Tampa Bay Lightning
| Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|
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| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Founded | 1992 |
| History | Tampa Bay Lightning 1992–present |
| Home arena | Benchmark International Arena |
| City | Tampa, Florida |
| Colors | Tampa Bay blue, white, black[1][2] |
| Media | Bally Sports Sun 970 AM |
| Owner(s) | Vinik Sports Group, LLC (Jeffrey Vinik, chairman)[3][4] |
| General manager | Julien BriseBois |
| Head coach | Jon Cooper |
| Captain | Steven Stamkos |
| Minor league affiliates | Syracuse Crunch (AHL) Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 3 (2003–04, 2019–20, 2020–21) |
| Conference championships | 4 (2003–04, 2014–15, 2019–20, 2021–22) |
| Presidents' Trophies | 1 (2018–19) |
| Division championships | 4 (2002–03, 2003–04, 2017–18, 2018–19) |
| Official website | www |
The Tampa Bay Lightning is an ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL). They play their home games at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. They were formed in 1991, and began playing in 1992-93 NHL season.[5]
The Lightning has won the Stanley Cup championship three times and won the Division title 4 times (2002-03, 2003-04, 2017-18, and 2018-19).
Before the Lightning's Stanley Cup championship, the team was regarded as one of the worst team in the league. It made the play-offs once (1995-96) before winning the Southeast Division in 2002-03.
It won the Stanley Cup championship in 2003-04, the year before the NHL Lock-Out. Under the leadership of captain Dave Andreychuk, and the strong goaltending performance of goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin, the Lightning earned its first Stanley Cup over the Calgary Flames in 7 games.
During the Lightning's Stanley Cup winning year, Martin St. Louis won the Hart Trophy, the league's most valuable player. After game 7 against the Calgary Flames, Brad Richards was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy, the play-offs most valuable player. Also, coach John Tortorella was awarded the Jack Adams Trophy for coach of the year.
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Phil Esposito fronted an ownership group that was later awarded an NHL franchise in 1992.
The Lightning moved to their present home, the Ice Palace (now Benchmark International Arena), during the 1996 off-season.
During the 2006–07 season, Vincent Lecavalier broke the then franchise record for most points, and goals in a single season.
Vaclav Prospal with the Lightning in 2007.
Steven Stamkos (pictured in March 2009) was drafted first overall by the Lightning in the 2008 NHL entry draft.
Martin St. Louis with the Lightning in March 2010. He signed a four-year extension with the team in the 2010 off-season.
Lecavalier scores the game-winning goal in game two of the 2011 conference semifinals. The team went on to sweep the Washington Capitals in the series.
Ryan Callahan during his first month with the Lightning. Callahan was acquired by the team in a trade that sent Martin St. Louis to the New York Rangers.
A viewing party outside Amalie Arena for game 6 of the 2015 Stanley Cup Final
Nikita Kucherov emerged as the Lightning's leading point-scorer during the 2015–16 season.
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References
- ↑ Lightning Unveil New Logo, Jersey Systems Along with Vision and Brand Aspiration. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. January 31, 2011. https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/lightning-unveil-new-logo-jersey-systems-along-with-vision-and-brand-aspiration/c-551150. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ↑ Smith, Chris. Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey History. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. https://www.nhl.com/lightning/team/jersey-history. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
- ↑ Tampa Bay Sports And Entertainment LLC Closes on Purchase of Tampa Bay Lightning. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. March 3, 2010. https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/tampa-bay-sports-and-entertainment-llc-closes-on-purchase-of-tampa-bay-lightning/c-520005. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ↑ Tampa Bay Lightning owner expands business portfolio with Vinik Sports Group (in en-US). SportBusiness (2020-02-25). Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ↑ Tampa Bay Lightning Franchise History, on the site of www.nhl.com.
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| Preceded by 2008–09 Tampa Bay Lightning season |
Tampa Bay Lightning 2009–10 season |
Succeeded by 2010–11 Tampa Bay Lightning season |
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