Sunday FAVORITE FOOD Meat… read more

NAME: Jon Stephenson RESIDENCE: Duryea, Pa HOMETOWN: Lebanon, Pa BIRTHPLACE: Birmingham, Al BIRTHDAY: July 14, 1976 FAMILY: Wife Marlene, Daughters Tori and Taylor and Son Tyler PETS: Dog Princess HIGH SCHOOL: Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon, Pa COLLEGE: East Stroudsburg University HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS: 5 years and 2 years PREVIOUS JOBS 2000-2003 Wilkes-Barer/Scranton Penguins – Ticket Sales Representative 2003-2005 Wilkes-Barer/Scranton Penguins – Director of Corporate… read more

NAME Chris Sipsky RESIDENCE Kingston, PA HOMETOWN Larksville, PA BIRTHDAY 1/9/1984 HIGH SCHOOL Wyoming Valley West COLLEGE College Misericordia (Misericordia University) HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS 6 Years PREVIOUS JOBS Sales Associate at Staples FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM (OTHER THAN PENGUINS) San Francisco 49ers / Philadelphia Phillies FAVORITE BOOK The Green Mile FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND KISS / Poison FAVORITE FOOD Steak FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT TGI Fridays FAVORITE COLOR Orange EMAIL csipsky@wbspenguins.com read more

NAME – Bill Dotzel RESIDENCE – Wilkes-Barre HOMETOWN – Wilkes-Barre BIRTHPLACE – Wilkes-Barre BIRTHDAY – November 7 1979 FAMILY – Wife Jen, Daughter Katie PETS – a cat HIGH SCHOOL - Coughlin COLLEGE - Kings HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE PENGUINS – 7th Season PREVIOUS JOBS – Pizza Delivery, Seafood Delivery, and Chinese Food Cook FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM (OTHER THAN PENGUINS) – Mets, Penn State, and Raiders FAVORITE BOOK – The Bad Guys… read more