FOUR NATIONS FACE-OFF ROSTERS ANNOUNCED December 04, 2024 - NHL.com

Canada, United States, Sweden, and Finland have announced their rosters for the upcoming Four Nations Face-Off international tournament. Congratulations to all the Newport clients who were selected to represent their country.

Team Canada: Anthony Cirelli, Travis Konecny, Brad Marchand, Alex Pietrangelo, Sam Reinhart, Travis Sanheim, Mark Stone, and Shea Theodore.

Team United States: Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk.

Team Sweden: Rasmus Dahlin, Erik Karlsson, Elias Lindholm, Jacob Markstrom, and Gustav Nyquist.

MASTERTON TROPHY NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED April 05, 2024 - NHL.com

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Nominations were announced on Tuesday, with several Newport Sports clients receiving the honor. The group includes Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron, New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov, and Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo.

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

ALEX PIETRANGELO REACHES 1,000 GAMES PLAYED MILESTONE February 12, 2024 - Sportsnet

Alex Pietrangelo, honored before his 1,000th NHL game, expressed gratitude for the support throughout his career, stating, "You don't get to this spot without a lot of good people along the way." Reflecting on the milestone, Pietrangelo added, "I keep getting reminded that not many people have done it in the history of the NHL, so I think (I'm) trying to enjoy it for what it is." Pietrangelo, a three-time All-Star and three-time gold medalist for Team Canada, won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019 and with the Golden Knights last season. Pietrangelo made history by becoming the sixth defenseman to record multiple assists in his 1,000th career game.

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS CROWNED STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS June 13, 2023 - NHL.com

In a historic moment for the Vegas Golden Knights, we extend congratulations to their organization and fanbase - specifically clients Phil Kessel, Keegan Kolesar, Robin Lehner, Alex Pietrangelo, Mark Stone, and Shea Theodore for their contributions in leading the team to its first-ever Stanley Cup victory.

Pietrangelo helps guide Blues to overtime win January 29, 2020

Alex Pietrangelo excelled at both ends of the ice last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 in the shootout. The Blues’ captain tallied 2 assists in the contest, along with 2 shots on net, 2 blocked shots, and a game-high, 27:27 of ice-time logged. For the season, the 30-year-old defenseman is well on his way to eclipsing his career-high goal of 15 goals, which he set in 2017-18. Through 51 games, Pietrangelo has already netted on 13 occasions, to go along with 29 assists.

For more on Pietrangelo and last night’s game, check out the nhl.com recap here.

Tkachuk, Konecny, O'Reilly, Pietrangelo, Scheifele and Markstrom among 2020 All-star nods January 06, 2020

The NHL announced the 2020 All-star rosters for the four divisions (Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central and Pacific) last week, with the notable inclusion of first-time All-stars Travis Konecny and Matthew Tkackuk. Konecny is in the midst of a breakout season with the Philadephia Flyers, tallying 36 points in 39 games to date. Tkackuk, meanwhile, is on pace for another 70-point campaign this season, after registering 77 points (34 goals, 43 assists) in 2018-19.  

Also named to the All-star squads were Ryan O’Reilly (Central Division, 3^rd appearance), Alex Pietrangelo (Central Division, 2^nd appearance), Mark Scheifele (Central Division, 2nd appearance) and Jacob Markstrom (Pacific Division, 1^st appearance).

For more on the 2020 All-star game, keep reading the nhl.com article here.

Pietrangelo leads Blues past Wild October 31, 2019

Alex Pietrangelo was named the 2nd star of the game last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Minnesota Wild by a score of 2-1. The Blues’ captain tallied 2 points in the win  -- including the game-winning goal – along with a team-leading 23:06 of ice-time and a +2 rating.  

For more on Pietrangelo, check out the nhl.com story here.     

Pietrangelo takes cup to IndyCar race near St. Louis August 28, 2019

Racing fan Alex Pietrangelo made the most of his second day with the Stanley Cup on Sunday, taking the trophy for a spin at nearby World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois. The Blues’ captain opened up the race’s proceedings by greeting the fans with the Stanley Cup, flanked by two of his teammates. The 28-year-old defenceman had previously taken the cup in mid July to his hometown of King City, Ontario, where he celebrated the Stanley Cup triumph with, most notably, his one-year-old triplets.  

