Thompson Brandes

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Thompson Brandes

Share The Lightning and JABIL hosted their annual Neurodiversity Night game this week, spotlighting a multitude of individuals and organizations breaking ground in the neurodivergent community. At the literal center of it all, lit up under the house lights with Luke Glendening and Auston Matthews, was ceremonial puck drop guest Haley Moss . Moss is an acclaimed author, artist, keynote speaker and attorney, all of which she’s pursued—and mastered—by the age of 30.

2 months ago | nhl.com | Thompson Brandes

Thompson Brandes recaps Sunday's 4-1 victory over Seattle February 24, 2025 Would there be a 4 Nations Face-Off hangover? That was the underlying question heading into Sunday night’s matchup between the Lightning and the Kraken at Amalie Arena. Would players like Brayden Point and Brandon Hagel come out sluggish, or ride the 4 Nations adrenaline wave to big nights?

2 months ago | nhl.com | Thompson Brandes

How to watch and what to look for ahead of USA’s championship rematch with Canada February 20, 2025 We made it. The United States and Canada will face off once again in the 4 Nations championship Thursday night in Boston. The revived rivalry’s Saturday game, won by the Americans in a heated 3-1 contest, put hockey on the forefront of American sports and pop culture on a level few games have done before. Even more eyes will be on the final.

Sep 22, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Thompson Brandes

ShareWhen the Lightning face off against the Carolina Hurricanes on September 24th, they’ll drop the puck on season ticket holder history. 6,000 names of ‘Bolt for Life’ members, partners and suite holders have now been frozen into the Bolt at center ice—a first-of-its-kind fan initiative and a tribute to the team’s key supporters. On Friday, many of those names packed the house at AMALIE Arena for the team’s official Lightning Launch 2024 event. But that was only the start of the evening.

Apr 21, 2024 | nhl.com | Thompson Brandes

If Game 1 is any indication of the series to come, the Battle of Florida should be a big one for hockey fans this postseason.  The Panthers smothered the Lightning in both the offensive and defensive zones throughout most of the first. The hits came fast and the shots were far and few between for the Bolts. But a Brandon Hagel goal broke the rust loose for Tampa Bay to close the frame even.