I bumped into one of my fellow Tampa Bay hockey hounds last night at the Tampa Bay Devil Rays game. It seems that he, too, can't wait for the hockey season to begin. And now that the dates of the Lightning's training camp have been set, our patience will be rewarded on Thursday, Sept. 13, when the Bolts take to the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon.
The Lightning will whet our appetites next Saturday, Aug. 25, when they stage their annual IceFest. Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk and recent free-agent signee Chris Gratton, in his second tour of duty with the club, will be signing autographs. The team's new logo and uniforms will make their debut as well.
Rumor has it, though, that the event will be held outside. Hopefully, it won't be humidity-laden 95 degrees. Early weather forecasts call for a 50 percent chance of rain, too. Still, it's the unofficial start of the season. And, really, that's all that matters.
What I'd like to know, however, is what other teams are doing to welcome back fans. Feel free, as always, to leave a comment detailing what other NHL clubs have in store. Thanks.
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