Programs & Initiatives

DEK Hockey

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Toyota SportsPlex introduced the sport of Dek Hockey to NEPA with the help of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. The first outdoor rink in the area was completed in March of 2023.

The equipment required is minimal compared to ice hockey – players only need sneakers, a stick, and a ball. This cost-effective setup removes the barriers to participation, allowing individuals from diverse economic backgrounds to partake without the burden of high expenses.

Dek Hockey welcomes players of all skill levels and ages. It’s not just for those who have honed their skills on ice; beginners, youngsters, and even adults looking for recreational exercise can engage in the sport. For information about leagues and learn to play clinics, please see the Toyota SportsPlex Dek Hockey website:

Rivals Program

“Rivals Program”, Presented By M&T Bank, an in-school street hockey program designed to teach elementary students the basics of hockey. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, this program seamlessly blends fitness with fun. This program is most suitable and intended for grade 3-6.

The Penguins Goals Foundation provides detailed lesson plans that physical education teachers can implement in their classes. All curriculum is compliant with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Academic Standards for Physical Education. We will supply the equipment in our street hockey kit.

This program is free of charge courtesy of the Penguins Goals Foundation, Lehigh Valley Phantoms and M&T Bank. If your school is interested in participating in this program, please contact Kyle Hammer at khammer@wbspenguins.com or (570) 208-5424.

Inclusive DEK Hockey

Special Hockey is a modified form of hockey designed to be inclusive and accessible for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Spring and Fall clinics allow all individuals to participate in the game they love.

Pens Fit

Pens Fit is a dynamic, community-centric traveling program that brings hockey to you, free of charge.

From local parks to community centers, Pens Fit transforms ordinary spaces into vibrant arenas of fun. With skilled instructors and equipment, this free program is for children of all skills levels to pick up a stick, hit the pavement, and experience street hockey for the first time.

It’s not just a free learn-to-play program, it’s a celebration of fitness, teamwork, and unifying the spirits of sports right in the heart of our community. To learn more or to bring this free program to a community space near you, email GOALS@wbspenguins.com

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Good Choices

Good Choices is an in-school assembly program that champions holistic well-being for elementary students. Through interactive sessions, it emphasizes the significance of healthy eating, exercise, and teamwork.

By blending education and engagement, young participants embrace the importance of balance nutrition and staying active. Led by program facilitators and assisted by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players, Good Choices doesn’t just promote physical health; it nurtures character development, equipping students with essential life skills for a brighter future.

If you want to bring the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to your school, email GOALS@wbspenguins.com.

PensPass: Sharing the Thrill

The PensPass program increases accessibility to sports and promotes inclusivity. Through this program, generous fans can donate game tickets allowing individuals who may not have the means to attend live hockey the opportunity to experience the excitement of a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game.

This allows the foundation to foster a sense of belonging and unity while removing socioeconomic barriers to partake in the joy of sports. PensPass ensures underserved populations not only experience the excitement of hockey but create memories for a live time.

If you would like to donate your unused tickets to bring a nonprofit to a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game, email GOALS@wbspenguins.com.

Tickets For Tots

Tickets for Tots is an initiative that aims to spread the joy of hockey to fans in our community. This program allows families who otherwise would not have an opportunity to attend live sporting events to do so. The Penguins recognize the importance of fostering a love for the game and believe that everyone should have the chance to experience the thrill of hockey.