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What is the Black Company Live Roleplay Group about?

## *"They are vicious & violent bastards... their behaviour tempered only by a few decent men..." - Al’Gaian High Command.*

The Black Company (BC) is a player group within the Mercenary faction in the Curious Pastimes live role playing game. There is a distinct low fantasy feel to the group with an emphasis on finding role playing fun in playing the bottom of society. We are a mix of mature (experienced) role-players and those new to live role play We enjoy role playing together as a military group.

We play the ‘ordinary soldier' rather than the heroes who shape the world. The group has been around for over a decade in one form or another. It has a strong and well defined concept inspired by Glen Cook’s 'Black Company' novels. Which revolves around the players taking on the roles of hard-bitten soldiers in a mercenary army and their unsavoury associates.

The groups background, describes how for 400 years the Black Company has survived alone after the destruction of the Free Companies of khatovar, an army from long ago and far away. Black Company is an organised military force made up primarily of medium to heavy infantry with a few auxiliaries in support. All Black Company members are human. Though their friends and allies may not be.

Its chief principles are loyalty, strength and the highest self belief that they are the most capable troops for the job.

The Black Company are very far from a parade ground spit and polish brigade. Like the Foreign Legion,you leave your past behind you when you get accepted into the BC. So it’s no surprise that the rank & file are a tough, scrappy bunch, always getting drunk (role-play drunk) & starting brawls. It’s the BC officers who have turned this frightening bunch of criminals, no-hopers and dregs into the disciplined and respected unit they are today. ‘Pride’ and ‘Loyalty’ are the watchwords, that everyone in the BC hold dear.

What about ‘Honour’? Sod that, Honour is a luxury of the rich, not soldiers! Kicking your enemy in the nuts and nicking his provisions is the BC way. See how ready he is to break our shield wall after marching all day with aching plums and an empty stomach.

We attend various Curious Pastimes events during the course of each year & hold our main musters once a year at their Renewal event. We also run our own events under the Free Companies LRP name. At the time of writing we are located in the Mercenary Camp.

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All Penguins Players

## Prominent Players

###

* Sidney Crosby
* Evgeni Malkin
* ~~Pascal Dupuis~~
* ~~Marc-André Fleury~~
* Phil Kessel
* Kris Letang

## Current Players

* Carl Hagelin - Primer by theladyscribe
* Kristopher Letang
* Evgeni Malkin
* Jake Guentzel
* Sidney Crosby
* Phil Kessel
* Justin Schultz
* Brian Dumoulin
* Daniel Sprong
* Derick Brassard
* Jamie Oleksiak
* Riley Sheahan
* Patric Hornqvist
* Dominik Simon
* Matt Cullen
* Jack Johnson
* Bryan Rust
* Matt Murray
* Olli Maatta

## Former Players

This list includes players who had prominent roles with the Penguins.

* Tom Kuhnhackl (2016-2018)
* Scott Wilson (2016-2018)
* Conor Sheary (2016-2018)
* Beau Bennett (2012-2016)
* Nick Bonino (2015-2017)
* Jaromir Jagr (1991-2001)
* Mario Lemieux (1984-1997, 2000-2006)
* Paul Martin (2010-2015)
* James Neal (2011-2014)
* Jordan Staal (2006-2012)

## Special Circumstances

**Marc-Andrè Fleury:** Fleury was drafted from the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 expansion draft.

**Pascal Dupuis:** Because of his medical condition, Dupuis has been placed on long-time injured reserve (LTIR) for the remainder of his contract with the Penguins. This means Dupuis is officially a member of the team but unable to play. The LTIR status means that his contract does not count under the Cap. Dupuis' contract comes off the books after the 2016-2017 season.

**Rob Scuderi:** Scuderi was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday 14 December 2015 in exchange for Trevor Daley. Pittsburgh retained $2,250,000 on the deal to be spread over two seasons. The Penguins will pay Scuderi $1,125,000 in 2016-2017 before his contract comes off the books.

## References

1. ↑ While no longer an active player on the Penguins' roster, Pascal Dupuis was considered one of the core players for several years.
2. ↑ While no longer a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Fleury was until June 2017, the longest-tenured active Penguins player on the roster, and the only remaining player from Sidney Crosby's rookie year. He was an important and beloved figured on the team and the franchise goalie for almost 13 years.
3. ↑ http://www.pittsburghsportingnews.com/how-does-dupuis-retiring-impact-pens-salary-cap/
4. ↑ http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/\_/id/14369811/pittsburgh-penguins-trade-rob-scuderi-chicago-blackhawks-trevor-daley
Butts

**Butts** are a recurring theme in the ARG. First referenced on the twinbread site by clicking on the 'Netscape Navigator 3.1' link at the bottom of the page, with the copyright information, butts have been the apparent "solution" to several puzzles. Notably, butts were hidden in the list of prime numbers on Twinbread.
2010 Vancouver Olympics

The 2010 Winter Olympics were held in Vancouver, Canada from 16-28 February at Canada Hockey Place and UBC Thunderbird Arena. Sidney Crosby scored the 'Golden Goal' and Canada beat USA 2-1 in overtime to win the tournament. He was an alternate captain.

Russia was eliminated from the tournament when Canada beat them 7-3 in the quarterfinals. Evgeni Malkin had one assist in the game. Crosby has no points.

