When Rick Tocchet feels the need for a change of pace, the Lightning coach simply lets the dogs out. ...more

October 29, 2009

In remembrance of a fellow man of service, a charity inline hockey event will be hosted Nov. 14 and 15 at New Port Richey's Sportszone 2. ...more

October 29, 2009

In remembrance of a fellow man of service, a charity inline hockey event will be hosted on Nov. 14 and 15 at New Port Richey's Sportszone 2. The tournament is in honor of Cpl. Mike Roberts, a Tampa Police Department officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, Aug. 9, while investigating a suspicious person. ...more

October 24, 2009

After three consecutive seasons of falling short, River Ridge's hockey team thinks this time will be different. ...more

March 19, 2009

Thinking you're building toward something helps, but how many Lightning players - or employees, in general - believe that's happening, writes Martin Fennelly. ...more

February 23, 2009

The Bucs are like a baseball team that can't get a hit with men in scoring position. Or like a hockey team that creates a lot of scoring chances, but can't put the puck in the net. ...more

November 22, 2008

Yes, Mike Eruzione still believes in miracles. He was captain of the 1980 United States Olympic gold medal-winning hockey team, the "Miracle on Ice." His 20-foot wrist shot toppled the unbeatable Soviets, triggering a wave of nationalistic pride, placing him at the forefront of the 20th century's greatest sports moment, as defined by Sports Illustrated. ...more

October 21, 2008

Oren Koules has style, give him that. If you could pick someone to just hang out with and share laughs, he might be the guy. ...more

June 24, 2008

For the better part of 11 months, Oren Koules had to bite his tongue. As part of the original ownership group that attempted to purchase the Lightning in August, Koules expended a tremendous amount of time and energy in his pursuit of the team. ...more

June 23, 2008

Once he is officially fired as coach of the Lightning, John Tortorella figures to be out of work five minutes, maybe less. He'll land one of the big-boy jobs out there in the National Hockey League. Before long he'll be introduced as the new coach at Ottawa, Toronto or maybe San Jose. ...more

May 31, 2008