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Success Takes Time, It’s Not Last Season Anymore

The Tampa Bay Lightning has always had roller coaster seasons. This season is no exception. With the success of last year, everyone has their minds set on going even higher this year. They came with in…Read More

The Link Between The USHL & NHL

The other day, I was quite surprised how many current NHL’ers have previously played in a junior league, known as the USHL (United States Hockey League). The USHL is one of the leagues that many…Read More

Dislike For The Tampa Bay Lightning Continues

Before we get started, if you have not read my previous posting on my thoughts on the 1-3-1 please take a look here. Now, as noted in the previous posting, this was not the first time Ken Campbell decried…Read More

After 7 Straight Losses, What Is The Tampa Bay Lightning To Do?

Once again, another game day has come and gone for the Tampa Bay Lightning and once again, we must put a check mark in the loss column. Today’s 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on home ice surely…Read More

Steven Stamkos, First To 30 Goals

In a season mired with questionable defense, powerless power-plays and up-and-down goal-tending, the Tampa Bay Lightning have one thing to boast about, Steven Stamkos.  Last night, Stamkos netted his…Read More

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Tampa Bay Looking To Capitalize In D.C.

  Tonight, The Tampa Bay Lightning travel to the American capital to face-off against Alexander…Read More

Stammer Selected As Sole Skater From Tampa For All-Star Game

It was announced on Thursday that 22-year-old centre Steven Stamkos will be the sole representative of…Read More

Goalie Woes For The Lightning? Let’s Get Some Perspective

As the NHL season begins to hit “the back nine”, as it were, the amount of focus put on standings,…Read More

Halfway There, But To Where?

When the Tampa Bay Lightning step on to the Forum’s Ice tonight and take the first face-off, it will…Read More

Road Woes Continue

As the Tampa Bay Lightning return home for a game Tuesday night, fans once again feel relieved. This…Read More

Lightning fall 3-1 In Montreal

The Lightning were swept on this three game road trip. They are now  6-15-3 on the road.                     Read | Share

The Psychology Behind Being a Tampa Bay Lightning Fan

As fans of sports, people often have deep feelings and even have personal identities that tie us to “our” sports team in real, complex and strong ways. Tampa Bay Lightning fans, for the most…Read More

NHLPA Does Not Consent to Realignment Plan

Recently announced, the National Hockey League Player’s Association (NHLPA) has refused to agree to the proposed realignment plan approved by the NHL Board of Governors.  What does this mean? …Read More

Bolts Acquire Brendan Mikkelson From Flames

After the beating they took Thursday night at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins, losing 9-0, it was expected that the Calgary Flames would have to start moving some players…Read More

Canada’s Connolly Comes “Home” With Bronze

Team Canada faced off against Team Finland for the second time in the World Junior Hockey Championship on Thursday and won with a score of 4-0 to secure the tournament’s bronze medal. The victory…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning Seeking Renewed Spark Against Ottawa Senators

It’s already been quite a tumultuous start for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they move forward into the new year. The forward progress gained just prior to ushering in 2012 was momentarily halted by…Read More

The Blue Line Blues

What a three game home-stand, our Bolts in Blue took all six points over the Flyers, Habs, and ‘Canes.  It was quite the rush that made us forget we still have a lot of issues.  Thanks to Toronto…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning: Looking Forward In 2012

As we all move into the fresh start that begins today, the first day of 2012, the Tampa Bay Lightning look to bring the positive outcomes of their recent wins on the road with them as they head into the…Read More

The Rise of Garon; Matty G!

Needless to say, Mathieu Garon has been absolutely huge for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the last three games. After the Lightning lost by five goals to the San Jose Sharks, Garon has stepped up and delivered…Read More

Connolly Clicks For Canada

On December 26, during Canada’s first game of the IIHF hockey tournament,  Devante Smith-Pelly broke his foot by blocking a shot in the second period as Canada faced Finland. This left an opening…Read More

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