2009 nhl preseason

Lightning exhibition play: Keep it in the Southeast

John Fontana Raw Charge Sep 13 2010, 4:47p

Preseason games being played at home aren't so important. But the Lightning need to start catering to potential fans and start playing more exhibitions within the southeast -- starting in Orlando.

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Ducks Gameday -- Lessons from the preseason: First Periods Matter.

Earl Sleek Battle of California Oct 6 2009, 4:13a

The Anaheim Ducks without Chris Pronger have played 8 preseason games and 1 regular season stinker, and so far results have stunk. A look at some of the painful trends of a team in transition.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Atlanta Thrashers preview

John Fontana Raw Charge Oct 3 2009, 4:21p

A brief preview of tonight's season opener at Phillips Arena: Lightning versus Thrashers.

Panthers victory over Jokerit: video and pics

Donny Rivette Oct 1 2009, 8:51p

Preseason finale in living color

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"Honestly, it wasn’t as bad as some of our trips in the Dub," he said. "I’ll take a few hours on a p...

posted by John Fontana, Oct 01, 2009

"Honestly, it wasn’t as bad as some of our trips in the Dub," he said. "I’ll take a few hours on a plane over 12 hours on a smelly bus any day. It’s all first-class and they feed you. It’s a real treat not having to bring your own bag lunch with you."

— James Wright talking about the Lightning's pre-season sojourn out west.