Patch Playoff Hockey Hub: Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa

Check here frequently for news and opinions on the second-round series.

The Pittsburgh Penguins' journey to a possible fourth Stanley Cup title and second in the past five years began with an NHL playoffs game on May 1 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Now, the Penguins need 12 more postseason wins this year in order to raise the cup, including four against their second-round opponent—the Ottawa Senators. Second-Round Schedule Tuesday, May 14 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 1 (Recap | Box Score) Friday, May 17 - Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 3 (Recap | Box Score) Sunday, May 19 - Ottawa 2, Pittsburgh 1 (2OT) - 7:30 p.m. (Recap | Box Score) Wednesday, May 22 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) Friday, May 24 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) Sunday, May 26 - Pittsburgh at …

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Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Rally Set for Wednesday

Fans are invited to the Annihilate the Islanders rally in downtown Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County officials are planning an Annihilate the Islanders rally before the Pittsburgh Penguins' first playoff game Wednesday, May 1. The rally begins at noon in the Allegheny Courthouse courtyard and includes giveaways from the Penguins and Turner's Dairy and an appearance from Iceburgh. Val Porter from WDVE will host the event and the Kardasz Brothers will perform live music. The best-of-seven playoff series against the New York Islanders begins at 7:30 p.m. at Consol Energy Center. The Pens won the regular-season series with the Islanders, 4-1. Share your Penguins pride. Upload photos of your Pens gear in the media box above. How do you think the Pens will do in the playoffs this year? Tell us in the comments below.

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OMG! Justin Bieber Tickets Go on Sale at Noon

Fans will be able to purchase presale tickets for the Biebs’ November tour date in Pittsburgh at noon today.

Is it hot outside or is that just all the young girls in the area feeling the effects of Bieber Fever. Yes, teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is coming to Pittsburgh Nov. 20 as part of his 45-date “Believe Tour”—and tickets are sure to go fast. But don’t worry, Patch has all the info to help you score tickets. Members of the Biebs’ fan club will be able to purchase tickets for his performance, which will take place at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, at noon today. The fan club and VIP packages presale ends at 6 p.m. Friday.  If you—or the girl in your life—haven’t joined already, log on to BieberFever.com. There, you'llbe able to purchase a quarterly or yearly membership package in order to get first crack at the tickets. A …

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Quaker Valley Wins Class A Penguins Cup

Quaker Valley claims the Penguin Cup championship and ends a 10-game losing streak to Mars with their 4-2 win Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center. QV advances to the state championship game at 3 p.m. Sunday at RMU Island Sports Center.

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Quaker Valley Hockey Team Advances to Penguins Cup Championship

The matchup against Mars will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in Consol Energy Center.

Quaker Valley High School hockey team will compete Saturday in the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup Championship Series finals. The state championship game against Mars will begin at 1 p.m. in Consol Energy Center.  The Quakers advanced after defeating Kittanning, 7-1, in Monday's home championship series matchup at RMU's Island Sports Center on Neville Island. The No. 1 seed team is going for its second state championship. The cowbells will be ringing. 

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Occupy Pittsburgh Plans to Rally at Romney Fundraiser

The group plans protest Thursday at Republican Committee of Allegheny County luncheon.

Members of Occupy Pittsburgh have announced that a rally will take place at 10:30 a.m. outside the Console Energy Center on Thursday, Oct. 27, when former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney hosts the Republican Committee of Allegheny County's (RCAC) luncheon fundraiser. Occupy Pittsburgh said in a statement that "Romney has called the non-violent Occupy Movement, 'dangerous class warfare,' " and referred to Romney as a member of the 1 percent controlling much of America’s wealth. Occupy Pittsburgh was developed by residents of southwestern Pennsylvania as part of the 99 percent Occupy movement known in New York City as Occupy Wall Street. The group held a march and rallies Oct. 15 in downtown Pittsburgh and continues to camp and demonstrate …

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