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Ryan O'Reilly Taken Off On Stretcher After Fall Into Boards (Video)

By Adam GretzJan 14th 2011 – 10:50PM

During the Penguins-Canadiens game on Wednesday night, Montreal forward Travis Moen attempted to check Mike Rupp only to completely miss and do a faceplant into the boards. Even though it was a scary incident and he was clearly shaken, he was able to get back up and return to the game. That, of course, was good...

Mike Rupp vs. John Erskine Winter Classic Fight: Video

By Adam GretzJan 1st 2011 – 9:00PM

PITTSBURGH -- Last year at Boston's Fenway Park Shawn Thornton and Daniel Carcillo dropped the gloves in what was the first fight in the history of the Winter Classic. During Saturday's game between Pittsburgh and Washington, fans had a chance to see the second fight in an outdoor game as Mike Rupp and John Erskine squared...

24/7 Penguins Capitals Episode 3: The First Meeting

By Adam GretzDec 29th 2010 – 11:15PM

The third installment of HBO's "24/7 Penguins/Capitals" focused on the first meeting of the season between the two long-time rivals, as well as early preperations at Heinz Field for the Winter Classic and a number of experiences with players and coaches for the Christmas holiday. Here are some of the highlights... -- The...

2010-11 Pittsburgh Penguins Preview: A Tougher New Image

By Adam GretzSep 29th 2010 – 12:00PM

When general manager Ray Shero was hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins prior to the 2006-07 season, he spoke of his desire to put together a team that would be tough to play against, a sentiment that head coach Dan Bylsma even spoke about as recently as this offseason. Shero's father, of course, was the legendary Fred...

Evgeni Malkin vs. Rick Nash Fight Video

By Adam GretzSep 26th 2010 – 10:00AM

There's been quite a shift in the makeup of the Pittsburgh Penguins over the past decade or so. In the late 1990's and early 2000's they were loaded with skill and had little in the way of intimidating figures. This year's club, however, is packed with love 'em or hate 'em players, such as Matt Cooke, Arron Asham, Craig...

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Background on Mike Rupp

Michael "Mike" Francis Rupp (born January 13, 1980) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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