Lightning Summerfest
Written by Laci Bloomers - July 30th, 2010
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
July 29, 2010
The Tampa Bay Lightning reached a cross-roads after the 2009-10 season ended, and fans were unsure where the off-season would take them. The club's management team is showing their fans where this club is headed as the summer prepares for Free Agency next week.
Last season the Lightning set team records for wins and points, as they have the remarkable distinction of having matched or improved their record in every year of CMHL history. This year lloked to be a challenge given some of the personnel changes that were expected.
Lightning Prospects getting their Props
Written by Laci Bloomers - April 29th, 2010
In two short seasons, the Tampa bay Lightning have gone from a team without any future in their system to a team with budding stars.
A trio of Lightning prospects have shown this season that they will be a force in the future, adding to an organization that has enjoyed success on the ice this regular season.
Keith kalls it a kareer
Written by Laci Bloomers - April 8th, 2010
Keith Tkachuk has announced today that this will be his final CMHL season, despite the fact that he has enjoyed renewed success since coming to the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this season.
In a surprise move this morning, the 38 year old forward stated that "this will be my final season, and I am determined to help push the Lightning into the playoffs."
Kozun ready for WHL playoffs
Written by Laci Bloomers - March 18th, 2010
Brandon Kozun, fresh off leading the WHL in scoring despite missing time with for the WJH championships, gets set to lead fellow Lightning prospects Kris Foucault and Michael Stone to what they hope will culminate in a Memorial Cup victory.
Bolts resurgence lead by Goaltenders
Written by Laci Bloomers - February 23rd, 2010
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Macon Woopee have both slowly climbed the standings in the CMHL and ICHF after horrendous starts to the season, and the GM of the organization credits the emergence of his goaltending for the success.
Steve Mason has played with a definate attitude since being overlooked in a mid-season review of potential rookie of the year candidates, and his numbers have been nothing short of fantastic.
After Mason's win today over the Chicago Blackhawks, he is now sporting a sparkling 2.65 goals against average on the season, along with a .901 save percentage and a 15-11-6 record. Mason can add 3 shutouts to the totals as well, as he has wrestled the starting job away from Manny Legace in Tampa Bay.
Lightning Claw Back to Playoff Race
Written by Laci Bloomers - February 1st, 2010
A rebuilding Tampa Bay Lightning team is clawing its way back into the playoff race in the Eastern Conference of the CMHL.
The team that had so much trouble scoring and sat dead last not that long ago is now within striking distance of the glory land.
Lightning Teasing Fans?
Written by Laci Bloomers - January 12th, 2010
Tampa Bay, Florida offers a laid back lifestyle that most locals and tourists find very enjoyable.
People come year round to enjoy the local warmth and beauty. Some come for the baseball, some for the hockey, all for the sunshine.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have settled in to that same laid back lifestyle for most of this season, and not long ago were challenging for the Taylor Hall sweepstakes. At least they would have been had they still retained their 1st round pick in the 2010 draft.
Seven games ago, after a 5-0 loss to Washington (dare we say they can thanks the Lightning for their present 1st place spot in the Conference?), a closed door meeting between the players, coach Dave Tippet and GM Dave Normoyle that lasted over an hour addressed some of the club's issues this season.
Lightning at the Draft
Written by Dave - July 23rd, 2009
Lacking a first round draft pick, the Tampa Bay Lightning GM Dave Normoyle made the first Entry Draft of his CMHL career a good one.
Starting with four picks, the club ended up collecting 10 prospects as they shape the future of the organization.
Adding to the prospects the club already has under contract, that future is startin to give their fans something to get excited about.
Lightning Ready for Round 2
Written by Laci Bloomers - May 23rd, 2009
Lighnting off to Round 2
Written by Laci Bloomers - May 18th, 2009
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
May 18, 2009
The Montreal Canadiens gave the Tampa Bay Lightning all they could in the opening round of the 2009 post season. The Canadiens knew it would be tough coming into the series with sniper Jason Arnott on the shelf, and in the end they were right.
The Lightning set the tone in the opening game when center Bobby Holik pummelled Rusty Klesla in a bout.
While the Lightning dropped the opener 4-3 in overtime, the team's nasty side played a role in the rest of the series as the club won the next four games.
