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 J.D. Forrest.

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

The captain of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins is Taylor Fedun.

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.

Who is the general manager of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins?

The general manager of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins is Erik Heasley.

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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2023-2024 Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were 39-24-9 in the 2023-24 AHL season with 87 points, 3rd in the Atlantic and 9th overall.

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — 2023-2024 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Joel Blomqvist (G)	24	2002	Uusikaarlepyy, FIN	6'2"	183	L
	#1	Jaxon Castor (G)Loan	29	1997	Phoenix, AZ, USA	6'3"	201	L
	#33	Taylor Gauthier (G)	25	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R
	#45	Magnus Hellberg (G)	35	1991	Uppsala, SWE	6'6"	220	L
	#39	Alex Nedeljkovic (G)	30	1996	Parma, OH, USA	6'0"	203	L
	#40	Garret Sparks (G)	33	1993	Elmhurst, IL, USA	6'3"	201	L
	#45	Ludovic Waeber (G)	30	1996	Fribourg, SUI	6'1"	176	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#78	Isaac Belliveau (D)	23	2002	Fleurimont, QC, CAN	6'2"	185	L
	#56	Scooter Brickey (D)	27	1999	Mt. Clemens, MI, USA	6'3"	214	R
	#8	Will Butcher (D)	31	1995	Sun Prairie, WI, USA	5'10"	190	L
	#4	Taylor Fedun (D)"C"	38	1988	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#52	Mark Friedman (D)	30	1995	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#42	Libor Hájek (D)	28	1998	Smrcek, CZE	6'3"	209	L
	#79	Owen Headrick (D)	29	1997	Garden River, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#73	Pierre-Olivier Joseph (D)	27	1999	Laval, QC, CAN	6'2"	185	L
	#32	Justin Lee (D)	26	2000	Waskada, MB, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#7	John Ludvig (D)	26	2000	Liberec, CZE	6'1"	214	L
	#61	Xavier Ouellet (D)"A"	33	1993	Bayonne, FRA	6'0"	196	L
	#6	Mark Pysyk (D)	34	1992	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	198	R
	#51	Jack Rathbone (D)	27	1999	West Roxbury, MA, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#53	Dmitri Samorukov (D)	27	1999	Volgograd, RUS	6'2"	198	L
	#5	Ryan Shea (D)	29	1997	Milton, MA, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#24	Ty Smith (D)	26	2000	Lloydminster, AB, CAN	5'11"	179	L
	#3	Jack St. Ivany (D)	27	1999	Manhattan Beach, CA, USA	6'3"	201	R
FORWARDS
	#34	Peter Abbandonato (C/LW)	28	1998	Laval, QC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#86	Justin Addamo (C/W)	28	1998	Clermont-Ferrand, FRA	6'6"	240	L
	#12	Corey Andonovski (RW/LW)	27	1999	Uxbridge, ON, CAN	6'1"	209	R
	#80	Raivis Ansons (LW/RW)	24	2002	Riga, LAT	6'1"	192	L
	#36	Tristan Broz (C/LW)	24	2002	Bloomington, MN, USA	6'0"	205	L
	#42	Maxim Cajkovic (RW)	25	2001	Bratislava, SVK	6'0"	201	R
	#46	Mathieu De St. Phalle (RW/LW)	26	2000	Glencoe, IL, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#46	Cédric Desruisseaux (W/C)Loan	26	2000	Warwick, QC, CAN	5'8"	170	L
	#37	Matt Filipe (C/LW)	28	1997	Newton, MA, USA	6'2"	198	L
	#14	Jordan Frasca (C/LW)	25	2001	Caledon, ON, CAN	6'3"	183	L
	#44	Jonathan Gruden (LW/RW)"A"	26	2000	Rochester, MI, USA	6'0"	192	L
	#70	Dillon Hamaliuk (C/LW)	26	2000	Leduc, AB, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#43	Jansen Harkins (C/W)	29	1997	Cleveland, OH, USA	6'2"	198	L
	#85	Avery Hayes (C/RW)	24	2002	Westland, MI, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#13	Vinnie Hinostroza (RW/LW)"A"	32	1994	Melrose Park, IL, USA	5'10"	176	R
	#47	Samuel Houde (C/LW)	26	2000	Blainville, QC, CAN	6'0"	172	L
	#49	Beau Jelsma (LW/C)	22	2004	London, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#9	Marc Johnstone (RW/LW)	30	1996	Cranford, NJ, USA	6'0"	192	R
	#23	Jagger Joshua (LW/RW)	27	1999	Dearborn, MI, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#42	Ville Koivunen (W/C)	23	2003	Oulu, FIN	6'0"	172	L
	#15	Joona Koppanen (C)	28	1998	Tampere, FIN	6'5"	192	L
	#84	Tanner Laderoute (RW/C)Loan	29	1997	Three Hills, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#11	Alexander Nylander (W/C)	28	1998	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	196	R
	#16	Logan Pietila (C/RW)	26	2000	Howell, MI, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#16	Rem Pitlick (C/W)	29	1997	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#11	Vasili Ponomaryov (C)	24	2002	Moskva, RUS	6'0"	181	L
	#22	Samuel Poulin (W/C)	25	2001	Blainville, QC, CAN	6'2"	227	L
	#18	Jesse Puljujärvi (RW/LW)	28	1998	Älvkarleby, SWE	6'4"	201	R
	#48	Valtteri Puustinen (RW/LW)	27	1999	Kuopio, FIN	5'9"	183	R
	#54	Matt Quercia (C/LW)Loan	27	1999	Andover, MA, USA	6'3"	216	L
	#26	Austin Rueschhoff (F)	29	1997	Wentzville, MO, USA	6'7"	229	R
	#72	Lukas Svejkovsky (C/RW)	24	2001	Tampa, FL, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#41	Evan Vierling (C/W)	24	2002	Aurora, ON, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#36	Colin White (C/RW)"A"	29	1997	Boston, MA, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#63	Radim Zohorna (C)	30	1996	Havlickuv Brod, CZE	6'6"	229	L
Position: G: 3, D: 12, F: 28Av Age: 25.91 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

