Hockey Is Approaching: Penguins Rookie Tournament and Training Camp

Yesterday was the first real sign that the upcoming hockey season is quickly approaching.  The Penguins announced information for this year's Rookie Tournament and the report date for the start of training camp.

As of right now, there's not much in the way of Penguins training camp other than the players will be reporting on Tuesday, September 16th.  Pittsburgh will be release further details prior to opening.

From September 9th - 13th, Pittsburgh prospects will be in Oshawa, Ontario participating in the 2011 Rookie Tournament at the General Motors Centre along with prospects from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators. 

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

• Saturday, September 10th at 2:00 PM
  Pittsburgh VS Ottawa
• Sunday, September 11th @ 7:00 PM
  Pittsburgh VS Toronto 
• Tuesday, September 13th at 2:00 PM
  Pittsburgh VS Chicago

For those of you interested, you will be able to watch or listen to the games:

All three games will air on Penguins HD Radio (WXDX FM HD-2 and streamed live on www.pittsburghpenguins.com). Steve Mears and two-time Stanley Cup champion Phil Bourque will broadcast the action. Full tournament coverage can also be found at www.pittsburghpenguins.com.

For a roster of Penguins prospects participating and further information, VISIT THE PENGUINS OFFICIAL WEBPAGE.