Matt Gajtka
With experience working inside the sports industry and covering it from a media perspective, Matt brings a unique viewpoint to City of Champions. While he specializes in hockey, Matt follows the entire sporting universe closely.
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2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Despite brutal loss, Penguins shouldn’t change much
By all measures, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Game 3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night was about as brutal as it gets. After playing an airtight defensive game, especially in the third period,…Read More
Penguins lose late lead, drop Game 3 to Senators in double overtime
Daniel Alfredsson scored the tying goal with 29 seconds left in regulation and Colin Greening netted the winner 7:39 into the second overtime, giving the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 sudden-death victory over…Read More
Astros bounce back to take extra-inning win from Pirates
The Houston Astros scored twice in the 11th inning, including the deciding run on a close call, to snatch a 4-2 comeback victory from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night at PNC Park. Twenty-four hours…Read More
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma should be finalist for Jack Adams Award
It’s been a fruitful couple of weeks for Pittsburgh Penguins on the NHL award front, with Sidney Crosby (Hart, Lindsay, Masterton), Kris Letang (Norris) and Ray Shero (GM of year) all named finalists…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins, Stanley Cup playoff breakdown on Gospel of Hockey podcast
The Stanley Cup playoffs have moved on to the second round and so have the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Gospel of Hockey is back to discuss all happenings in the best postseason in sports. Co-hosts Matt…Read More
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Penguins swap Jarome Iginla for Chris Kunitz on Sidney Crosby’s line
When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired 500-goal power forward Jarome Iginla from the Calgary Flames at…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup playoffs: Penguins learning to enjoy their success
You didn’t have to be Dr. Phil or Joyce Brothers (rest in peace) to see the Pittsburgh Penguins…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins-Senators truly a different series
Were the New York Islanders really that good? That question came to mind Tuesday night during Game 1…Read More
Previewing Penguins-Senators, talking Pirates on Three Rivers, One Show
Matt Shetler and Matt Gajtka are ready for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ second-round series with the…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins have more than enough to dispatch Ottawa Senators
While the other Eastern Conference semifinal series features two teams (Rangers and Bruins) who haven’t…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby nominated for Masterton Trophy
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to ”the National Hockey League player…Read More
Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun should start Game 1 vs. Senators
Following a full-team practice Monday morning, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma declined to declare…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Ray Shero named finalist for NHL GM of the year
Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang were nominated for league awards last week, and accolades for the Pittsburgh…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup playoffs: Penguins advance, NHL fans should be grateful
God bless sports fans, but sometimes they don’t know what’s good for them. During the Pittsburgh…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins win Game 6 in OT, eliminate New York Islanders from playoffs
A dream shot from Brooks Orpik ended what could’ve been a nightmare series for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The…Read More
Penguins-Islanders, Stanley Cup playoff talk on the Gospel of Hockey
The Pittsburgh Penguins are locked in a compelling series with the New York Islanders, and the Gospel…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby named finalist for NHL MVP
It had already been a pretty fair week for Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. In order, the…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup playoffs: Game 5 a victory for Penguins’ foot soldiers
In a few years, when we look back at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-0 home win in Game 5 of their first-round…Read More
Penguins explode in second period to take Game 5 from Islanders
After dropping two of three to the New York Islanders to tie their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series…Read More
Penguins Playoff Game Day: Jarome Iginla, Tomas Vokoun say fun starts now
Leave it to a newcomer to provide some perspective. The quotes have been widely proliferated, but what…Read More
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