New Penguins owners will welcome Lemieux ‘with open arms’
The Hoffmann family takes ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins with a vision for multi-generational stability and a commitment to Mario Lemieux.
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The Hoffmann family has taken ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The new owners have stated their intention to remain with the organization for generations to come and have proclaimed that the team will win in Pittsburgh.
Coverage from NHL.com, Axios, and TribLIVE.com emphasizes the new ownership's vision and their commitment to welcoming Mario Lemieux. WTAE reports on the family's long-term plans for the franchise.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Hoffmann family is seeking to make the Florida Everblades the ECHL affiliate for the Penguins.
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Quick answers
Who are the new owners of the Penguins?
The Hoffmann family.
What is the ownership's stance on Mario Lemieux?
According to NHL.com, the new owners will welcome Lemieux 'with open arms.'
Which team might become the Penguins' ECHL affiliate?
The Hoffmann family hopes to make the Florida Everblades the affiliate.
Coverage (6)
- Mackinac Island ferries owner buying Pittsburgh Penguins Crain's Detroit · 5h ago
- 'The Hoffmanns plan to be a part of this for generations to come' WTAE · 5h ago
- New Pens owners outline vision for Penguins Axios · 5h ago
- New Penguins owners proclaim ‘You will win in Pittsburgh’ TribLIVE.com · 5h ago
- The Hoffmann family hopes to make the Florida Everblades the Penguins' ECHL affiliate Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 5h ago
- New Penguins owners will welcome Lemieux ‘with open arms’ NHL.com · 5h ago broke it first
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