## References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice\_hockey\_at\_the\_2010\_Winter\_Olympics\_%E2%80%93\_Men%27s\_tournament#Quarterfinals
About

### Media

AT&T Sports PittsburghThe X (105.9 FM)ESPN Pittsburgh (970 AM)Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Tribune-Review

### Social Media

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Facebook

### Minor League Affiliates

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)

### Stanley Cups

4 (1990–91, 1991–92, 2008–09, 2015–16, 2016-17)

### Conference Champion-ships

5 (1990–91, 1991–92, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2015–16, 2016-17)

### Division Champion-ships

8 (1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1997–98, 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14)

### Official Website

nhl.com/penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are an NHL team based in Pittsburgh, PA. The team was established in 1967 as part of the NHL's '67 expansion. The team is a member of the Metro division in the Eastern Conference. They have won four Cups since 1967, the latest in 2016. Mike Sullivan is currently the head coach, with Ron Hextall as the general manager.

The team was owned by Ron Burkle and former Penguins captain Mario Lemiuex beginning September 1999. In 2015, they considered potentially selling the franchise. In December 2021, majority interest in the team was sold to Fenway Sports Group, with Lemieux staying on as co-owner.

## Stanley Cup

### 2017

The Penguins became the first team in the salary cap era to repeat as back to back champions when they won the Stanley Cup in June 2017 against the Nashville Predators. The last time a team managed the feat was the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998.

### 2016

#### Cup Engravings

The 2015-2016 Stanley Cup champion team engraved on the Stanley Cup has a couple of notable exclusions: defensemen development coach Sergei Gonchar and forward Beau Bennett. Bennett, who was drafted in the first round and 20th overall by Pittsburgh in 2010, was plagued by injuries during his six-year tenure with the Penguins. He never played more than 49 games in a season. During the 2015-2016 campaign, Bennett was again beset by injuries, and only played 33 regular season games and a single playoff game. Getting one's name on the Cup, however, requires a player to have played a minimum of 41 games *or* one Stanley Cup Final game. Bennett managed neither. According to a 1994 stipulation, a team can petition the commissioner to have a player's name added to the Cup if he's been unable to play because of extenuating circumstances. As such, Pascal Dupuis' name is on the Cup despite having only played 18 games in the 2015-2016 season before medical issues relating to his blood clots forced him to retire on Tuesday 8 December 2015.

## References

1. ↑ http://www.thescore.com/news/1137952
Injuries

### Playoffs

* Ian Cole, who never missed a playoff game, suffered a broken hand against the Washington Capitals in the early goings of round 2. He also had a fractured rib.
* Justin Shultz had a fractured rib(s) and had difficulties breathing.
* Nick Bonino played through two periods in a game against Nashville in the SCF on a fractured fibia. He could no longer play when his foot became to swollen to lace his skates.
* Patric Hornqvist played through a broken finger that was so bad it had to be taped to another finger, and was so painful he had difficulties opening doorknobs or turning on or off a faucet.
* Brian Dumoulin played through a hand injury .
* Carl Hagelin sustained a broken fibia in a game in Winnipeg during the season. It still wasn't healed properly when Hagelin played in the playoffs.
* Matt Murray had a torn hamstring that kept him out for two rounds of the playoffs.

## Notable Injuries/Medical Issues

Kris Letang herniated disc (2017)

Pascal Dupuis blood clot (2015).

Kris Letang stroke (2014).

Sidney Crosby concussion (2011).

Olli Maatta cancer (2014).

Phil Kessel cancer (2006).

Evgeni Malkin MCL/ACL tear (2011).
2015 NHL Media Tour

The 2015 Media Tour was held in Toronto, Canada. The Penguins were represented by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. A focal point of the tour was the promotion of the World Cup of Hockey.

## Phil Kessel, a Pittsburgh Penguin

Several players talked about Kessel (who was not invited) at the event. Newly acquired by the Penguins, a lot of questions focused on who would center Kessel on their line, Crosby or Malkin?

Said Jonathan Towes, "If they [figure it out], then we’re all in trouble. That’s an overdose of skill, if Kessel ends up playing with one or the other."

Ironically, Kessel ended up with neither, and developed real chemistry with the HBK line instead. Toews' prediction still turned out to be prophetic as the Penguins would go on to win the 2016 Stanley Cup.

## Media

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUHBeh4AfDc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnRDxTiwvnc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csQAKRqCiXc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtIKqOclN8E

## References

1. ↑ http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/the-20-things-we-learned-at-the-nhl-player-media-tour-220535256.html
2. ↑ https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/09/08/phil-kessel-with-crosby-and-malkin-could-be-an-overdose-of-skill.html
2016 World Cup of Hockey

The 2016 World Cup of Hockey was held in Toronto, Canada from 17-29 September, although the pre-tournament started already on Thursday 8 September. Canada won the tournament, beating Team Europe in 2 games of a best of 3 series, scoring 2-1 in the gold medal game. Sidney Crosby was the captain of Team Canada, and unanimously selected as tournament MVP. Evgeni Malkin was an alternate captain for Team Russia.

## Pittsburgh Penguins Players

There were several Penguins players participating in the tournament:

## Phil Kessel Controversy

Phil Kessel was left out of the roster for Team USA (and therefore chose to go through with an off-season hand surgery), which was considered a snub by many and a decision Team USA received heavy criticism for. Other skilled players were also left off the roster, as Hockey USA set forth to build a team specifically designed to beat Canada. USA finished second to last in the tournament.

The night Team USA was eliminated from the tournament, Kessel tweeted out the following:

   The tweet, not directed at the players but at Hockey USA for leaving him off the roster, was not received well by the American players on the team or coaching/management staff. Somewhat lost in the outrage over Kessel's tweet, was the fact that Head Coach John Tortorella and GM Dean Lombardi said they had constructed the team they had (big, physical, grinders) because they did not have the skilled players to compete with the talent of Team Canada.

## Salary

The NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) will receive just above $20M from the World Cup revenues. It's believed that the split will be 70/30, with the players who participated in the tournament getting $100,000 and the remaining players getting $10,000.

