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Tampa Bay Lightning Announce 2010-11 Single Game Ticket On-Sale
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that single game tickets for the 2010-11 season will go on sale at 9 a.m. on September 10 at the St. Pete Times Forum Box Office, online at TampaBayLightning.com, by phone at 813.301.6600, or through Tick...
Jackson Travelling on Road to NHL
Scott Jackson was headed out to eat with his Norfolk Admirals teammates after what he thought was his final game of the season last April 10 before he was pulled aside and given some great news. Jackson Profile Height: 6'4"...
Steve Griggs Named Chief Operating Officer of Lightning, St. Pete Times Forum
Steve Griggs has been named chief operating officer of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the St. Pete Times Forum, Chief Executive Officer Tod Leiweke announced today. Griggs joins the Lightning from the Orlando Magic, where he has served as executiv...
Bolt From the Blue: Terry Crisp
From the moment he was introduced as the first coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, April 23, 1992, Terry Crisp radiated a love for the game of hockey and absolute pleasure in his new position. He smiled, laughed, shook hands and patted e...
Lightning Acquire Pair of Prospects from Toronto
Alex Berry (left) shown with UMass-Amherst and Stefano Giliati (right) at the 2008 Toronto rookie camp (photo credits: Dennis Pause, Dustin Hall) The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired right wing Alex Berry and forward Stefano Giliati from the Tor...
Former Admiral Mike Flanagan Returns as Assistant Coach
The Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL parent club of the Norfolk Admirals, have hired former Admiral Mike Flanagan to be an assistant coach with Norfolk, Admirals General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today. "We are pleased to announce Mike...
Lightning Sign Free Agent Defenseman Randy Jones
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent defenseman Randy Jones to a one-year contract today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced. Jones Profile Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 Shoots: Left ...
Lightning Re-Sign Right Wing Steve Downie
Steve Downie ended the 2009-10 season with 22 goals, 24 assists and 208 penalty minutes The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed right wing Steve Downie to a two-year contract today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced....
Lecavalier Undergoes Successful Arthroscopic Procedure
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that center Vincent Lecavalier underwent a successful minor arthroscopic procedure on his left knee this morning at the Florida Medical Clinic in Tampa. The procedure was performed by Lightning Orthopedic...
Lightning's Lecavalier to Undergo Minor Arthroscopic Procedure
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced today that center Vincent Lecavalier will undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on Tuesday, August 24 in Tampa. The procedure will be performed by Lightning Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Ira Guttenta...
Vincent Lecavalier Celebrity Poker Classic Set for September 10 at Derby Lane
The game is on once again as more than 40 sports and entertainment celebrities are set to go “all in” for charity at the UltimateBet.net Vincent Lecavalier Celebrity Poker Classic on September 10 at Derby Lane in St. Petersburg. ...
The Life: Strength and Conditioning Coach
Lightning Strength and Conditioning Coach Chuck Lobe (left) works with Victor Hedman and the rest of the athletes to manage the way players workout during and sometimes after the season. There are players in every major professional sport who...
Inside Day One of the 2010 NHL Research, Development and Orientation Camp
TORONTO -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is intrigued by the potential of seeing 3-on-3 played in overtime if no goals are scored in 4-on-4 play. He's also interested in the hybrid icing rule that was tested Wednesday at the 2010 NHL Resea...
Lightning Ink LW Sean Bergenheim
Sean Bergenheim has registered 40 goals, 80 points and 195 penalty minutes in 246 career NHL games, all with the Islanders. The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent left wing Sean Bergenheim (BUHR-gehn-highm, SHAWN) to a one-year cont...
Lightning Set Roster For Traverse City Tournament
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced their roster for the 2010 NHL Prospects Tournament to be held at Center Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan from September 11-15 today. The Lightning return to the tournament after not participating since th...
Lightning Acquire G Cedrick Desjardins from Montreal
Cedrick Desjardins led the AHL last season in goals-against average, ranked second in shutouts, fourth in wins and was tied for sixth in save percentage. The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired goaltender Cedrick Desjardins from the Montreal Ca...
Lightning Hire Scouting Veteran Al Murray as Director of Amateur Scouting
Al Murray (center) meets Jeff Tambellini of the Los Angeles Kings after Tambellini became the third selection in the first round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft at the Gaylord Entertainment Center on June 21, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by ...
Lightning to Hold Bolt Brigade Auditions
The Tampa Bay Lightning today announced August 26 and September 2 as official audition dates for the 2010-11 Bolt Brigade. Both audition sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. and will take place at the St. Pete Times Forum. Interested candidates need on...
NHL Network Set To Relive 2004 Lightning Stanley Cup Run
The NHL Network, as part of a special series which honors the Stanley Cup championship teams of the last 35 years, will air the decisive Game Seven contest of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames on Frida...
Lightning Sign LW Juraj Simek
Photos Courtesy of John Wright The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed left wing Juraj Simek to a one-year, two-way contract today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced. Simek Profile Height: 6'0" W...
