Quick strikes and links for Saturday
The Syracuse Crunch continue to run roughshod over the AHL; Marty gets anther nomination; who is on drugs among hockey analysts?
"Greetings from Tampacuse" t-shirts available
The popular phrase / hashtag for Lightning and Crunch fans can now be found in three different color schemes for three different shirts.
Fans, please remain seated until history is made
Everyone knows the story by now; the Boston Bruins were trailing the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in game 7 of ttheir playoff series on Monday night. Fans gave up, missing a historic comeback, adn inspiring this rant in the process.
Quick strikes and links for Saturday
The Syracuse Crunch continue to run roughshod over the AHL; Marty gets anther nomination; who is on drugs among hockey analysts?
"Greetings from Tampacuse" t-shirts available
The popular phrase / hashtag for Lightning and Crunch fans can now be found in three different color schemes for three different shirts.
Fans, please remain seated until history is made
Everyone knows the story by now; the Boston Bruins were trailing the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in game 7 of ttheir playoff series on Monday night. Fans gave up, missing a historic comeback, adn inspiring this rant in the process.
The case against Frantz Jean
Frantz Jean has yet to get more than a barely adequate performance out of the netminders he has worked with over the past three seasons. And "barely adequate" ought not be acceptable.
IIHF WC Preliminary Round complete
How's it going on the other side of the pond, for Lightning players and in the tournament as a whole?
Quick strikes for Tuesday
Marty gives a vote of confidence; the Syracuse Crunch have veterans to thank (and quality sc oring chances too); Game 7's are done with... On to the Semifinals!
Quick strikes and links for Monday
Stadium Journey gives the Tampa Bay Times Forum a high ranking; the CHL has two of three conference champions; a Murray is a GM of the Year candidate -- and it's not the one that you're thinking of.
IIHF World Championship Update
Update on the World Championship tourney after one week of play.
Who are you following in the 2013 NHL playoffs?
The Lightning aren't in the playoffs, but there is a lot of hockey being played. Are you watching? And are you - gasp - cheering for another team? Don't tell me. I don't want to know. (yes I do).
St. Louis nominated for the Ted Lindsay Award
The 37 year old is one of three players recognized by the NHLPA as the most outstanding this season. The ultimate winner of the award will be announced in June.
Bad season? Who should we sue? (Everybody).
The Tampa Bay Lightning had a garbage season, causing fans "emotional distress." How can we hold the team responsible? With lawsuits! Lawsuit party, baby! Raw Charge asks, who should we sue? The answer: everybody, including YOU, jerk-face!
2013 IIHF Men's World Championship begin
Five Lightning players are participating this year. Here's what you need to know.
Catching up with Patrick Burke of You Can Play
The co-founder of the organization dedicated to promoting equality, respect and safety for athletes regardless of sexual orientation updates us on what's happened over the last year and offers a glimpse into what the future holds.
Bolts will pick third in upcoming draft
The NHL Draft leaves the Tampa Bay Lightning unaffected and picking third.
2013 draft lottery open thread
The draft order for the 2013 NHL draft starts getting hammered out tonight, and the landing spot for WHL defenseman Seth Jones (projected to go first overall during the draft) will be much more clear.
St. Louis proves age is just a number
With 60 points in 48 games at age 37, Tampa Bay Lightning wing Martin St. Louis becomes the oldest player to win the Art Ross Trophy.
Bolts fall to Florida as St. Louis locks up Ross
On a night when veteran Lightning forward Marty St. Louis made NHL history by becoming the oldest player to lead the league in scoring, Tampa Bay was unable to make a two-goal lead stand up in losing 5-3 to the Florida Panthers
The Hall of Fame case for and against Andreychuk
It's still a few months before the 18-member Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committe gets together and decides on the 2013 Hall of Fame class... But it's never too early to speak of an underdog candidate and his worth as a potential Hall of Famer.
Lightning versus Panthers season finale preview
As the disappointing 2013 season comes to a close, the promise of tomorrow and the seasons ahead are reasons for optimism and hope.
Big night from St. Louis leads Bolts to 5-2 win
The Lightning put forth a balanced team effort while getting a noteworthy performance from the legendary Marty St. Louis as they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 Wednesday night at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
Lightning versus Toronto Maple Leafs preview
While the Bolts face back-to-back playoff-bound opponents, the team p[repares for the playoffs in it's own way -- just not at the NHL level. Meanwhile, in the points standings race...
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1A day in the life of an NHL off-ice official
Rawcharge.com staff writer Patti McDonald gives fans the behind the scenes details of a day in the life of an NHL off-ice official.
Syracuse Crunch prep for playoffs
The Syracuse Crunch has finally reached the Calder Cup playoffs after a rollercoaster season.
AHL MVP Tyler Johnson captures goal-scoring title
It was announced Sunday that AHL MVP Tyler Johnson has captured the AHL's goal-scoring title.