The $100,000 includes a stipend of either $9,500 or $12,000 ($12,000 for players on semifinalists Canada, Europe, Sweden and Russia), but does not include the bonuses of approximately $20,000 and ca $10,000 that players on Team Canada and Team Europe will receive for their appearance in the final, respectively.

## References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016\_World\_Cup\_of\_Hockey
2. ↑ http://thehockeywriters.com/canadas-facing-a-team-built-to-beat-them/
3. ↑ http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/bruins/2016/09/lombardi\_tortorella\_defend\_us\_world\_cup\_roster\_decisions
4. ↑ http://nypost.com/2016/11/05/world-cup-of-hockey-payouts-cba-pits-player-vs-player-for-pay/
Gifs

## Game Gifs

### Pittsburgh Penguins

#### 2016-2017

5 Nov @ Sharks

* Gif: Nick Bonino SHG.

### Sidney Crosby

#### 2016-2017

5 Nov @ Sharks

* Gif: Sidney Crosby bank shot.
* Gif: Sidney Crosby one-handed breakaway goal. 13 secs into the 2nd.
* Gif: Sid protects the puck with just his feet (as he's lost his stick).

## Cellys

### 2016-2017

5 Nov @ Sharks

* Gif: Hugs for Chris Kunitz

## HBK

### 2015-2016

* Gif: Carl clapping Bones and Phil on the back.

## Hockey Fights

### 2016-2017

5 Nov @ Sharks

* Gif: Bryan Rust against Marc-Édouard Vlasic.
2017 All Star Weekend

The 62nd All Star Weekend was held in Los Angeles from Friday 27 - Sunday 29 January 2017. Sidney Crosby was chosen as captain of the Metro division, and was one of two Penguins players chosen to represent the Pittsburgh Penguins. Evgeni Malkin, the other representative, ultimately had to pull out of the event after sustaining an injury against the St. Louis Blues on 24 January 2017.

The All Star game was won by the Metro division, with Philadelphia Flyers player, Wayne Simmonds, voted as MVP.

## Sidney Crosby

The 2017 ASG event was notable for being only the second All Star appearance by Sidney Crosby through his 11-year NHL career. Crosby, yet again, displayed why he is the best in the world. While the Atlantic division won the skill competition, Crosby handily outdid his competition in the stickhandling drill and accuracy shooting against Auston Matthews. In fact, the usually unflappable 19-year-old Matthews showed some nerves during the stickhandling drill, and later revealed to reporters that Crosby had chirped him before the competition about messing with his equipment:

“I told (Auston) to beware of using the stick I cut in half,” Crosby chuckled.

An All Star-game win was the last thing missing from Sidney Crosby's illustrious hockey career. He has now won everything there is to win as part of a team in hockey. Furthermore, with the exception of his World Junior Championship, Crosby has captained each of his winning teams.

## NHL Top 100 Controversy

The NHL kicked off the weekend by announcing the top 100 NHL players of all time. Sidney Crosby was, of course, named to the list, but Evgeni Malkin was woefully omitted. The decision is even more baffling as Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks made the list. Malkin outclasses them in every way, and the only difference is that they have three Cups to Malkin's two.

## Links

Top 100 ceremony

Skills competition

All Star games

## References

1. ↑ http://www.torontosun.com/2017/01/28/nervous-matthews-bonds-with-crosby-during-nhl-all-star-skills-competition
2. ↑ https://sports.vice.com/ca/article/evgeni-malkins-top-100-snub-is-a-damn-travesty
Quotes By Sidney Crosby

## On one day leaving the NHL

### 2017

* "You know when you think about how one day you're not going to be able to play, and wonder: What are you going to miss the most? I would tell you I'm going to miss the competition and competing, No. 1. But then it would be just hanging out with the guys. All the laughs and all the stories. Everything that comes along with playing on a team. That's what you're going to miss the most." - Sidney Crosby, on what he'll miss about playing in the NHL.
* "I think 37, to me, would be great. But that may change, and I think that that's the beauty of it. You don't know how you're going to feel. You don't know what your mentality will be when you get to that point. Are you going to be able to play at the level that you want to and will that be good enough for you to keep playing? Will I be a guy who'll say, 'Oh, I just want them to kick me out. I want to keep playing as long as I can'? So, we'll see." - Sidney Crosby on when is a good time to stop playing (his current contract ends at 37).
* "It doesn't matter how it is, as long as it's on good terms. I think that's all you can really hope for." - Sidney Crosby on one day leaving the NHL.

## On Playing in the NHL

* "I remember I was so happy to be in my first game and then on my first shift I get an unbelievable chance right in front all alone --and [Martin] Brodeur stones me. Usually I'd be pretty upset that I'd missed a chance like that. I think I was just like, 'I just got stopped by Marty Brodeur, first shift in the NHL. Could be worse.'" - Sidney Crosby on his first game in the NHL.
* "I didn't want it to be something I thought about too much, to the point where it affected my game. And I thought once my game was in the right place that I was ready to handle that responsibility." - Sidney Crosby, on why he waited to accept the captaincy.

## Routines and Superstitions

### 2017

* "I like my routine, but he was a good roommate." - Sidney Crosby on Colby Armstrong.

## Professional Troll Sidney Crosby

### 2017

* "I told (Auston) to beware of using the stick I cut in half." - Sidney Crosby on chirping Auston Matthews before the stickhandling drill during the 2017 ASG skill competition. Matthews was visibly nervous during the drill.
* "There aren't too many guys who could ... sleep through his snoring. He's one of the worst I've ever heard." - Crosby on Colby Armstrong.

