A picture's worth a thousand words...
...and this picture reflects so many words about the ill conceived notions of building the 2008-09 Tampa Bay Lightning. (credit Alan Snel) From champion to bottom dweller. The attendance...
attendance
Provincialism
Provincialism has long held back the Tampa Bay region for different reasons. Provincialism once again comes to the limelight as the Tampa Bay Rays seek a stadium that may end up outside the St. Pete city limits.
So when will they show?
The Tampa Bay area seems to be in disbelief right now with the team that resides in St. Petersburg performing in a certainly non sub-mediocre level that the area is so accustomed to. Yes, the...
slower than the cost of living
Ticket prices to see the Lightning have increased 2.3% to $44.23 � about $3 higher than the league average. It's a pretty good deal compared with NHL prices around the country. Throw in the...
Then and Now
"Thunderdome" circa 1996 St. Pete Times Forum, AKA Ice Palace, AKA Times Palace -- 2004 Playoffs Things of beauty -- sold out arenas and hockey... :)
