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June 11
Obtained Lou Angotti from St. Louis for Ab McDonald.
November 29
Obtained Billy Harris from Oakland for Bob Dillabough.
January 24
Obtained Duane Rupp from Minnesota for Leo Boivin.
January 30
Obtained George Swarbick, Bryan Watson and Tracy Pratt from Oakland for Earl Ingarfield, Dick Matiussi and Gene Ubriaco.
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Front row: Ron Junkin (Asst. Trainer), Doug Barrie, Ron Snell, Keith McCreary, George Swarbrick, Charile Burns, Gary Swain, Val Fontyene & Ken Carson (Trainer)
Middle row: Les Binkley, Paul Andrea, Lou Angotti, Jack Riley (General Manager), Jack McGregor (President), Red Sullivan (Head Coach), Ken Schinkel, Wally Boyer & Joe Daley
Back row: Bob Wotowich, Bill Harris, Dunc McCollum, Tracy Pratt, Duane Rupp, Noel Price, Jean Pronovost, Billy Spear & Joe Gordon (PR) |
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
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• The first Peguins game was broadcast on local television (WTAE) on October 19, 1968. The Boston Bruins defeated the Pens, 5-1.
• Penguins record first win ever at Montreal on January. 2, 5-2.
• Ken Schinkel selected to Western Division NHL All-Star Team.
• Keith McCreary scores 25 goals to lead the Penguins.
• Ken Schinkel leads the team in scoring with 52 points.
• Penguin Pete, on loan from the Pittsburgh Zoo, makes his Civic Arena Debut.
• Pittsburgh finish in 5th place with a record of 20-45-11, becoming the only expansion team to miss the playoffs in its first two seasons. |
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UNIFORM NUMBERS & SEASON STATISTICS
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Goalie |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
PIM |
W |
L |
T |
MIN |
GA |
GAA |
SO |
SV |
PCT |
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30
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Les Binkley |
50
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0
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0
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0
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0
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10
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31
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8
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2885
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158
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3.29
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0
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0
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1
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Joe Daley |
29
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0
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0
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0
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2
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10
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13
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3
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1615
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87
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3.23
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2
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0
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29
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Marv Edwards |
1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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0
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60
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3
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3.00
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0
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0
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