Visiting NHL players who have played games in the city of Pittsburgh since 2005 will soon be getting a tad bit richer. According to a report by NHL insider Frank Seravalli [https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1971285784608034902], the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has deemed the 3 percent Pa. Usage Fee unconstitutional. The Pa. Usage Fee is a type of "jock tax" - a common tax assessed to visitors of a city who earn income while they're in it. In Pittsburgh's case, the city had assessed a 3 percent tax to non-resident athletes and entertainers who performed at public stadiums. According to WTAE Pittsburgh, the tax has contributed to more than $2.6 million in city revenue in just the year 2025, highlighting the scale of the expected annual revenue lost for Pittsburgh - and the expectation that the deficit will be will be passed on to residents. Among the appellees were the NHL Player's Association, New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders] forward Kyle Palmieri, and former Pittsburgh Penguin [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins] Scott Wilson. According to Seravalli's report, refunds will be assessed to visiting players who paid the tax for every road game in Pittsburgh. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwquDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
