What league does Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins play in?

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins play in the AHL.

When was Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins founded?

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins was founded in 1999 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA, USA.

Where is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins based?

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins is based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins?

The head coach of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins is Glenn Patrick.

Who is the captain of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins?

The captain of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins is Tom Kostopoulos.

What arena does Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins play in?

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins play their home games at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA.

What are the team colors of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins?

The team colors of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are Black + Gold + Red + White.

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2002-2003 Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were 36-32-7-5 in the 2002-03 AHL season with 84 points, 3rd in the Western Conference: South Division and 16th overall.

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2002-2003 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Roster

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — 2002-2003 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Jean-Sébastien Aubin (G)	49	1977	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#35	Sébastien Caron (G)	46	1980	Amqui, QC, CAN	6'1"	170	L
	#34	Robbie Tallas (G)	53	1973	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	179	L
		Mike Valley (G)	50	1976	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#23	Brendan Buckley (D)	49	1977	Needham, MA, USA	6'0"	205	R
	#10	Micki DuPont (D)	46	1980	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#7	Andrew Ference (D)	47	1979	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	183	L
		David Koci (D/LW)	45	1981	Praha, CZE	6'6"	238	L
		François Leroux (D)	56	1970	Ste-Adèle, QC, CAN	6'6"	251	L
		Richard Lintner (D)	48	1977	Trencin, SVK	6'3"	214	R
	#8	Ross Lupaschuk (D)	45	1981	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	223	R
	#4	Brooks Orpik (D)	46	1980	San Francisco, CA, USA	6'2"	220	L
	#5	Darcy Robinson (D)		1981	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'4"	238	R
	#2	Rob Scuderi (D)	47	1978	Syosset, NY, USA	6'1"	212	L
		Mike Wilson (D)	51	1975	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'4"	227	L
FORWARDS
	#20	Colby Armstrong (RW/LW)	43	1982	Lloydminster, SK, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#16	Kris Beech (C)	45	1981	Salmon Arm, BC, CAN	6'3"	212	L
	#11	Alexandre Daigle (C)	51	1975	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#18	Shane Endicott (C)	44	1981	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'4"	214	L
	#9	Matt Hussey (C)	47	1979	New Haven, CT, USA	6'1"	196	L
	#28	Konstantin Koltsov (LW)		1981	Minsk, BLR	6'0"	223	L
	#10	Zenon Konopka (C)	45	1981	Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CAN	6'0"	214	L
	#29	Tom Kostopoulos (RW)"C"	47	1979	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	R
	#14	Milan Kraft (C)	46	1980	Plzen, CZE	6'4"	220	R
	#33	Guillaume Lefebvre (LW)	45	1981	Amos, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#24	Jason MacDonald (RW)	52	1974	Charlottetown, PE, CAN	5'11"	209	R
	#12	Ryan Malone (LW)	46	1979	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'4"	225	L
	#72	Éric Meloche (RW)	50	1976	Lachute, QC, CAN	5'11"	201	R
	#22	Matt Murley (LW/C)	46	1979	Troy, NY, USA	6'1"	207	L
		Michel Ouellet (RW)	44	1982	Rimouski, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#19	Toby Petersen (C)	47	1978	Minneapolis, MN, USA	5'10"	198	L
		Bobby Russell (LW)	48	1978	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#21	Michal Sivek (C)	45	1981	Nachod, CZE	6'4"	214	L
	#25	Tomas Surovy (LW/C)	45	1981	Banska Bystrica, SVK	6'1"	216	L
		Alexander Zevakhin (RW)	46	1980	Perm, RUS	6'0"	203	L
Position: G: 4, D: 10, F: 16Av Age: 24.43 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 207 lbsCompare with other teams »

2002-2003 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Staff

Head CoachGlenn Patrick
Asst. CoachMike Yeo
Asst. Equipment ManagerTeddy Richards
BroadcasterTom Grace
Dir. of CommunicationsTom Grace
Dir. of Media RelationsJim Morlock
Head Athletic TrainerPatrick Steidle
Head Equipment ManagerMark Dumas
PresidentJeff Barrett
Vice PresidentRich Hixon

Team Staff History

2002-2003 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Captains

"C"

Tom Kostopoulos

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2002-2003 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Demographics

