CRANBERRY TWP — The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun scheduling programs and events at the new UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex for next August and are anticipating an opening date around that time.

Rich Hixon, the executive director of strategic planning for the Penguins, said the process of scheduling events at the new facility is very preliminary, but added that he’s already been in touch with local high schools and amateur teams about holding games there.

In addition, Hixon said he’s been scheduling games for the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program.

The Elite program offers teams for both boys and girls at all age groups.