Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2012

RICK BUKER

Most Penguins fans have taken in a game or two at the CONSOL Energy Center, have seen highlights of a young Mario Lemieux, and have heard the story behind the franchise’s birth in 1966. But only real fans know who designed the team’s original logo, which player is considered the “Original Penguin,” or have visited the site of the Schenley Park Casino.

100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Rick Buker reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Penguins hockey. Scattered throughout the pages, you’ll find traditions, records, and Penguins lore to test your knowledge, including:

§  Who was involved in “The Trade” – the best trade in team history?

§  Which player tallied points in 46 consecutive games?

§  Who was the first Penguin to score 50 goals in a season?

§  Which player was nicknamed “Jack Lambert on Skates?” 

Whether you’re a die-hard booster from the days of Jean Pronovost or a new supporter of Sidney Crosby, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do before they go to the Igloo in the sky.

If you bleed black and gold, then 100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is for you. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Penguins fan is all about.

About the Author:

Rick Buker is the author of Total Penguins: The Definitive Encyclopedia of the Pittsburgh Penguins. An avid hockey fan and freelance writer, he earned a degree in business administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1979.  Upon his graduation, he accepted a position with Consolidated Natural Gas Company.  Buker began his writing career in 1995 when he joined the company’s communications staff.  He currently resides in the Steel City.