For more on Pietrangelo, keep reading the nhl.com story here.    

Pietrangelo hosts Blues For Kids raffle fundraiser August 12, 2019

Alex Pietrangelo is using his Stanley Cup victory for good, specifically to help raise money for children in dire need. Fans can enter the raffle (1$ a ticket) until August 16th. The winner and nine friends will be awarded a meet-and-greet with the Blues’ captain and the Stanley Cup on August 24th. Run by the Blues For Kids charitable trust, all proceeds will go to the families of children battling life-threatening diseases.  

For more on Pietrangelo and the raffle, check out the nhl.com story here.     

Pietrangelo hits the golf course with Stanley Cup July 15, 2019

Alex Pietrangelo celebrated his day with the Stanley Cup on the golf course this past Sunday. The Blues captain returned with the trophy to his hometown of King City, Ontario and celebrated his Stanley Cup triumph with a round of golf accompanied by family and friends. The 29-year-old led all defensemen in both postseason assists (16) and points (19).

For more on Pietrangelo, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Pietrangelo does it all in Blues’ triumph June 13, 2019

Alex Pietrangelo rose to the occasion in a big way last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Blues’ captain put in an all-world performance in the cup-deciding contest, tallying 2 points  -- including the game-winning goal – a +3 rating, 3 shots on net and 4 blocked shots. The 29-year-old, King City-native finishes the NHL playoffs as the highest point-getter among defensemen with 19, and first overall among all skaters in assists (16).  

For more on Pietrangelo and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here.   

Pietrangelo and O’Reilly star in Blues’ win June 04, 2019

Alex Pietrangelo and Ryan O’Reilly came up huge last night, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-2 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Pietrangelo, who would eventually go on to be named the second star of the contest, led all skaters in ice-time (29:37), while tallying an impressive stat line of 2 assists, 5 shots on net, 3 takeaways and a +3 rating. O’Reilly, meanwhile, scored two goals – including the game-winner – and would go on to be named the game’s 1st star.  

For more on Pietrangelo and O’Reilly, keep reading the nhl.com recap here.     

Schwartz and Pietrangelo help force Game 7 May 06, 2019

Jaden Schwartz and Alex Pietrangelo were named the 1^st and 2^nd stars respectively on Sunday, as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1, forcing a final and decisive 7^th game in the Western Conference semifinals.  Schwartz tallied a goal and an assist in the contest, 4 shots on net and a +2 rating. It was the 3^rd time this postseason that the Wilcox, Saskatchewan-native has registered two or more points in a game. Pietrangelo, meanwhile, was a dominant force on the Blues’ defence, scoring a goal while logging a game-high, 25:24 of ice-time.

For more on yesterday’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here.

Pietrangelo shines in Blues’ win March 07, 2019

Alex Pietrangelo was named the 1^st star of the game last night, as the St. Louis Blues stormed back to defeat the Anaheim Ducks, 5-4. The star defenseman finished the game with 2 points (including the game-winning goal) and 5 shots on net, while racking up a game-high, 24:41 of ice-time. The 29-year-old native of King City, Ontario has been hot of late, tallying 4 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 games played.

For more on last night’s, check out the nhl.com recap here. 

Pietrangelo’s huge game carries Blues to victory March 19, 2018

Alex Pietrangelo put up a monster performance last night, leading the St. Louis Blues to an overtime win versus the Chicago Blackhawks. The perennial Norris Trophy contender had one of his best games of the season, tallying 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists), 4 block, and game highs in shots on net (8) and ice time (28:33). From an offensive standpoint, the 28-year-old rearguard is in the midst of his best season to date. He has already set a new career-high in goals (15), and with 10 regular season games remaining on the schedule, is on pace to shatter his career-best point total of 51.

The Blues' captain was also recognized for his excellent play of late, taking home 1st Star of the Week honours (week ending March 18) on Monday. Pietrangelo led all players in points with an impressive 3 goals and 6 assists in 4 games played.  

