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Penguins Cup Final Coming to Cranberry's Lemieux Sports Complex
Westmoreland hockey teams shine in playoffs as Cranberry hosts championship game
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The PIHL Class 2A Penguins Cup championship game will be held on March 16 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, capping a strong playoff run for several Westmoreland hockey teams. The notebook also spotlights Hempfield athletic director Brandon Rapp's statewide honor, local roster challenges at Greensburg Central Catholic, and standout performances and college commitments from area athletes.
Why it matters
Hosting the prestigious Penguins Cup final is a major event for the Cranberry community, showcasing the area's hockey talent and the world-class facilities at the Lemieux Sports Complex. The game will draw fans from across the region and shine a spotlight on the local high school hockey programs.
The details
The PIHL Class 2A Penguins Cup championship game will be held at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry on March 16. Several Westmoreland hockey teams have made strong playoff runs leading up to the championship game. The notebook also highlights Hempfield athletic director Brandon Rapp receiving a statewide honor, roster challenges faced by Greensburg Central Catholic, and college commitments and standout performances from local athletes.
- The Penguins Cup final will be held on March 16, 2026.
- The Westmoreland high school hockey teams have been making strong playoff runs leading up to the championship game.
The players
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
A world-class sports facility in Cranberry that will host the PIHL Class 2A Penguins Cup championship game.
Brandon Rapp
The athletic director at Hempfield High School who was honored by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association.
Greensburg Central Catholic
A local high school hockey program that has faced roster challenges this season.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Hosting the prestigious Penguins Cup final is a major event for the Cranberry community, showcasing the area's hockey talent and the world-class facilities at the Lemieux Sports Complex. The game will draw fans from across the region and shine a spotlight on the local high school hockey programs.
