Members of the Riverview Detachment Marine Corps League joined forces with Marines from the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion in Tampa to collect toys for the Toys for Tots drive at the Dec. 7 hockey game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitols. ...more

December 16, 2009

Generally by the time December rolls around in the NHL, team identities are clearly defined. It's also the time of season when teams that fall back in the standings often get left behind. ...more

December 13, 2009

One day after benching his top forwards in their loss to Washington, Lightning coach Rick Tocchet shook up his top line. ...more

December 8, 2009

The Tampa Bay Lightning took time to honor both of the area's state hockey champions during Friday night's game against the New York Rangers, with the Newsome Blue team that won the Division II Pure title and the Gaither/Sickles team that won the Combined division being brought out into the bench areas during the first and second intermissions. ...more

December 2, 2009

The Tampa Bay Lightning took time to honor both of the area's state hockey champions during Friday night's game against the New York Rangers, with the Newsome Blue team that won the Division II Pure title and the Gaither/Sickles team that won the Combined division being brought out into the bench areas during the first and second intermissions. ...more

December 2, 2009

The Lightning gave John Tortorella a rude welcome back to Tampa Bay by beating his Rangers 5-1. ...more

November 27, 2009

TAMPA -- Sure, with the Eagles in town and the Super Bowl approaching, traffic was bad Thursday night. But it was better than Wednesday. Still, the city's transportation officials are expecting more jammed conditions tonight, as pre-Super Bowl festivities combine with afternoon rush hour and the crowds attending tonight's hockey game. ...more

January 30, 2009

Right around the time Ryan Malone puts his hotel key into the door to his room, his thoughts might drift. About the time Adam Hall finishes his pregame meal, he might try to find a TV. ...more

January 1, 2009

The shootout again shot down Tampa Bay's chance at victory as Montreal took a 2-1 decision. ...more

December 31, 2008

Across North America this morning, in particular the northern regions, burgeoning hockey players will look under a Christmas tree and see dozens of presents waiting to be opened. ...more

December 25, 2008