Archive for the ‘Hockey’ Category
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. […]
PNC BANK, LITTLE CAESARS JOIN GROWING LIST OF LIGHTNING PARTNERS

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning today announced new key business partnerships with PNC Bank and Little Caesars pizza. “We are extremely pleased to welcome PNC and Little Caesars to the Lightning family of partners today,” Lightning Chief Operating Officer Steve Griggs said. “As we continue to construct a world class organization we will […]
Brett Connolly a Surprise Addition to Roster Leaving Camp
Brandon, Fla.-Brett Connolly was drafted sixth pick overall in the 2010 Entry Draft, he was a highly rated player who only played in 6 games in juniors as a hip injury cut his year short. Early scouting reports that year had Connolly rated as the number one player in his draft class but those injuries made him a […]
Tampa Bay Lightning will Rely on Different Faces to take next step this Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning finished last season one goal and one game shy of playing for the Stanley Cup. So what are Steve Yzerman and Guy Boucher going to do this year for an encore? The team has expectations to build on that success and knows that this season road is going to be harder […]
What did we Learn Tonight as Bolts Dominate Hurricanes?

Bolts open with big division win in Carolina 5-1
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 […]
Training Camp Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa, Fla. – Tampa Bay Lightning is scheduled to open up training camp in Brandon on Saturday September 17 with very little intrigue or drama as far as the roster is concerned heading into the 2011-2012 hockey season. This is a product of a team went to game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals last year before […]
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 […]