All of a sudden, eighteen things start happening at once in WBS land.
Pens Fest was held today at the new Coal Street complex in Wilkes-Barre.
Autograph signings, food, face painting, prizes and free skating sessions were going on.
Remember in Heavyweights when they had that competition at the end? Complete opposite of that.
Players Chris Collins, Ryan Lannon, and Andrew "Sandman" Orpik were on hand as well.
It was all free and open to the fans... the fans...
The AHL is all about their sick alternate sweaters every year.
Brandon B. went into animal mode and sent in this pic.
The new third jersey unveiling:
Nasty. Can't wait 'til they sport these in Consol.
Also, the Pens pre-season schedule was released per WBSPens.com.
Tuesday, September 28 vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 7:05 PM Wednesday, September 29 @ Syracuse Crunch, Oswego State Campus Center Ice Arena, 7:00 PM Friday, October 1 vs. HERSHEY BEARS, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 7:05 PM Saturday, October 2 @ Hershey Bears, Giant Center, 7:00 PM
Last season, WBS had to play Binghamton twice at a community college ice rink.
Looks like they're moving up the ladder.
The highly anticipated full AHL regular season schedule is slated to be released by Wednesday.
It took the league longer to finish this than it took Casey Hampton to run his 40.
To end on a nostalgic note, check out the goal that the God's Son scored in Montreal way back when.