He’s too small. He’s not quick enough. I don’t know how his game will translate at the next level. These were all valid statements regarding Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cory Conacher on his way up through the ranks. However, it seems like all critics and speculations will have to be put on hold for now, ...
There is no secret that the 2011-2012 season was a huge disappointment for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the team made it to the conference finals in 2010-2011, they took a big step back by missing the playoffs last year. Many will point to inconsistent goaltending as their main issue, however the players and coaches ...
It’s finally time, hockey fans. Time to dust off your hockey jerseys, tape your sticks, and polish your Stanley Cup replicas (don’t lie, I know you have one) because it’s been far too long. However, if you’re a Tampa Bay Lightning fan, your hockey memorabilia has been away longer than most. After an impressive 2010-2011 ...
After a strong playoff run in 2010-2011 that saw the Tampa Bay Lightning lose to the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, the team took a step back by not making the playoffs in the 2011-2012 season. While the casual observer will look at the goal tending as the Lightning’s biggest issue, there are ...
Last season was a frustrating one for Tampa Bay Lightning fans. After a season in 2010 in which they made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Lightning followed that up with a 10th place Eastern Conference finish last season. Over the last several seasons Tampa Bay’s defensive and goaltending woes have ...
Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Tyler Johnson has taken a rather unconventional route to the NHL, but it seems to be paying off.
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) recognizes the top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie each month. Selections are made by the KHL Statistics and Information Bureau based upon both statistical results and overall performance. The November winners are: Forward of the Month Artem Anisimov, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl The 24-year-old Yaroslavl native scored 12 points – six goals, ...
As the temperatures around America and Canada continue to drop, the anticipation for hockey in Florida is beginning to heat up. This past year Floridians turned out in substantially better numbers than previous seasons to support their NHL teams. According to ESPN, the Tampa Bay Lightning filled their arena to 96.2% capacity on average while ...
A year after winning the Calder Cup as the Norfolk Admirals, Tampa Bay Lightning prospects are now suiting up for the Syracuse Crunch, picking up right where they left off a season ago. The Crunch have a six point cushion atop the East Division, with a 10-2-1-1 record through 14 games, which is good for ...
Lightning prospect Cory Conacher is making his case to be in Tampa Bay when the lockout is over. Conacher, a 5’8” forward, continues to impress for the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL. He is third in the entire league in points with five goals and six assists for 11 points in just seven games. He ...
