Frank Pietrangelo
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Frank Pietrangelo is probably best remembered for his one play in the Stanley Cup playoffs when he dove to his left to make a dramatic glove save against Peter Stastny, who was shooting toward an open net, in first period of Game 6 of Pittsburgh's first-round playoff series at New Jersey. The play became known in Pittsburgh as "The Save," Pietrangelo's stop helped the Penguins to a 4-3 win and force a seventh game. Pietrangelo then shut out the Devils 4-0 in Game 7.
After concluding his NHL career Frank went on to play several years of hockey in Europe.
[edit] Transactions
- Traded to Hartford Whalers by Pittsburgh Penguins for Hartford's 3rd (Sven Butenschon) and 7th (Serge Aubin) round choices in 1994 Entry Draft, March 10, 1992.
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[edit] Awards and Accomplishments
- University of Minnesota Pond Award (Rookie of Year): 1982-83
- Italy Championship: 1997 (HC Bolzano)
- Great Britain Player of Year: 1998-99 (Manchester Storm)
- Great Britain Superleague MVP: 1998-99 (Manchester Storm)
- Great Britain All-Star First Team: 1998-99 (Manchester Storm)
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