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Team USA rebounds with important victory at World Championships Wednesday, while Canada remained idle
Coming off a disappointing loss to Russia on Tuesday, Team USA got right back on the winning track just 24 hours later, on Wednesday, with a 4-1 victory over Finland.
It was a character win too, as the American side scored four times in success...
Infographic: Marty St. Louis' 2012-13 Season
Marty St. Louis Infographic
Stamkos’ strong showing helps Canada cruise past Norway while Americans fall to Russia at World Championships
After a day off for rest yesterday, the Lightning players were back in action on Tuesday at the 2013 IIHF World Championships.
Steven Stamkos showcased his talents in Canada’s 7-1 rout of Norway, while Ben Bishop, Nate Thompson, Matt Carle and ...
Weekly Syracuse Crunch Round-Up
Need to Know
- Syracuse ousted Portland 3-0 in the Quarterfinals, the fifth playoff series win (second sweep) in club history.
- Ondrej Palat leads Syracuse with seven points (3g, 4a) during postseason play, tied for third in the league.
- Syra...
Kelly Scott Honored as Lightning Community Hero
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Kelly Scott as the 41st and final Lightning Community Hero of the year this morning at Osceola Middle School, located in Largo. Scott, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning ...
Lightning director of amateur scouting Al Murray optimistic about 2013 NHL Draft Class
Tampa Bay Lightning director of amateur scouting Al Murray was inside the offices of the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Monday, where reporters gathered to field his thoughts, comments, and opinions about who is perceived to be some of the top picks at ...
Lightning Sign Radko Gudas to Contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Radko Gudas to a three-year contract, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today.
Gudas, 22, played in 22 games with the Lightning this past season, collecting two goals and ...
Lightning players get off to strong start at 2013 IIHF World Championships
The respective sides being represented by the Tampa Bay Lightning players at the 2013 IIHF World Championships shared distinct outcomes Sunday afternoon, but from an individual standpoint, each Bolts player cashed in with a strong showing.
Led ...
Bolts off to strong start at 2013 IIHF World Championships
The respective sides being represented by the Tampa Bay Lightning players at the 2013 IIHF World Championships shared distinct outcomes Sunday afternoon, but from an individual standpoint, each Bolts player cashed in with a strong showing.
Led ...
Best Of The Web: April 26 – May 3
ANIMAL PLANET
If you thought Pierre-Cedric Labrie’s successful catch and release tactics of a pelican several months ago were impressive, check out the latest chordate to be reeled in by Labrie and his Lightning teammates.
This past week, La...
Area high school students receive awards for essays embodying Lightning Community Heroes program
Since its inception two seasons ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Community Heroes program has honored from all backgrounds typically ordinary people, who in contrast, perform extraordinary acts of charity for the betterment of the community in which...
Crunch Sweep Pirates with 4-3 OT win
Ondrej Palat scored with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime to defeat the Portland Pirates 4-3 and advance the Crunch to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.
For the second time this series the Crunch came back from a 3-1 deficit to def...
Lightning Agree To Terms With 2012 Draftee Cedric Paquette
The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with center Cedric Paquette on a three-year, entry-level contract today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. Paquette also signed an AHL ATO for the remainder of the season.
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Lightning 'Boston Strong' Helmet Auction Raises Nearly $15,000
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s auction of autographed, game-worn helmets from their game on April 25, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, which featured the iconic “Boston Strong” sticker on the back, ended yesterday and raised nearly $15,0...
Tampa Bay Lightning Record Highest-Rated Season Ever on Fox's Sun Sports
Sun Sports, the exclusive regional television home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, proudly announced the 2013 NHL regular season finished as the highest-rated season ever in the history of the Lightning on the network. This year, 43 out of 48 games ai...
Charlotte Tollefson Honored As Lightning Community Hero
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Charlotte Tollefson as the 40th Lightning Community Hero of the year this afternoon at the Woodlawn Community Academy, located in Clearwater. Tollefson, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation ...
Mishkin’s Musings – Western Conference First Round Playoff Predictions
Yesterday, I gave my predictions for the Eastern Conference first round playoff matchups. Today, I’ll preview the four Western Conference series, three of which begin tonight.
#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #8 Minnesota Wild: There was no team bett...
Lightning Agree To Terms With 2011 Draft Pick D Nikita Nesterov
The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with defenseman Nikita Nesterov on a three-year, entry-level contract today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.
Nesterov, 6-foot, 183 pounds, played in 35 games with Chelya...
Weekly Syracuse Crunch Roundup
Need to Know
- Syracuse has a 2-0 series lead over Portland in the best-of-five Eastern Conference Quarterfinal.
- AHL MVP Tyler Johnson has two goals and three assists to lead the Crunch in two playoff games.
- Needing one win to advance, the ...
Lightning to have third overall pick in 2013 NHL Draft
The National Hockey League held its annual 2013 NHL Draft Lottery Tuesday night at TSN headquarters in Toronto, Ontario.
As a result of the lottery, the Lightning will have the third overall pick in this year's NHL Entry Draft, slated for June ...
