Bolt For Life of the Month

Every month starting in August, the Tampa Bay Lightning will honor one Bolt for Life Member for their loyalty, commitment and passion. The BFL of the Month receives the following:

  • A Tampa Bay Lightning Swag Bag

  • Access to a seat upgrade during the 26-27 season

  • Ability to attend a Post-Game Press Conference

  • And More!

Submit your nominee today! If you have any questions, please reach out to your Account Executive.

Nominate a BFL Member!

2026-27 Winners

August 2026

Name: Lori Toenjes

Seat Location: Full Season Member

Bolt For Life Since: 2004

Most Prized Lightning Possession: Hockey stick signed by Vinny LeCavalier

What Made You Become a Bolt For Life: My son's love of hockey made us believers.  We have been coming to games either through season tickets or individual ticket purchases since the early 2000's.  We were even able to go to one of the playoff games the year the team won in 2004 and have been hooked ever since!

September 2026

Name: Gary Tinschert

Seat Location: Full Season Member

Bolt For Life Since: 2024

Favorite Lightning Memory: When we were present when the Lightning won their first Stanley Cup on my son's birthday (June 7).

What Made You Become a Bolt For Life: After moving to Tampa in 1988 I started the Tampa Fire Department hockey team in 1990 before the Lightning were established. I stayed out overnight to get tickets for the inaugural game and have been a season ticket holder since the Thunderdome days!