Categories: PenguinPoop

Billy Guerin Retires as a Pittsburgh Penguin

It was nice to see Billy Guerin retire as a Pittsburgh Penguin.  He was only here a short time, but there was a special bond between Billy and the fans.  It is not often that a player can leave such an impression on city in such a short time. Billy is one of those special players that can and did.

I was fortunate enough to meet Billy.  My company did some work in the home he and his family stayed in during his time with the Pens.  I was actually working at his house the day he and the other players were given their Stanley Cup rings.  When he came home, I didn’t waste much time asking him to see the ring.  He was kind enough to oblige me.  So, literally, moments after receiving that beautiful piece of jewelry, I got a first hand look at that baby.  It was quite a thrill.

In my dealings with Billy, he was a super good guy.  I am glad to have had the chance to meet him and I know this city feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to have him as a member of the home team.

Thanks Billy!

Reg Dunlop

Recent Posts

Penguins Andrei Kuzmenko: Mistake or Master Stroke?

Throughout the summer, I’ve questioned some of Kyle Dubas’ moves. None more than signing free-agent…

4 days ago

How Will the Penguins’ Goaltending Hold Up?

In the wake of Kyle Dubas’ moves this summer, I’ve spend a great deal of…

5 days ago

Taking a Closer Look at the Penguins’ Forwards

For the most part, my take on the changes Kyle Dubas has wrought this summer…

7 days ago

Will Any of the Penguins’ Kids Become Stars?

About a week ago I posted an article projecting what the Penguins' lineup might look…

1 week ago

Penguins Update: No Room at the Inn for the Kids

If you’ve been reading PenguinPoop over the summer, you’ve no doubt picked up on the…

2 weeks ago

Is There a Rationale Behind the Penguins’ New-Look Defense?

With nothing in particular to write about, I thought I’d once again focus on the…

2 weeks ago