The Hoffmann family wants Mario Lemieux involved with the Penguins
The Hoffmann family, new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are pledging local investment and seeking Mario Lemieux's involvement.
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The Hoffmann family has taken ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins. In their initial announcements, the new owners have promised a commitment to winning and pledged to invest in both the team and the city of Pittsburgh.
Coverage from CBS News, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and TribLIVE.com emphasizes the family's intent to keep the team in Pittsburgh. TribLIVE.com specifically highlights the family's desire to have Mario Lemieux involved with the organization.
Future developments to monitor include potential changes regarding the ECHL and the specific nature of the Hoffmanns' investment in the region.
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Quick answers
Where will the Penguins be based under the new ownership?
The Hoffmann family has discussed keeping the team in Pittsburgh.
Who does the Hoffmann family want involved with the team?
According to TribLIVE.com, the family wants Mario Lemieux involved.
What else is the new ownership considering?
CBS News reports that the new owners have discussed a possible ECHL change.
Coverage (5)
- Hoffmanns pledge to invest in Penguins and Pittsburgh DK Pittsburgh Sports · 3h ago
- Tim Benz: Hoffmann family has blueprint to follow for ownership of Penguins TribLIVE.com · 3h ago broke it first
- Penguins' new owners talk keeping team in Pittsburgh, possible ECHL change and more CBS News · 3h ago
- As new Penguins owners, the Hoffmann family promises a commitment to winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 3h ago
- The Hoffmann family wants Mario Lemieux involved with the Penguins TribLIVE.com · 3h ago broke it first
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