The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will feature a pair of Bolts stars from the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship team, captain Dave Andreychuk and Conn Smythe winner Brad Richards, becoming the fourth and fifth members to receive the honor. They will be joined by fellow alumni, including most of the 2004 Cup roster, and other Lightning personalities on the floor at AMALIE Arena as they enter the Hall of Fame. Tickets are general admission and are $25 each ($20 for Season Ticket Members). Pre-sales will begin on Tuesday, January 9. Select concession stands will be open during the event.
The Lightning Alumni Pickleball Classic will hit the courts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the new Tampa Pickleball Crew facility in history Ybor City. A limited number of participants will have the opportunity of a lifetime to play alongside Bolts Alumni, including members of the 2004 Stanley Cup team, team officials and more. Each participant will play a minimum of six timed games with a Lightning alumni or celebrity. Registration also includes an exclusive Bolts paddle (autographed by alumni by request), alumni pickleball gift package, food/beverage, a spectator ticket for a guest and more. Registration is $300. Spectator tickets with courtside seats and access to fan zone games, food and beverage, and alumni are available for $25 each ($20 for Season Ticket Members).
The Lightning’s Alumni Weekend will come to an exciting conclusion when the Bolts take on coach John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Lightning Alumni will walk the blue carpet prior to the game as they enter on Ford Thunder Alley, and there will be a special pre-game presentation honoring Andreychuk and Richards, as well as Tampa Bay’s first Stanley Cup Championship team from 2004.