For more on Pietrangelo, check out the nhl.com story here.

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Pietrangelo leads Blues’ to season opening win October 05, 2017

Alex Pietrangelo scored twice as the St. Louis Blues defeated the defending champs Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 5-4 on opening night. Pietrangelo would eventually be named the 1^st star of the contest after tallying two goals -- including the game-winner in overtime – along with 25:43 of ice-time and 8 shots on net (both team highs).  

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Pietrangelo guides Blues to 4th straight win March 24, 2017

Alex Pietrangelo tallied a goal and an assist last night, as the St. Louis Blues claimed their 4^th straight victory, defeating the Vancouver Canucks, 4-2. The King City, Ontario-native has been instrumental to the Blues’ playoff push, providing a calming influence at the defensive end while chipping in offensively.  During the team’s 9-1 run over the past 10 games, the first-year captain has 2 goals, 7 assists, and an impressive plus/minus rating of +10.

For more on last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com article here. 

Blues to lean on young guns Pietrangelo, Schwartz, Fabbri August 30, 2016

After a July overhaul saw many veteran players leave the team via free agency, the youth movement in St. Louis appears to be in full swing. Led by newly minted captain Alex Pietrangelo on the blueline, the Blues will rely on the recently re-signed Jaden Schwartz and rookie sensation Robby Fabbri up front. Both Schwartz and Fabbri were breakout performers in the 2016 NHL Playoffs, tallying 14 and 15 points, respectively.

For more on the Blues season preview, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Blues name Pietrangelo new captain August 26, 2016

All-star defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was named the St. Louis Blues’ 21^st captain in team history yesterday. The 26-year-old will replace long-standing captain David Backes, who signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins in July.  Pietrangelo, who has been an alternate captain with the Blues since 2011-12, will be entering his 7^th full season with the club.  Before then, the King City-native will be suiting up for Team Canada in the upcoming World Cup of Canada, which begins on September 17.

For more on Pietrangelo, keep reading the stltoday.com post here.

Pietrangelo not shying away from potential captaincy August 02, 2016

With the recent departure of long-tenured captain David Backes, Alex Pietrangelo is more than ready to take the reins as the St. Louis Blues’ designated leader. An assistant captain since 2012, the 26-year-old native of King City, Ontario has been a rock on the Blues’ defense, averaging more than 25 minutes a game over the last four seasons. In 2015-16, Pietrangelo ranked 6^th in TOI/GP with 26:18, and 7^th in shifts/GP (30.9).

For more on Pietrangelo, check out the nhl.com article here. 

Pietrangelo and Fabbri key to Blues’ 2016 Playoffs success April 29, 2016

After knocking off the defending Stanley Cup Champions the Chicago Blackhawks in seven games, the St. Louis Blues’ head coach singled out the contributions of Alex Pietrangelo and Robby Fabbri as key reasons why the team has succeeded thus far. 

A leader on the ice and in the dressing room, Pietrangelo has been a stalwart on defence, leading his team in ice time per game (30:33) and assists (5). Fabbri has been equally impressive despite his age, racking up 5 points and a plus/minus rating of +3.

For more on the Blues', check out the pjstar.com story here. 

Pietrangelo and Fabbri clutch in Blues’ loss April 22, 2016

Alex Pietrangelo had 3 assists and Robby Fabbri tallied a goal and an assist, in the St. Louis Blues narrow loss to the Chicago Blackhawks last night. Down 3-1 going into the 3^rd period, both Pietrangelo and Fabbri were integral in the Blues’ comeback, figuring in on both of their team’s goals that eventually sent the game into overtime.

After an impressive rookie season that saw him tally 39 points, the 20-year-old Fabbri has carried his good form into the 2016 NHL Playoffs, where he has 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) through 5 games. Pietrangelo has been equally impressive, tallying the second-most points among D-men with 5.

For more on last night’s contest, check out the nhl.com story here.   

Brouwer scores big goal in Blues’ triumph February 03, 2016

Troy Brouwer scored the winning goal last night, as the St. Louis Blues edged the Nashville Predators in a nail-biter, 1-0. With the game tied 0-0 late in the 3^rd period, the rugged winger notched his 10^th goal of the year, deflecting a Alex Pietrangelo shot past the Predators’ goaltender. The Vancouver-native went on to be named the first star of the contest.

