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NHL continues diversity efforts during All-Star celebrations in South Florida

Alanis Thames | Associated Press

The NHL is using its All-Star celebrations in South Florida to highlight its efforts to increase diversity in the sport.
Sports

Stamkos scores twice, Lightning head to Stanley Cup Final after beating Rangers 2-1

Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Eastern Conference final 4-2 over the New York Rangers. The Lightning will play the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final starting Wednesday.
Local / State

Florida Grown Have 'Ice Hockey' In Their Veins

Bobbie O'Brien

Professional ice hockey has been around for a century, but it’s only 25 years old in Tampa Bay. Yet a hockey culture is being built one generation at a…
Lightning Have Made Tampa A 'Hockey Town'

Bobbie O'Brien

The National Hockey League is marking its 100th year by bringing the NHL All Star Game to Tampa Jan. 26-28, 2018. And the Tampa Bay Lightning is…
Arts / Culture

Lightning Opens Regular Season And Celebrates 25 Years

Bobbie O'Brien

The Tampa Bay Lightning opens its regular season Friday night at Amalie Arena against their cross-state rivals, the Florida Panthers.And the 2017-2018…
Local / State

Tsunami Of Tourists Expected As NHL All-Star Game, Gasparilla Parade, Converge

Steve Newborn

A potential tsunami of tourists could be in store for Tampa when the National Hockey League's All-Star Game is held on the same weekend in January as the…
Arts / Culture

Hall Of Fame Passes On Lightning's Andreychuk

Bobbie O'Brien

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s season ended prematurely with no Stanley Cup in hand. On Monday, a former Lightning captain was dealt a similar disappointing…

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