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The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.
Phil Esposito fronted an ownership group that was later awarded an NHL franchise in 1992.
The Lightning moved to their present home, the Ice Palace (now Benchmark International Arena), during the 1996 off-season.
During the 2006–07 season, Vincent Lecavalier broke the then franchise record for most points, and goals in a single season.
Vaclav Prospal with the Lightning in 2007.
Benchmark International Arena is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. It is mainly used as
Tampa Bay Lightning
…The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. They play their home games at Benchmark International Arena in Downtown Tampa. The Lightning are one of two NHL franchises based in Florida, with the other being the Florida Panthers. The franchise is owned by…
Exterior view in 2005 with old St. Pete Times Forum signage.
Inside the St Pete Times Forum, April 8, 2006.
St Pete Times Forum interior from near ice level in 2007.