Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Emil Pieniniemi has been called up from the ECHL to the AHL. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced on Tuesday that Pieniniemi has been promoted to them from the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers. Pieniniemi was suspended by the Penguins' organization after he failed to report to Wheeling at the start of the season. Pieniniemi was drafted by the Penguins in the third round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!