For more on last night’s game, check out the espn.com recap here. 

Pietrangelo guides shorthanded Blues to win January 21, 2016

Forced to play the entire contest with just five defensemen, Alex Pietrangelo stepped up his game in a big way, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night.  The 26-year-old defensive stalwart was named the first star of the game after assisting on both Blues’ goals and leading all players in both shots on net (5) and ice-time logged (28:28).

For more on Pietrangelo and last night’s game, keep reading the nhl.com story here. 

Pietrangelo and Bouwmeester should make for a stellar pairing September 24, 2013

The St. Louis Blues will have a new look on the blueline this year, with new addition Jay Bouwmeester playing alongside top D-man Alex Pietrangelo. All indications are that the partnership will be a great boon for the organization, a pairing that will rival any top duo in the league. Both Blues’ players are excited by the prospect of playing together, not only in St. Louis, but potentially for Team Canada in Sochi, Russia, as well.

For more on Pietrangelo and his new defensive partnership, keep reading the nhl.com article here.

Subban, Stamkos among top names invited to Canada’s Olympic camp July 23, 2013

With the Sochi 2014 Olympics right around the corner, Hockey Canada announced their preliminary list of 47 players for the nation’s upcoming orientation camp in late August. Headlining that list is the newly crowned Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban, along with 2-time Maurice “Rocket” Richard award winner Steven Stamkos. Other notable invitees include: Drew Doughty, Jordan Eberle, Mike Green, Dan Hamhuis, Brad Marchand, James Neal, Corey Perry, Dion Phaneuf, Alex Pietrangelo, and Mike Richards.

For more on this story, keep reading the NHL.com piece here.

For more on Subban's reaction to being invited to the Olympic camp, check out the montrealgazette.com article here.

Kings begin title defense April 30, 2013

The playoffs begin tonight, with three games on the slate.  This includes game 1 for the defending champions L.A. Kings, who will take on the St. Louis Blues. It will be a rematch of last year’s Western Conference second round tilt, where the Kings dominated en route to a 4-0 sweep.

D-man Matt Greene weighed in on the Kings season:

"I think the guys have been playing hard all year. It's been a playoff atmosphere for the whole season with the games played every other day pretty much, through all 48," said the gritty defenseman, who missed the regular-season finale because of an undisclosed injury, but practiced Monday. He said he was not sure whether he will play Tuesday, and Coach Darryl Sutter would not confirm Greene's status.

"Everybody's done a good job of playing to it," Greene added, "and I think everybody's ready for this year."

Find out more about the Kings in this Los Angeles Times story here. 

The Blues, led by captain David Backes and Norris trophy candidate Alex Pietrangelo will, on the other hand, look to overcome last year’s debacle.

Here is what the coach had to say about the upcoming series:

“We’re playing better than we have all year,” Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said. “We’re deeper than we’ve ever been. Whether we’re good enough, this series is going to tell, but we think we’re better than we’ve ever been. We’re going to need to be.”

“Los Angeles is the team, the only team in the league with the experience of knowing what it takes to win. So until someone knocks them off, they’re the only team with the knowledge of what it takes to win a Cup. We can all talk about it, but they’ve done it.”

Despite the tall order, St. Louis comes in to this series playing extremely well, and look to be a confident bunch.

For more on the Blues, continue reading the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article here.
 

Backes lifts Blues to win over Blue Jackets April 06, 2013 – St. Louis, Missouri - Associated Press

ST. LOUIS -- Now that David Backes has made it through the worst drought of his career, the St. Louis Blues captain has found his scoring touch again. Backes, who went 15 games without a goal, scored for the second straight game to help the Blues beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Friday night.

This one didn't earn Backes any style points, as he swatted home what proved to be the winning goal while lying on his back in the slot.
But he will take it.

"I just find the puck on my back and I said, 'Hey, I might as well whack this toward the net somewhere."' Backes said. "I've had enough blind luck where I'm hitting posts or crossbars or missing the net.

For more on this story, click here.