1987-88 Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)

(36-35-9) Finished 6th in Patrick Division

• Pierre Creamer was named head coach on June 4.

• Mario Lemieux was named MVP in the NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis after scoring thee assists, three goals, including the game-winner in overtime.

• Lemieux set the Penguins season records in goals (70), assists (98), points (168) and power play goals (22).

• Lemieux won the Art Ross Trophy for scoring and the Hart Memorial Trophy for Most Valuable Player, becoming the first Penguins player to win the awards.

• Tony Esposito was hired as vice preseident and general manager on April 14.

• Pierre Creamer was relieved from his coaching duties on June 14.

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Front row: Gilles Meloche, Dan Quinn, Mario Lemieux, Clem Jodein (Asst. Coach), Ed Johnston (General Manager), Paul Martha (Vice President), Pierre Creamer (Head Coach), Rick Kehoe (Asst. Coach), Dan Frawley, Steve Guenette & Pat Riggin

Middle row: Doug Kinney (Strength Coach), Bob Errey, Dave McLlwain, Jim Johnson, Randy Hillier, Ville Siren, Doug Bodger, Rod Buskas, Paul Coffey, Randy Cunneyworth, Dave Hunter, Rob Brown & Terry Schiffhauer (PR)

Back row: Steve Thomas (Trainer), Mark Kachowski, Roger Belanger, Jock Callander, Dwight Mathiason, Troy Loney, Wayne Van Dorp, Charlie Simmer, Chris Kontos, Chris Dahlquist, Jimmy Mann, Norm Schmidt, Ed Neisner (Equip. Manager)

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