Sean Henry Leaves Lightning
Sean Henry, who has worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning in different capacities for the past 11 years, is leaving the team to become President of the Nashville Predators, it was announced today. Henry will also serve as Chief Operating Offic...
Beukeboom embraced chance to join Canada's camp
With Brock Beukeboom's busy schedule so far this summer -- including the Entry Draft, defenseman camp, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect camp and, most recently, the Hockey Canada National Team Development Camp -- there hasn't been much in the way of d...
Lightning Hire Jon Cooper To Be Head Coach Of Norfolk Admirals
The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Jon Cooper to be the head coach of the American Hockey League’s Norfolk Admirals today, Admirals General Manager Julien BriseBois announced. Cooper joins the Admirals from the Green Bay Gamb...
Lightning Sign 2010 Draft Pick, D Radko Gudas
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman and 2010 draft pick Radko Gudas to a three-year, entry level contract today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced.  Gudas most recently participated in the Lightning&r...
Bolt From the Blue: Daren Puppa
In 1996, according to Hillsborough County records, more dogs were registered with the name “Puppa” than any other name. More than Fido, Rex, Prince and even Espo. “I heard that,” former Lightning goaltender ...
Barberio Becoming a Pro
Mark Barberio knew it was a big season for him. There was no need to add any extra pressure and think about it too much. Related Video Day 4 Development Camp Interviews - Jim Johnson, Luke Witkowski, James Mullin & Mark Barberio ...
Lightning Sign Free Agent Center Mike Angelidis
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent center Mike Angelidis to a one-year, two-way contract today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced.  Angelidis Profile Height: 6'1" Weight: 210 ...
Dodgeball For A Cause
On Saturday, the St. Pete Times Forum hosted more than 2,000 spectators and over 400 individual participants in the Dodgeball For A Cause tournament. It was, by all measures, a great success. Photo Gallery ...
Lightning Sign Free Agent Center Dominic Moore
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent center Dominic Moore to a two-year contract today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced. Moore Profile Height: 6'0" Weight: 196 Shoots: Left ...
Lightning Set to Strike Girl Scouts
In accord with the National Hockey League’s effort to grow the game of hockey around the world, the Tampa Bay Lightning are doing its part to join in the initiative by implementing a local program within the Tampa Bay commun...
Vinik's Promise to Become World-Class Culminates With Hiring Of Tod Leiweke as CEO
Four months ago, Tampa Bay Lightning Chair and Governor Jeff Vinik addressed members of both the local and national media at a press conference within the St. Pete Times Forum adamantly vowing to transform the Bolts into a world-class organiz...
Lightning Enter Into Affiliation Agreement with ECHL's Florida Everblades
The Tampa Bay Lightning have entered into a one-year affiliation agreement with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced.  Florida will serve as the Lightning’s primary ECHL...
Lightning Re-sign D Vladimir Mihalik, Ink Free Agent Defenseman Mathieu Roy, Mike Vernace
Mihalik Profile Height: 6'7" Weight: 244 Shoots: Left Born: Jan 29, 1987 Birthplace: Presov, Slovakia Drafted: TBL / 1st (30th overall) 2005 Roy Profile Height: 6'2" Weight: 21...
Tod Leiweke Becomes Chief Executive Officer of Lightning, St. Pete Times Forum
Tod Leiweke Tod has been a leader for our sports teams. He helped lead the Seahawks to the 2005 NFC Championship and our first Super Bowl. He also understands our priority on the fans, reinvigorating the 12th Man tradition and leading the ...
Lightning Sign Free Agent LW Chris Durno
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed left wing Chris Durno to a two-way, one-year contract, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced. Durno Profile Height: 6'4" Weight: 205 Shoots: Left Born:...
Lightning Sign Center Marc-Antoine Pouliot
The Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL parent club of the Norfolk Admirals, have signed center Marc-Antoine Pouliot (MAHRK ahn-TWAHN poo-L’YAHT) to a one-year, two-way contract, Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announce...
Lightning Hire Coaching Veteran Wayne Fleming As Assistant
The Tampa Bay Lightning have named Wayne Fleming to the position of assistant coach today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced. Fleming brings more than 30 years of coaching experience, both internationally and at the NHL le...
Lightning Elect Not To Retain Jim Johnson, Cap Raeder
The Tampa Bay Lightning have elected not to retain Norfolk Admirals head coach Jim Johnson or organizational goaltending coach Cap Raeder, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced today. Yzerman and Assistant General Manager Juli...
Tyrell Ready to Crack Bolts Line Up
Dana Tyrell is in constant motion on the ice. There you see him, there you don’t, as the 5-foot-10, 185-pound forward zips around a defenseman to the net. You think you have time and Tyrell is quickly in your face. It doesn’t matter...
Fantasy Campers Get a Taste of the NHL
As Adam Spatafora walked from the locker room, through the tunnel, past the bench and stepped onto the ice at the St. Pete Times Forum sporting his very own personalized authentic Tampa Bay Lightning jersey, he realized that his lifelong dream w...
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