Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Following the U.S. Women's Hockey Team gold medal victory, more than 60 girls ages 4 to 18 tried hockey this weekend. They learned to pass and shoot and handle hockey sticks alongside coaches and volunteers from the Wilkes-Barre Junior Pens.

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In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about high school championship games around the region, with some predictions from Bob. On that note, we'll look more closely at the upcoming North Pocono vs. Crestwood girls' game. Bob also talked with some members of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins about Sunday's gold medal victory by the U.S. Men's Hockey Team.

Richards began his career with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Teddy Richards, a Wilkes-Barre native, got his start with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He was an equipment manager for the gold medal-winning U.S. hockey team, and one of several people with ties to NEPA who helped propel the team to victory.

In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about basketball from the local hardwood to college ball — two familiar names make waves at Siena, while Pittston Area and Crestwood prepare to tip off Friday night.

In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk about the Wyoming Valley Clutch. The American Basketball Association team remains 15-0 with four games left in the regular season ahead of the 64-team playoff. We'll hear from Clutch coach Kevin Major about the team's success and how chemistry has fueled that.

Join our team as we kick off this week's latest local sports news, featuring the WVIA News Team and FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide.

In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about the upcoming Danville vs Lewisburg boys basketball game as the season comes down to the wire.

In this week's Sports Voices, Roger and Bob talk in the WVIA Podcast Studio about the girls basketball season so far, next Tuesday's Wilkes-Barre Area vs. Pittston Area boys basketball matchup in the Wyoming Valley Conference, the rise of girls wrestling, and how the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are at the top of the AHL's Atlantic Division.