Pens encourages fans to bring Terrible Towels to Sunday's hockey game

The Pittsburgh Penguins are encouraging their fans to bring Terrible Towels or gold Penguins playoff towels to Sunday's game in a show of support for the Steelers.

The Penguins host the Boston Bruins at 3 p.m. Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.

The Steelers visit the New England Patriots at 6:40 p.m. Sunday for the AFC championship and a place in the Super Bowl.

In a news release, the Pengins said, "It’s a great day for all fans to show their Pittsburgh pride."

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Kickoff is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

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