The Penguins sign the legendary goalkeeper Marc-André Fleury at the take of force, will play a pre-season match
The first overall choice in 2003 of the Penguins and the triple goalkeeper winner of the Stanley Cup, Marc-André Fleury, returns home.
The president of Penguins of hockey operations and the managing director Kyle Dubas announced Friday morning that Fleury had signed a professional test contract and will join the team for training at noon on Friday September 26, and will play in certain parts of the Penguins pre-season match at PPG Pains Arena at 7 p.m.
“The whole organization of the Penguins is honored to welcome Marc-André Fleury on the ice in Pittsburgh,” said Dubas. “Last year, everyone saw how much Marc is loved and respected in the hockey game, but adoration goes beyond his distinctions and his career. Marc means so much for our team, our fans and the city of Pittsburgh because of the person he is and the example he has given. The Penguins feel that he and his family were deserved most of this opportunity to celebrate this period of complete circle at the time. where all this started at the front and gold. “
Fleury played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League and spent 13 of those with the Penguins from 2003 to 2017. During this period, he won three Stanley cups: 2009, 2016 and 2017. He also holds almost all records for guards of the Penguins organization. His 691 games played, 375 victories and 44 whitening are all the first in the history of the team.
After 13 seasons with the Penguins, Fleury continued to play for the Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild.
Tickets for the return of Marc-Andre Fleury are on sale now on the Penguins website.