2023-2024 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Staff

Head CoachJ.D. Forrest
Asst. CoachSheldon Brookbank
Asst. CoachKevin Porter
General ManagerErik Heasley
Asst. Equipment ManagerBrian Allen
Asst. Equipment ManagerJack Walsh
Athletic TrainerZander Kosmala
Athletic TrainerSeamus McKelvey
CEOJeff Barrett
Head Equipment ManagerJared Mycyk
Strength & Conditioning CoachConnor Keenan
Vice PresidentBrian Coe
Video CoachNick Biamonte

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2023-2024 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Captains

"C"

Taylor Fedun

"A"

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Facts

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

2023-2024 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
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5 players
2 players
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1 player
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1 player
1 player

Experience

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: 2 610 GP
NHL: 3 546 GP
WC: 132 GP
OG: 2 GP
SHL: 17 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 41 GP
Liiga: 562 GP
KHL: 231 GP
Czechia: 241 GP
AHL: 6 638 GP
NL: 115 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 — 2023-2024 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/07/2026 06:00 PM GMT-5	Charlotte Checkers	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	-	AHL
11/06/2026 07:00 PM GMT-5	Charlotte Checkers	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	-	AHL
11/01/2026 05:00 PM GMT-5	Hershey Bears	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	0 - 5	AHL
10/30/2026 07:00 PM GMT-4	Utica Comets	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	4 - 3	AHL
10/24/2026 06:05 PM GMT-4	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	Hartford Wolf Pack	3 - 2	AHL

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Latest Transactions

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/28/2026	Up/Down	joining	Justin Brazeau (F)	Pittsburgh Penguins	Details
10/24/2026	Up/Down	joining	Tiernan Shoudy (F)	Florida Everblades	Details
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

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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	10	5	4	-	-	1	39	29	11	1.1	4	-
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	14	9	17	26	10
2.	Graham Knott (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	17	7	15	22	12
3.	Michael Joly (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta	NL	18	11	8	19	2
4.	Max Newton (F)	2026-2027	Krefeld Pinguine	DEL	15	6	11	17	6
5.	Josh Currie (F)	2026-2027	Graz99ers	ICEHL	17	5	11	16	8
6.	Brooklyn Kalmikov (F)	2026-2027	Trois-Rivières Lions	ECHL	7	6	9	15	2
7.	Jesse Puljujärvi (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	NL	16	6	9	15	44
8.	Peter Abbandonato (F)	2026-2027	ERC Ingolstadt	DEL	15	5	10	15	2
9.	Jake Guentzel (F)	2026-2027	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	13	8	6	14	2
10.	Félix Robert (F)	2026-2027	Lukko	Liiga	19	8	6	14	8

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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	23.45
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	25.07
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	25.15
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	25.91
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