Penguins Alumni Salute Team's All-Time Head Coaches

Red Sullivan (1967-69)

PITTSBURGH -- Over 30 former Pittsburgh Penguins players, coaches and general managers will gather for the 12th Annual Penguins Alumni Charity Golf Classic on Tuesday, August 18 at Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray, PA.

At this year’s event, the Alumni Association will pay tribute to head coaches throughout the team’s history.  Former coaches participating in the tournament include first-ever Penguins head coach Red Sullivan (1967-69), Ken Schinkel (1973-74; 1976-77), Ed Johnston (1980-83; 1993-97), Bob Berry (1984-87), Pierre Creamer (1987-88), Gene Ubriaco (1988-89), and Kevin Constantine (1997-99).    

Proceeds from the event will benefit Achieva, the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Western PA School for the Deaf.

Ken Schinkel (1973-74; 1976-77)

Over the past 11 years, the event has donated $270,000 to local children’s charities.

“It will be a wonderful time for reminiscing with old teammates and coaches while assisting a variety of children’s charities,” stated Penguins Alumni Association President Warren Young.  “The alumni membership looks forward to this event each year.” 

Each foursome will be accompanied by one Penguins alumnus as they compete in the scramble-style tournament for prizes.

In addition to 18 holes of golf, the event includes a cocktail party, dinner and silent & live auctions. 

For more information or to request an event brochure, please contact the Penguins Alumni Office by phone at 412-642-1982 or 412-642-1903.  Brochures are also available online at pittsburghpenguins.com/alumniclassic.