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Meet Marty St. Louis, James Wright on Monday in Wesley Chapel
Marty St. Louis and James Wright will be signing autographs at the Champs Sports at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel on Monday, Nov. 23 from 6-7:30pm.
Mike Smith returns to the Lightning net
GLENDALE, Ariz. - After a run of six consecutive starts, Antero Niittymaki will take a seat tonight when the Lightning visit Jobing.com Arena outside Phoenix tonight (9 p.m., no local television). For Mike Smith, it will be his first action since being pulled after allowing five goals...
Hot goalie gets nod again
TAMPA—As expected, the Lightning will stay with the hot hand and start Antero Niittymaki in goal tonight at home against the Kings, coach Rick Tocchet said this morning. Niitymaki, the free agent acquisition from the Flyers, is 5-1-2 with a 2.05 goals-against average. He’...
Forbes values Lightning No. 18
Forbes Magazine released its annual valuations of NHL teams today, and the Lightning are ranked 18th. That’s one spot lower than last year. The franchise was valued at $191 million, down $9 million from last year and $13 million from what OK Hockey paid for the team in July 2008.…
Szczechura recalled
In a move coach Rick Tocchet hinted at earlier today, the Lightning have recalled center Paul Szczechura from AHL Norfolk for tomorrow night’s game against the Wild. Szczechura, 5-10 and 184 pounds, has played in all 14 games with Norfolk. he leads the team in points with 14...
Miller claimed by Red Wings
BRANDON—The Lightning lost forward Drew Miller today when he was claimed on waivers by the Red Wings. Had Miller cleared waivers, he likely would have been assigned to AHL Norfolk. It would appear to be a good situation for Miller, who had no points and was minus-3 in 14 games.…
Reminder: Appearances tonight
As we mentioned previously, the Lightning will be out in the Bay area tonight with a couple of player appearances. Tonight’s edition of “Unplugged” will take place in the Cantina Loredo at Wesley Chapel’s The Shops at Wiregrass from 6-8 p.m. and will feature...
Miller placed on waivers
BRANDON—The Lightning this morning placed wing Drew Miller on waivers. There probably won’t be an official announcement from the team until the former Michigan State star either clears waivers or is claimed by another team.
Miller has no points in 14 games.
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Opionions on Chris Neil hit on Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman
It’s been kind of slow on the interaction on this blog site lately (some of that is certainly because of me, and some from some of the changes we’ve made to the web site) but I hope this sparks some conversation. I want you to take a closer look at…
Pregame Lightning notes, Ryan Craig back with the team
OTTAWA – After a few days of hinting that changes might be coming to Tampa Bay’s roster, the Lightning made a change on Thursday calling up LW/C Ryan Craig from the minors. Whether he sees time tonight against the Senators or not remains to be seen. Craig was put on…
Early notes before Lightning game vs. Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Lightning coach Rick Tocchet said the four-game road trip that begins tonight against the Flyers carried some importance in terms of defining the team’s attitude, especially coming off what might have been their worst game of the season in Saturday’...
Jeff Greene out as potential Lightning investor
Jeff Greene released this statement today after informing the league and the team that he no longer is interested in pursuing the Lightning: Miami Beach investor Jeff Greene announced today that he has dropped his bid to acquire the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey franchise. “After...
Tocchet’s bullet: ice time
TAMPA—Coach Rick Tocchet addressed the team after this morning’s skate and promised to allocate playing time tonight against San Jose according to effort. The Lightning are suiting only 12 forwards, so, with four lines, all of the forwards have a job. But Tocchet can determine...
Video of the Lightning’s “Naked Shootout’’
You Tube can be a wonderful thing (when it’s used properly) and this little nugget already found it’s way uploaded to the site today:
Lightning partake in a round of “Naked Shootout’’ after practice
BRANDON – Since dropping a pair of games on a recent two-game road trip, the last of which resulted in a tongue-lashing from management, the Lightning have endured a few days of intense practice and workouts. So after a near two-hour practice on Tuesday, and just after the coaches…
Time change announced for Nov. 2
To avoid a possible conflict with a potential Game 5 of the World Series, Tampa Bay’s Nov. 2 game in Philadelphia has been moved up to 5 p.m. Should the Philadelphia Phillies advance to the World Series, they would be scheduled to host either Los Angeles or New York in…
Smith well enough to play, but Niittymaki gets the call
TAMPA - Antero Niittymaki played well in his first start, so he gets the call tonight although Mike Smith feels well enough to play. Niittymaki will start in back-to-back games tonight as the Lightning host in-state rival Florida. There will be no goaltending controversy, however....
Niittymaki earns another start
TAMPA—Backup goalie Antero Niittymaki will make a second consecutive start tomorrow night when the Lightning host the Florida Panthers, coach Rick Tocchet said after a one-hour practice today at the St. Pete Times Forum. Tocchet continues to say No. 1 goalie Mike Smith is fine...
Backup goalie gets first start
TAMPA—No. 2 goalie Antero Nittymaki will make his first start for the Lightning tonight, as the team goes for its first win of the season against Carolina at the Forum. Coach Rick Tocchet said this morning that top goalie Mike Smith is “fine” and that Nittymaki would...
Inside the Lightning featuring Rick Tocchet to debut Thursday
In the next edition of Sun Sports’ Inside the Lighting, Bolts fans will learn all about Lightning Head Coach Rick Tocchet. Hosted by Paul Kennedy, Inside the Lightning: Rick Tocchet premieres on Sun Sports Thursday, October 8 at 10:30 p.m. immediately following the New...
Lightning’s Hale expected to fill in on blue line
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Lightning have hit the ice for a second day of practice at the RBC Center in preparation for Tuesday’ Southeast Division matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. With Kurtis Foster missing his second consecutive practice with an undisclosed lower-body injury...
CW 44 to air six additional Lightning games this season
Here’s the details on the six games to be broadcast on CW-44 this season: The Tampa Bay Lightning and WTOG-TV Channel 44 (CW 44) in Tampa Bay are combining to bring Lightning fans six exciting hockey games on Saturday nights during the 2009-10 season. Dubbed “High Voltage…
IKEA teams up with the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning and IKEA Tampa have joined forces for the 2009-10 hockey season. On Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. inside IKEA, together, the organizations will announce a partnership designed to support the economic development of the Channelside/Ybor City residential and entertainment...
Lightning players on waivers today
The Lightning have placed defensemen Mike Lundin amd Matt Lashoff on waivers today as they get set to pare down its roster to the maximum of 23 players by Wednesday’s deadline. Forwards Ryan Craig, Adam Hall and Brandon Bochenski all cleared waivers on Tuesday and are expected to be…
Lightning wrap up preseason tonight in Atlanta
What a long, strange trip this has been for the Lightning. After eight days and six games in five time zones, Tampa Bay will finally head home from Atlanta tonight after wrapping up the preseason. I know I speak for a lot of those involved in this trip when I…
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