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Brett Connolly remains with Tampa Bay Lightning!

Following last nights 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, Lightning rookie Brett Connolly got some good news. General manager Steve Yzerman told the young 19 year old Connolly that he was going to remain…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning showcase new “pack” mentality!!

The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-3-2, 8 points) demonstrated their new “pack” mentality to perfection by limiting the number of shots on goal they gave the Buffalo Sabres(5-2-0, 10 points). The result…Read More

Vincent and Caroline Lecavalier Welcome Baby Boy

As expected, practice at The Tampa bay Lightning practice facility in Brandon, Florida was intense this morning. Everyone was working extra hard. Everyone but Captain Vinny Lecavalier, that is. It’s…Read More

The Day We’ve Been Waiting For

It’s only a few hours until the home opener of The Tampa Bay Lightning. Anticipation has been building all summer to see the changes…               Read…Read More

Tesla Coils May Not Be Ready Tomorrow

A few days ago you may have seen videos posted showing the testing of the new tesla coils at St. Pete’s Time Forum, but there is no guarantee that they will be ready for the home opener on October…Read More

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Close but just not enough

In a hard fought, closely contested game, the Tampa Bay Lightning came back from two one-goal deficits…Read More

Bolts for life-Getting to know me, Lauren Burg

Hey everyone. My name is Lauren Burg but everyone just calls me Lauren. I graduated from the University…Read More

Calling All Writers!

Are you passionate about your Bolts? Do you like to write? Bolts By The Bay is looking for writers! Don’t…Read More

Are You The Thunder?

Going along with the ‘Be The Thunder’ campaign, Bolts By The Bay will be starting a new series…Read More

The Aloha Spirit – Getting To Know Your Hula Doll

Hello! My name is Dolly Kau’ionalani Reynolds, or many of you know me online as Hula Doll. I just…Read More

Introducing Lora: New Bolts by the Bay writer

My name is Lora, and I’m introducing myself as the new Bolts by the Bay writer. I’ve always had a love for writing, which came to light recently. As well as a love for hockey. Combine the two,…Read More

In Memoriam: Lokomotiv

The game we love, they lived. And, now we as a community of fans, members of a family that runs deeper than rivalries and nationalities, remember them. The tragic loss is stunning, and one can only imagine…Read More

Round 2: Lightning vs Capitals

Perhaps the best rivalry the Southeast Division has put together is taking it’s talents to the playoffs for the first time since the first round in 2003.  The Lightning won that battle (the only…Read More

Season Finale

With their win last night, the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched home ice for the first round, leaving Tampa Bay destined for the 5th place slot heading into the postseason.  The Bolts’ opponent is still…Read More

If the Playoffs Started Today…

…the Lightning would not be favorable.  Currently sitting in the fifth seed, the Bolts would take on the fourth seed, the Pittsburgh Penguins.  On paper that’s not a favorable matchup, particularly…Read More

Lightning sign Goalie Nagle

Life got more exciting between the pipes for the Lightning announced today that they signed goaltender Pat Nagle of Ferris State to a 2 year contract.  Nagle was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award this…Read More

Bolts’ Latest Woes A Concern?

The Lightning haven’t exactly been on their game lately.  They are 1-0-3 in their last four games, collecting five of a possible eight points.  What is the difference between that and, say, a 2-1-1…Read More

GAME DAY: Lightning at Maple Leafs 3/14/11

Lightning (38-22-9) at Maple Leafs (30-29-10) at 7:oo p.m. The fourth and final meeting between the Maple Leafs and the Lightning is a must-win of sorts for both teams.  Both have played mediocre at best…Read More

Despite Challenges, Purcell Perseveres

We all know the superstars in the league.  The Crosbys, the Ovechkins, the Stamkoses, they were all number one overall draft picks.  Hockey, more than any other sport, high draft picks are rarely a…Read More

GAME DAY: Devils at Lightning 2/25/11

Devils (26-30-4) at Lightning (35-18-7) 7:30 p.m. The Lightning look to cool the red-hot Devils tonight as they close out their record homestand tonight at St. Pete Times Forum.  While the playoffs seemed…Read More

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