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2016 Penguins Cup Finals Fan Guide

Schedule of Events

PIHL Division 2 Championship: Beaver vs. Carrick
Monday, March 14, 2016 at 5;30 PM
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex


Class A Penguins Cup Final: Franklin Regional vs. South Fayette
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 5:30 PM
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex


Class AA Penguins Cup Final: Mars vs. Bishop Canevin
Monday, March 14, 2016 at 8:30 PM
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex


Class AAA Penguins Cup Final: North Allegheny vs. Cathedral Prep
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 8:30 PM
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

Ticket Information

Seating is limited to 1,000 fans for each game.  Ticket sales will stop once 1,000 tickets are sold for the game.

All fans -- regardless of age -- must have a ticket to enter the game.  PIHL passes (Association, Guest, Staff) will not be honored for the Penguins Cup Finals.

Gates will open one hour prior to the start of each game.  Tickets for the game, while available, will be sold at the gates.

All tickets are $10 each.  Tickets are only good for one, specific game (D2, A, AA, or AAA), as marked at the top of the ticket.

All spectators must exit the arena following the first game each night.  Anyone wishing to watch the second game of the night will need another ticket for that game.  Ticketed spectators for the second game each night will not be able to enter early to watch the first game.

No re-entry will be permitted.  Once outside the building, spectators must pay admission again, if available, to re-enter the arena.

UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

Street Address
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Phone Number
724-900-2799

 
 
 
Detailed directions provided at bottom of page

Parking

A limited supply of general parking is available in the lot surrounding the ice arena ("Parking Lot A").  Additional parking is available in Cranberry Commons near the Target Superstore.  A pair of shuttles will be transporting spectators between the secondary parking location ("Parking Lot B") and the main entrance of the arena throughout the night, starting around 4:15 PM.  Spectators are asked not to park vehicles in unmarked spots or along either side of Cranberry Springs Drive in order to allow incoming and outgoing traffic to flow freely.  Please see the Parking Map below for information on the parking locations.

Parking Map (click to enlarge)

Sportsmanship

Spectators are encouraged to cheer for their team and create a festive atmosphere in the building.  Spectators also play a critical role in establishing a positive image of our league and our teams, and everyone plays a part in not only making this event a success, but creating a memorable experience for all participants, spectators, and staffing.  It is the mission of the PIHL to have the fans enjoy the game just as much as we enjoy having their support.

Spectator Seating

Seating is General Admission and will be first-come, first-served.  The home team seating will be nearest the lobby and can be accessed through the ground-level entrance door.  The visiting team seating will be farthest from the lobby and can be accessed through the upper entrance door by using the stairs in the main lobby.
 
Signs will be displayed in the lobby to direct spectators to the correct entrances and seating locations.  There will also be arena ushers available to assist in the seating sections.
 
The media seating area is at the top of the center section and is reserved only for credentialed media personnel.
 
The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex and its indoor premises are smoke-free.

Concessions

There will be concessions available at the restaurant area near the entrace to the ice rink, as well as several vending machines throughout the building.  No alcoholic beverages will be sold at the concessions, and no alcohol is permitted inside the arena during the event.

Post-Game

No spectators are permitted on the ice or in the bench/locker room areas at any time, including post-game photographs.

The arena will be cleared of all spectators shortly after the trophy presentation of the first game each night.  Spectators will exit through secondary doors closest to the UPMC Sports Medicine facility adjoining the arena.  Ushers will direct spectators to the closest exit doors.

Broadcasts

The MSA Sports Network will have live coverage of all four championship games.  Those broadcasts can be accessed online through the MSA Sports Network website at www.msasports.net.

Any other entity that wishes to rebroadcast/reproduce a game in any form (live/taped, video/audio, radio/television/web, etc.)  must first obtain permission to do so from the PIHL Commissioner's Office in advance of the game.

Photography

PIHL will have a professional photographer at each championship game.  Photos from the event can be purchased from David Hague Photography at www.davidhaguephotography.com.

No photographers will be permitted on the bench areas or in the penalty boxes during the game, and only media-credentials photographers will be permitted on the ice and bench areas following the game.

Directions

Directions from Erie/Meadville/Sharon (Northwestern PA):

  • Take Interstate 79 South to Exit 78/7 for Cranberry/PA Turnpike
  • Bear right on the exit ramp for Exit 78 for Cranberry/Mars
  • Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto PA Route 228 East
  • Turn left at the second traffic light onto Cool Springs Drive
  • Stay to the left on Cool Springs Drive to reach the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
  • OR... turn right at the first light on Cool Springs Drive to reach the secondary parking lot

Directions from Pittsburgh/Airport (Southwestern PA):

  • Take Interstate 79 North to Exit 78 for Cranberry/Mars
  • Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto PA Route 228 East 
  • Turn left at the first traffic light onto Cool Springs Drive
  • Stay to the left on Cool Springs Drive to reach the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
  • OR... turn right at the first light on Cool Springs Drive to reach the secondary parking lot

Directions from Cranberry/Harmarville/Monroeville (PA Turnpike region):

  • Take PA Turnpike (Interstate 76) West to Exit 28 for Pittsburgh/Erie
  • Bear left on the exit ramp for Interstate 79 (Pittsburgh/Erie)
  • Continue to bear left to follow signs for Interstate 79 North (Erie)
  • Merge onto Interstate 79 North
  • Take the first exit for Cranberry/Mars (Exit 78)
  • Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto PA Route 228 East 
  • Turn left at the first traffic light onto Cool Springs Drive
  • Stay to the left on Cool Springs Drive to reach the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
  • OR... turn right at the first light on Cool Springs Drive to reach the secondary parking lot

Directions from Big Beaver/Youngstown (Beaver Valley region):

  • Take PA Turnpike (Interstate 76) East to Exit 28 for Pittsburgh/Erie
  • Bear left on the exit ramp for Interstate 79 North (Erie)
  • Merge onto Interstate 79 North
  • Take the first exit for Cranberry/Mars (Exit 78)
  • Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto PA Route 228 East 
  • Turn left at the first traffic light onto Cool Springs Drive
  • Stay to the left on Cool Springs Drive to reach the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
  • OR... turn right at the first light on Cool Springs Drive to reach the secondary parking lot

Local Restaurants

Sal's Ristorante
2764 Darlington Road
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-843-4020
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