### 2016

* "Phil's team is terrible. Like, it's awful." - Sidney Crosby on Phil Kessel's skill as GM in the Penguins' fantasy football league.
* "40 today? Wow. That's old." - Sidney Crosby chirping Matt Cullen on his 40th birthday.

## Sid and Kids

### 2017

* "I see guys bringing their kids around to the rink and I think it's cool, because their kids are going to get to see them play and they're going to remember that." - Sidney Crosby
Do I have to stay in character all the time?

It’s your event; you do what you feel best. If you’re out of character, just move off from the other ‘In-Character’ (IC) Players and do your own thing. If you have an out of character question, feel free to pull someone quietly to one-side and ask them. Just don’t do it in the middle of scene where everyone is role-playing.
There will be times when we need to be all together or have to undertake a duty. The NCO's  will make sure you know when these times are. Please don’t be late. In between you can go ‘off-duty’ and do your own out of character (OC) thing. If you sneak off ‘IC’ you’re absent without leave and will get a whole world of pain heaped upon you.

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Potential Sale of Franchise

## Context

On Wednesday 3 June 2015, the Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement announcing that owner Mario Lemiuex and Ron Burkle were exploring the option of selling the franchise. For that purpose, Lemiuex and Burkle hired the wealth investment firm Morgan Stanley to "oversee a review of their strategic options", including shopping the franchise.

In a joint statement, Lemiuex and Burkle said, "because we have received several inquiries about the franchise in recent years, we decided to engage Morgan Stanley for their insight and counsel. After buying the team out of bankruptcy, ensuring its long-term future in Pittsburgh and creating a strong foundation for continued success, we believe it is time to explore our options.”

Lemiuex added that, "Our goal all along was to solidify the franchise both on and off the ice. Our star players are signed to long-term contracts, they’ve got a deep and passionate base to support them, and I believe the Penguins are well-positioned for the future. Regardless of what happens, I plan on staying involved with the team in some capacity, and Ron and I plan to retain an ownership stake.”

Lemieux and Burkle do periodic reviews about the state of the team's business, and had received "several inquiries" about the franchise over the years. They nearly sold the team in 2006 to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie, who was unable to reach agreement with the NHL on final terms of the deal.

As of 2015, Forbes estimated the Penguins franchise to be worth $560 millions.

## 2016

As of Thursday 13 October 2016, Lemiuex and Burkle are no longer looking to sell the franchise. It is unclear why they explored this venue beyond that they felt the future of the franchise was secured, which was their goal when they saved the team from bankruptcy in 1999.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-engage-morgan-stanley-to-review-strategic-options/c-769802
2. ↑ http://www.wtae.com/sports/report-pittsburgh-penguins-owners-may-be-interested-in-selling/33386370
3. ↑ http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mlm45fmeki/11-pittsburgh-penguins/#2fea3f143936
Video Timeline

**2019:** Wired: Stadium Series (Penguins @ Flyers)

**2019:** ASG Skill competition and All Star Game

**2018-2019:** In the Room Season 8

**2018:** Quest For the Stanley Cup Season 3 (Penguins episodes only)

**2017-2018:** In the Room Season 7

**2017:** Phil Kessel is the wild card of the Penguins

**2017:** Hockey Night in Canada: The many sides of Evgeni Malkin

**2017:** Pittsburgh Penguins: 2017 Stanley Cup Champions

**2017:** Quest For the Stanley Cup Season 2

**2016-2017**: In The Room Season 6

**2016:** Pittsburgh Is Home: The Story of the Penguins - (A look at the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise through the years, from the beginning to the Mario era to the Crosby era)

**2016:**Pittsburgh Penguins: 2016 Stanley Cup Champions

**2016:** Quest For The Stanley Cup Season 1

**2016:** Evgeni Malkin: The Russian Penguin - (Russian documentary about Evgeni Malkin with English subtitles.)

**2015-2016:** In The Room Season 5

**2015:**There’s No Place Like Home With Sidney Crosby - (Sidney Crosby Hockey School)

**2015:**IIHF World Championship Final: Can vs Rus - (Full game)

**2014 - 2015:** In The Room Season 4

**2014:**NHL Revealed, A Season Like No Other - (Sochi Olympic + other teams)

**2013 - 2014:** In The Room Season 3

**2013:** In The Room Season 2

**2011-2012:** In The Room Season 1

**2010-2011:**Road to the Winter Classics: Pens vs Caps

**2010:** Olympic Final: Can vs USA - (Full game. Crosby scores the Golden Goal.)

**2009:** Pittsburgh Penguins: 2009 Stanley Cup Champions

**2008:** Pittsburgh Penguins Camp: Stockholm Scavenger Hunt

**2007-2008:**Sidney Crosby: On The Ice and Beyond

**2005-2007:**Sidney Crosby Revealed - (Featuring pre-draft scenes.)

**2005:**NHL draft All Access - part 2 - part 3 - part 4 - part 5 - part 6 - part 7- part 8 - (Sidney Crosby's draft year).

**2004:** Becoming Sidney Crosby - (This includes the footage of Crosby at the 2004 draft, the year Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin were drafted 1st and 2nd respectively.)

**2004:** Great Expectations - (CBC feature on 16-year-old Sidney Crosby. Contains info about his childhood, his days with Rimouski, and the hype of the kid.)
2005 World Junior Championship

The 2005 World Junior Championship took place in Grand Forks, North Dakota and Thief River Falls, Minnesota at the Ralph Engelstad Arenas between 25 December 2004 and 4 January 2005. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were 17 and 18 years old at the time.

Team Canada beat Team Russia in the Gold final, winning 6-1. The gold medal game was played in Grand Forks with 11,862 people in attendance.

