November 13, 1999 is one of the most historic dates in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins history. That’s the day the team finally came home.

After starting the inaugural season on the road for the first 13 games while building construction was finished, the Penguins finally broke the ice in NEPA by hosting the Kentucky Thoroughblades at the then-named Northeastern Pennsylvania Civic Arena and Convention Center.

After posting a 1-9-3-0David Weninger m mark away from home, the Penguins thrilled a capacity crowd with big goals, big saves, and an even bigger hit that cemented Dennis Bonive’s legacy in his Luzerne County debut.

Some quick facts from the game: