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Todd Fedoruk

3 hrs ago | Tampabay.com

New York Rangers coach John Tortorella praises Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet

Rangers coach John Tortorella admitted it was "a little weird" stepping into the visitor's locker room of the St.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, John Tortorella, NHL Players, Matt Smaby, Mattias Ohlund, NHL Southeast Division

Wed Nov 25, 2009

The Tampa Tribune

Lundin gets another shot

Lundin was recalled from AHL Norfolk on Tuesday, only a day after getting sent down.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mike Lundin, NHL Players, Steven Stamkos, Matt Smaby, Kurtis Foster

Tue Nov 24, 2009

The Tampa Tribune

Lundin surprises himself, works back into lineup

10 in Buffalo. The 25-year-old was pretty sure that was going to be his last game in a Lightning uniform.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos, Matt Smaby, Kurtis Foster, NHL Players, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Tampabay.com

Defenseman Mike Lundin thrilled for latest chance with Tampa Bay Lightning

To be honest, Mike Lundin said, he did not believe he would again play for the Lightning.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mike Lundin, NHL Players, Steven Stamkos, Matt Smaby, Mattias Ohlund

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Tampabay.com

Tampa Bay Lightning Nuts and Bolts

Todd Fedoruk, left, has interesting body art and a big family. [DANIEL WALLACE Times] No friends on ice Not many are courageous enough to take on the Wild's Derek Boogaard , below, a 6-foot-8, 257-pound mountain known as a devastating puncher.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Zenon Konopka, NHL Players, Mike Smith, Mattias Ohlund, NHL Southeast Division

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Tampabay.com

Tampa Bay Lightning sticks to simplicity to improve road record

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Rick Tocchet knows it is a coach's cliche, but he also knows there is something to the sentiment: When playing on the road, the best thing to do is to keep it simple.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Antero Niittymaki, Mike Smith, Matt Walker, NHL Players, NHL Southeast Division

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Tampa Bay Online

Bolts developing road mentality

The Lightning weren't very good on the road early in the season, starting with a 6-3 loss at Atlanta in the season opener.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Alex Tanguay, Matt Walker, Matt Smaby, Kurtis Foster, NHL Players

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lecavalier leads Lightning to 4-1 win over Coyotes

Vincent Lecavalier had two goals and an assist and Mike Smith made 30 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 Monday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vincent Lecavalier, NHL Players, David Schlemko, Adrian Aucoin

Sun Nov 15, 2009

St. Petersburg Times

Defenseman David Hale pleasant surprise for Tampa Bay Lightning

Coach Rick Tocchet said he didn't know what to expect from David Hale after the defenseman was acquired in July from the Coyotes in the Radim Vrbata deal.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, David Hale, NHL Players, Ryan Craig, Matt Smaby, Kurtis Foster

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Ottawa Sun

Lightning strikes! Konopka finds success in faceoff circle

Being the proprietor of a local restaurant/bar while playing for the 67's was not without its perks for Zenon Konopka.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Zenon Konopka, NHL Players, Steve Downie, NHL Southeast Division, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Tampa Bay Online

Smaby waits for his chance

At this point of the season, continuing to work hard is all Smaby can do as he waits for the opportunity to make his season debut.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Paul Ranger, Alex Tanguay, Ryan Malone, Victor Hedman, NHL Players

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Tampa Bay ends trip with 3-1 win over Canadiens

Ryan Malone and Alex Tanguay each had a goal and an assist to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ryan Malone, NHL Players, Alex Tanguay, Steven Stamkos, Vincent Lecavalier

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Sportsnet.ca

Lecavalier, Malone help Bolts dump Habs

Vincent Lecavalier assisted on goals from Ryan Malone and Alex Tanguay in the opening period and the Tampa Bay Lightning skated to a 3-1 NHL victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vincent Lecavalier, NHL Players, Ryan Malone, Alex Tanguay, Matt Smaby

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Tampabay.com

Tampa Bay Lightning's Vinny Lecavalier still hopes to make Canadian Olympic team

C Vinny Lecavalier said making the Canadian Olympic team for the 2010 Games in Vancouver is "very important to me." That is why Tuesday's game in Toronto, with Team Canada executive director Steve Yzerman in the stands, was so crucial.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Paul Ranger, Steven Stamkos, Matt Smaby, Kurtis Foster, NHL Players

Myrtle Beach Online

Lightning recall Craig

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Ryan Craig from their AHL affiliate in Norfolk.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mike Smith, Ryan Craig, Steven Stamkos, NHL Players, Andrej Meszaros

Tue Nov 03, 2009

St. Petersburg Times

Tampa Bay Lightning alarmed after loss to Philadelphia Flyers

Lightning coach Rick Tocchet wasn't aware his players called a closed-door meeting after Monday's nose-holding 6-2 loss to the Flyers.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Rick Tocchet, NHL Players, Alex Tanguay, Jeff Halpern, Steven Stamkos

Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Tampa Tribune

Bolts's Zonopka brings energy

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

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Zenon Konopka, Steve Downie, NHL Players, Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

New Jersey Devils (7-4-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3-3), 3 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the one club that arguably came closest to handing the New Jersey Devils their first road loss of the season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos, NHL Players, Mike Smith, Alex Tanguay

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Tampa Tribune

A measure of revenge for Lightning

Maybe it was because they were well-rested and their opponents were playing on consecutive nights.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Downie, David Hale, Alex Tanguay, Steven Stamkos, NHL Players

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Ottawa Senators (6-2-2) at Tampa Bay Lightning (3-3-3), 7 p.m.

The Ottawa Senators will try for back-to-back wins tonight when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning for a clash at St.

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Related Topix: Sports, NHL Hockey, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ryan Malone, Steven Stamkos, NHL Players, Jarkko Ruutu

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