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FEATURED MEMBERS

Check out these members of the T.G.I. Friday's® Penguins Kids Club, who were recognized as a "Member of the Month" –just for being a part of the coolest club in town!

APRIL

JACK BROTHERS

Age: 6

What is your favorite class in school and why?:
Gym because I like to run fast!

What do you want to be when you grow up?:
A hockey player of course.

Who is your favorite member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and why?:
Crosby because he's awesome!

Why do you like the game of hockey?:
They play on skates and it is fast! I like how they bang into each other too!

What do you like best about being a part of the Penguins Kids Club?:
We don't live in Pittsburgh so it helps me stay connected to the team. Go Pens!

Please share a message with us for the Pittsburgh Penguins:
Stanley Cup here we come! I hope I can come to a game in Pittsburgh real soon! Keep up the winning as best as you can! Go Pens!

APRIL

SYDNEY KAMINSKY

Age:  6

Hometown: Johnstown, PA

What do you like to do for fun?:
Swim, softball and watch the Pens play!

Who is your favorite member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and why?:
Brooks Orpik (because my brother is named after him) and Sidney Crosby (because we have the same name).

Have you ever been to a Penguins game before?:
I have never been to a game but would love to go!

What do you like best about being a part of the Penguins Kids Club?:
The best thing about the Kids Club is free cool stuff!


MARCH

JESSE LUCAS

Age: 11

Hometown: North Huntingdon, PA

What do you like to do for fun?:
Play Hockey.

Who is your favorite member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and why?:
Evgeni Malkin because he is so good at everything he does on the ice.

What do you like best about the game of hockey?:
I love everything.

Tell us about your first Penguins game!:
It was awesome to see the players and we won!!!

What is your favorite meal at T.G.I. Friday’s®?:
The dumplings.

Feel free to share any additional comments or thoughts!:
I started playing hockey because I learned to love the game from the Penguins. And I would like to tell the Penguins to keep up the good work and keep playing great!!!

FEBRUARY

NOAH STINE

Age: 9

Hometown: Morgantown, WV

What are your favorite activities at school?:
Reading, Science, and Recess.

What do you want to be when you grow up?:
I want to be a helicopter pilot when I grow up.

Who is your favorite member of the Pittsburgh Penguins and why?:
Sidney Crosby - because he won Pittsburgh's 3rd Stanley Cup and he signed my Sidney Crosby doll and jersey for me.

What do you like best about the game of hockey?:
I love to see them score goals.

Have you ever been to a Penguins game? If so, tell us about your first game!:
I have been to 2 Penguins games. I saw Jeff Jimmerson sing the national anthem. He was awesome. It was fun and exciting. The crowd was very loud.

JANUARY

SOPHIA SHOLOCK

Age: 5

Hometown: Daisytown, PA

What do you like to do for fun?:
Dancing and gymnastics.

What are your favorite activities at school?:
Learning Labs, Library and Lunch.

What do you want to be when you grow up?:
A Princess.

Why are you a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins?:
They are a great team and I like cheering for them.

What do you like best about the game of hockey?: Watching the games with my brother, Mason.

DECEMBER

RILEY LECKER

Age: 6

Hometown: Oakdale, PA

What do you like to do for fun?:
Dance, read, help my brother collect hockey cards, and watch the Pens play!

Why are you a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins?:
Because they play good hockey!

Tell us about your first Penguins game!:
I remember I met Iceburgh and Geno scored a goal.

What do you like best about the game of hockey?:
It moves fast and everyone celebrates when the Pens score a goal.

Have you been to a Kids Club event before? If so, which events and what did you like best?:
Yes, I've been to events at T.G.I Friday's® - I always like to see Iceburgh.

What is your favorite Kids Meal at T.G.I. Friday’s®?
Pasta with butter and parmesan.

NOVEMBER

DOMINIC TRISTANI

Age: 8

Hometown: Gibsonia, PA

What do you want to be when you grow up?: I want to be the owner of a pet store.

Tell us about your first Penguins game!:
I got 8 players autographs walking from the parking lot to CONSOL.

What do you like best about the game of hockey?:
The intense competition.

Which Kids Club event did you like best?:
I liked the skate at the Penguins Pond the best.

What is your favorite Kids Meal at T.G.I. Friday’s®?:
Cheeseburger with Friday’s fries and a cup of dirt dessert.

OCTOBER

NOLAN WALTERS

Age: 9

Hometown: Charleroi, PA

Why are you a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins?:
They are awesome and I love the game of hockey.

What do you like best about the game of hockey?:
The pace, the action, all of it!

What do you like best about being a Kids Club member?:
Everything it has to offer.

Have you been to a Kids Club event before?
Yes, I got to go to a Pens practice (pictured).

What was your favorite part of this event? The players shooting pucks at the glass where I was sitting.


SEPTEMBER

COLBY O'CONNOR

Age: 6

Hometown: Bethel Park, PA

Who is your favorite Penguins player?:
Sidney Crosby & Marc-Andre Fleury, but I love the whole team!

What do you like best about the game of hockey?:
Scoring, of course!

What do you like best about being a Kids Club member?:
Getting to follow my favorite team!

What is your favorite Kids Meal at T.G.I. Friday’s®?:
Chicken fingers and baby carrots.



 

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