Malkin and Crosby finished 6th and 7th in scoring with 10 and 9 points respectively.

## References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005\_World\_Junior\_Ice\_Hockey\_Championships#Gold\_medal\_game
Penguins Staff

#### Mike Sullivan

Boston native Mike Sullivan is the current head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was brought in to replace Mike Johnston in December 2015. Sullivan has won two Stanley Cups in his tenure with the Penguins. He has never lost a playoff series as the Penguins' bench boss.

### Former

#### Rick Tocchet

Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1983, Rick Tocchet was a former player and assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was part of the Cup winning team in 1992 when the Penguins won the second of their first back to back championships. Tocchet returned to the Penguins as an assistant coach on 25 June 2014. Tocchet would remain in his position when then head coach Mike Johnston was fired along with Gary Agnew, also an assistant coach.

* Tocchet would grow to develop close relationships with several of the more high-profile Penguins players. He was especially close with Phil Kessel, for whom he was essentially a personal coach as Kessel's peculiarities notoriously causes friction between himself and his head coach. Tocchet acted as a buffer between Kessel and Sullivan, and would talk with Kessel on the bench constantly, as well as spending time with him away from the rink.
* Tocchet's responsibilities included the power play, which he was in charge of along with Sullivan. His influence was very prominent, and Sidney Crosby especially appreciated Tocchet's vision. They would frequently have long talks about the power play.
* Tocchet was also responsible for the forwards. A former player himself, Tocchet played with the likes of Mario Lemiuex and Wayne Gretzky, and was a skilled player in his own right. He could understand how the high-skilled players like Crosby, Kessel, and Evgeni Malkin see the ice, but also gritty enough to identify with the bottom-six players as well.

## Training Staff

Maxim Ivanov

* Max is a well-known power skating instructor and skill development coach in both North America and Eastern Europe. Max currently works with a number of professional and amateur hockey players including Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin and former Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar. Prior to becoming an instructor, Max played professional hockey in Europe for seven years. [from the UPMC Lemiuex Sports Complex website]
* According to an interview with Sid and Geno, and this tweet by Shelly Anderson, Max also appeared to have helped out or helped run practices during the 2012-2013 NHL lockout.

## Other Staff

George Birman

* Gera (George) Birman works for the Pittsburgh Penguins front office and previously served as an interpreter for Geno. Since 2009, George is also a radio host on "NHL in Russian".
Präkognition

"Empfangen oder wahrnehmen von Informationen zukünftiger Ereignisse,
bevor diese eintreten und ohne dass sie aus den Möglichkeiten der
Vergangenheit oder Gegenwart extrapoliert werden können."

Quelle: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parapsychologie

	+ Delfin - "Zettai Karen Children" (http://mangafox.me/manga/zettai\_karen\_children)
		- born through experiments during pacific war
You Can Play 2017

The NHL and NHLPA have partnered with the You Can Play advocacy organisation to ensure safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ athletes, coaches and fans. The Pittsburgh Penguins hosted their first ever You Can Play night on 7 February 2017 at PPG Paints Arena. Players wore Pride Tape on their sticks for warmup, including the visiting Calgary Flames, and some of the sticks were signed and put up for auction.

To support and encourage the inclusion of LGBTQ people in the game, group tickets were discounted for the LGBTQ community, and Penguins players and corporate sponsors were donating tickets for LGBTQ youths.

## Player Contributions

Evgeni Malkin, who did not play because of injury, donated his charity suit to the Local High School Gay-Straight Alliances. Chris Kunitz was named the Penguins' You Can Play ambassador prior to the game, and Matt Murray tweeted a picture of himself with his goalie stick taped in Pride Tape. He captioned the image: Hockey is for everyone.

## The Sidney Crosby Non-troversy

Sidney Crosby gained the ire of hockey twitter and hockey tumblr when social media posts started circulating that he was one of three Penguins players who didn't use the Pride Tape on their sticks (the other two being Kris Letang and Justin Shultz). Fans were expressing their disappointment and accusing Crosby of not being an ally to the LGBTQ community when he couldn't even manage a bare minimum of effort (using the Pride Tape). However, Crosby *did* use the tape, although it was taped around the grip of his stick instead of the stick blade. He, along with Kris Letang and Justin Shultz, were one of the players to sign the stick after and put it up for auction, with proceeds benefitting You Can Play.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/pens-you-can-play-night/c-286504748
2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/deltafoundation/photos/pb.49033192650.-2207520000.1486639389./10154145874552651/?type=3&theater
3. ↑ http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2017/02/06/Chris-Kunitz-you-can-play-lgbtq-pittsburgh-penguins-gay-nhl/stories/201702060157
4. ↑ http://auctions.nhl.com/iSynApp/allAuction.action?sid=1100803&rc=20&sort=timeleft\_asc&selectedCatId=11865&&pgcust1=penguins&pgcust2=team&pgcust3=&pgmode1=profilepage&pgmode2=&qMode=open&qt[0].type=openbrac&qt[1].type=fieldmatch&qt[1].name=panname\_profileName\_s&qt[1].value1=team&qt[2].type=operand&qt[3].type=fieldmatch&qt[3].name=panname\_teamName\_s&qt[3].value1=penguins&qt[4].type=closebrac
Brandon Dubinsky Skate Incident

On Sunday 20 March 2008, Evgeni Malkin was cut on his left cheek by the skate blade of Brandon Dubinsky (now with the Columbus Blue Jackets). Malkin needed about 10 stitches near his left eye.

The incident took place during the second period of the Penguins' 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers at Mellon Arena. Malkin was cut when Dubinsky accidentally stepped on him behind the goal in the north end zone. Malkin temporarily left the game, but played more than nine minutes in the final period.

