Lightning Radio | Sports Anchor/Reporter | @UF alum
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Perseverance, sportsmanship, and a dedication to hockey — the qualities that got @DarrenRaddysh the Bolts’ Masterton Trophy nomination this year.
They’re also qualities he (and his family) have exemplified his entire life, something we talked about over a bowl of Cocoa Puffs 🥣
Following his game-winning goal on Saturday, Darren Raddysh now has the most goals ever for a @TBLightning defenseman in a single season ⚡️
@rachelwest__ sat down with the record holder to talk about his accomplishment and what it took to get here ⬇️
Don’t think I’m going to become a Zamboni driver any time soon
The Bolts are still the only team in the NHL without a loss at home. A win tonight against the Blackhawks would make them 8-0 at Benchmark International Arena.
The home crowd is certainly a reason for the advantage, but does the ice itself also deserve some of the credit? @rachelwest__ dives into that question with the ice crew 🧊
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Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh celebrated Halloween a little early with the kids at the TGH pediatric unit this afternoon.
8-year-old Logan even gifted them with a drawing that the guys said they’re going to put up in the locker room.
Today was the 9th annual Coop’s Catch for Kids, which raises funds for pediatric cancer research.
The head coach hooked a redfish and snapper, but the biggest catch of the day by a Cooper came courtesy of his daughter, Julia — a 26 inch snook 🎣
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Back on home ice tonight ⚡️
For the second time in a couple of weeks, the Bolts are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers. @rachelwest__ sat down with Zemgus Girgensons to look ahead to tonight's tilt.
Don't miss our pregame show with @GregLinnelli at 6:30pm. @DaveMishkin and Phil Esposito have the call at 7pm.
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📻: @1025TheBone
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Not that they need it, but just in case @RaysBaseball is looking to add anyone to the ALCS roster ⤵️
The Rays busted out the brooms and swept the Yankees en route to the ALCS! 🧹
So as a part of Team Tampa Bay, we asked the Bolts: If you were a baseball player, which position would you play? ⚾️
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“I like to bring some offense to my game”…And bring the offense he did!
The Lightning are looking to build off Saturday's strong performance. Before they take the ice tonight against the Flyers, @rachelwest__ checked in with Charle-Édouard D'Astous, who scored the first goal of the home season.
Tune into our pregame show with @GregLinnelli at 6:30pm. @DaveMishkin and Phil Esposito are on the call at 7pm!
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📻: @1025TheBone
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“Every year you think about the moment where you have the first game at home and are able to play in front of these fans again.”
Home hockey is back! The Bolts take the ice for the home opener tonight hoping to bounce back from their loss on Thursday. @rachelwest__ sat down with JJ Moser ahead of puck drop inside Benchmark International Arena 🏒
Don't miss our pregame show with @GregLinnelli at 6:30pm. @DaveMishkin and Phil Esposito are on the call at 7pm.
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📻: @1025TheBone
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No invite to Taylor Swift’s wedding, but that’s okay bc IT’S GAME DAY
It's game 1 of 84, and Brandon Hagel will be back on the ice for his fifth season opener with the Bolts! @rachelwest__ caught up with the forward to chat about his expectations for the team and dropping the puck on the season at Madison Square Garden.
Tune into tonight's pregame show with @GregLinnelli at 6:30pm. @DaveMishkin is on the call at 7pm.
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📻: @1025TheBone
Viel’s Tampa wish list:
1. House on the water
2. Jet ski
New Bolt Jeff Viel notched two goals on Tuesday, and he's back in the lineup tonight for the Lightning's preseason finale. @rachelwest__ talks with him about getting on the scoresheet, his transition from Anaheim, and what Alex Killorn advised he do here in Tampa ✈️⛷️🌊
Don't miss the pregame show with @GregLinnelli at 5:30pm. @DaveMishkin is on the call at 6pm.
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📻: @1025TheBone
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2 rings next year, perhaps? 💍💍
Conor Geekie's offseason was filled with hard work on the ice and personal milestones off of it. @rachelwest__ chatted with him about it all ahead of tonight's tilt against the Panthers.
Tune into the broadcast starting with @GregLinnelli on the pregame show at 6:30pm. @DaveMishkin and Phil Esposito will be on the call at 7pm.
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📻: @1025TheBone
There most definitely was not 1 second left…
Dylan Duke has gotten a taste of the NHL the past two seasons, but this year, he's ready to land a more regular role on the team. @rachelwest__ sat down with the forward to chat about his third training camp with the Lightning...and his Michigan Wolverines 🏈
Don't miss tonight's broadcast starting with @GregLinnelli and the pregame show at 7:30pm. @DaveMishkin is on the call at 8pm.
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📷: @1025TheBone
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Preseason hockey is here!
Coming off a triple MVP season in the OHL, 20-year-old Sam O'Reilly is looking to break camp with a spot on the Lightning roster. @rachelwest__ caught up with him as he's set to take the ice tonight amongst a lineup full of NHL talent.
Tune into tonight's broadcast starting with @GregLinnelli and the pregame show at 4:30pm. @DaveMishkin and Phil Esposito are on the call at 5pm.
🎧: BoltsAud.io/live
📷: @1025TheBone
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It's Mental Health Awareness Month and @jacksonolson__ was just named the newest Dancing with the Stars cast member, so what better time to look back on this story with the @TheSavBananas star?
In a year, Olson has gone from battling anxiety to dancing into the ballroom 🕺✨
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Notes from Julien BriseBois:
- “A missed opportunity for a very good hockey team that won 50 games this year”
- Still in their window. “I don’t see an end in sight.”
- Never got back to how they were playing before Olympic break
- Holmberg injury was a fractured clavicle…
JJ Moser says he’s feeling like he’s growing closer to the player he wants to be: “The player I want to be is certainly a two-way player. Being effective in all situations — offensively, defensively, on the ice, off the ice, leadership, being a good teammate…
Brayden Point on not scoring: “A couple of goals would’ve went a long way. I put a lot of that on me. You have to find a way to produce and you need guys from all lines to score, and I wasn’t a part of that. You have to look yourself in the mirror and see why and work all…
