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Chris Stewart - Head Athletic Trainer
Chris Stewart enters his fifth season as head athletic trainer for the Penguins after serving one season as the associate athletic trainer with the Carolina Hurricanes. Stewart, a Johnstown, Pa. native, was part of two Stanley Cup winning teams (2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins; 2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes). Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Chris spent one season (2004-05) as athletic trainer for Carolina's former American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Lowell Lock Monsters. Prior to joining Lowell, Stewart worked as athletic trainer from 1996-2004 for the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL. The 39-year-old graduated with a sports and physical education degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and earned his masters' degree from IUP in 1996. Chris and his wife Kimberly have three children, Christian, Rylie and Addison and reside in Canonsburg, Pa. |
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Dana Heinze - Head Equipment Manager
Dana Heinze is in the midst of his fifth season as the Penguins head equipment manager after spending six years as assistant equipment manager for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Heinze, a native of Johnstown, Pa., joined the Lightning in the 2000-01 season after serving as head equipment manager for the defunct International Hockey League (IHL) Detroit Vipers. The 42-year-old manager is a two-time Stanley Cup winner (2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins; 2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning). He supervises and assists with all duties related to player equipment. Heinze served as the head trainer for his hometown Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) on two separate occasions (1988-92, 1995-98). He also spent one season as equipment manager for the New Jersey Devils in 1992-93 under former Penguins' head coach Herb Brooks. Heinze attended Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY. He and his wife Kathy reside in Pittsburgh. |
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Scott Adams - Asst. Athletic Trainer
Scott Adams enters his sixth season as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Penguins after one season (2005) as Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) and serving one season (2004) as Head Athletic Trainer / Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Windsor Spitfires (OHL). Prior to his work in hockey, he served as the Director of Rehabilitation for LaSalle Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. The Windsor, Ontario native lists winning the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2008-09 as his most memorable moment. He is also a Corrective Exercise Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as being a Certified Life and Wellness Coach. He has presented on Hip Alignment and Rebalancing for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers and at the National Athletic Trainers Associations' National Convention. The 34-year-old graduated with a bachelors' degree in Kinesiology (with honors) from the University of Windsor and earned his Masters' degree in Athletic Training from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Scott and his wife Alisa reside in North Fayette, Pa. |
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Mark Mortland - Asst. Athletic Trainer
Mark enters his 15th season as a member of the Penguins training staff. Prior to joining the Penguins, Mortland owned and operated seven sports medicine clinics in the Pittsburgh area. He also owns Mortland Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine and Peters Township Athletic Club located in McMurray, Pa. The 47-year- old was with the 2009 Stanley Cup winning Penguins. The native of Pittsburgh attended Lock Haven University earning a degree in athletic training and then received a degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland. He is a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer. Mark and his wife, Judy, have three children and reside in Peters Township, Pa. |
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Paul DeFazio - Asst. Equipment Manager
Paul DeFazio is in his 13th season with the Penguins and 10th as a full-time member of the equipment staff. This is Paul's seventh season serving as assistant equipment manager after spending three seasons as a part-time member of the Penguins' equipment staff. DeFazio was a member of the 2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins team that won the Stanley Cup. Prior to joining the equipment staff, Paul played several years of competitive hockey, including two years of junior. From 1996-2005, DeFazio spent his summers teaching hockey lessons and instructing hockey camps. Paul is a current resident of Southpointe, Pa. |
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Danny Kroll - Asst. Equipment Manager
Danny Kroll enters his fifth season as a full-time member of the Penguins' equipment staff. Prior to joining the staff full-time, Kroll spent two seasons as the team's stick boy. Kroll's career highlights include: winning the Stanley Cup in 2008-09 and working his 300th game Oct. 18, 2010. Prior to joining the Penguins' staff, he spent parts of six seasons as bat boy and clubhouse attendant for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 27-year- old Pittsburgh native oversees and assists the visitors' locker room during all home games. Kroll graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 with a degree in media communications. He currently resides in Pittsburgh. |