A clip of the incident is available here . The incident takes place at the 0:44 mark.

References

1. ↑ http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s\_559857.html
2004 World Junior Championship

The 2004 World Junior Championship was held in in Helsinki and Hämeenlinna, Finland from 26 December 2003 - 5 January 2004. Sidney Crosby, Marc-André Fleury, and former Penguin Max Talbot all played for team Canada. Evgeni Malkin played for Russia.

Russia played in Group A in Hämeenlinna, and Canada played in Group B in Helsinki. Canada placed 2nd, and Russia placed 5th in the tournament, losing the quarter finals against Finland. All elimination games were played in Helsinki. Canada and Russia did not play a game against each other.

## Fleury's Own Goal

During the gold-medal game, Canada was up 3-1 against USA before they evened the score. At 14:48 of the 3rd period, USA's Patric O’Sullivan chased a loose puck heading toward Canada’s goal. Fleury, who was in net, came out to clear the puck, hitting Canadian defenceman Braydon Coburn before the puck bounced into the net, an own goal that was credited to O'Sullivan.

## References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004\_World\_Junior\_Ice\_Hockey\_Championships
2. ↑ http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2004-NR-006-en
2016 All Star Weekend

The 61st NHL All Star game was held on Sunday 31 January 2016. The event is notable for the inclusion of John Scott, a 4th line center/grinder turned hero. The Pittsburgh Penguins were represented by Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.

## Sidney Crosby Controversy

After a dismal first half of the 2015-2016 season, Sidney Crosby, widely considered the best player in the world, was not invited to the All Star game. Crosby, somewhat infamous for failing to appear in the All Star Games (he's only been once before, in 2007) has been invited a total of six times, which is the most among all active centers.

A lot of people, including teammates Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, thought he'd been snubbed of the honor.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.nhl.com/news/all-star-appearance-a-rarity-for-penguins-crosby/c-749026
2. ↑ https://www.nhl.com/news/sidney-crosby-among-postseason-first-all-star-team-selections/c-281020866
3. ↑ http://www.theplayerstribune.com/kris-letang-what-the-blank-nhl-all-star-edition/
4. ↑ http://www.theplayerstribune.com/evgeni-malkin-what-the-blank-nhl-all-star-edition/
Nicknames

* Tom Kuhnhackl - Junior (Because his nickname was also Kuni, and his # in the AHL was 14 like Chris Kunitz was #14 with the Penguins), Knuckles, Kuni
* Kris Letang - Tanger
* Olli Maatta -
* Evgeni Malkin - Geno, Zhenya, bully, Russian bear
* Matt Murray - Muzz, Murr
* Jamie Oleksiak - Big Rig (referencing his size)
* Riley Sheahan -
* Justin Shutltz - Shultzy, Jeff
* Bryan Rust - Rusty

### Former Players

* Beau Bennett - Sunshine
* Nick Bonino - Bones
* Ian Cole - Colesy
* Trevor Daley - Dales
* Eric Fehr - Fehrsy
* Marc-André Fluery - Flower
* Maxime Talbot - Superstar, Mad Max
* Sergei Gonchar - Gonch, Seryozha (Russian diminutive of Sergei)
* Carl Hagelin - Hags, Haggy, Haggsy, Hairgelin
* Jussi Jokinen - Juice
* Chris Kunitz - Kuni
* Ben Lovejoy - Benny, the Reverend (Because of the Simpsons' character, Reverend Lovejoy)
* Paul Martin - Paulie, P-Mart
* James Neal - Nealer, Nealsy, Lazy, Jamie
* Matt Niskanen - Nisky
* Brooks Orpik - Brooksie
* Derrick Pouliot - Pooh
* Ryan Reaves - Reavo, Reaver
* Conor Sheary - Shearsy
* Jordan Staal - Jordy, Gronk (nicknamed by Colbie Armstrong in reference to a Marvel villain)
* Brandon Sutter - Suttsy, Flat Stanley (Because he was so skinny)
* Rob Scuderi - Scuds
* Scott Wilson - Scotty, Willy
* Jeff Zatkoff - Tishy, Zat, Mr. Game One

1. ↑ People sometimes mistake Justin's name as Jeff. Naturally that means that the players also call him Jeff sometimes.
2. ↑ https://twitter.com/penguins/status/788460372823007234
2014 Sochi Olympics

The 2014 Winter Olympics were held in Sochi, Russia at the Bolshoy Ice Dome and Shayba Arena from 12-23 February. Canada went undefeated, beating Sweden 3-0 in the gold medal game. Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz both scored their first and only goals for Canada in the final game. Crosby was Canada's captain.

Russia was beaten out 3-1 by Finland in the quarterfinals, which was a massive disappointment to both the players and the nation. There had been a lot of pressure and hype on the Russian players before the tournament. Russia was favourites to medal at the Games. Evgeni Malkin took the loss extremely hard.

## Crosby Criticism

Crosby took a lot of heat for his low point production throughout the games, and the narrative was about the struggle to find him linemates because he is 'difficult to play with'. However, there were those who pointed out that Canada as a team were playing a much more defensive style, and that Sidney Crosby was still the best player on the team.

## Kunitz Criticism

It is generally accepted that Chris Kunitz made the Team Canada roster by virtue of being Sidney Crosby's regular linemate on the Penguins, though there are those who believe he made the team on his own merit.

## Miscellaneous

Shea Weber and Sidney Crosby spent some of their time hustling their fellow Canadian athletes at ping pong.

