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Minor league report: Penguins, Tristan Broz beat Checkers

Seth Rorabaugh
By Seth Rorabaugh
1 Min Read Jan. 9, 2026 | 2 days Ago
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A goal and three assists by forward Tristan Broz led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 5-1 win against the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday.

The result snapped a three-game losing streak (0-2-1).

Linemate Atley Calvert and Valtteri Puustinen each had a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (23-9-1-2) while forwards Boko Imama and Gabe Klassen both contributed a goal.

Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 21 saves on 22 shots, improving his record to 12-4-0.

Highlights:

The Penguins’ next game is a road contest against the Checkers on Saturday, 6 p.m.


A goal and an assist by forward Tanner Andrew helped the Wheeling Nailers beat the Trois-Rivières Lions, 4-3, at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va.

The result extended a winning streak to three games.

Forward Matthew Quercia recorded two assists for Wheeling (22-7-1-0) while defensemen Tommy Budnick and Brent Johnson, as well as forward Craig Armstrong, each contributed a goal.

Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 24 saves on 27 shots, boosting his record to 5-1-0.

Highlights:

The Nailers’ next game is a home contest against the Lions on Saturday, 7:10 p.m.

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Seth Rorabaugh is a TribLive reporter covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A North Huntingdon native, he joined the Trib in 2019 and has covered the Penguins since 2007. He can be reached at srorabaugh@triblive.com.

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