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Facts

Plays in: American Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Gold + Red + White
Town: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA Map
Founded: 1999

2002-2003 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Roster Facts

Nationalities

21 players
7 players
3 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: 3 053 GP
NHL: 2 145 GP
WC: 37 GP
OG: 6 GP
SHL: 47 GP
Czechia: 135 GP
AHL: 4 265 GP
DEL: 56 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Florida Everblades (ECHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Capacity: 8 350
Construction Year: 1999

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Games

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — 2002-2003 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/24/2026 10:05 PM UTC	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	Hartford Wolf Pack	-	AHL
10/23/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	Belleville Senators	-	AHL
10/17/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	3 - 6	AHL
10/16/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Cleveland Monsters	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	4 - 2	AHL
10/11/2026 07:05 PM UTC	Providence Bruins	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	2 - 6	AHL

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Latest Transactions

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ryan McAllister (F)	Greenville Swamp Rabbits	Details
09/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Mark Estapa (F)	Florida Everblades	Details
09/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Roddy Ross (G)	Florida Everblades	Details
09/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Zach Urdahl (F)	Kalamazoo Wings	Details
08/07/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Connor Lockhart (F)	San Jose Barracuda	Details
08/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Raivis Ansons (F)	Bloomington Bison	Details
07/30/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Mathieu De St. Phalle (F)	Allen Americans	Details
07/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Cam Johnson (G)	Springfield Thunderbirds	Details

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins History and Standings

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	AHL	6	3	2	-	-	1	25	16	7	1.17	3	-
2025-2026	AHL	72	46	17	-	-	9	243	186	101	1.4	2	Conference Final loss
2024-2025	AHL	72	40	24	-	-	8	244	215	88	1.22	4	First round loss
2023-2024	AHL	72	39	24	-	-	9	211	194	87	1.21	3	First round loss
2022-2023	AHL	72	26	32	-	-	14	191	224	66	0.92	8	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	AHL	76	35	33	-	-	8	209	225	78	1.03	4	Division Semifinal loss
2020-2021	AHL	32	13	13	-	-	6	92	107	32	1	5	No playoffs held
2019-2020	AHL	63	29	26	-	-	8	164	193	66	1.05	6	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	AHL	76	36	30	-	-	10	232	228	82	1.08	6	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	AHL	76	45	22	-	-	9	252	223	99	1.3	2	Conference QF loss
2016-2017	AHL	76	51	20	-	-	5	247	170	107	1.41	1	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	AHL	76	43	27	-	-	6	230	203	92	1.21	3	Conference SF loss
2014-2015	AHL	76	38	24	-	7	7	212	163	87	1.14	2	Conference SF loss
2013-2014	AHL	76	44	24	-	-	8	276	232	96	1.26	1	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	AHL	76	28	30	-	14	4	185	178	88	1.16	3	Conference Final loss
2011-2012	AHL	76	33	25	-	11	7	235	215	95	1.25	2	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	AHL	80	58	21	-	0	1	261	183	117	1.46	1	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	AHL	80	34	34	-	7	5	239	229	87	1.09	3	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	AHL	80	42	25	-	7	6	274	212	104	1.3	3	Division Final loss
2007-2008	AHL	80	37	26	-	10	7	223	187	101	1.26	1	Final loss
2006-2007	AHL	80	41	23	-	10	6	276	221	108	1.35	2	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	AHL	80	42	18	-	9	11	249	178	113	1.41	1	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	39	27	-	-	14	227	219	92	1.15	4	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	AHL	80	34	28	10	-	8	197	197	86	1.08	3	Final loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	36	32	7	-	5	245	248	84	1.05	3	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	20	44	13	-	3	201	274	56	0.7	4	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	AHL	80	36	33	9	-	2	252	248	83	1.04	2	Final loss
1999-2000	AHL	80	23	43	5	-	5	236	306	60	0.75	5	Did not make playoffs

