In the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, at 66 Mario Lemieux Place
Sits the Steel City’s iconic Igloo, inconspicuous to the locals, but filled with a hometown charm and unwavering grace.
Constructed with steel, stone, and an abundance of concrete; still the soul of this building lies inside on the ice, that one simple sheet.
On that ice, hockey players have skated to live out their childhood dreams; it has housed all-stars, icons, legends, and three championship teams.
It is the place where Super Mario scored five goals in one game, each a different way
Short handed, even strength, empty net, penalty shot, and on the power play
It witnessed its share of heartbreak, like a blown 3-0 series lead
The Pens fell to the Islan ...
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Article written by Justin Soss
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