Ference was sent down to the Penguins' American Hockey League farm club in Wilkes-Barre...Click here to read the article about it.

* Recorded his first NHL goal and was plus-1 Nov. 13 vs. Nashville.

* Recorded his first NHL point and assist, and was even Oct. 16 vs. Chicago

November 7, 1999-Ference was recently named the Fastest Skater at the FedEx/NHL SuperSkills Competition!
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December 9, 1999- Penguins Name Herb Brooks as New Head Coach.
December 20, 1999- Mellon Acquires Naming Rights For Pittsburgh's Civic Arena.
December 30-Lemieux Named Pittsburgher of the Year.
January 3, 2000- Penguins Owner Mario Lemieux, GM Craig Patrick & USA Hockey's Lou Vairo Honored With The 2000 Lester Patrick Award
Feb. 2, 2000- Mario Lemieux, Jack Riley To Be Inducted Into Penguins Hall of Fame.
Feb. 5, 2000- FedEx SuperSkills Results