NHL Decides To Terminate Current CBA
On Wednesday morning the NHL filed its CBA termination notice to the NHLPA. Set to expire on 15 September 2012, this action should not be much of a surprise to anyone, as the current CBA heavily favors…Read More
Tampa Bay’s Lightning Continue To Strike In IIHF World Championships
While Marty St. Louis hits the links with a 5-Iron instead of his iconic yellow Easton, his fellow teammates participating in the IIHF World Championships have all advanced to the Quarter Final Round. Playing…Read More
Blocking Shots: Hockey’s Latest Enemy Or Scapegoat?
Since the recent Rangers – Capitals series finished, the talk of the hockey world has revolved around players blocking shots. From Larry Brooks of the New York Post stating that blocking shots…Read More
Reflecting on the 2011-2012 Tampa Bay Lightning Season
As long time Tampa Bay Lightning fans, we all had very high expectations for the season that ended one month ago. Considering what we witnessed during the 2010-2011 season, who can blame us? We were…Read More
Steven Stamkos Honored At Story Book Ball, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Storybook Ball Honors Steven Stamkos TAMPA BAY, Florida – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos has been selected…Read More
Lightning Alumni To Play In Charity Game
In a charity game benefiting the Tony Rolon Hockey Scholarship Fund, The Tampa Bay Lightning alumni…Read More
Brett Clark To Headline Chili’s Radio Show
Brett Clark will be the radio guest at the Chili’s in Lakeland: 3980 US Highway 98 N in Lakeland…Read More
Tampa Bay Lightning is My Passion
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself… I am Joe Dolce, and have followed…Read More
Lightning 2011-2012 Season In Review
Before the 2011-2012 season began, the Lightning signed Steven Stamkos to a 5-year contract, as well…Read More
Stamkos Named Finalist For Hart Trophey
Steven Stamkos named finalist for the Hart Trophey! Here’s a break down of his amazing 60 goal…Read More
Through Defeat, Triumph: A Look Back at 2011-12
If one were to ask me how to sum up the Tampa Bay Lightning 2011-12 Campaign in one word, I would answer them with, “Relentless.” From injuries, shaky netminding, an inconsistent blueline…Read More
The Shanahan Controversy
Brendan Shanahan came into the staring role, the eyes of player safety, replacing a controversial Colin Campbell. He won the respect of many as he came out strong, handing out suspensions like candy and…Read More
Shameful, Because It’s The Cup
The past few days of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey has been, as always, some of the greatest and most intense hockey ever played. We have seen many, many extra periods of Over-Time played, as 60 minutes…Read More
Bolts Look To Strike In IIHF Worlds (Plus Jim’s Playoff Predictions)
Even though the 2011-12 campaign is over for the Tampa Bay Lightning, a number of Bolts are not yet hanging up their skates or their suit and tie for that matter. Lightning forwards Nate Thompson and…Read More
Season Review, Playoffs Preview, And My Possible Shanaban
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s season has come to an end. They did not make the playoffs. This does not mean that it was not a year lacking of accomplishments, nor does it mean that they have anything…Read More
Tampa Bay Must Not Forget About Defense While On Hunt For Goaltender
Without a doubt the big talk around Tampa Bay during this offseason, other than the upcoming Consolidated Bargaining Agreement negotiations, will be the search for a true #1 Goaltender to man the crease…Read More
Stamkos, Bolts Aim To Shoot Down Jets In Season Finale
Tomorrow night the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their last match in the 2011-12 campaign. Both the Bolts and their final opponents, the Winnipeg Jets, have nothing at stake other than pride and honor,…Read More
A Potentially Busy Offseason For The Lightning Is Approaching
As the end of the season approaches, a lot of questions remain regarding the offseason. Plenty of the Tampa Bay Lightning players will become RFAs and UFAs at the end of the season. The newly acquired…Read More
Lightning Fall To The Leafs In Overtime, Multiple Franchise Records Set
The Lightning faced Toronto tonight in Canada. Instead of force feeding Steven Stamkos the puck, they played better defensively and offensively, and let things happen naturally. Stammer did get his…Read More
Lightning’s Unselfishness Costs Them The Game
It’s a well recognized fact that players on The Tampa Bay Lightning are some of the most unselfish in the league. Take a look at Marty St. Louis. He has amazing puck skills. He could have double,…Read More




















