New Penguins owners will welcome Lemieux ‘with open arms’
The Hoffmann family, owners of Mackinac Island ferries, have acquired the Pittsburgh Penguins with a long-term vision for the franchise.
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The Hoffmann family has purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins. The new ownership group has stated their intention to remain with the team for generations and has committed to winning in Pittsburgh.
Coverage from NHL.com, Axios, and TribLIVE.com emphasizes the owners' openness to welcoming Mario Lemieux. The transition is being reported by a range of outlets including Crain's Detroit and WTAE.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Hoffmann family is looking to establish the Florida Everblades as the Penguins' ECHL affiliate.
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Quick answers
Who are the new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The team has been purchased by the Hoffmann family, who also own Mackinac Island ferries.
What is the ownership's stance on Mario Lemieux?
According to NHL.com, the new owners will welcome Lemieux 'with open arms'.
Are there any planned affiliate changes?
The Hoffmann family hopes to make the Florida Everblades the ECHL affiliate for the Penguins.
Coverage (6)
- Mackinac Island ferries owner buying Pittsburgh Penguins Crain's Detroit · 4h ago
- 'The Hoffmanns plan to be a part of this for generations to come' WTAE · 4h ago
- New Pens owners outline vision for Penguins Axios · 4h ago
- New Penguins owners proclaim ‘You will win in Pittsburgh’ TribLIVE.com · 4h ago
- The Hoffmann family hopes to make the Florida Everblades the Penguins' ECHL affiliate Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 4h ago
- New Penguins owners will welcome Lemieux ‘with open arms’ NHL.com · 4h ago
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