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The Malone Family Foundation Hosting Second Annual Black & Gold Breaking the Mold in Pittsburgh
Wanted to pass this along in case anyone wanted to head out to RMU in a couple of weeks.
The Malone Family Foundation, founded by former Pittsburgh Penguin Ryan Malone, will host the 2nd Annual Black & Gold Breaking the Mold presented by Tomahawk Charitable Solutions as part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. This two-day event will feature a mental health reception and panel on Wednesday, May 15, and the Hero & Celebrity Hockey Game on Thursday, May 16, the date for MTV’s Mental Health Action Day.
For the second straight year, The Malone Family Foundation received a grant from MTV and the Paramount Veterans Network to support positive mental health action. One of only 22 organizations selected, The Malone Family Foundation’s event focuses on the mental wellness of Veterans, active-duty military and first responders in line with the foundation’s mission and pillars.
Ryan Malone shared, “We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with MTV on Mental Health Action Day. I believe it gives the city and hockey community a chance to shine by showing the spirit of hockey and how it can help people overcome life’s challenges. We are overwhelmed by the support and truly thankful to be part of the mission to advance the conversation from mental health awareness to action. Together WE can accomplish anything. It will be a great day for hockey!”
The Hero & Celebrity Hockey Game on May 16, to be held at the RMU Island Sports Complex, is open to all members of the community. Tickets are available now for $22 with Veterans, military, first responders and their families receiving complimentary tickets. Prior to the game, YaJagoff will host a family-friendly Mental Health Rally presented by Mancini’s Bakery starting at 5 p.m. to shine a light on the cause, share celebrity advocacy, highlight MTV’s A.S.K. (acknowledge, support and keep in touch) campaign and offer mental health resources to attendees. The 911th Airlift Wing Honor Guard will present the colors prior to puck drop at 7 p.m.
Participating celebrities representing the black and gold on the ice include Ryan Malone, Max Talbot, Jeff Carter, Colby Armstrong and Tyler Kennedy, all alumni of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Brett Keisel of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition, former NHL players Corey Hirsch, Kyle Quincey and Matt Bartkowski will join to share their advocacy. Greg Malone, Ken Wregget and Dave Hanson will serve as honorary coaches. Media personalities Paul Steigerwald and Josh Getzoff will play a role in hosting this event, along with additional celebrities set to be announced as the event nears.
NHL alumnus, mental health advocate and author of The Save of My Life: My Journey Out of the Dark, Corey Hirsch expressed, “There was a time in my life where I couldn’t see a tomorrow. I’m living proof that it gets better. There is always a path ahead. Thank you to The Malone Family Foundation for all the work you do.”
Hirsch’s story will be shared further during the Black & Gold Breaking the Mold mental health reception and panel on May 15 for the military and first responder community, celebrities and corporate partners. Six local hockey clubs will be part of the event including the Pittsburgh Warriors, Pittsburgh Icemen, Pittsburgh Fire, PA State Police, It’s About the Warrior Foundation and the Johnstown Generals. Members of each organization will also play in the game.
“The Pittsburgh Icemen are delighted to work with the Malone Family Foundation to champion mental health initiatives for public safety personnel and Veterans. The Malone Family Foundation recognizes the critical importance of mental health of those who serve our communities and country. Hockey has always been more than just a sport for us, it is a platform for positive change and community engagement. Working with this great foundation, we are able to promote healing through hockey,” stated Frank Phillips with the Pittsburgh Icemen.
The mental health reception and panel on May 15 is a private event with sponsorship opportunities available to attend. To inquire, please contact amanda@thevieagency.com by Friday, May 3.
The fundraising goal for Black & Gold Breaking the Mold is $122,000 in recognition of the 22 Veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States. All fans may assist The Malone Family Foundation to achieve this goal by bidding in the Mental Health Auction presented by 84 Lumber, which will launch in mid-May, or by donating online. Text MHAD to 99192 to lend your support and get your tickets here or at: hockeyishealing.org
Sam Johnson, Chairman of the Board for the Pittsburgh Warriors, concluded, “The Malone Family Foundation has played a crucial role in supporting our Veterans and advancing our mission. Their unwavering support forms the foundation of all our aspirations. Without their generous contributions, our efforts in using hockey for healing would lack the same impact. We express our deep gratitude and appreciation for everything they have done for the Pittsburgh Warriors.”
Passionate about giving back to the game that gave him so much, Ryan Malone founded The Malone Family Foundation alongside his family in 2022. The mission of The Malone Family Foundation is to catalyze healing and personal growth through hockey, inspiring impactful individuals and communities. For more, visit: hockeyishealing.org
Pittsburg softball improved to 16-4 on the season by sweeping host Kansas City Piper 17-1 in five innings and 15-3 in six innings Saturday afternoon.
Breck Slaughter earned the win in both games. She allowed one run on two hits with 10 strikeouts and two walks over five innings during the opener. Then, she allowed one run on two hits with three strikeouts and two walks over three innings.
AnnaLynn Hudson pitched the last three innings of the day for the Purple Dragons.