## References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice\_hockey\_at\_the\_2014\_Winter\_Olympics\_%E2%80%93\_Men%27s\_tournament
2. ↑ http://www.sportsnet.ca/olympics/stop-worrying-about-finding-crosby-linemates/
3. ↑ http://sports.yahoo.com/news/olympics--2014-olympics--canada-wins-again--but-it-s-time-to-lose-chris-kunitz-from-the-lineup-222528154.html
4. ↑ http://pdsochi.wpengine.com/news/meet-sidney-crosby-and-shea-weber-ping-pong-hustlers
Eta Serpentis

A highly populated system with large manufacturing facilities and a developed agricultural industry on the terraformed planet Eta Serpentis 6. Plans are under way to terraform a second planet in the system, Eta Serpentis 5.

However the star is in an orange giant stage and is slowly expanding, meaning eventually the inner planets will have to be abandoned.

## System Overview

**Eta Serpentis *(orange giant star)***

* Eta Serpentis 1 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Ray Dock *(station)***
* Eta Serpentis 2 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Haipeng Port *(station)***
* Eta Serpentis 3 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-outpost-25x25.png **Flade Orbital *(outpost)***
	+ Eta Serpentis 3 A (rocky body)
		- https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Fincke Laboratory *(colony)***
		- https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Galois Beacon *(colony)***
		- https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Cogswell Hub *(colony)***
* Eta Serpentis 4 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-outpost-25x25.png **Baker Enterprise *(outpost)***
* Eta Serpentis 5 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Qurra Ring *(station)***
* Eta Serpentis 6 (*earth-like world)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Carver Station *(station)***
* Eta Serpentis 7 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-outpost-25x25.png **Crippen Ring *(outpost)***

## Factions

**Eta Serpentis Energy PLC**, a solar array and power generator manufacturing company, that also sponsors the terraforming of planets.

**Eta Serpentis Crimson Fortune**, a Federation prospecting company that supplies mining equipment.

**Eta Serpentis Labour**, a democratic workers union.

**Rish Blue Travel Company**, a tourism company that provides passenger services in the area, with their headquarters in the neighbouring Rish system.

## Economy

Imports > Natural fabrics, Leather, Synthetic fabrics, Polymers, Semiconductors, Copper, Algae, Grain, Beer, Biowaste, Clothing, Atmospheric processors

Exports > Water purifiers, Crop harvesters, Building fabricators, Power generators, Marine equipment, Geological equipment, Limpets, Grain, Algae
Championships

## Stanley Cup

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won a total of five Stanley Cups. Four of these were back to back in 1990-1991 and 1991-1992, and 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. In 2017, the Penguins became the first team to win the Cup back to back in the salary cap era, and the first team in nineteen years to complete the feat.

### 2017

The Penguins became the Stanley Cup champions in Game 6 against the Nashville Predators in Nashville. The score was 2-0. Patric Hornqvist, who was drafted by Nashville in 2005 with the very last pick, scored the game-winning goal for Pittsburgh. Matt Murray became the only goalie rookie in history to have won two Cups. Sidney Crosby was voted MVP and awarded the Conn Smythe trophy - an announcement that he missed because he was busy taking a selfie with his teammates. He is only the third player to win the trophy two years in a row, and only the sixth player to have ever won it twice.

### 2016

The Penguins became the Stanley Cup champions in Game 6 against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose. The score was 3-1. Kris Letang scored the game-winning goal. Sidney Crosby was voted MVP and awarded the Conn Smythe trophy for the first time in his career.

### 2009

The Penguins became the Stanley Cup champions in Game 7 against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit. It was the first Cup win in the Crosby/Malkin era. The score was 2-1. Max Talbot scored the game-winning goal. Evgeni Malkin was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy for playoff MVP.

### 1992

The Penguins became back to back Stanley Cup champions in Game 4 against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago. The Penguins swept the team in route to their win. The score was 6-5. Mario Lemiuex was awarded the Conn Smythe for playoff MVP. He became only the second person in NHL history to win the trophy in consecutive years.

### 1991

The Penguins became the Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history in Game 6 against the Minnesota North Stars in Minnesota. The score was 8-0. Mario Lemieux was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy for playoff MVP.

## Eastern Conference Champions

**2017:** Won in Game 7 against the Ottawa Senators in Pittsburgh.

**2016:** Won in Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh.

**2009:** Won in Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes in Carolina.

**2008:** Won in Game 5 against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh.

**1992:** Won in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins in Pittsburgh.

**1991**: Won in Game 6 against the Boston Bruins in Pittsburgh.

## Presidents' Trophy

**1992-1993:** The Penguins won the Presidents' Trophy for most points in the League with 119 points.

## Divisional Title

### Metropolitan Division

**2013-2014:** The Penguins won the Atlantic division with 109 points.

### Atlantic Division

**2012-2013:** The Penguins won the Atlantic division with 72 points.

**2007-2008:** The Penguins won the Atlantic division with 102 points.
Order of the Evergreen Wikia

## Welcome to the Order of the Evergreen Wikia

Wherein is kept a record of the members of this Order, and their adventures.

## History of the Order

The Order of the Evergreen was established in the early summer of 179, when Arao and Sigarni went on a quest in order to save the life of their beloved slave, Abid. Though it has a fancy name, the Order is very small, its members consisting of:

* Arao, a peasant turned adventurer
* Sigarni Dagan, an experienced demon hunter and Rogue
* Abid, a slave and assassin

* Aelwyn, a fierce, spear-wielding Dragoon
* April Mays, a cheerfully violent cyber-enhanced soldier and brawler
* Merit, a Fae who practices Nature Magick

## Adventures

### The Quest for the Phoenix

One day, a bottle of wine was sent to Arao's home as an anonymous gift. As was his habit, Abid intercepted the bottle to inspect it. The bottle was poisoned -- not just the wine inside of it, but the very ink on the label, to ensure that whoever touched it would die in great pain. Abid had the presence of mind to test the poison, and realized that it was the same that he had used to assassinate a criminal some weeks before. The poison had been chosen not only for the physical and mental suffering that it would bestow before the victim died, but also for its cure, which contained an element so rare that it could well be impossible to procure: the egg of a phoenix. Before delirium overtook him, Abid compiled all the other elements of the cure, and the instructions for it. Thus Arao and Sigarni set out to seek out this last, perhaps impossible component for the cure.