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Colin Smith (F)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	10	7	15	22	4
2.	Graham Knott (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	12	6	9	15	8
3.	Lukas Svejkovsky (F)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo	Liiga	15	8	5	13	4
4.	Jesse Puljujärvi (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	NL	10	6	7	13	35
5.	Max Newton (F)	2026-2027	Krefeld Pinguine	DEL	10	4	9	13	4
6.	Michael Joly (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta	NL	12	8	4	12	2
7.	Ty Smith (D)	2026-2027	Dinamo Minsk	KHL	17	1	11	12	10
8.	Riley Barber (F)	2026-2027	ERC Ingolstadt	DEL	9	6	5	11	10
9.	Nick Petersen (F)	2026-2027	EC-KAC	ICEHL	11	6	5	11	4
10.	Peter Abbandonato (F)	2026-2027	ERC Ingolstadt	DEL	10	4	7	11	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	23.14
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.07
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	25.12
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.88
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	24.86

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Kostopoulos (F)	658	186	283	469
2.	Tomas Surovy (F)	239	89	89	178
3.	Toby Petersen (F)	215	72	105	177
4.	Valtteri Puustinen (F)	252	72	103	175
5.	Dustin Jeffrey (F)	201	59	113	172

Franchise All-Time Goals

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Kostopoulos (F)	658	186	283	469
2.	Tomas Surovy (F)	239	89	89	178
3.	Tim Wallace (F)	304	75	62	137
4.	Shane Endicott (F)	292	73	93	166
5.	Toby Petersen (F)	215	72	105	177

Franchise All-Time Assists

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Kostopoulos (F)	658	186	283	469
2.	Dustin Jeffrey (F)	201	59	113	172
3.	Toby Petersen (F)	215	72	105	177
4.	Valtteri Puustinen (F)	252	72	103	175
5.	Kris Beech (F)	171	53	97	150

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Dennis Bonvie (F)	285	16	84	1284
2.	Tom Kostopoulos (F)	658	186	469	881
3.	Darcy Verot (F)	172	21	51	830
4.	David Koci (D)	194	3	22	770
5.	Jason MacDonald (F)	187	29	65	757

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tom Kostopoulos (F)	658	186	283	469
2.	Rob Scuderi (D)	305	8	80	88
3.	Tim Wallace (F)	304	75	62	137
4.	Shane Endicott (F)	292	73	93	166
5.	Jean-Sébastien Dea (F)	288	72	91	163

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Cédric Lacroix (F)	1	2	2	2.00
2.	Sean Escobedo (D)	2	1	3	1.50
3.	Danton Heinen (F)	12	6	17	1.42
4.	Stephen Leach (F)	4	2	5	1.25
5.	John Slaney (D)	89	42	110	1.24

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Janne Pesonen (F)	2008-2009	AHL	70	32	50	82	1.17	33
2.	Jeff Taffe (F)	2008-2009	AHL	74	25	50	75	1.01	65
3.	Dustin Jeffrey (F)	2009-2010	AHL	77	24	47	71	0.92	16
4.	Toby Petersen (F)	2000-2001	AHL	73	26	41	67	0.92	22
5.	Toby Petersen (F)	2002-2003	AHL	80	31	35	66	0.83	24

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chris Minard (F)	2008-2009	AHL	54	34	23	57	1.06	38
2.	Janne Pesonen (F)	2008-2009	AHL	70	32	50	82	1.17	33
3.	Daniel Sprong (F)	2017-2018	AHL	65	32	33	65	1.00	28
4.	Toby Petersen (F)	2002-2003	AHL	80	31	35	66	0.83	24
5.	Michel Ouellet (F)	2004-2005	AHL	80	31	32	63	0.79	56

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Janne Pesonen (F)	2008-2009	AHL	70	32	50	82	1.17	33
2.	Jeff Taffe (F)	2008-2009	AHL	74	25	50	75	1.01	65
3.	Kris Beech (F)	2004-2005	AHL	68	14	48	62	0.91	146
4.	Dustin Jeffrey (F)	2009-2010	AHL	77	24	47	71	0.92	16
5.	Tim Brent (F)	2007-2008	AHL	74	18	43	61	0.82	79

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dennis Bonvie (F)	2005-2006	AHL	70	2	13	15	0.21	431
2.	Darcy Verot (F)	2001-2002	AHL	71	6	10	16	0.23	387
3.	Steve Parsons (F)	2001-2002	AHL	52	1	1	2	0.04	366
4.	Darcy Verot (F)	2000-2001	AHL	78	10	15	25	0.32	347
5.	Jason MacDonald (F)	2001-2002	AHL	57	8	13	21	0.37	330