Offensively, Pittsburg scored 17 runs on 20 hits during the opener and all nine Dragons reached the hit column. Kenleigh Warford led with four hits, Breck Slaughter and Micah Gomez each had three and Brecken Campbell, Brette Pasteur, Laney Trisler and Emily Shriver each had two. Slaughter, Trisler and Gomez each doubled twice and Pasteur and Shriver also recorded two-baggers. Brilee Mantooth homered. Gomez led the Dragons with four RBI, Campbell had three and Trisler, Mantooth and Shriver drove in two each.
The Dragons closed out their sweep with 15 runs on just 11 hits. Pasteur had a monster performance at the plate with four runs scored, three hits in three at-bats, two home runs and five RBI; she also worked a pair of walks and proved to be an utter pain for Piper pitchers Reagan Asbury and Harper Cordill.
Campbell also homered and finished with three hits for the Dragons. Slaughter and Shriver both finished with two hits and both seniors doubled.
Pittsburg won four games during the week and outscored Labette County, Independence and Piper by a combined 59-11. The Dragons return to Southeast Kansas League play on the road Monday against Independence; the Dragons beat the Bulldogs 14-1 in five innings last Thursday in Pittsburg.
The Dragons are looking to wrap up at least a share of the SEK League title.
Pittsburg 612 44 — 17 20 0
KC Piper 000 01 — 1 2 5
Breck Slaughter and Peyton Morey; Stella Utter and Ginny Garcia. W: Slaughter. L: Utter. 2B—PHS: Slaughter 2, Brette Pasteur, Emily Shriver, Laney Trisler 2, Micah Gomez 2; KCP: Faith Flournoy. HR—PHS: Brilee Mantooth.
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Pittsburg 225 105 — 15 7 2
KC Piper 100 101 — 3 6 6
Breck Slaughter, AnnaLynn Hudson (4) and Peyton Morey; Reagan Asbury, Harper Cordill (5) and Faith Flournoy. W: Slaughter. L: Asbury. 2B—PHS: Slaughter. HR—PHs: Brecken Campbell, Brette Pasteur 2; KCP: Ginny Garcia.
This sports reporting is made possible, in part, by the Support Local Journalism Project Fund. Learn more at: southeastkansas.org/fund/support-local-journalism-project-fund/
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Steelers insider just poured gasoline on the Aaron Rodgers fire following latest report of what he was doing in Pittsburgh
Aaron Rodgers was supposed to be in Pittsburgh over the weekend, with the thought that a deal would get done. One Steelers insider backs the report, but adds details that only compound a messy situation.
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
At this point, the events of the past two seasons between Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers could probably be a book or movie. Everything from walks on the beach, to him throwing with DK Metcalf before signing, to someone capturing him driving a rental car into Pittsburgh has made waves.
This offseason was supposed to be different, and a decision from Rodgers was supposed to come much earlier. However, the Steelers remain in a holding pattern, and one that many believed would end over the weekend, after it was reported that Rodgers would be in town to sign a contract. Well, that seems to be true, but like much of this saga over the past two years, there seems to be a holdup.
Aaron Rodgers 2025 stats
- 3.4 TD to INT ratio.
- 3,322 passing yards.
- 65.7% completion percentage.
Aaron Rodgers visited Pittsburgh, but not the Steelers over the weekend
“Aaron Rodgers has been in town for a couple days, but the Steelers have not met with him yet and instead have been talking with his agent. Rodgers has stayed away from the team’s South Side facility while the three-day rookie minicamp has been going on.” – Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The news from Dulac comes on the heels of the report from 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh that Rodgers would be visiting the Steelers over the weekend, with the intention to sign his deal.
That report was backed up nationally by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, but some in Steelers media (Mark Kaboly) said that if Rodgers was going to be in town, that was news to the team.
Omar Khan said as much during a radio hit after the reports surfaced, saying that he didn’t know where Rodgers was, but that talks remained fluid. Of course, general managers, including Omar Khan, have been known to bend the truth, which seems to lie somewhere in the middle here.
The bottom line with Aaron Rodgers
It’s obvious to me that the Steelers and Rodgers are held up over money. I know that it was said to not be the case, but you don’t intentionally avoid meeting with a team and have your agent talk to them, just days after they use a tender that determines your 2026 salary, if you’re just going to sign.
I would be surprised if Rodgers doesn’t sign at this point, but it doesn’t change the monetary situation that needs to be worked out here.
Kennywood honored two longtime employees Saturday who together have worked at the park for a combined 100 years.
Larry Russ and Bobby Trygar started working at Kennywood in 1976.
Russ began his Kennywood career as a games employee, working at the Big Apple dart game. In 1980, Russ applied to the security team and has held positions there ever since, including roles as a corporal, lieutenant, chief, and captain, according to a press release provided by the park.
Trygar began his time at Kennywood by working in the Parkside Café. Since he joined Kennywood, he has helped to maintain some of the park’s most iconic attractions, including the Racer, Log Jammer, and Merry Go Round.
“This is something you dream about. It’s so amazing,” Trygar said. “One of the best things when I worked out here was when I met my wife on the Racer. I was the mechanic. It’s just a great feeling to come here every day, see smiles on people’s faces, it’s tremendous. It gives you that extra boost and happiness.”
“I was planning on going into the mill, like everyone else was during my era,” Russ said. “Of course, the mill shut down. My father told me, ‘You don’t want to [work at the mill]. This place isn’t going to be here that much longer,’ and he was right, so I stuck it out here. I got a full-time position in 1980, and the rest is history.”
The park also dedicated two benches in their honor.
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