### Additional Adventures

Accounts of the further exploits of various members of the Order can be found on the page entitled Quests.
(BD-01 3500) Bosch Dock

Main page: BD-01 3500

A large trade station orbiting the earth-like world BD-01 3500 3, with an agricultural market and ship facilities. A busy hub for both Federation and independent traders.

Huge population station, wealthy agriculture economy.

## Station Services

* Commodities Market
* Refuel
* Repair
* Restock
* Outfitting
* Shipyard

Main page: BD-01 3500
(Kremainn) Volta Station

Main page: Kremainn

A deep space refinery and fuelling station built to service the miners and prospectors heading to the outer planets and for the local colonies on the nearby moons of Kremainn 4.

Small population outpost, industrial and refinery economy.

## Station Services

* Commodities Market
* Refuel
* Repair
* Restock

Main page: Kremainn
Sun Takush

A small system with a single station orbiting a gas giant. Although resources are scarce, the system is along major trade routes in the area, allowing an industrial economy to flourish.

## System Overview

**Sun Takush *(M class star)***

* Sun Takush 1 *(*icy body)
* Sun Takush 2 *(*icy body)
* Sun Takush 3 *(*icy body)
* Sun Takush 4 *(*icy body)
* Sun Takush 5 *(*icy body)
* Sun Takush 6 *(*gas giant)
	+ Sun Takush 6A *(*icy body)
	+ Sun Takush 6B *(*icy body)
	+ Sun Takush 6C *(*icy body)
	+ Sun Takush 6D *(*icy body)
	+ Sun Takush 6E *(*icy body)
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **McNair Gateway *(station)***
* Sun Takush 7 *(*icy body)

## Factions

**Sun Tukush Power PLC**, a power systems corporation that focuses on solar array constructions.

## Economy

Imports > Natural fabrics, Leather, Synthetic fabrics

Exports > Water purifiers, Crop harvesters, Building fabricators
(Eravate) Ackerman Market

Main page: Eravate

Capital station in the Eravate system, orbiting the terraformed planet Eravate 5. This large trade hub houses agricultural rings and along with its parent planet, and is an important food producer in federal space. This station is also the home base of Adle's Armada.

Very large population station, wealthy agriculture economy.

## Station Services

* Commodities Market
* Black Market
* Refuel
* Repair
* Restock
* Outfitting
* Shipyard

Main page: Eravate
Sigarni Dagan

## Before the Portal

Sigarni Dagan was from a war-torn world filled with endless battle against twisted creatures and demonic hordes. A member of the Accord and Confirmed as a Rogue, Sigarni opted for the quiet life when she found herself in Shangrila.

## After the Portal

Finding herself in Shangrila, Sigarni spent the first month or so sleeping in the hayloft of the Dragonsbane. Eventually, she sought out and joined the Fighters Guild, rising to the rank of Tribunus before she turned her attention to the commissions she earns from her carpentry and the day-to-day operations of maintaining the home she shares with Arao, Abid, and Dagonet. Having built the cedar cabin she calls home, Sigarni has made a comfortable and happy life for herself here in Shangrila, rich with love and friendships.
Frigaha

This system's asteroid belts are rich with metals and minerals supporting an extensive extraction and refinery economy. The outermost gas giant is known to harbour ammonia based life forms and is often visited by researching xenobiologists.

## System Overview

**Frigaha *(G class star)***

* Frigaha 1 *(metal rich body)*
* Frigaha2 *(high metal content)*
* Frigaha 3 *(high metal content)*
* Frigaha 4 *(high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-outpost-25x25.png **Engle Orbital *(outpost)***
* Frigaha 5 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-outpost-25x25.png **Onizuka Landing *(outpost)***
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-coriolis-25x25.png **Green Keep *(colony)***
* Frigaha 6 (*high metal content)*
	+ https://elite.majkl578.cz/station-icons/station-icon-outpost-25x25.png **Aubakirov Orbital *(outpost)***
* Frigaha 7 *(gas giant)*
	+ Frigaha 7A *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 7B *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 7C *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 7D *(icy body)*
* Frigaha 8 *(gas giant)*
	+ Frigaha 8A *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 8B *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 8C *(icy body)*
* Frigaha 9 *(gas giant - with life)*
	+ Frigaha 9A *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 9B *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 9C *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 9D *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 9E *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 9F *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 9G *(icy body)*
	+ Frigaha 9H *(icy body)*
* Frigaha 10 *(icy body)*

## Factions

**Frigaha Gold Netcoms LTD**, the largest corporation in the system. A federal aligned communications and mining company.

## Economy

Imports > Bauxite, Uraninite, Mineral oil, Rutile

Exports > Synthetic fabrics, Hydrogen fuel, Tantalum, Lepidolite
Fandom - Sid and Geno

#### Trivia

* Both Sid and Geno scored their 300th goals against the Philadelphia Flyers; Sid at Consol Energy Center (now PPG Paints Arena) in Pittsburgh and Geno at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

#### Gifs

##### 2014

12 May 2014: Off-day interview before game 7 vs the Rangers.

21 November 2014: at home against the NYI

##### 2016

25 October 2016: To start the game, Sid and Geno walking in step.

25 October 2016: Sid and Geno on the ice, skating in sync.