World-Class Facility marking 10 years
The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township is more than just the practice facility for the five-time Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
It is a $73 million, 185,000-square-foot facility that also serves as a regional hub for UPMC doctors and physicians. It continues to be a driver of economic activity for surrounding communities.
The facility, named after Pittsburgh Penguins minority owner and former captain Mario Lemieux, opened its doors 10 years ago and, according to Kara Radeke, executive director of the complex, there is something for everyone inside the walls.
“The most marquee thing is being the practice facility for the Penguins,” Radeke said. “We are also a community asset with the diversity of programs we offer. Even b