Rick Sassone, Editor/Publisher of Rocket Sports & Entertainment - Rick has always been a passionate sports fan, writer and photographer and will combine this passion along with his sales, marketing and branding experience to grow Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Rick is the host of the Rocket Sports & Entertainment Show which is, by the way, expanding to full time in the fall of 2015. Rick is the play by play voice of Saint Leo University Basketball and Tarpon springs Spongers football.

Dainius and the Devils Dominate

Dainius Zubrus and the New Jersey did not pay attention to Tampa’s home record…

Home Cooking = Number 1 Star for Roloson

Lightning continue hot pace at home, Dwayne Roloson offers reason

Roloson, Pavelec STAR in Tampa Win

Tampa, Fla. –  Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec  made 26 saves on 27 shots;  enough to earn himself the number three star in Tampa tonight.  The problem for the Jets was his counterpart Dwayne Roloson was the number ONE star stopping all 28 shots he faced as the Tampa Bay Lightning downed division foe the […]

Bolts Beat Sabres

Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning went into last night’s game looking to do something they have not done yet this season.  Win two in a row.  This would not be an easy task considering the opponent, the Buffalo Sabres, were 5-1 overall and 4-0 on the road.  Not to mention Sabres goalie Ryan […]

Guy Boucher likes “Standard Game”

NOW THIS IS LIGHTNING HOCKEY, STANDARD GAME NETS TWO POINTS – – READ HOW THEY DID IT

Weiss and Versteeg Crash Party in Tampa

Tampa, Fla.—It was standing room only last night at the St Pete Times Forum, which is formerly known as and still affectionately referred to by many purists as the Ice Palace.  The party was underway…The newly renovated building was decked out and Lightning fans were anxious to welcome back the heroes of the 2010-11 season.  […]

Shannon and Lightning put on good Pre-season Show

Tampa, Fla. – The Lightning was welcomed home to a generous pre-season crowd who seemed eager to see the new look Lightning with their brand new unis. One thing came to my mind as I watched tonight, was how effortless the offensive flow of the Lightning was.  One might expect that from the players who have played […]

Vinny Lecavalier Scores when it really Counts

With Wendy Eckhardt Tampa, Fla. –  TPepin’s Hospitality Centre (a must place if you are having an event in Tampa) was decked out to the nines Wednesday night as Tampa’s finest citizens and celebrities came out to support our community’s hockey champion and his fine charity. Vincent Lecavalier (Vinny) just doing what he does off […]

Casey at the Bat; Kotchman’s one pitch Walk – Off

St. Petersburg, Fla.–Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon pounded the second pitch of the game to the left center “Grab Some Buds” sign.   Two hitters later Gordon raced across the dish giving the AL Central last place Royals a 1-0 lead.  It looked like a bad start for Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson, but he […]

MLB Standings July 24, 2011

MLB Standings July 24, 2011