India, June 19 -- Sports broadcaster Hailey Hunter, known to Pittsburgh Penguins fans as a rinkside reporter and host on SportsNet Pittsburgh, has been let go by the regional sports network.

Hunter worked for SportsNet for three years after joining the broadcasting crew during the 23-24 season, covering the franchise for which her father, Tim Hrynewich, played 55 games from 1982 to 1984.

As of Thursday, SportsNet Pittsburgh had not publicly provided a specific explanation for its decision.

Hunter told TribLive, "Unfortunately, I was told the Penguins have decided that they simply wanted to move in a different direction with the role." She informed the site that she wasn't given any information or a cause for her firing.

"I understand ...